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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1952
Page
4
Local families shared Christmas visits across Oregon and Washington. Residents like Davenport, Mall Of State Corvallis, and the Bartletts hosted kin from Roseburg to Lebanon. Several moved recently to Coquille and nearby areas while others planned joint Christmas gatherings with relatives in Portland and Seattle.
Rambeings argues to end the tag headache by requiring anglers to report their season catch by postcard at season end, mirroring deer hunting reporting. He contends the method would save a large sum in administration.
A Western Oregon column argues for a two part duck season in 1952 to balance early Portland and Klamath County shooting with local field conditions. It criticizes current year closures and calls for a 30 day opening, three week or 30 day closure, then re opening to share fair hunting across the state. It notes rutting bucks and late migrations, and ends with a sign off slogan.
The Memphis edition reports the 100th anniversary celebration for the peak of the Oregon Trail migration. January 23 features a Portland parade, hospital visits, a chuck wagon supper, Bend of the River world premiere, and a large square dance. Governors listed include Anderson Nebraska Barrett Wyoming Thornton Colorado Jordan Idaho Lee Missouri Langlie Washington Arn Kansas Russell Nevada Warren California. Governor McKay extends invitation to governors and first ladies.
Sitkum-News reports Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Guess of Seattle visited from Saturday to Thursday at Tom Leifeste home. Mrs. Guess and Mr. Leifeste are cousins. Everett Cook of Spryfield and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson hosted guests, with other locals including the Minor and Strode families for dinners and overnight stays.
A fragmented listing notes Xmas visits and travels among families and friends. Mrs. Joe Davis and kin, Hoskings, Munsons, Jenkins, Le Leifeste, Rahy, Peterson, Abernethy, Wilson, Hermes, Raynes, Brown, Nimason, York, Laird and others gather at various homes in Oregon during the holiday period.
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