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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
3
The Myrtle Point Herald urges Coos County to expand access to libraries through a central bookmobile hub, likely in Coquille, serving about 25 000 residents with 2000 books. Mrs Dal King and Judge King back the project, arguing literacy underpins democracy and citizenship.
News dispatches report plans for a re trial of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem to judge if the Sanhedrin was justified in condemning him The article notes Pilate washed his hands of the case and cites Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ The piece reflects on biblical prophecies and the birth of Christ in Bethlehem.
At a Myrtle Point Lions Club meeting Judge Dal M. King urged creating a youth reform institution between the reform school and the penitentiary. He said sending boys to prison harshly harms them, and that proper environment can steer minors toward productive citizenship despite past missteps. He spoke warmly of every boy’s potential and the need for humane correction.
The Bobcats beat Sutherlin 56 39 in Roseburg on Friday, moving to six wins and one loss to lead the district league. North Bend trails with five wins and one defeat as the team earns top position.
A Hiland Theatre screening of a polio relief short drew donations for the March of Dimes as local manager Chet Weed reported weak response to appeals. The piece recounts civic effort and urges contributions to fund medical advances.
Sitkum News reports the Myrtle Leaf club held an all day meeting at the gym with Mrs Elwin Alford as hostess. Mrs Alford was unanimously elected president for the year. The group voted to donate 500 to the March of Dimes and to quilt a quilt for Mrs Shane. Two new members, Mrs Allen Rhay and Mrs Tom Liefesta, joined. Several games concluded the meeting with 12 attendees named.
Sunday visits at the Og Bright home in Myrtle, and a trip to Eugene for DeLay’s eye checkup. Fern Nickason moved from Roseburg to her home. A special school meeting approved the budget and 6 percent levy with 16 attendees. Grange gathering at McKinley noted, and Ivan Laird traveled to New York for an REA meeting after visiting Portland.
A rural scene unfolds as calves dart across a meadow prompting exclamations from a city visitor. An old farmer corrects a misbelief about the animals noting a sharp remark about bullets amid casual chatter. A local ad promotes an electric water heater at a special price.
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