Joint Installation of Masons and Eastern Star Saturday
A large crowd gathered at the Masonic hall Saturday evening for the annual joint installation of Masonic and Eastern Star officers. Past Master Ellis Shull presided for the Masons while Mr and Mrs Elton Schroeder led the Eastern Star ceremony with Mrs Ralph Whitaker and others assisting. Elective Masonic officers named Harold Stemmiller as worshipful master Jack Dunn senior warden and Ben Daniels junior warden.
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Masonic Hall
Masonic Erd
Eastern Star
Ellis Shull
Masons
Elton Schroeder
Ralph Whitaker
Elton Brodie
Robert Powrie
Dells
Kellons
Bill Downina
Austin Dodge
Wm. Downing
Ray Willson
Jim Noten
Kay Petersen
Gien Putnam
G. E. Fleckenstein
Jaci Caughell
Harold Stemmiler
Jack Dunn
Werden
Ben Daniels
RamblingS I LANS LENEVE Holiday Greeting Reflections
The writer laments crafting an original greeting and praises the simple yet powerful message of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. They acknowledge the challenge of words matching tradition and sincerity, noting the enduring appeal of classic seasonal salutation.
Armageddon Watch and Cold War Reflections
The piece cites Revelation about Armageddon tied to a 1970 timeframe and discusses a prophecy of Earth's second destruction followed by a Millennium. It cites Harold Lord Varney's December American Legion story Russia's Big Bluff, critiquing U S fear of Soviet power and the spread of Communist influence.
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St. John
Megiddo
Jerusalem
American Legion Magazine
Harold Lord Varney
Russia
Big Bluff
United States
Amerca
Communism Threat Seen as Armageddon Risk
The statement warns that unless Communism is halted, it could climax in Armageddon. It asserts that Ike Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles have the know how to prevent such a feat.
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Ike Eisenhower
Secy. Dulles
Russia and Korea War Decisions From Fear and Appeasement
A critical analysis argues U S fear of Soviet invincibility shaped Korea policy. It contends appeasement allowed China and Russia to gain strength, urging decisive action to avoid a 1970s global strike and preserve America's leadership.
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Soviet Russia
Korea
MacArthur
Yala River
Sinuiju
Antung
Mukdan
China
Red China
Pohai Sea
North Korea
Russia
Japan
United States
America
Masonic and Eastern Star Officers Shown in Myrtle Lodge Picture
Elective officers for Myrtle lodge No. 78 and Elgin Chapter No. 24 are pictured after installation. Names listed include Mrs. Cellier associate steward, Roland Bowers worthy patron, Ray Collier associate worthy patron, Mrs. Ben Daniels associate conductor, Mrs. Howard Whitaker secretary, Mrs. Roland Bowers ixes, Mrs. Chas. Wagner conductress, Ben Daniels junior warden, Ralph Whitaker secretary, and Jack Dunn senior warden.
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Myrtle Lodge
A. F
A. M
Elgin
C. E
Uatereny
Cellier
Herald Press
Roland Bowers
O. E
Ray Collier
Ben Daniels
Howard Whitaker
Secy
Ixeas
Chas. Wagner
Ralph Whitaker
Jack Dunn
Ladies of McKinley Grange Win Third With Quilt
The McKinley Grange women placed third in the National Grange quilt contest at the National Grange convention in Burlington Vermont. The quilt theme Boston Commons will be shown at the State Grange convention.
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McKinley Grange
Herald
Oregon Grange Bulletin
McKinley
Bouingion
Vermont
Boston Commons
Grange
Grange Bulletin
Elmer McClure
Golden Wedding for M T and Mrs Aasen of Ceos County
Mr and Mrs M T Aasen longtime Ceos County pioneers marked 50 years of marriage with a Golden Wedding celebration at their Elten Aasen home. The couple born in Ceos County on Malls Creek wed Dec 20 1913. A large family and friends visited as gifts and congratulations poured in.
