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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
1
The piece recalls Churchill's American visit with satire on loans and debt. It riffs on a fly and spider fable about financial ties, hints at British Empire loans, and hints at a broader critique of wartime economics. It also recounts a duck season outing and photography mishap, describing snowy scenery and a camera error.
Roger W. Babson argues that advertising matters while local paper Myrtle Point Herald touts its broad coverage. The writer, a long-time newsman, defends the role of newspapers in serving a community and driving progress.
Wallace Batten reports subscriptions from stock producers are expected to fund the anti theft drive. Leland Peterson from Coquille is named president of the investers association. Local officers include Mrs Jeana Bryant secretary J J Morris director Wallace Dessment director George Jenkins treasurer and U S C specialist Harry Lindgren urges attendance at the Western Oregon livestock association meeting in McMinville January 28 29 30 with reservations via the Chamber of commerce.
The Harlem Roadkings, famed Harlem basketball troupe, will play the local Active Club team at 3 p.m. in Myrtle Point. Notables for the Active squad include Bill Dowton Harold Bell Harvey Lewellen Pete Roper Jr Joe Nichols Gene Barklow and Bill Lewellen. Proceeds benefit local civic projects as the Roadkings tour the country. Cleo Johnson will perform in his signature double shuffled move.
The Chamber of Commerce internal meeting saw E C Heks as president, with gifts presented in recognition of service. Speakers included Sahay McKeowns and others, honoring long-time supporters and notable members.
Invitations have gone out for the big annual FFAS banquet to be held at the Senior High auditorium Thursday January 24 at 7 30 p m. Parents of the young folks are honored guests and preparations are underway to celebrate royally. Miss Vivian Carlson is co chairwoman of the invasion committee.
John Felster 82 longtime Coos County resident and Navy veteran died at a Roseburg Veterans hospital after a stroke. Funeral services set for Friday at Schroeder Funeral Home with Veterans of Foreign Wars in charge. burial in Norway cemetery. Survived by Blanche widow, three daughters, one son Walter, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. the 1890s naval service included the Oregon and a Sampson medal.
At the annual meeting the Security Bank officers announced a 2 percent interest payment on savings up to $10 000 retroactive to January 1 1952 and available for deposits up to that amount made before February 1. The bank reported deposits of 8 716 457 89 and re elected officers including W E Lundy president and Harry G Dement cashier. Directors named were Wallace B Dement F A Pertins W E Lundy Harry G Dement and Fred Cs Trype.
Myrtle Point cones football squad will attend the annual football banquet at Grange Hall tonight at 7 30 sharp. The Myrtle Grange ladies will serve the banquet and the Lions urge members to be present as an interesting program is arranged.
In a note from Rev. Briggs, funds of the Community Chest are set aside for Christmas relief. The message urges aid for families in need, detailing how the funds will be used to provide food and essential support during the holidays.
People in Coos County mobilize for the March of Dimes to fight infantile paralysis. A kangaroo court sponsored by Myrtle Point Rotary Club will lead a public demonstration with Hon A Schroeder as chair. Lions clubs plan a home talent show Wednesday January 24 with KWRO KOOS broadcasts and toll-free numbers during the program to raise funds for the cause.
Dairymen elected officers for a two year term in seven districts of the testing territory. New directors include William Wroe Hugo Reiher Roland Beatty Loren Mattson Wayne Babcock Fred Koos and Chas Buffington. Existing directors for 1952 are Bert Roberts Charles McCulloch Henry Van Calar Howard Detlefsen Rodney Davenport M J Monson and Paul Wagner. Reports by EL Donaldson and Ed Sandine summarized owner tester and standard testing progress.
Roger Babson urges that advertising is a good risk and the best gamble, noting that firms quitting advertising did so due to poor products or sales policies. The snippet references continued discussion on page seven.
August 14 through 17 will host the 1952 Coos County Fair with Sam Dement announcing open dates in the State Fair board program. Perry Roper reported a recent Portland meeting and the fair’s financials showing a $4,147 balance and about $41,000 handled at the recent event. Coos county’s share of the state mutual fund was $10,875, a boost to the fair’s finances as work continues. Continued on Page Four.
A Pop's Place bartender from Myrtle Point stands trial at City Hall with Judge Barton presiding over the December 1851 case. Chief Richard Vines arrested Jabex Murray Pinney for selling beer to a minor as a six-person jury, including Nellie Eads and George Linn, listened to witnesses in a tense morning session.
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