Real America and postwar plans call to feed a hungry world
A recent editorial review contrasts the real America with totalitarian powers and frames postwar aims. It cites Dr. Henry A Atkinson on occupying Germany Japan and Italy, delaying peace conferences, and mobilizing resources to end hunger and rebuild normal life worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
Italy
Henry A Atkinson
Carnegie-endowed
World Alliance For International Friendship Through the Churches
Remember When 1902 Local Windstorm and Serenade Incident
A July 18 1902 note recalls a heavy windstorm and a nightly serenade heard near the ball ground. Misses Laura and Nita Wise visited relatives in Portland while Dr K A Leep and family and S S White and wife enjoyed a short outing at C M Fermann's South Fork ranch. The piece laments the intrusion and teases readers to name the unknown serenaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Nita Wise
Portland
Leep
S White
C. M Fermann
South Fork
Property sale and travel notes from a July 1912 issue
38 YEARS AGO July 18 1912 J Machado purchased from the Mast estate two lots at Third and Spruce directly across from his store. Ray Dement arrived home on Tuesday evening's stage from Portland where he was on a business trip and to attend the Elk's convention. Dr M O Stemmler returned Monday evening from Portland after attending the Elk's convention. He also visited Othel lo Washington. his sister in law Miss Ruch Barton accompanied him home to spend the summer here. Monday Lee Weekly with his company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Machado
Mast
Third
Spruce Streets
Ray Dement
Portland
M O Stemmler
Othello
Wash
Ruch Barton
Lee
Proposal to hold school elections with general elections
A state proposal suggests Oregon school districts hold director and clerk elections during general elections every two years. The plan aims to boost turnout above 50 percent by aligning school issues with broader voting, noting cities with 100000 plus population already apply this. If effective in cities, it should work in towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Bear slain during camping trip near Brewster Valley
A camper shot and killed a bear near a group of campers by Holt Chase Cannery reports extra help due to berry harvest. The bear was shot after a bear moved near Mr E C Barker during a weekend fishing outing at Brewster Valley. The crew also advances county road work from the depot to Sugar Loaf Creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Barker
Brewster Valley
Holt-Chase
Bud Emery
Pembertonospital
Two Local Fishermen Reel In 30-Pound Chinook On Rogue River
Ten years ago on July 14, 1932 Dave McNair and F M Kenyon fished the Rogue River for salmon and landed a 30 pound Chinook in one hour and forty minutes. McNair reportedly booked the prize and Kenyon finished the fight. A separate local crime report says Moran's Novelty Store theft was solved when Bert Pearson arrested 11 year old Donald Brackley, who admitted stealing money to buy food and led police to the cash hidden in a cement mixer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave McNair
F M Kenyon
Rogue River
McNair
Kenyon
Moran
Bert Pearson
Donald Brackley
Local Church Announcements and Service Times
Church listings for Jas L Ballinger T United Church of Christ provides Bible school at 10 am with sermon The Good Shepherd and evening worship. Methodist with Sunday school at 10 am worship 11 am and evening services. Presbyterian led by Rev Hugh T Mitchelmore with Bible school 10 am worship 11 am The Brethren 10 am worship and 8 pm sermons Like As a Shepherd midweek study 8 pm. Myrtle Point and Coquille Catholic Mass scheduled Sundays at 8 or 10 am on specific Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Jas. L. Ballinger
Methodist
T J Pryor
Presbyterian
Hugh T. Mitchelmore
Ichurch
the Brethren
F H Barr
Our Brother” Bible School
D J Kelly
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Twin notices and society briefs from Dora July entry
Mr and Mrs Harry Mast are parents of a son named Fred Marion born July 5 at Belle Knife hospital Coquille. Miss Louise Crumley came home Friday after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs A J Mayse. Miss Hazel Oberman remains patient at Mast hospital after an appendicitis operation last Monday. Mr and Mrs Roy McConnell with boys visited Mr and Mrs Virgil McKinney in McKinley Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O G Bunch
Dora
Harry Mast
Belle Knife Hospital
Coquille
Fred Marion
Louise Crumley
A J Mayse
Hazel Oberman
Mast Hospital
Roy McConnell
Virgil McKinney
McKinley
Oiling Highway Into Powers Started Friday
The Powers road project began last Friday with crews at intersections guiding traffic as a pilot car led the processions toward Gaylord. The work progressed quickly reaching county gravel pits before night. Local pride grows for a now smoother road after years of effort by residents and the defunct Chamber of Commerce.
