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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
4
A Myrtle Point column warns readers that social gains promised by politicians come from public funds and tax increases. It argues the pattern cuts liberty and favors centralized government, urging voters to distinguish honest officials from career politicians.
A school budget meeting was held at the Lakey residence Saturday at 7 30 PM with attendees including R H Frazier Elmer Durnan and the Higgins and Lakes families. Visitors over the weekend included Eddie Paris and Gene Reed with local residents noting Myrtle Point connections and ongoing home/farm projects.
A reader criticizes Friday and Saturday basketball crowds for cheering fouls and booing officials. The letter urges improved sportsmanship and questions readers about understanding the rule book and officiating, calling for fair play and respect for visiting players.
The Wallace surge unsettles Democratic discipline as leftist support grows and party leaders fear a guerrilla war against Republicans. The columnist notes Wallace’s provocative stunts and predicts realignment risks and possible martyrdom for the candidate as headlines dominate the campaign.
Coos County land agent reports 1947 totals with 4083.95 acres sold for 216731.95 dollars and 3671.70 untimbered acres bringing 24774.13. A single Myrtle Point plat parcel netted 150 dollars. Revenue figures reflect the year's land sales activity.
Local Methodist Youth Fellowship members rallied in North Bend on Sunday night. Delegates who attended the Youth Conference in Cleveland Ohio reported that about 12 000 Methodist youths gathered for a national meeting.
A nostalgic column recalls events from remembered years in Myrtle Point. News items include newborn Mr and Mrs A Dodge baby on January 21, leap year parties at Smiths hall and Benson opera house, Myrtle Grange 289 masked ball, and church bells marking Prohibition anniversary. Also notes on a traveling driver examiner visit January 27 at city hall and local social updates.
A Methodist gathering in Roseburg included Bishop McConnell as speaker. Attendees from the area included Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Carter, Rose Carter, Mrs. Fred Mantz, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Schroeder, Dr. and Mrs. O. H. Clarke, Mrs. Gus Bender, Mr. A. A. Schreifer, and Rev. Briggs.
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