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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1954
Page
2
A fragmentary reading presents the biblical account of Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem for a tax, the birth of Jesus in a manger, and shepherds visiting, with angels announcing good news and praise to God. The scene ends with Mary pondering and shepherds glorifying God.
Wayne Lundin, commander of the Coquille Post, served as toastmaster at a veterans banquet honoring the post. Judge Jess Barton of Coquille spoke, with guests from county posts and Myrtle Point including Vern Stout, John Pettinger, Robert Parsons, Mrs Lloyd Winningham, and a Herald reporter in attendance.
The Myrtle Point Lions welcomed Ed Roberts back after a two month absence at the Christmas party. Ed distributed gifts in lieu of Santa and was greeted with a rising ovation. The event featured bubbles, darts, carols, and a fund to furnish Christmas baskets coordinated by John Vannice and Chief Rick Vines. The issue also notes Harold G. Pruitt and John J. Weiss selling their Reedsport paper to Wm. Tugman of Eugene, and Tugman’s move from daily to weekly editing. The column previews Tugman’s independent stance and jokes about local politics and party splits. A separate VFW auxiliary party at St. Ann’s included a film on coffee, gifts, and a lively pinochle game.
A devotional verse praising divine guidance to console others rather than seek personal consolation. It underscores faith hope and charity as core aims and expresses a desire to give love pardon and service as paths to eternal life.
The Herald reports C. J. Thompson of Dora, Oregon, visiting Myrtle Point relatives and meeting nearly 100 kin after a Southern hospitality filled welcome. Thompson, who has six living sons, traveled from Dora starting November 23 visiting San Francisco and other relatives, with plans to return after the new year. Information was provided by neighbor Mrs. Moreland Long.
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