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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1952

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Farewell to a Civil War Veteran Griffin Highlighted

Obituary notices Charles E Griffin of Remote veteran of Spanish American War remembered for old fashioned ideals and affectionate regard by community. The piece honors his service and notes his final salute as ex private Griffing. It discusses boxing fan commentary and Coos County 4-H club officers elected January 18, 1982.

Charles_E. Griffin Griffin Ring-Our Salem Charl. E. Griffin Chas. E. Griffin Earth Coos County 4-H Chas H. Brown McKinley Maurits Jalo Haynes Inlet Reuben

Knockin Around March of Dimes Radio Show Tonight

George Tune in tonight for a March of Dimes show sponsored by Lions clubs of Coos county. Amateur and professional performers will participate on KWRO and KOOL with listener requests encouraged. West Toast Telephone company provides cooperation by not charging a fee.

Lions Clubs Coos County KWRO KOOL West Toast Telephone Company

Chief Dick Vines Welcomes Son Richard Ernest Jr

Chief of Police Dick Vines spent the past week passing out cigars to celebrate the birth of his son Richard Ernest Jr at Mast hospital Thursday. Mother and baby are reported doing nicely. The new father jokes his responsibilities have added a new wrinkle to his brow.

Dick Vines Richard Ernest, Jr Mast Hospital

Wild Life Movie at New School Gym Next Tuesday

Clarence Strong of the Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club announces the film Land of the Golden Twilight will play at the New School Gym next Tuesday evening. Tickets are on sale at Breust's Store Sempert Ren's Barber Shop Western Tite stores for adults with admission prices listed.

New School Clarence Strong Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club Everthing Spern Phare and Ticiets Cena Peinti Breust's Sempert Ren's Western Ters Murphy's

Magnuson Seeks Coos County District Attorney Nomination

Raymond A Mughusan attorney of Coos Bay visited The Herald to announce his bid for the Republican nomination for district attorney of Coos County in the May primary. A 36 year old Navy veteran, he holds BA from Bradley, MA from Champaign University, and an LLB from Washington University and is active in bar associations and community groups.

Raymond Coos Bay Herald Coos County Magnuson Bradley University Peoria Champaign University Washington University St. Louis Navy Oregon American Bar Mason, Ellis, Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce

Walt Norblac Seeks Fourth Term in Oregon

Rep Walter Norblac of the First Oregon District announces re election bid. Astoria lawyer aged 43, first elected after 1945 army discharge, serves on the committee on committees and armed services with Western Republican whip duties. University of Oregon JD graduate, married with a 12 year old son.

Walter Norblac Oregon Norblac Astoria Congress House Committee On Committees Armed Services Norblad University of Oregon Oregon Tawn School

Powers Student Makes Mokor Roll at OSC

Oregon State College Corvallis Jan 14 Harry Basil Stallard of Powers a senior in pharmacy at OSC is listed on the full term scholastic honor roll Stallard earned a straight A average in at least 12 academic hours of coursework

Oregon State College Corvallis Harry Basil Stallard Powers Orégon State College Stallard

Log and lumber conference tackles OPS ceiling price rule in logs

In Eugene Oregon more than 200 operators gathered at the Osburn hotel for a Western Forest Industries association conference. The meeting centered on OPS ceiling price regulations on logs with questions directed to OPS district official Merton T Owre. Pope Talbot vice president Lueddemann outlined a proposed non competitive purchase privilege to aid a Oak Ridge plant, drawing objections over monopolistic features as foresters discussed 1952 timber sales programs.

Eugene Ore Willamvete Osburn Western Forest Industries Association Merton T. Owre OPS Portland Hillman Lued Demann Pope & Talbot, Inc Secretary of Agriculture W Ch Middle Fork Willamette National Forest Lueddemann Bis Oakridge Ee Ag Bureau of Land Management Iserlor Forest Service Siuslaw, Umpqua Willamette National Forests

Seven Pedestrians Likely to Die This Month, Says Oregon

A Salem report notes seven pedestrians died in January 1951 and predicts similar monthly totals if trends hold. The Traffic Safety Division cites rain fog and darkness as key crash factors with many victims wearing dark clothing at night. It urges strict crosswalk crossing and visibility measures to prevent accidents.

Oregon State ‘Traffic Safety Division Salem Uhe

Broadbent student named president of OSU Lambda Chi Alpha

Verlin Hermann of Broadbent has been elected president of Oregon State College Lambda Chi Alpha national social fraternity. Hermann, son of Mr and Mrs FG Hermann of Broadbent, is a junior. Published January 21.

