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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1943

Page

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Christmas Music Broadcast Planned At Hiland Theatre

Christmas observance features carols and sacred records played over Hiland Theatre speakers today and Friday between four and five PM. The local Ministerial association led by Rev. Marion Stern coordinates the effort with Austin Dodge operating the system. Limited records are available and townspeople may donate suitable recordings at the Herald office or with Rev. Stern before Friday afternoon for the Christmas Eve broadcast.

Hiland Theatre Marion Stern Serge Austin Dodge Stern

Pasture as Protein Supplement Urged By Oregon Experts

Oregon livestock, dairy, and poultry men were urged to grow their own protein via better pastures, legume hay, and dry peas as a cure for a persistent feed shortage. Extension workers at Oregon State College warned that despite planned imports a shortfall remains, threatening Northwest protein supplies. Nitrogen fertilizer on hay lands could boost yields, with rye and subterranean clover used in western Oregon to expand pasture.

Oregon Oregon State College Northwest Art King J J. Inskeep Clackamas

Bobcats Fall in Two Preseason Games

The Bobcat basketball team dropped two preseason contests last week at home. Coast Guard from Bandan won 64 to 51, while Powers High School defeated the locals on Tuesday night. Powers A beat 61 to 39 and B won 21 to 9 at the Junior High gym. The Bobcats face Ackland High at home next Tuesday and Marshfield on January 7 for the first league game.

Coast Guard Bandan Powers High Oeheal Powers Mmbers Bobcats Ackland High School Marshfield

Duck Season Closes Today

The duck hunting season ends this evening after opening October 16. The longer season saw many ducks despite stormy weather and high waters. Shell shortages were a major problem for hunters.

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Myrtle Point Firemen Benefit Dance Set for Christmas Night

The Myrtle Point Firemen plan an annual benefit dance on December 26 at the Cake pavilion to raise funds for Christmas boxes for those who might not have any.

Myrtle Point Issetne

Rotary Club Christmas Meeting at Jack and Jill Cafe

The Rotary club held its annual Christmas gathering at the Jack and Jill Cafe Tuesday noon. Rev. J R. Wylie of Broadbent spoke on Christmas meaning, and he and his wife sang while she played piano and accordion. the program included an exchange of gifts and other features.

Rotary Club Jack & Jill Cafe J R. Wylie Broadbent

Eating Places Close in Town Amid Holiday Shuts

Regular eating places are closed this week leaving only two establishments plus a few others for light refreshments. The Jack & Jill Cafe and Myrtle Cafe have new reopening dates. Hamm's Cafe Mom's Place and Bill's Confectionery remain open for service.

6Th and Spruce St Myrtle Lisle Goodwin Hamm’s 7Th Spruce Bill

Junior High Wins Two Games

Myrtle Point Junior High beat Bunker Hill Junior High in two games. First game score 18 to 5. second game 84 to 18. First game lineup included Kranz Roush Roberts Rackleff Brown. Second game lineup featured Lewellen Summers Nichols Lewellen Brownaon with Norman Jarvis as substitute. Also reports Elmer Knight returns from Mast hospital after pneumonia, still weak but improving.

Myrtle Point Junior High Bunker Hill Soutett Bill Kranz Billy Roush Kenneth Roberts Kenneth Rackleff Joe Brown Harvey Lewellen Harry Summers George Nichols Bill Lewellen Clifford Brownaon Norman Jarvis Elmer Knight The Union Ci] Co Mast Hospital

Beebe Couple Seek Eye Specialist in Portland Visit

Mr and Mrs Oren Beebe left Monday night for Portland to consult an eye specialist about Mrs Beebe’s infected eye. Mrs Beebe is an instructor in the Junior High Tl With Fin. Mrs Ellis Shull, a Junior High teacher, is ill at home with the flu.

Oren Beebe Portland Ellis Shull

First Issue of ye Leaf Printed at Union High School

The inaugural issue of ye Leaf, Union High School’s student publication, debuted in a four page format printed at the Herald plant. Staff include editor Len ella Wells and assistant Irene Detlefsen, with a roster of editors, reporters, and advisers. Also noted is Cadet Cliff Bauguess transferring to Indiana for civil engineering courses and Sgt. James L. Grant completing training in air service before deployment.

Ye Leaf Publica Union High School Herald Lenella Wells Irene Detlefsen Evans Agnes Dunkel Ann Weekly Pendleton Géne Prise Margaret Parent Feary Burgess June Axe Jenny Booth Fern Nickason Elizabeth Pearson Ruth Jerkins Verlin Moore Edmond Bargelt Jack LaFlamme Indiana Cliff Bauguess George Bauguess U. S Ohio Veanalvarey Mechare James L. Grant Zack Grant Broadbent Sheppard Wield Wichiter Falls Texas

Legion Erects New Flagpole At Amita Chapter

The Legion completed installation of a new flagpole this week at Amita. Foundations and services were set, with the hall and property undergoing extensive improvements over the year, marking the latest addition to their equipment.

Legion Amita Bits Leslis ‘Hall

Lions Enjoy Christmas Party at Jack & Jill Café

The Lions Club held its annual Christmas meeting Tuesday evening at the Jack & Jill Café with large attendance and festive singing. A gift exchange among members was featured. Fry returned to Farragut Idaho after visiting relatives, noting it his first mainland visit from Honolulu.

The Lions Cub Jack & Jill Cafe Milton Amlin Dick Sabestian Howard Hoffman Connie Hoffman Jackson Fry Farragut Idaho Honolulu Floyd Reed Keith Mintonye Roseburg Grants Pass

Oregon dairy program payments aid farmers amid rising costs

The state dairy program allocates total first payments totaling 183920 dollars to offset higher fees. N C Donaldson reports the October payments distributed among dairy farmers, with the largest county share in Esoush County and January office disbursements.

Oregon Amouet N. C. Donaldson Estie State Committee Mide Esoush

Fragmented OCR paints unclear wartime era note

A garbled text fragment mentions wartime shedding and items like knitted tees. The passage is fragmented with many misspellings and missing context, making concrete details or entities hard to identify.

Mother of County Treasurer Dies

Mrs. Mary Elisabeth Stauff, mother of Coos County Treasurer Charles F. Stauff, died after a fall in her Arago home. She and her husband Alexander Stauff were early Coos County pioneers, later living in Empire and Marshfield. Survived by three sons and four daughters, with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary Elisabeth Stauff Chas. Stauff Coos County Eliza Jane Venacz California Alexander Stauff J. Henry Schroeder Romé Arago Stauff May Marshfield Margaret Viola Edward Ernest Rand Charles F Wf Coquille William H Jas Evant Brice

Fragmented OCR Teases School Meet and Candidate

A garbled OCR note hints at Fenton junior high and a candidate tied to a girl’s actions. It mentions a meanent pen and a planned announcement at Frieside with unclear timing.

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