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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
2
Editorial views Roosevelt’s declared bid, praising his showmanship and New Deal strategy. It argues the New Deal seeks ongoing power, questions sincerity, and urges readers to vote by conscience rather than party lines, noting pressure to support Dewey as an option but leaving judgment to individuals.
A columnist denounces the New Deal and four term Roosevelts, urging straight talk and limited government while criticizing spending and favoritism. The piece mentions Agate Carnival preparations, a Woolen Mills branch opening in Bandon, and a Myrtle Point travel incentive, ending with a riddle about a printing press and a preacher.
A Roseburg resident recalls a mean youth who teased a birthday guest with gifts and a soap present. The text mentions a Chinaman dentist and a mysterious powder causing tooth loss, plus a Friday night storm and a breathless exchange during a hose incident.
A report from the imperial court notes a suspect named Omar who is accused of horse theft. Trial details mention supervision by the court’s officers and potential penalties. The case centers on ownership disputes and alleged theft charges.
Twenty years ago on July 1 1924 a loose paper tossed in the Guerin hotel fireplace triggered a fire siren scare as onlookers feared a true blaze before calm was restored. The era’s health tragedy followed with the death of Calvin Coolidge's son from blood poisoning days later.
July 28 annual picnic for Coos County pioneers set by Myuilles leaders. All pioneers and friends invited to bring baskets.
A Friday blaze at the old McCarty logging camp above Fairview was brought under control after workers contained the fire to a bark pile. An adjacent Norway landmark, the McCloskey homestead built about fifty years ago, and its woodshed burned after a faulty flue caused flames to engulf the roof quickly.
Local tidbits report Edna McCue visiting relatives in Sugene with daughter LaWayne returning home Monday. James Lee Bushnell back home Saturday after two weeks in hospital recovering from a 22 rifle accident. Laura Gibner of Gold Beach visited her parents. Others include Eugene Reed of the navy and Robert Smith returning to Eugene after a month with relatives.
In Our Mailbag Mr Arthur Jones Dear Sir the note explains predator control in Tous County. Government trappers protect livestock poultry and game birds through a cooperative program with local ranchers county authorities state officials and the Fish and Wildlife Service outlining a defined procedure and ongoing efforts.
Bank condition shows total liabilities and capital accounts with assets including United States government obligations and balances with other banks. Notes indicate corporate stock, reserves, demand deposits, time deposits, and capital stock with par value of 25,000.00 as part of the bank’s capital accounts.
The letter argues wildlife and livestock concerns with a focus on predators. It distinguishes strict control for stock killing bears and nuisance coyotes bobcats and cougars while claiming bears are not generally destructive. Mullins says no extermination of bears is planned and only the worst individuals will be targeted.
Methodist Church lists Brittain as pastor with Sunday school at 10. Ray Fpperson is superintendent. Morning worship titled Rebuilding The Wall. Evening service includes song and sermon The Man Who Can W. Official board meets Tuesday at 8. Church urgent business noted. Parish details from local church notices.
Morning worship and Sunday school times listed for Assemblies of God Latter Day Saints Church of the Brethren St Ann's Catholic Lutheran and St Mark's Episcopal with pastors and service times. Evening services and midweek prayer study hours noted. Everyone welcome at all churches.
The article highlights women and girls on dairy farms performing long hours daily to supply milk and cheese for the war. It notes nearly 450 million pounds of cheese required for soldiers and allies, while workers care for cows and harvest feed to prepare for winter.
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