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James Gamwell
Powers
Gaylord
Myrtle Point
Chamber of Commerce
Salem
Highway Commission
Hoffman Bridge
China Flat CCC Camp To Be Vacated
Supervisor Obye of the Siskiyou National Forest announced plans to evacuate the China Flat CCC camp by July 21. The forest corps will move the Missouri boys back to their homes, leaving unfinished forest roads and facilities as the project winds down after years of opening the area for recreation and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obye
Sukiyou National Forest
China Flat
Forest Service
Missouri
Powers Group Attends Myrtle Point Meeting
Powers Group leaders including Mra Albert Burch co chair Mre A D Rolfe and Mre W J Stemmerman attended a disaster committees demo in Myrtle Point city hall with county chairs and Red Cross officials. A general meeting outlined procedures and a season workout with a problem to solve was announced. Local committees plan Friday Fellowship clubhouse sessions for study and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Burch
A D Rolfe
Cochairman
W J Stemmerman
James Gamwell
J W Gamwell
Myrtle Point
J B Beddingfield
Lou Blanc
Red Cross
Miss Gibson
Powera
Pinochle Club Hosts Evening At Mrs Hannon’s Home
Mrs E Hannon entertained the Pinochle club last Wednesday with members present including Mrs Lester Thorp Mrs Hans Jorgensen Mrs Otto Pitcher Mrs B F McRae Mrs Ogden Endicott and Mrs Harry G Barber Prizes were awarded with Mrs Jorgensen taking first Mrs Thorp second and Mrs Endicott low score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E . Hannon
Lester Thorp
Hans Jorgensen
Otto Pitcher
B. F. McRae
Ogden Endicott
Harry G
8. M. Barber
Prise
Jorgensen
Thorp
Low
Endicott
Ladies' Aid Meets at Community Church for Quilt Project
The Community Church Ladies and Ald members met Wednesday afternoon to advance the quilt project and mattress work. Mrs H E Quilhaugh led a short missionary program with readings followed by refreshments. The August meeting is set for Mrs Carl Briggs's home on the second Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Mia
Lyman
H. E. Quilhaugh
Carl Briggs
Legion Auxiliary Re-elects Officers for Next Year
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Frank Grove's home and re elected all officers for the coming year. They are Mrs. Bruce Munro president Mrs. Reube Stevens vice president and Mrs. Frank Grove secretary treasurer. Munro and Grove were chosen as delegates to the department convention in Portland with Mrs. Fred Stock and Mrs. Ray Wyland as alternates. All reports were filed with chairmen in preparation for the state convention later this month. Refreshments followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Grove
Bruce Munro
Reube Stevens
Munro
Grove
Department
Portland
Fred Stock
Ray Wyland
District Deputy Honored Guest of R N A
Valley Camp Royal Neighbors of America met Monday evening in Moose hall with Mrs Anne Montgomery of Millington district deputy as honored guest. Roy Cook and Bob Hull were adopted into membership. Due to moving and officer resignations the following were elected.
Local Officials and Delayed Induction Noted
The record lists Mrs. Arthur Smith as recorder and Mrg. Fred Stock as receiver, with others named in offices or ceremonial roles. After the selection, Mrs. Joseph Boutin and Mrs. Ray Wyland served refreshments. Alton Billings, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Billings, traveled to Portland for a final army induction exam.
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Ito
Arthur Smith
Fred. Stock
Ian
James
Bob McCray
Joseph Boutin
Ray Wyland
Alton Billings
Mra. A. C Billings
Portland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inte Point Herald
Herald Press
Arthur R. Jones
Harold L. Bargett
Case County
Kelly” Jones
America
Berlin
Tokyo
Rome
Hitler
United States
Powers Group
Ladies’ Aid
Legion Auxiliary
R.N. A
St. Andrews
Jes. Bercley & Co
Unitted Peorte, Ilineis
Natureland
Bandon
Wreaters
Bey
West Coast Telephone Co
the Friendly Company
Keepeake Belmont
Sempert’s
China
Alameda
Bauer Pottery
Pacific Coast
Henry Schroeder & Sons
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