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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
3
A tribute lauds Walter Wann and his peers, praising latent talents and steadfast character shown in training for and serving in the Pacific and European theaters. The piece urges preservation of American institutions and honors the gallant new U S S Water C. Waan as a symbol of justice and national resolve.
Notyle is appointed Executor of the Estate of Mary B. Bennett deceased by Judge L D Felnheim of the Coos County Court. All claims against the estate must be presented verified to Wallace B. Dement at his Myrtle Point office as required by law.
Frank Heath administrator schedules a final accounting and settlement of the Plaza Mary estate for 1944 at 10:00 A M in the county room Oregon. Notice to stockholders announces the annual meeting of the Cees County Fair Association at Myrtle Point City Hall February 1044 at 2 PM to elect a board of directors and conduct business.
Powers locals Mr and Mrs Angus Murray of Williamstown Vermont visited Mr and Mrs Ly man Relfe in Coquille and returned Tuesday. Relfes drove up with them. Fred Clausen was in Myrtle Point last Saturday. Katrina Gamwell returned Monday to studies at Oregon State College. Donald Burch hosts his mother in law Mrs Smith of Portland.
Coos County Oregon announces sale of lands for delinquent taxes by order of sale dated January 3 1944. Properties listed include multiple sections and parcels with minimum prices and terms of payment. sale to occur February 19 1944 at 10 am at the courthouse front door in Coos County Oregon.
Local organizations including Rebekahs Woman's Club American Legion and PTA coordinated efforts to address Juvenile delinquency and family relations. Chairwoman Mrs Hasel Lewis prepared reports to be shared with Mrs Mulkey. Also, servicemen Elbert Bud Smith and William McLyman returned home briefly from the Navy and Sea Bees amid furloughs, with Pvt Dele Crew deployed to Maryland.
The American Legion Auxiliary proposes a Share the Ride plan to aid out of town travelers. People leaving town leave travel times at the Variety store, and others seeking rides may arrange there. The goal is to improve car pool access for doctor and dentist trips.
Members voted a donation to the Student Loan Fund of the Oregon Federation of Women's clubs at their regular meeting last Wednesday in the clubhouse. The next meeting on February 2 will cover the history of Coos and Curry counties. On January 19 at 8 p.m. Mrs Dorothy Bishop, county home demonstration head, will speak. an amateur program was presented by B. F. Nicklaus with piano accompaniment.
Mary Alee Conger daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Conger turned seven last Friday Her mother hosted a party with Lois Burch Ariene Stove Louise Rodgers Ayres Moore Patty Cook Ellen Snyder Donna Hayes Viola Eckles Willene Caver Sharon Goodman Loretta Mann Frankie Caver and Josephine Sister in attendance Games and refreshments followed with each guest giving a gift to the celebrant
Pansy chapter of Women of Moose holds a routine meeting at Moose hall Friday evening with plans for future gatherings. Initiation is set for Friday the 21st. On January 16 Ray Van Meeten district deputy supreme governor will speak to Pansy chapter and L C O M members. Men will host and provide refreshments. Semester exams are scheduled for January 20 and 21. Juniors are preparing a play for February. The 7th and 8th grade Civic club will collect old paper and magazines for those unable to reach water offices.
Neighbors Mrs Maude Bradley and Mrs Fraser Bradley, Patria and Sandra, shopped in Roveberg. Craig Heath and Roy Metzger visited Coquille on Monday for business. Vern Meteger left for Klamath Falls. Dinner guests at the Ivan Cribbing home at Bridge included Mr and Mrs Craig, Mr and Mrs L B Jennings and Arthur Sullivan from Remote, and Mr and Mrs Powell Lancaster and family.
Sitkum reports several flu cases last week with Oscar Durrell Freddie Ellis Mrs Julius Benham ill and Mr Mrs Lester Mayse still convalescing. Cyrene Bunch from Portland visits grandparents Oscar Bunch. Minor Mead and Myron return from a two week vacation via Sweet Home Hubbard Portland and Gardner.
Letters from Dutch laborers describe brutal conditions in a German explosives plant. Workers live in barracks with hundreds of laborers of multiple nationalities, vermin infestations, ruined clothing, and rampant disease. They recount ration denial, weight loss, injuries from explosions, amputations, tuberculosis, and limited safety measures amid air raids.
A fragment urges readers to seize a valued wartime experience in the Western Athletic Conference era. It asks if readers feel excluded and invites participation in a meaningful moment during the war period.
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