Myrtle Point Herald Notice Summary
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1949
Page
2
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Washington columnist Marquis Childs reports Oregonian that Republican women in the capital invite Thomas E. Dewey to deliver the Lincoln Day address in Washington. The piece notes Dewey's two presidential losses and suggests the event could let him speak frankly on his campaign experiences.
A local reader quotes February Readers Digest findings on first impressions and male attitudes toward women. Celebrities including Norman Angel Robert Taylor Bing Crosby Edward Fenton Michael Arlen Henry C Link weigh appearance, walk, eyes, charm, and personality as clues to a woman’s character.
A note about Steve Koch of Bridge Route son of Mr and Mrs John E Koch who was hurt when contacting his father’s car and was treated at Mast hospital where doctors stitched the wound without him crying. The feature praises his courage and quotes his nurseable resolve to not shed tears despite pain.
About 250 people attended the first annual FFA FHA banquet at Myrtle Point High School honoring parents. County Agent George H Jenkins spoke of honoring parents and the value of home building as a key civic duty. The event highlighted students hosting and entertaining while reinforcing the role of Homemakers and Farmers groups in teaching citizenship and democratic values.
The column laments persistent severe weather with icicles and heavy snow in Los Angeles, noting six and a half inches of snow and extreme cold. The writer urges an end to the cycle and mockingly requests hopeful signs like blooming daisies and robins to break the stormy trend.
Forrest defended cranberry bog tax assessments citing per acre yields and a recorded sale to justify values while some growers protested high bills. He compared land values to timber and school costs, noting profits and losses, and invited cranberry club members to clarify the assessment basis amid tense but cordial discussion.
The J E Southmayd family from Lewellen Creek, Mr and Mrs Frank Southmayd, have moved into our neighborhood last Sunday, Norwegian community listing indicates.
Mr and Mrs Paul Davie and two visitors from Gravel Ford attended a gathering Sunday. Mary Ann missed school due to a cold last week. Mrs Pete Blank cared for her sister Mrs Lloyd Miller and infant son of Myrtle Point. O B Powde and Mr and Mrs Jay Freeman traveled to Portland. Patricia Everndean entertained friends on her birthday. Dera school district No 32 voted 24 to 1 against consolidating with Myrtle Point.
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