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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
1
An elderly, out of state veteran visits a gas station and store asking for work. He explains battles with age discrimination, having fought in World War I, and travels across states while scarce jobs push him toward poverty. The observer notes his dignity and hardship, calling him the forgotten man.
A Chicago reporter praises the police force for their courteous, helpful service during the GOP convention visit. He notes no tickets were issued to drivers or pedestrians amid heavy traffic jams and widespread activity, comparing the police to a city asset.
Harold Clarno, secretary of the Coos county fair board, is in Portland this week to finalize plans for the largest Coos county fair. The 41st annual event runs August 15 16 and 17 and official program details will follow in these columns. Premium books are off the press and available at Security Bank Clarno The Herald Myrtle Point County Agent George Jenkins The Coquille Sentinel Coquille banks Coos Bay Times and county newspaper offices.
The Myrtle Point Saddle Club to supervise the Coos County fair parade set for Saturday, August 16 at 1 AM. Community groups, clubs, horsemen and children are urged to participate as organizers call for widespread entries and plan to make the parade the biggest yet. Detailed information will be announced soon.
At a State Sanitary Authority meeting a July 1 1958 deadline was set for clean up of sewage disposal in Coquille Myrtle Point Newport Nyssa Toledo Yale and Nehalem with other cities ordered to appear October 17 to justify delaying action. Myrtle Point and Coquille have submitted plans and will build disposal plants, with Myrtle Point estimating 1500000 dollars for the project and planning a bond election.
The school ended with 200 attendees, surpassing 171 last year and 99 in 1950, while 132 were raised for expenses plus 25 for Heifers for Relief in Korea and 80 for Bibles to Mexico and elsewhere totaling about 207. Departments led by Mrs. Wolfe Schroeder Meader Mohr Marrs and Smith praised for planning and prayerful service.
The inter church group sponsored Daily Vacation Bible School expresses thanks for fine help. They acknowledge the undertaking and praise the work done by Superintendent Mrs Moehr and teachers Mrs Wolf Mrs Meader and Mrs Marrs.
Hoyt Jerseys win strong results in the American Jersey Cattle Club Herd Improvement Registry. In Columbus Ohio the Hoyt herd averaged 9.478 pounds of milk and 518 pounds of butterfat per cow over a year, with an average of 15 cows. All tests were by Oregon State College and verified by the club. The herd’s butterfat production exceeded twice the national average for dairy cows.
Larry Larsen of Broadvent emerged with a prize scramble calf named Dutchess at the 1951 Coos County Fair. Recorded growth shows a 12 pound daily gain and 13 cents cost per pound, with the calf weighing about 850 pounds. Larsen, 15, is a Coos County native and 4 H and FFA member, handling Jersey heifers in his project.
The Myrtle Point Lions, at the call of President Jack Duan, plan a special meeting in the Myrtlebe hotel private room to discuss a proposed community building project. Plans include a 400 by 100 foot facility at Myrtle Grove Park with a 20 by 37 foot patio, funded by bonds and club funds, aiming to complete by spring 1963.
At the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce meeting Fire Chief Marlin Evans outlined efforts to form a rural fire district, detailing house to house canvassing and mutual aid limits. The discussion covered why rural districts are needed, past incidents, and city responses including a new fire truck. May or Mitesh Myers and others questioned and supported progress, while highway talks to Roseburg were boosted by meeting actions.
Baker of Portland, head of Baker Bardon Co and Oregon member of the Government Economy committee, urged a national debt ceiling of 266 billion dollars. He warned the debt has risen from 16 billion in 1990 to about 260 billion and cited Oregon's share at roughly 2.4 billion in personal and real property value.
Remote student earns FFA Sheep Chain Award for dedication to sheep projects and leadership. The recognition highlights 4-H and SAE efforts and signals strong agricultural engagement in the community.
Babson reports Democratic delegates perplexed as Truman aims to hand pick the nominee. Observers note the convention appears controlled by the White House with Gavin as a possible first ballot tipping point. The piece argues the admin seeks a free appearing process and hints at no first ballot nomination. Continued on Page Seven.
About one hundred former graduates and guests gather at Oak Grove near the Fair Grounds for the 4th annual high school alumni picnic. A potluck lunch, business meeting, and readings from alumni mark the event with officers elected for the coming year and plans for next year’s picnic.
Oregon State Game Commission announced special dates for the 1952 general deer season from September 27 to October 17. A forest service request to delay opening to October 12 aimed to reduce forest fire danger. An additional October 18 to 38 special season allows hunting of either sex in large areas of the region.
Athletic Director outlines upcoming European trip with wide knowledge base. The plan references Montreal and a Swedish team, with June 19 mentioned as a key date. Further specifics remain unclear in the fragment.
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