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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1946
Page
1
A call to action urges labor and industry to unite and press lawmakers to end political stalemate. The piece criticizes Roosevelt era policy, OPA price controls, and wage disputes while urging Grange groups and citizens to lobby Congress to avert dictatorship and preserve the republic.
Community leaders urge support for a Myrtle Point youth center to provide constructive gathering space. Churches schools lodges civil bodies and city officials are urged to lend help and leadership to establish a welcoming recreational area for youths.
North Bend led early 6 to 2 and 11 to 9 at halftime before the Bobcats surged ahead to 18 to 16 by the third. Sutphin scored 16 points, with Roper Morris Welle Brown and subs contributing as Marshfield prepares for North Bend clash.
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Junior High teams posted wins as Myrtle Faint second team defeated Riverton 38 to 10 and the Junior first team beat F. F. A. 38 to 7. Jack Piwhe led scoring with 23 points. Marvin Hamack added 15. Juniors beat Coos Bay Juniors 84 to 18. Coos Bay players Polint and Thompson scored seven and seven. Readies list of Juniors: Pinkley Hammack Ligeona Bingham Parry Morris. Nexts games set against freshmen Wednesday at Junior High and Coquille Saturday at Coquille. games played at Union High gym. Weekend guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gamble and son John of Bandon visiting Broadbent hosts.
The editor notes attending several local churches on recent Sundays and praises ministers for presenting religious truths. He invites non-churchgoers to try attending, suggesting they may enjoy it or at least gain an understanding, while acknowledging differing beliefs. About 40 copies were printed for distribution.
The Union High School board announced the resignation of Ted T. Kirsch, Smith-Hughes instructor, to devote full time to bulb farming. Elmer Sullivan was named his successor, arriving from Gold Hill to begin duties next Monday after a career as a teacher and Army captain. Sullivan and his wife have two daughters and will relocate here once housing is available.
Ministers from Myrtle Point churches will lead a three day per week afternoon devotion on KOOS for two weeks starting Tuesday. An 18 minute program airs at 1 30 each broadcast day with rotating ministers and times donated by the station.
Bob Detlefsen earned first place in a daily speaking contest. Peel Wiley placed third while other participants included notable attendees. The event occurred in recent days and featured merchandise prizes and related sales.
Soldier Caffey, discharged after almost five years service, is recuperating in Mast hospital. He was injured on his first day at work in the Woods after 22 months of service in the Alutian islands.
A local naturalization ceremony approved last Thursday granted citizenship to Pearce and 18 others from diverse nations. Recipients include Julitta Fuschetto Coos Bay from Italy Victor Holm Charleston Sweden Hans Gishok Coquille Norway Louis Herbert Peares Myrtle Point Canada Reynard Dufransne North Bay Norway Martha Strom Anse North Bend Norway Thomas Hasan North Bend Jugoslavia Lillie North Bend Ireland Rayéen Kestres Cat 90 Finland Elizabeth Sandberg North Canada Cla ra Georgian Thedos Coos Bay Greece Leah Lindquist North Bend Sweden Irene Howgell Coos Bay Finland.
Six new members joined the local Girl Scout troop recently led by Mrs. Asher Beck with Mrs. Andrew Weber as assistant. The group, just organized, adds Patricia Weber Giena Putram Darla Barklin Eloise Hartley and Shuster to reach six new girls who will receive their first pins after meeting the requirements.
Fragmentary text references a chapter and district matters in Southern Oregon. It mentions watchlists or rankings and individuals like Hames, with unclear roles or dates. Further readable details are insufficient to determine a clear news item.
In February a Lions Club gathering featured Scout troop leader Philip Ryan describing his experiences. Attendees heard remarks from Ryan and a guest speaker about scouting activities and leadership, with more attendees than could be seated in the hotel bagg _et room.
A community meeting hosted by Vag ithe Legten featured a pot luck dinner and election decor dancing. Members discussed treasurer duties and ongoing preparations for upcoming events.
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