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M. T. Aasen
Cees County
Pee
Aasen
Co. D. Keliner
Canby
Elten Aasen
Ceos County
Malls Creek
Vea
Herald
Freds
C. D. Keltner
Lions Sell Brooms for Blind in Myrtle Point Fundraiser
The Myrtle Point Lions held a broom sale last Saturday to aid the blind and raise athletic funds for the high school. Despite poor weather, volunteers gathered $315 with $160 staying in town for the athletes. Committee members were Laverne Noyes Sam Dement Hank Rowell and Bob Cotton. Senator George Ulett phoned to offer $10. they directed him to Hank Rowell.
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Myrtle Point
Laverne Noyes
Sam Dement
Hank Rowell
Bob Cotton
Lions Committee
Herald
George Ulett
New Multi-Fleet Screen At the Hiland Theatre Review
A Sunday evening visit to the Hiland Theatre showcases the new Multi-Fleet screen praised for vivid colors and sharp characters. The writer calls the system a leap in moviegoing, likening it to a thrilling atomic age advancement in cinema.
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Hiland Theatre
Hiland
Frank Meldrum Elected to Head Local C. of C.
Frank Meldrum, local attorney, was elected unanimously president of the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce at a regular meeting held last Monday noon in the Myrtle hotel. The slate named Frank Henry first vice president, Bill Downing second, Bob Parsons secretary, and George Linn treasurer. Ritchie Francis announced the new officers would assume duties in early January with gavel turnover at ceremonies around Jan. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder will spend Christmas Day with relatives in Coquille.
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Frank Meldrum
Myrtle Point
Lions club seeks remodel of Oaks pavilion into community building
At a special meeting of the Coos County Fair Board in Myrtle, the Myrtle Point Lions club requested remodeling the Oaks pavilion on fair grounds into a County building with a modern kitchen and sealed interior while the fair board would install a new roof and a solid foundation. The Lions would manage interior improvements as a community betterment project. The board also discussed allowing Myrtle Point High School extra athletic field space east of the pavilion under a contemplated extension. both requests require stockholders’ approval at the February meeting.
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Coos County
Lions Club Commttee
Clarno
Myrtle Point High School
Fair Board
Oaks Pavilion
Wallace Dement
Man Struck By Car Hurts Leg On Gravel Ford Bridge
John Scheaman, a crewman on the Gravel Ford bridge, was struck by an icy road car driven by Arthur Elliott. He was rushed to Mast Hospital with possible internal injuries as officials assessed his condition.
What Are America's Farm Problems Sec Benson Discusses
Secretary of Agriculture Myrtie Peint Merald states a national farm problem affects all. He notes government spending near 8 billion annually in farm commerce and government costs on agricultural commodities total about 14 million monthly, highlighting growing surpluses and economic strain.
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America
Sec
Benson
Myrtie Peint Merald
Washington, D. C
Space
Hce
Santa Greeted 800 Kiddies at Lions-Hiland Xmas Party
Santa Claus distributed more than 800 bags of Christmas goodies to attendees as Lions Club members and Hiland Theatre staff hosted the annual event. The Lions committee led by John Rhodes organized the party, while children donated clothing for Korea totaling about 256 pounds.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Lions - Hiland
Lions Club
Korea
168 Volunteers Needed to Perfect Watch for Air Attack
A local drive seeks 168 volunteers in Myrtle Point to form a two-hour watch reporting any overflying enemy planes. Coos County towns Myrtle Point and Coquille reportedly lag in cooperation with nationwide air defense efforts. Mrs. Chris Ralph is coordinating, calling for willing volunteers to aid intercept readiness.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille
Coos County
Chris Ralph
Jecal Su
Will. Ng
County Wide Chamber Assured Says Schroeder
County wide Chamber of Commerce seems assured as delegates from Myrtle Point Coos Bay and North Bend meet with the Coos Bay chamber. By laws set a three member board from each chamber and three at large from county chambers to include non member farmers' representation.
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Coos County
Evangelist Team Formed in Oregon
A new evangelistic effort forms in Gene and Willamette regions with Fred Evans and Vern leading a talent team. Hith throw event planned for January appears as a key kickoff.
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Fred Evans
Vern
Gene
Ore
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