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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1942
Page
2
The Natal Decise program invites men and women to join observers at Myre Point. An on campus ground station coordinates three hour weekly slots. Ralph leads the division with 28 already registered while others are asked to step forward and commit.
The Ledbetter gathering traced from San Antonio to Milton Ander and Carl Bushnell hosted at their homes. Guests including Luella Fose and Meg Lew Ledbetter attended with refreshments served in the evening by the hostess, and plans noted for continued visits and a 4H event.
A fragment of a letter from a lieutenant stationed near Fort Stotsenburg Philippines describes the rainy season cooler days, humidity, and mosquitoes. He notes travel hardships, health cautions, pests, and the local farming scene including rice threshing near Angles.
Church listings show Seventh Day Adventist and Methodist services with sermons titled The Seed and to Sow for young people and Watching for the Conspiracy. Catholic Masses at St Ann’s and Cuquille noted with schedule details for Sundays.
The记 obituary reflects on Rosanna Thomas Mecum and describes the Negritos or Balugas living near a reservation. It notes hunting with bows and arrows, thatched and grass houses, Spanish Tagalog and English among residents, and hints at future educational tours.
Mrs F G Hermann came home Monday from Myrtle Point where she cared for her mother Mrs Elizabeth Lewellen who has been ill for several weeks and is improving slowly. The report mentions visits by Keith Neal and Averil Parrish, plus other local relatives calling on family in Bold Hill and at the Parrish home. Clausen Jr. left for Eugene to resume studies at the University of Oregon after holidays with his parents.
Mrs Rosanna Thomas Mecum aged 81 died at her son Albert Mecum’s Sandy Creek home after a brief illness from old age. Born August 20, 1860 in Shingletown California, she lived most of her life in Oregon after moving with family in 1884. She was married to Robert Mecum and had eight children, four of whom survive. Funeral services were held at the family residence.
Mrs Clara Templeton 78 died Saturday evening at her Roseburg home. Rev Bare officiated the December 26 service at the Roseburg Undertaking chapel with interment in the Masonic cemetery. Born July 18, 1868 in Sutherlin, she spent most of her life in Oregon. Survivors include George Adams of Coquille and Day Adams of Jackson Hole, and she was an aunt of Earl Adams of Myrtle Point. A coincidentally timed passing of a close friend, Minnie Le, occurred within 24 hours.
A January food list is published with changes and removals affecting meals. The notice references regional representatives and a possible restructuring of offerings during January, noting compliance with federal guidelines and local administrative actions.
McKinley area social life logs guests of Mrs Nellie Brown and Mr Mrs George Glenn hosting Sunday dinner at Mrs Harold Glenn home. Local residents invited to first Monday monthly school meetings. Road crews faced ice and rain on Cherry Creek hill. A local party and dance at Grenaky hall Wednesday night. Jan Nowta and family hosted a teal ves gathering. Tom Sath Dale Eve Fine and others visited and shared meals with the Newts.
Ane encourages buying defense stamps and saving dollars into bonds each payday. The note urges regular purchases and rounds of investment, framing the act as a duty rather than optional spending.
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