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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
2
A first hand wartime account urges readers including rail strikers and miners to study life aboard a South Pacific warship. The piece, reprinted from the Oregon Sunday Journal and distributed by NEA Service, aims to bolster support for wartime effort and resolve at home.
An oratorical broadcast sketches the toll of World War II in the Pacific. Veterans endure fear and malaria in jungle campaigns as workers onshore face $50 to $80 monthly pay and the stark contrast between sacrifice and daily life at home. The scene unfolds on a quay as soldiers disembark, with Crosses at sea and a nurse’s watchful eyes.
Ten years ago a log near Woodruff's camp yielded a gunspoon and knives in rough old style muzzle loading gear. The item was in fair condition and believed to be long stored, with no clear owner or purpose shown. Berlin June reports an official opinion on Russia Japan war risk shifting amid tense foreign affairs.
The season’s top match postponed for the new hall built by Ro Dement near the Fair grounds will host the game Friday evening though not fully completed. Dennis McCarthy, official timer for Coos County, filed a timber cruise report totaling 18 312 156 000 feet from 30 townships across 288 St acres. George Baines reports a possible crude oil find near the Coquille River Coal Company mine at Riverton.
Twenty years ago on January 16, 1924 a freighter crew freed ninety wild Chinese pheasants from a large room in a distant pawlet castle. After two days of work they captured the birds amid the castle ruins and surrounding area.
Ser g Frank of the U S Army station will be in Marshfield from January tenth to examine and accept applications for enlistment in the U S Army. Basketball for the season began with Myrtle Point Coquille and Marshfield leading after wins over Powers Arago and Cocoa River. Tom Murray and Eddie Walker were found guilty in the Florence bank robbery and sentenced to 20 years in the state prison.
January 11, 1934 reports the old Arrington homestead rear lot building being razed. Vandalism damaged windows and door paneling, and thieves stole the deceased owner's clothes and family keepsakes from stored furnishings. Myrtle Point’s Bobcats set to debut in 1934 conference against Bandon Sea Tigers on January 12. Elk River farmer Charles Forty, 72, died after being attacked by a Jersey bull he was moving between pastures. He was crushed. Dave McNair quips about Rail road avenue street signs.
Local churches list weekly worship times Bible schools and sermon topics across denominations. Pryor McMinnville and Marion area churches invite parishioners to morning services, afternoon sermons, prayer meetings, and special Bible study sessions with subjects such as Divine Healing and Double Portion of Spirit.
Mrs Geneva Ware wife of Henry Ware of Coquille died at a Coquille hospital Tuesday at age sixty two. Born October 2 1881 in Mt Vernon Missouri she moved to Coos county in 1912 living at Powers and Myrtle Point before settling in Coquille. Survived by her husband sister in Los Angeles and two brothers Bert Snyder and others in Missouri. Former resident known for ready help and sympathy to those in need. Funeral details not yet announced.
A subscriber sends a two dollar money order for 1942 and plans to renew annually. The writer’s son Dewey is in the Navy in the South Pacific and has read the paper through letters dated December 30 and January 5. He enjoys swimming rowing hiking and a local baseball team. Santa arrives in a flying sled during Christmas.
Emmett Mayse, San Diego defense plant worker, left Dora area to return to work after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs A Mayse. Rebecca Jane Southmayd, month-old daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Southmayd, visited her great aunt Mrs J Gearhart. John Dis, previously at the Dal King place near Nor way, has rented and moved onto the Dan Melton place nearby.
Oregon slaughterhouses report dairy cattle slaughter up 5 to 60 percent in many plants with about a third showing normal kills, while some operators note more dairy animals offered for slaughter despite higher beef prices. Several plants saw decreased dairy activity, and farmers use cows for farm meals or storage.
Oregon State college releases a new bulletin titled Household Equipment-It's Care and Repair offering guidance for families on do it yourself repair of fuses cords plugs refrigerators ranges and washing machines with detailed care instructions and practical tips.
The hog corn price ratio stood at 11.7 in December 1943 versus 16.2 a year earlier, making hogs worth about 80 percent less in exchange for corn. Government reports project a 1944 drop in hog production despite a still high hog to corn ratio. Pig crop forecasts suggest spring farrowings will be 16 percent below 1948 levels, but total 1944 crops could be largest except 1943 if production matches projections. Oregon Oregon State College Extension notes price supports in December 1943 set at Portland for hogs and future Chicago supports for 190 to 220 pound hogs, with changes effective Oct 1 1944 to Mar 31 1946 at 12.60 per cwt.
Mrs Will KE Fite, once in Mast hospital for several days with an attack of the virus and threatened with neusionia, was discharged and taken to her home on Monday.
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