22 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1951
Page
1
A narrative recalls a severe cold snap as water pipes froze for a week and power stayed on. Families faced shortages and chill. children endured rough conditions while adults kept spirits wary. The piece ends with a tease of continuation on Page Six.
The sheet explains blood donation prep and eligibility. Donors may eat a normal meal four hours before donation, with coffee or tea and no cream. Ages 18 to 59 weighing at least 110 lb may donate, with minors needing a parent release. Blood goes to military use in Korea. donors should arrive 0 to 18 minutes early. Donation takes about one hour.
A Monday noon meeting of the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce board at the Myrtle Hotel drew a large crowd of business women and professional people. President Ed Roberts urged broad citizen participation and emphasized the group as a forum for community development.
City council discusses a new building project on Spruce with plans for apartments and commercial space. Salary raises of 100 percent for Police Chief Jack Flactr and Patrolman and Water Commissioner Bert Pearson are approved, effective March 1, 1851. An emergency ordinance authorizing a lease with Nelson Equipment Co. for firefighting gear is read and adopted, with rural fire protection plans outlined by Fire Chief Evans.
Four Bay districts plan ballots on consolidating school districts including North Bend Glasgow Heights and Lakeside joint district. Voting times vary by district with supplies mailed to boards. The discussion ties to Senate Bill 47 proposing county and state advisory panels for district reorganization.
Harris Ellsworth weighs crisis questions facing Congress including ground troops to Europe 18-year-old draft numbers and tax policy amid public furor over the president. He notes irate letters calling for impeachment and reflects on constitutional process during troublous times.
A reader questions selective enforcement by the district attorney, noting card games and punch boards operate openly in Coos Bay North Bend and Powers. The letter argues enforcement appears discriminatory and urges county wide action, touching on impeachment notions and criticism of political figures and media commentary.
A compiled excerpt presents George Washington's appeal for divine protection and national unity alongside Abraham Lincoln's exhortation to seek a just peace. The text highlights calls for obedience, brotherly love, charity, finishing the work, healing wounds, and caring for veterans and widows.
Event urged by Mrs. Watsling and the Business & Professions Women’s club to donate blood at the Western Store on Friday. Volunteers appeal to community support to aid a local boy in need.
Shirley Shorb of Powers wins first prize for the week of February 9 with the only Steelhead. Fred A Hyde of Powers nets the largest fish of the derby at 19 pounds, winning a life saver vest and boat cushion. Melvin Freyj catches a 16 pound Boz fish for the final prize.
The budget committee proposes a $1560.68 total after raising a miscellaneous item to 99609 and a $1100.00 line item. Wallace De ment moves the changes at the Friday meeting as the organization plans Dollar Day events.
The Arago Cheese factory invites the public to visit its new plant Sunday from 10 a m to 4 p m. Free cheese crackers and coffee will be served. The butter association based in Los Angeles heads the cooperative.
Seven babies arrived at the Mass hospital last week with Myrtle Point residents showing none homes. Coquille residents claimed two of the four boys and three girls joined families from Catching Creek Myrtle Point Powers Coquille Bandon Arengo Star Rt. Local families include Bushnell Gibbs Knight Jackson Lively Shannon with birth dates listed between February 14 and February 17, 1951.
Funeral services were conducted for Charles Vincent Guerin with local clergy officiating. Burial followed at Greenvale Cemetery as family gathered to remember his life and service in the community.
The Sportsmen's Club sponsors a rifle shooting event this Sunday starting at 10 a.m. and lasting until dark, per secretary Clarence Bareng. Around two dozen participants including Reedepert and Minnie Polat take part at the Myrtle range. A $25 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest as stated by the club secretary.
Girl Scouts and Brownies prepare for an International Tea at Junior High this Saturday afternoon. Troops led by Mrs. Orin Shull and Mrs. Sher idan Bunnell present a South American number while Brownies under Mrs. Clare Lehman and Mrs. Leslie Smith perform a South Seas dance. A silver tea fundraiser will support Scout activities with an afternoon for ladies.
Four aboard an overloaded plane disappeared after leaving Warrenton on February 11 bound for San Rafael California to fetch Mrs. Hayes infant. No word by noon Wednesday and authorities fear a crash.
The Methodist Church sponsors a special one cent day service on March 7 with a potluck after. A dedication ceremony is planned at the church, inviting congregants and local residents to attend the event.
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