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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
1
A reminiscence-like column laments holiday wrecks on American roads during a three day 4th of July period. It condemns drunk driving and high speed, noting numerous fatalities and injuries across the nation and urging sober, safer celebrations.
Reader letters and editorials examine Myrtle Point firefighting response to Broadbent’s burning home. The guest column notes the crew rushed to the station when siren sounded but could not leave city limits, debated prior Sugar Loaf rescue, and invites public comment for publication.
Myrtle Point city hears a proposal from Fire Chief Evans for a cooperative rural fire protection district. The plan would cover Myrtle Point and surrounding towns with a single funded district managed by a new board, housed and operated locally, and authorized by the state fire marshal. The system would carry 300 gallons of water with up to 800 feet of hose, sufficient for most fires, and would require action by the county court through a petition from property owners. Continued on Page Seven.
Fred and William Gross start a new saw mill beside Myrtle Point Plant in West Ir tle Point. The 30 40 thousand feet per day capacity mill will finish in six weeks and employ about 24 people. They plan to buy logs from local loggers and move Catching Creek operations to Halis Creek after six weeks.
The North Bend Chamber of Commerce sponsors three day July Capers festival in North Bend with midget auto races at the high school stadium on Saturday and Sunday afternoons starting at 2. A community carnival and charity event will run Friday and Saturday nights in the North Bend airport hangar, with about 30 local organizations running booths. A Portland band will provide dancing music. A 5 pm Saturday truck driving contest at the airport features big trucks and trailers on an obstacle course, a first for the region.
Mrs Jay Curtis of Myrtle Point sustained back neck and head injuries last Friday when her car stopped at a signal near Eugene at Springfield Junction and was struck by a truck from Dun Bar Logging. She was treated at Eugene clinic and returned home. her husband escaped with minor injuries. Curtis car damage was about 500. Mrs Curtis runs Unique Beauty Shop in Myrtle Point.
Voters in Myrtle Point approved a proposition to exceed the six percent tax limit for the 1950 51 budget. In a light turnout of 72 ballots cast, 40 voted yes and 32 no.
Hall captured the re play shot title at Rhovesey Country Club with 37 for 9 holes handicap 8 net 26. George Proch of Coquille placed second after a tire incident. Agnes Estelle won the women’s division. Vern Estelle took the high score prize. Next Sunday July 16 a Blind Bogey event is set for 10 am with a 6 pm work night and potluck supper.
Condensed remarks by Dr. Bush at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology warn that soft security risks endanger the United States. He argues Russia’s growing military might and dangerous political climate could outpace a weak democratic response, urging strength and self-reliance over dependence on subsidies and bureaucratic favors.
The Democratic State Central committee will meet in Portland on Saturday July 15 to elect its chairman and officers. Prominent Democrats endorse William L. Josslin for State Chairman, arguing his re election would benefit the party.
L H Pearce sustained injuries in a Sunday morning traffic collision when the lead car slowed abruptly. Mr Sempert, who was with Pearce, said an ambulance took others from the scene and the pair planned to return to Myrtle Point if Pearce is not severely hurt. Mrs Sempert was visiting in Eugene with Mr Leipert. The two were en route to Portland to pick her up.
A man identified as Mareld E. Rey, a World War II veteran and Myrtle Point VFW member, drowned in the Umpqua River near Roseburg. The body was taken to Long & Orr Mortuary and funeral services were planned in Roseburg with burial in Roseburg Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, his parents, a sister in Columbus Ohio, and a brother in Eureka California.
Eight babies arrived at Mast Hospital last week with five girls and three boys. The list includes newborns to families in Myrtle Point Broadbent Coquille Remote Bandon Langlois and Powers. Arrival dates range from June 28 to July 10 1950.
An unusually successful camp for boys and girls is under way this week at Camp McKinley sponsored by the First Presbyterian church. Attendees hail from Myrtle Point Arago Sitkum and other districts. Dr A Theodore Smith and wife lead with Christian Student Council staff. A closing dinner at 7:00 Saturday invites parents and friends to attend.
The community chest drive realized $1,067 for a building fund. Rev. Wilmer A. Briggs serves as treasurer for the local charity while donations from members contributed to the total.
The I D O F holds a regular meeting installing officers for the coming year. George F Hughes acts as installing officer, with Everett Wolgamott Robert Trigg John E Dickson and E L Lewns assisting as grand officers.
A Tuesday evening blaze on the E C Barker farm near the North Fork of the Coquille completely destroyed a one and a half story house occupied by the Tom Royer family. The Royer son was alone in the kitchen when neighbor Orvus Miller raised the alarm. Royer was on a nearby hill at the time and unaware of the danger. The fire started near the chimney on the roof and, driven by dry conditions, spread rapidly destroying most belongings. Continued on back page.
Charlie Bingham returned from a four day national high school students convention in Denver Colorado held June 18 to 22. He described meeting 545 students from across the nation and the educational tours and discussions on student body problems and activities. He expressed gratitude for representing Myrtle Point high and hinted at sharing insights with classmates in the fall.
Washington announces full mobilization after two hour meeting of selective service leaders. Induction targets all men aged 19 to end of age limits except exempted groups, with 1 440 600 in the 1-£ category and veterans and conscientious objectors among exemptions. Oregon involvement noted as a regional detail.
The Arago club plans a floating dock to ease tide rise and fall issues using spruce or cedar. V V Hagedorn has used a bulldozer to level the grounds for a proposed club house while two traps are in place and two more may be added as needed.
Arnold Hoffmeister announces relocation of his auto repair shop from Richfield Station to the W. L. Bell building at H and Alder streets. The Herald notes the new site is better equipped to handle repairs for autos tractors and trucks.
Myrtle Point community learns to swim under Red Cross instructors from July 31 to August 11. Registration opens at Perkins Drug Store warehouse on July 18 and 31, with Lions Club support and Mrs. Clarence Fiser coordinating signups.
The Oregon Fish Commission South Coos hatchery released almost 500000 salmon this June. Chinooks and silversides were liberated, with 147210 riverbound silversides and chinooks from several streams including Coquille and Millicoma forks. Liberation details list counts by location such as Conden creek Glaslaw and Lake Creek Siw Millicoma West Fork.
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