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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
1
A national columnist argues Congress cannot control inflation through coercive measures. He condemns Marxist tactics and stresses that balanced supply, lower government costs, and higher production are needed to aid the middle class and curb prices.
Henry Frye 76 died suddenly at his home in Powers shortly after noon Monday. He had been in failing health for over two years but remained active until the strike in the yard. Survived by wife Annie and several relatives including Norman Frye of Powers and Robert Frye of Dellwood, five daughters and many grandchildren. Born January 30, 1872 at Agness, he spent his life in Southern Oregon. Funeral 2:00 pm today at Schroeder chapel with services at Norway cemetery.
Sharon Laure Gant, 15, of Reedsford Road Myrtle Point, suffers a broken arm from a chain of crashes on the Morth Fork bridge north of Myrtle Point early Sunday. Walter Kinnan and Clive Kinnan were hurt, Sharon Calahan and Cecil McQuigg escape with minor damage, others treated at Mast Hospital.
The 20th annual Parent and Son banquet for the Myrtle Point FFA drew 32 chapter members and 115 guests at the high school. Speaker El mer Sullivan urged farming success stems from the person behind the work while Ralph Morgan head of agricultural education spoke on state education in Oregon.
The monthly district Fellowship meeting of the Assembly of God will be held in Myrtle Point on February 2 with Rev. J M Reb announcing the event. Meetings are set for 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, featuring John T Kol enda of Brazil as principal speaker along with special music and a 6:30 PM young people’s meeting.
A meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce was called for Friday night February 6. The notice, announced by Jack Hunt, president, states the meeting will be at Hunt's home at seven o clock.
Dick Johnson announced that he and Mrs Johnson will attend a merchandise show in Portland on Monday February 2 for all northwest dealers. The Western Stores, owned by Johnson, will be closed that day while new merchandise for the coming year is displayed.
The Myrtle Point high school Bobcats enter the District Five round robin with two games against Reedsport this weekend. The Saturday night home game will be the last at home with future home games moved to Friday nights.
Milo Shinkle of Cheney lumber company mill at Roadbent was seriously injured when a timber on the edger swung back and struck his forehead. He was in Mast hospital awaiting X rays as doctors assess the full extent of his injuries.
The Catching Creek Community Club held a dance at the Catching Creek schoolhouse raising $122.83 for the March of Dimes campaign. Frank Rema and his orchestra donated music and local women provided food. Local chairman C bk Weed urged faster progress and noted half the funds stay in the county to combat polio.
More than sixty Myrtle Point business people attended a noon tour of the Myrtle Point Veneer company’s new plant at Norway. Devonport mill manager Herman Tedsen, Norway people, and the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce arranged the visit.
Coach Curt Beckham takes his Bobcats to Reedsport Friday night with a return game Saturday. The team swapped district rankings after beating North Bend and losing to Roseburg. Farrier is out with a leg injury while John Wise and Art Bechtel miss time on the sick list. Ford/Wise expected to play with lineup adjustments. The B squad joins the trip to Reedsport.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett of Roseburg were in the city during the week.
The Lions club announces the Steelhead derby ends at midnight January 31. A new week February 1 to 7 adds unclaimed prizes. The Feb 1 7 contest is open to all, with prizes for the largest fish during that week and for the grand prize to be awarded from unclaimed derby items.
Voters approved the 1948-49 budget for Union High School District No 2 by a 13 to 4 vote at a January budget meeting held at the junior high. The plan increases the current year by about 10000 to cover a 10 percent cost rise and will go to the Rural Budget Board for final action.
Oregon Council Of Churches will meet in Salem from February 9 to 11 at the First Presbyterian church with an extension to February 12. The opening session Monday night will feature Dr Sloane Coffin who has just returned from mission fields in Siam India China and the Philippines. A showing of the first Protestant Film commission production Beyond Our Own will be shown. Other speakers include Dr Myron Cove Dr J Quinter Miller Dr John Oliver Nelson Bishop Francis J McConnell Dr Jack Finegan and Dr Ralph Walker.
Announcement of the sale of the P. C. Roper auto body shop to Milton Roth of Coquille. Sale effective Jan 15 with no policy change. Roth previously worked in Portland and at Coquille Ford auto body department. Shop located in the 300 block Spruce Street.
A rough OCR fragment mentions grade levels 3 and 5 in relation to trades. Details are unclear but suggests a listing or note about curriculum or certifications.
The derby crowned winners with weights noted for top fish. In second, a steelhead of 1 pound 9 ounces caught by Art Smith of Powers. Cal Gent, the oldest registered entrant, earned third with a 7 pound 3 ounce steelhead. The derby ends Saturday night January 31.
At the final hearing on Monday February 26 the Non High School Board approved a budget of 262 960 dollars with receipts and cash totaling 114 000 dollars. The Rural school district is expected to levy 145 980 dollars. A bid form was revised and the secretary ordered to advertise for bids on open routes in the coming days.
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