25 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
1
Harvey Lewellen Pete Walton Jim Hammack Cork Outs Bill Dayton and Jack Pinkley are listed as sponsors for the team in a local community report. The brief note acknowledges their support and names the sponsoring individuals without additional context.
An old elk roams into Coos county farms provoking Game Commission action. A keeper with a high power rifle shoots thrice, drawing editorials condemning the act as meretricious while praising the officials who ordered the execution. The piece ends noting continuation on Page Nines.
Local column laments Bricker Amendment opposition while urging readers to contact Congress over treaty powers. The piece also riffs on a Rotary club gathering, noting a lively guest and humorous reception despite late hours and muddled wording.
The Myrtle Point Bucks captured the undisputed District 9 title by beating Myrtle Creek 68 to 63 before about 250 fans. They earned the right to represent District 9 in the state AAU playoff at Hermiston Oregon next weekend.
The first round of A A playoffs starts Saturday at 1 p m with District 5 meeting District 6 at Hermiston. At 2 p m Myrtle Point Bucks from District 9 face the District 15 champions. Final rounds run Sunday Monday and Tuesday with Northwest regional at Seattle on March 4. Bucks scorer test totals 25. Walton and Pinkley top Bucks with high totals.
The Coos County Medics Society and the Coos Curry Health Department urge vaccination against diphtheria smallpox tetanus and whooping cough with typhoid immunization advised for flood prone areas. Emphasizes protection for the very young and notes continuation on back page.
A political race for sheriff features a second Democratic candidate entering the contest. Voters consider new opposition alongside the first Democrat challenging the incumbent. The article notes party dynamics and local interest in law enforcement leadership.
H P Red Hornish former editor of the Coos Bay Times and John W Nelson soon to publish the Springfield News were feted at a stag party at Matthew Fitzgeralds Coos Bay home Monday evening. 75 to 100 men attended to bid farewell and wish them success. Gifts of fishing tackle were presented. Both guests invited attendees to visit Springfield and noted they will appear at the Bandon fair board meeting next Tuesday.
The Coos County Chamber of Commerce holds its first board dinner meeting today in North Bend. Officials and local business leaders gather to discuss community projects, economic development, and upcoming events for the region.
Postmaster Milton Schroeder explains the new city mail delivery with drop boxes at Eighth and Spruce Spruce and A Eighth and Harris Bothwick and Bender. Letters before 3 p m on weekdays are collected that day with no Sunday or holiday pickups.
Dr R D Coe a Portland trained dentist with 30 plus years in Oregon plans to open offices in Myrtle Point by March 1 leasing second floor suites in Lob dell building above Krabck accounting firm He and Mrs Coe sought Southern Oregon location for some time and he graduated from Western College of Dentistry Kansas City Mo and has practiced since 1916.
In a tight election at Myrtle Point high school 306 voters approved a 412000 bond for remodeling and additions while 305 opposed. The Union High School District No 2 board announced plans to resubmit the bond question soon to voters due to the razor thin margin affecting bond sale prospects.
Myrtle Point lodge of Master Masons plans a dinner at 7 provided by O. E. S. members. After dinner the Past Masters will conduct degree work at 8 in the lodge hall. Ralph Whitaker, secretary, invites Mas ters to join and enjoy an evening with the old boys.
Portland February report of a pretrial conference in a federal case where Clyde Shaw alleges John F. Cawrse promised wealth and favors to secure a divorce from Shaw's wife. Shaw, a former Cawse employee, seeks 106000 in alienation of affections claims and details imply marital tensions since April of last year.
Coos County Masons and Eastern Star members organized the White Shrine of Jerusalem in Coquille Sunday afternoon. Five officers were elected: Mrs. Ralph Kring Myrtle Point worthy high priestess Rudy Johnson Coquille watchman of the shepherds Mrs W J Weber Coos Bay noble prophetess Charles Himes Port Orford associate watchman of shepherds and Mrs Rudy Johnson worthy scribe. Initiation of charter members will be held at the Coquille Masonic hall on Saturday March 13 at 8 p m.
Mayor Jack Dunn began Myrtle Point's sky watches to spot enemy aircraft with community turnout. The opening day had refreshments from V F W ladies and a photo shows Dunn beside Sgt. Wheatley and locals including Melissa Cook and Mrs. Chester Cook.
Sgt Wheatley explains Myrtle Point sky watch aims to bolster national defense with 7000 posts linked to Portland air defense. Volunteers urged for shifts 11 a.m. to dark, credit given to Mrs Chester Cook for her hours of dedication. article notes questions about report handling and air force use.
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