Oregon State College Corvallis Lambda Chi ‘Alpha Verlin Hermann

Minors and Beer Sales Criticized by Church Group Leaders

A Myrtle Point letter from the Inter-Church Fellowship condemns a bartender accused of selling beer to youths. The 17 year old buyer and 19 year old companion, plus four teen girls, testified though the jury forewent a verdict. The group praises Police Chief Richard Vines for protecting youths.

Mik Vanes Briggs Gordon MacKerrow Church Fellowship Group Polic Police Harald Richard Vines Richard Moehr Inter-Church Fellowship

Beer Case to Be Retried in Myrtle Point

Deputy District Attorney John Pickett says the state versus Jabez Murray Pinney, charged with selling beer to minors, will be retried promptly after a hung jury at city hall. He notes local interest favors Myrtle Point for the new trial and will announce the date when set.

John Pickett Coquille Jabez Murray Pinney Pickett Herald

Giant bass traps self nibbling at fisherman bait

G C Roger of Myrtle Point recalls a fish story from Etna Slough where a 45 pound striped bass, 48 inches long, nibbled at bait, then wrapped line around a Game Commission tag No. 2464 before spooling the line and nearly capsizing the boat. Roy Norton and Paul Stibitts witnessed the event on January 12.

G. C. Roger Myrtle Point Wat‘erloo The Game Commission Roger Roy Norton Oklahoma Paul Stibitts Etna Slough Jack Powrie Mr. Reyer

Circuit Bench Details From Judge G and Del M King

A fragment describes Judge G and Judge-Del M King on a circuit bench, noting information provided by the judges. The text is incomplete but indicates judicial proceedings or commentary from the circuit bench.

del M.king Judge G

Chamber of Commerce Committees Named at Monday Meeting

Committees and chairmen for the Chamber of Commerce were announced at Monday noon meeting. Civic Affairs chaired by Al Wyld with Chris Arnason and Paul Hammer. Parks and Recreation with V A Roush and Henry Schrader. Roads with Al Petreochan Martin Kincheloe and Fred Gross. Transportation and Utilities led by Jack Dunn. Mail Service chaired by Ed Roberts with W B Billingsley and Arn Ratcliffe. Finance and Budget by Paul Hammer. Membership by Floyd Hall with Ritchie Francis and Dave Doperalski. Publicity and Advertising by Geo Hall with Irvin Wilberger and Walt Crim. Tourist Promotion led by Ritchie Francis, Paul Moore, John Heeren. Education chaired by Dr. Robert Gronemyer. Fish and Game with Walt Crim, Harold Watzling, and Irvin Wikiby.

Organization al Wyld Chris Arnason Paul Hammer Parks and Recreation V A Roush Henry Schraeder George Linn al Pet Reochan Martin Kincheloe Fred Gross Austin Dodge Dodge Keng Transportation and Public Utilities Jack Dunn Frank Henry

Odd Fellows and Rebekah Officers Installed in Ceremony

Grand officers conducted an impressive installation with Mrs. J. M. Myers as district deputy president for the Rebekahs and George Hughes as district deputy grand master for the Odd Fellows. Assistants included Mrs. Robert Shilts and others in key roles. many named officers and guardians were installed, with continued coverage on Page Seven.

Rebekah Rebekahs Lain Mary McMullen Lawrence——Clinton Brand The Odd Fellows Hughes L. E. Wolgamott Don Wolgamott James Mahaffey Ehompeon Pees Menti Lee Tod Kauffrhan D. G. Edeplein Vern Stout Guardian John Cawdle N. G Jack Ellis V. G Mahaffey Harry Kalbus L. 8 Oliver Enlund Ferris Laws Laura Hecrob John Koch

Bobcats Honor Guests at Annual Lions Banquet

USC Coach Ray Neugart spoke at the Myrtle Point Lions Banquet as Dale Burnell head football coach introduced standout Bobcat players. Ross Pinkley named best district player, with gifts and acknowledgments to Bunnell and others.

Bobcats Lions USC Ray Neugart Lions Club Dement Lions Project Myrtle Point Dale Burnell Bobcat Ross Pinkley Cop Bi Weresa Curt Beckham High Ac Len R Mearson

Oregon State Dade Day Set for February on Campus

Oregon State College invites fathers of students to campus on February 2 for Dade Day. The event features a basketball game versus Bradley as a highlight and offers fathers a view of student life and study. President A J Strand says the day shows the broader value of education beyond economics.

Oregon State College Fathers of Oregon State College Oregon State-Bradley University A. J. Strand

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