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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1942
Page
2
A searing reflection on modern society's wreckage from war and careless living. The piece laments shattered bodies, broken homes, and lost dreams while urging compassion, restraint, and a renewed commitment to protect individual lives and pursue peaceful civic duties. It closes with a plea to renew daily resolutions toward kindness and duty.
Editorial recalls Myrtle Point as a small but pivotal town in Coquille valley. It notes youths using air guns drew complaints over shooting at people animals and property and urges cessation to avoid city ordinance. Cloaked humor follows about marriage notices and Wright wordplay.
30 years ago on December 28 1911 an ad proposes printing engagement announcements and wedding invitations as part of a printing deal. It notes a note about Fred Hiffman who was released from state penitentiary in Salem after serving three years six months of a five year term for arson in a burn and stock case connected to his brother Ed. The report covers his release on December 22 and return to the area, fears of revenge, and local officials including Constable J C Brown and City Marshal Brown.
A retro column counsels wives to keep husbands close and playful. It suggests husbands remain in the “boy” stage, warns against costly efforts to expose weaknesses, and playfully notes that taffy now outshines eptephy in appeal.
Mrs Miller, already grieving her daughter’s loss, has developed dementia described as nonviolent yet severe. Neighbors note she no longer recognizes relatives, including her husband, and authorities hope treatment may restore her mind. The family appeals for community sympathy during this sad period.
Lawrence Clinton remodeled the old Rackles place below town on the river with plastering and modern updates. Mr and Mrs Tom Hall and family move in this week. Eastern Star and Masonic officers installed at Amasonic hall before a large crowd. Woman's club members met at city hall with a Santa visit and gift exchange after a short program.
Court records from Coos County show multiple marriage licenses issued to residents of North Bend Empire Marshfield and Charleston including Jock Strassburg Joyce Fish Edward McAlvage Verda Clark Loren Cip and Angie Susick Frank Peters and Marjorie Beaulieu James Rhodes and Patria Johnson and others. Divorces include Everett Woodring vs Laurine Woodring and George Pratt vs Lul Pratt with custody and property notes. Auto and collision disputes appear among civil actions and traffic incidents with several accidents recorded December incidents involving Marshfield Coquille and North Bend residents.
Reverend T. J. Pryor leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. on the Synoptic Gospels. Worship at 11 a.m. with the theme Forward and Upward. Methodist youth at 3 p.m. Prayer week observance with other city churches begins at 7120 a.m. Choir practice Wednesday evenings.
Rev F M Barr announces a youth study program with themes The Seed and the Soil by Richard T Waker and Friends Around the World by Mrs F H Barr. The program runs evenings with a 7 30 start and prayer service at the Methodist church. Catholic services schedule at St Annes and Coquille noted with Mass times.
A Cherokee American asserts 100 percent allegiance to the United States and warns against Japanese fifth column schemes. The piece cautions rumors may be suppressed or twisted, urges calm, and suggests a blackout party to practice emergency drills and boost morale.
Oregon State College registrar E B Lemon states the college training program remains essential as student groups are urged to pursue ongoing studies. He notes no mass enlistments are contemplated, stressing the need to prove mettle and maintain academic effort during wartime.
Officials note fall and winter term registrations affected by draft law operation and Stimson’s pledge to halt voluntary enlistments soon, pushing toward universal selective service. They commend unwavering loyalty to America and hope for continued support through the term. For sale item and printer paper ad appear amid the clippings.
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