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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1949

Page

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Stephen Koch seeks bid for Myrtlewood ads from dad

A letter from John Koch, father of Stephen, urges targeted advertising in the Myrtle Point Herald. He plans to promote the Myrtlewood factory and Rain bow wood, inviting readers to visit and view products while sharing his long effort to win a secure future. The editor notes Stephen’s father’s boast and asks readers to say hello to Steve.

Myrtle Point Herald Hedd Herald Stephen Mephen John Koch Myrtle Point the Herald Steve

Tribute to Spirit of Pioneers in Address at Coquille Meet

A Coquille meet honored pioneers and aging members with old time songs and memories. Carrie Benham 79 of Roseburg visited Myrtle Point on her way home while the group noted changes in transport and schools. Special tributes recognized past presidents and senior attendees with boutonnieres as Roy Jeub and local officials spoke.

Spirit of Pioneers Coquille Carrie Benham Siva Myrtle Peiat J P. Byers M So. Hawkins Walter Laird Roy Jeub Mrs. Chase

Tangled OCR Note Sparks Local Memory of 1940 Celebration

The fragment hints at a 1940 event with Dr Ksewsen praised for talents of his charges during ceremonies. References to Dyrne Palm tree and a ris indicate a community pageant or festival. No clear dates, names, or places are reliably legible beyond these hints.

Fesat Sanat Hivereen Dyrne Oman Ksewsen

County lands tax levy distribution explained

The document details county revenues from three sources including federally owned timber lands. It explains payments to the district from the county's combined tax levy, describing how the lands pay into the system and the method of payment for the district in which the land is located.

Cees Fem

Fragmentary OCR Ad Notice From Local Paper

A damaged OCR snippet shows fragmented ad copy and scattered numbers. It mentions a pass and a 25 peso style amount and street or area references. The readable content is insufficient for a clear event or entity mapping.

Salvage Timber Sales Planned for May Areas

District Forester Ross Youngblood announces a spring sale program with several salvageable timber areas to be advertised in May. Areas include parts of sections 31 and 23 in specified townships and ranges with some green Douglas fir. other areas are under review for regenerating stand impact.

Ross Youngblood Youngblood Coos Bay Oregon

Coquille Country Club to Elect Officers Friday Meeting

Vern Estelle president of Coquille Valley Country Club reports a gathering at the club rooms next Friday at 8 PM to elect officers and appoint a committee for the coming year along with other business to be presented.

Coquille Country Club Vernon Estelle Coquille Valley Country Club

BPA Seeks 1949 Increase for Key Transmission Lines

Bonneville Power Administration requests 84 million in supplemental funds to finish critical transmission facilities and deliver Grand Coulee power to coastal Washington and Oregon, including Grand Coulee Snohomiah and Columbia lines and Southwestern Oregon links amid costs 20 percent above budget.

Northwest Bonneville Power Administration Bureau of Budget Washington Oregon Poil J Raver Grand Coulee - Snohomiah Grand Coulee - Columbia Detroit - Goshen -Eugene Southwestern McKinley Gold Beach Reedsport Coca Bay

Our Correspondent May Have to Eat Snow

Our correspondent jokes about snow in Oregon and recalls Eastern habits. The writer notes buds on trees and hopes the snow will disappear before press time while teasing readers with light humor about snow and spring.

Clyde E. Bartlett Pennsylvania Oregon Peg

Water Main Break Reduces City Pressure

A break on a city water main near the Sperry place lowered pressure after the road collapsed under heavy traffic. Crews repaired the line and restored pressure later.

Sperry Place

Sportsmen's Club Advocates Closing Coquille River to Commercial Fishing

The Coquille Sportsmen's Club met in city hall with KE C Roberts in charge. Harold Stemmier reported rifle shoot successes and plans for April. Tom Forrest urged support for state bills to close the Coquille River to commercial fishing and to fund a sportsmen's advisory board with license fees.

