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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1946
Page
6
February weather and community events detailed with plant growth and warm temperatures. Reports of injuries and medical care, house warming for the Hollenbecks, Rebekah convention plans in Powers, Gal looping Teas fundraisers, Sunshine Club meeting, and the birth of a son to Harold and Klutch Rosas with local family ties noted.
A fragment notes that Leneeed Tonkee Tom served three years active in the Pacific aboard the navy, detailing a wartime or postwar service context.
Harriet Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Young of Evers and Ellis Smith son of Mr and Mrs R L Smith of Powers were married on Saturday February 16 at the Smith home. Mrs Maurice Hendricks of Ashland visited her parents last week and plans a Kansas City stay with her daughter Leatrice. Robert Morris and family return from visit with their daughter and son-in-law in Portland. E H Loper of Klamath Falls returns after ten day visit with his wife's parents. Nate Barklow and Francis Stevens connections noted as leave with family. Robert Slagle en route to Boston via the Panama Canal to join a carrier slated for decommission. Mrs Albert Burch entertained the Fellowship club. high score Mrs Jess Shepherd, second high Mrs Archie Lane. William Earl Johnneon discharged from the South Pacific and resting at Myrtle Point. Nora Haney plans move from Myrtle Point to Coquille next week.
Local VFW chapter clarifies eligibility rules for veterans. Legion membership is open to those eligible, while VFW requires a service record outside the continental United States. The distinction centers on service location and related criteria.
Mr Sankey Evans of Myrtle Point Oregon received a letter from Major General Edward Witsell confirming his son Se Lt Herbert S Evans was continued missing in action as of 4 January 1945 and a death finding may be made upon future review. Readings indicate a presumptive date of death set for 23 January 1966 and officials express sympathy for the family. Meanwhile local fishing reports from Sixes and Elk rivers note good steelhead catches and a 21 lb steelhead landed by Pat Miller of Port Orford.
Prominent business and professional leaders join in backing 4-H by offering merit medals U S Savings Bonds National 4-H civic Congress drips college scholarships and special trophies on county state and national levels. The program is organized by the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work and run with federal and state extension services.
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