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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1950
Page
1
The piece critiques Truman remarks and the Korean conflict. It notes casualties mounting daily and references Uncle Sam as scapegoat in U N dispatches. The text comments on definitions of war and atomic options amid ongoing front reporting.
A new Herald column by John T Russell titled This and That debuts with apologies to Huling Lundys and Sons. The piece explores rural charm, camp experiences at Camp McKinley, and light, homespun reflections. The writer recounts visits, dinner at the Presbyterian group, and friendly country scenes featuring Henry Schroeder, the Lunds, and Ed Roberts.
A Herald reporter recounts a Valley Pennsylvania scouting trip for 18 youths. Richard Roush earns thrills touching the Liberty Bell in Independence Hall and climbing the Washington Monument. He also recalls Niagara Falls, Empire State Building, and George Washington's Mount Vernon. One polio case among 60,600 scouts reported. President Truman not seen.
Registration for the Red Cross Swim school at Bugerieaf will occur only on July 18 20 and 24 from 1 to 4 pm with no evening slots this year. Chair John Vimci of the Lions Club notes limited openings and urges early sign ups. The Lions committee includes Davenport Con Uris coll C E Weed H C Johnson Harold Stemmler and Orin Shull with Mrs Clarence Fiser overseeing registration.
James D Jim Neel stock man at Broadbent returned from Coburg Oregon where he attended a pureblood Hereford cattle sale and bought two cows and calves and then purchased a purebred Hereford bull from AK Ward’s herd in Halsey Ore He has lived at Broadbent since birth April 17 1688 and plans to build a pure blood herd He currently runs about 800 sheep and 40 Herefords as part of a lifelong cattle and sheep operation
Members of the Methodist church will hold the annual Sunday school picnic and outdoor service at Myritlewood camp next Sunday. After roll call at Sunday School, attendees travel by automobile to the camp for open air services and a dinner in the dining hall. The afternoon features games and a crafts session for parents and children, with a campfire meeting Saturday evening. Those wishing to go Saturday evening should contact Mrs. Darrell Brodie or Mrs.
The Blind Bogey Tournament at Coquille Valley Country Club drew many golfers with good scores. Myrtle Point's Ritchie Francis won first prize. Jack McLarrin of Norway had the low net. Don Hutchinson of Coquille had the high net. A July 20 work party followed by a July 23 match vs West-Most CC of Bandon is planned. tee-off 10:00 am.
The First Presbyterian church will administer communion and baptism at the 10 o clock worship service this Sunday. The session meets at 10 50 to receive new members by profession or by transfer. Camp attendees urged to join, parents invited to unite. contact Pastor Dr Theodore Smith at 104.
Shrine members their wives and visiting nobles schedule a two day trip up the Rogue River with a Saturday outdoor song fest bonfire and lunch at Woods and Schroeder cabins. Sunday travel from Gold Beach to Agnese by bus then to Dutch Clinton cabin with reservations coordinated by J A Lane Archie Kerber and others.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Melby and family came home Monday after a week in Portland visiting relatives and friends. While there Mrs Melbys aunt Mrs Lance pastor of City Center church blessed the month old daughter Marion Esther named for Mrs Lance.
The Myrtle Point High School Alumni Association picnic at Oak Grove on July 16 reunited eight of twelve 1916 graduates led by Vila Smith Livingston of Omaha. Attendees included Spires and Bartlett from California and several from Oregon. Officers for the year: President Flentge Perkins, Vice President Wallace Dement, Sec Treas Dolores Belloni Furman.
Mrs H H Thom as reports 4028 X rays were taken during the Mobile unit tour in Southern Coos county at the Coos County Tuberculosis and Health Association meeting in Coquille. New board members were elected and community chairmen named including Mrs Lester Clausen Riverton and others. A state health board report noted 17 new tuberculosis cases in Coos county from January to May and a 25 cent membership fee was approved.
Mr and Mrs Austin Dodge and their children returned home after a month traveling by trailer to California. They visited Huntington Beach San Diego and San Francisco areas and attended the Shriners convention in Los Angeles meeting Raleigh Greenes of Bandon. They also saw Lt George Whitney at Fort Ord and the Barton Stemmler family at Berkeley. The trip included Lake Tahoe before returning home.
The Myrtle Point City Council approved an ordinance to adopt the published budget for the new fiscal year. Voters in a recent special election approved a plan allowing the city to exceed the 6 percent limit by 9 224.78 to cover added city administration costs. City recorder C P Moore said the budget adoption was the sole business at the meeting.
Harvey assumes project duties with a $200.50 value and two year plan to transfer five Romney sheep to a male student of Myrtle Point High who shows interest in agricultural culture. Hildebrandt, an FFA instructor, oversees facilities and study.
Pomona Grange met at Bridge on July 15 at 10 a m with Pomona Master Carl Petersen presiding. Grace McBeth discussed grange histories and county maps of All age halls while E C Munson outlined last quarter activities and home beautification contests judged by a point system.
Juvenile Grange members statewide will gather at Skyliner camp 12 miles west of August 1 to 6 for their annual summer camp. Any member aged 10 or over may attend for $8. Classes include handicrafts wood working and first aid with hiking swimming and recreation.
Community canning facility operates for those needing to preserve fruit and odds. For complete information call Mrs. Paul Davis 7 R 2 or Mrs. Mabel Barkiow 383.
Jehan Schliemann of Myrtle Point buys two registered Jersey cows from Wilson and Cook of Coquille and Frank La Points of Myrtle Point in Oregon, announced from Columbus.
A fragmentary account describes Sgt Hugh Brown and his unit in a violent clash with American forces. Only part of the unit is confirmed present while others may be found later. Soldiers advancing toward a road faced heavy fire with several men wounded as they hid in bushes.
Spargo outlines assets and plans for a Coos County youth camp project presented to Rotarians. The 1943 federal land camp, once a conscientious objectors site, was repurposed for youth and adult groups with federal and local collaboration. The Myrtle Point Lions Club offers to convert camp logs into firewood. The dormitory is highlighted as an excellent facility. Continuing on the back page.
Dr A Theodore Smith reports the Presbyterian summer youth camp at Middlefork concluded successfully. Leaders were representatives of the Student Missionary Council with notable backers and organizers including Mr John Mortland, Miss Mary O Neil, and Miss Mildred Anderson. Sixty five to seventy attendees enjoyed the event with plans for a larger turnout next year if possible.
In a July 7 Washington dispatch, Ellsworth argues that postwar Korea's division was crafted for military convenience, with GO No 1 establishing a southern occupation line at 38 north and leading to separate governments. He notes Soviet moves and UN US-backed plans creating the two Koreas.
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