Spotsmen's Club KE. C.roberts Harold Stemmier Tom Forrest Oregon Coquille River The Game Commission

P T A Plans Carnival to Raise Funds for Playground

The executive board met at Mrs. Claire Lehmanowsky’s home to discuss spring carnival fundraisers. The plan aims to fund a summer playground, with February meeting set for Feb 24 in the junior high auditorium. Treasurer George Linn reported $80.50 from the faculty basketball game.

Parent-Teachers Association Claire Lehmanowsky George Linn

Judge Mast Dies At Hospital Here Monday Afternoon

Judge R M Mast longtime county official and juvenile officer dies at local hospital Monday afternoon. Born Boone North Carolina November 14 1858 he moved west in 1872 settling in Lee County. Survived by daughter Mrs Earl E Leslie Cogville two brothers Hartle and Webb Mast Eugene descendant several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Interment in Masonic cemetery Coquille Oregon.

R. M. Mast Mast Boone N. C Lee Business College Portland Sega Igsies Lola A . Portland Earl E. Lesiie Coguille Hartle Webb Mast R. H. Mast, II Eugene Donna Louise Mast Coquille Dr. Mast James Masonic Cemetery

March of Dimes Over The Top In Myrtle Point Drive

Contributions to the March of Dimes in Myrtle Point and nearby areas total 3823.70 as reported by Chet Weed. Fundraisers through schools and a theater drive are reopening, with final totals expected to exceed last year’s amount.

March of Dimes Myrtle Point Chet Weed Mr. Weed

Cranberry Club to Meet for Weed Control Talk

The Southwest Oregon Cranberry club advertises a February 17 meeting at 8 p m in the Bandon Masonic hall. Rex Warren of Oregon State College will discuss weed control and cranberry growers are urged to attend. Elgin Chapter CES holds Friendship Night at the Masonic hall with members and guests.

Southwest Oregon Cranberry Club Masonic Hall Bandon Rex Warren Oregon State College Elgin CES Wey Q

Flowers That Bloom in the Spring Praised by Amateurs

A fragmented prose piece predicts future baseball stars like Babe Ruth Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson. It references fans and garbled remarks such as praise and encouragement during early baseball moments. The tone imitates a bygone sports or fan culture snapshot.

Amevies Babe Rutha Ty Cobbs Walter Johnsons

Lions and Ladies Gala Banquet at Coquille Valley Club

The Liong club and their Lioness members held their annual dinner and dance at the Coquille Valley Country club for 110 guests. A ham dinner, decorations by Mrs. Sarah McCloskey and Mrs. Sam Dement, and entertainment by the Corn-fed Canaries quartet and Myrtle Point dancers highlighted the evening.

Liong Club Coquille Valley Country Club Heart Daily Sarah McCloskey Sam Dement Coquille Myrtle Point Clayton Mast Ralph Whitaker Pat Manning George Linn Ritchie Francis Jack Dunn Lions’ Club Johnny Dayton

Mississippians Attend Local High School Assembly Entertainment

A Mississippi audience enjoys a high school assembly program featuring a local quartet. The act is part of a nationwide school assembly initiative, delivering musical entertainment to students.

Farmers Combine To Combat Moles In Acreage Plan

A county program aims to reduce mole activity by coordinating farmer requests for treatment. Farmers group into areas, with seven adjacent farms forming a unit to speed poisoning work. Worm samples from moist soil are used for bait, while manure pile worms are avoided.

Spaniel Dog Seen With Owners In Local Clip

A spaniel belonging to Grover Wilson Forster Myrti c Potat now linked to confectionery owner Tigens is described entering the ewe this week. The clipping says Wilson advised his 11 year old cocker to bring him part iee, with the dog noted for its consistent behavior.

Grover Wilson Forster Myrti Tigens Bupene Herald

School Supervisor Announces Ticket Prices for Event

The notice states students pay 40 cents and adults 68 cents for admission. It lists schedules showing 7 4 Winners of B Scheols at 9 00 Winners of A Selitbis.

Scheols

Valentine Celebration at Schooly Figures in Local Lineup

Readable notes show a school Valentine celebration held on an official Monday. Students from elementary and junior high sections enjoy refreshments as staff lead activities at the Powers Public Library. Mrs Hamel Lewis and Mrs. to business coordinate the event.

Hamel Lewis

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