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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
2
The monthly note lists total library circulation at 43 pieces with 358 fiction, 58 children’s, 113 mag?zines and 2 non fiction titles. Open three days weekly and used by 67 readers. the meeting and social pages describe bridge, pinochle, quilting and charity activities at the community church and club rooms with prizes, performances, and plans for Poppy drives.
The National Defense program started last week at Powers with two shifts for 14 enrolled youths. State officials visited to assess plant tools and equipment and praised the setup. Arnold Ehlers teaches welding with 15 hours weekly. the course notes only arc welding and forging. China Flats camp runs from Saturday to Sunday with 15 hour instruction. rigging crews operate near China Flats. Valentine programs spread through grades with student and mother visitors. Labor union organization talks proceed with meetings in town and expected permanent groups for logging sectors. Powers remains County League champions.
Mrs. John Purvis outlined financing for upkeep of the International Temple building once the Perry Belmont mansion and described ceremonies already held there. A Lincoln Day program was given and a luncheon is planned for Wednesday in honor of Faye Ambrose of Portland who will lead a school of instruction in Mason Hall.
Powers basketball squad and manager Walter Common head to Roseburg for a district tournament with a 4 p m game against Douglas county team No 3. If victorious they stay overnight for another game the next day. otherwise they return home that night.
A column argues religion will move beyond denominationalism toward cooperative unity. It envisions Myrtle Point consolidating four churches into one inclusive, liberal church with shared facilities for children, youth, adults, and recreation, led by a small pastoral team.
Pleasant Point residents Mr and Mrs Wm Staith of Bandon shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Adrian Knapp. In Salem, Mr and Mrs Guy Mann left Friday to visit Mr and Mrs Howard Carver and family. Imn Gravel Ford reports Mr and Mrs Thomas Royer and Irvin and Mary Ann visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Swan at their home.
Two Tulsa Oklahoma officers received radio instructions to watch for a burglar who had just ransacked a house. They spotted a man running with heavy breathing and pursued him, suspecting he was the offender.
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