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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
1
The tale describes welcoming the new year with fanfare and watch parties, signaling the end of the old year. It notes celebrations, clothing changes, and the common practice of marking January as the fresh start. It mentions assorted customs, from public events to personal preparations, ending with a note about ongoing year-end processes like taxes and insurance.
The Myrtle Point Herald notes the sudden death of local resident Mr E A Dodge on his seventh birthday. He is remembered as a Christian gentleman whose life left footprints on the sands of time. The page urges readers to press for fiscal retrenchment and national responsibility amid postwar debt concerns.
A humorous column by Don Herold mocks self confidence and car driving bravado. It contrasts American do it yourself spirit with foreign theories and cites price and work comparisons in Russia England and the USA. The piece ends with a sharp jab at a flamboyant driver.
In a season high crowd, the Bobcats overcame a six point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Vancouver Trappers 52 to 53 in Myrtle Point. The late burst of speed and accurate shooting swung the game as Vancouver led at timeouts with two minutes left. Continued on Page Three.
Snow and high water hampered fishing but Tom Root of Myrtle Point landed the largest steelhead at 17 pounds 5 ounces winning a steelhead drift rod and reel valued at 30 dollars and a chance at the grand prize. John McWilliams of Gaylord placed second with 2 13-pound 6-ounce fish earning a steelhead rod valued 17.50. Stacy Johnson of Coquille took third place as noted on the back page.
Word received indicates Myrtle Creek events are planned for Saturday night. Details are scarce but the notice urges readiness for local activity and public attendance at a scheduled gathering.
A tight game ends with the Wild Cats overturning a six point deficit in the final moments to defeat Vancouver, as Curt Beckham smiles through the battle and the Vancouver coach faces disappointment after a dramatic finish.
Myrtle Point community urged strong support as the Bobcats host the Red Devils of Coquille in the first district game of the season. Both teams rely on renewed strength, with Coquille stronger now than earlier and the crowd seen as vital to morale and standings.
A Davenport delegation from the Active club led by Harold Belloni Bill Dayton and Earl Adams Jr. asked the city council for permission to install a full playground in Myrtle Grove city park. They cited over 8000 in equipment and urged early start after leveling work. The council favored the project and formed a committee to meet with the club and report at the next council meeting on January 16.
An imperfect OCR fragment notes a white New Year greeting for home folks. Mentions Roger Perry and his associates in offices. Text is garbled but signals a local community update or social note.
E A Dodge, a local pioneer, died of a heart attack Friday morning on his 77th birthday at Oakland. He was the second eldest child of Orvil O Dodge and Leules Kusebes, and involved in the family business with relatives Sam and Aheiayar Read Tig.
Myrtle Point Junior High Principal Robert Bright introduced Rev Lawrence Guderian at the Parent Teachers Association meeting. The sermon centered on The Church in the Community with emphasis on unity of home church and school and adopting a proactive attitude toward good works. Committees were appointed for a February home talent show including advertising tickets and properties.
Editorial tribute recalls nurse Mary Harris who cared for mother and infant during harsh days. She worked tirelessly on washing, cooking, and child care, never wearying, with mothers sharing praise for her efficiency and compassion. This remembrance appears among Mother's Day era pieces from the Herald.
Coroner Brewer Mills conducted an inquest at Myrtle Point City Hall on Tuesday. A jury including W Evans and L heard the case about a fatal automobile accident involving a truck and a vehicle owned by a local hospital. The report references names such as Neleon and Asteria in unclear context.
A terse weather note records temperatures around 18 above at dawn with no thaw in sight and hints at lingering cold conditions across the region. The fragmentary report shows harsh conditions affecting daily activity.
Sally Jo Goetzenberger, eight pounds, was the first to arrive in Myrtle Point to greet the New Year. The newborn joined a larger family, sharing stories of the town’s festive atmosphere and residents noting the milestone.
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