05 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
1
The piece notes widespread strikes in buses, telegraphs, steel, logging, coal, and other sectors, warning they hurt industry and wages. It also recalls Fala the dog of F D Roosevelt, whose public presence softened politics. Memorial Day observances in Myrtle Point honored veterans with services and a river tribute.
A major blaze in Coquille around 3 am Sunday leveled the Coquille Community building, once valued at about half a million dollars. The structure, built with donated labor and materials, left only smoldering ruins but promises rebuilt community pride in the near future. Also noted are congratulations to the Myrtle Point Class of '52 and reflections on education beyond high school.
Myrtle Point Saddle club hosts a fourteenth forty first rodeo weekend with a downtown parade June 14 at 2 30 featuring about 75 riders. Cash prizes total 100 for four parade divisions plus other awards from local sponsors and a grandstand program with rodeo events at the fairgrounds on June 14 and 15.
Babson notes concern for financial plight of white collar workers including small business managers teachers clerks doctors and clergy who once led communities. He cites salary erosion from 1930s through 1939 amid inflation and taxes forcing policy cashing to cover food and education costs, with continued strain expected.
Harris Ellsworth reflects on postwar graft disclosures and tax irregularities that stunned the nation. President Truman pledged a rigorous clean up with a special enforcer, faced power limits, and a controversial Morris probe that began amid missteps and Senate scrutiny, continuing with Page EFight.
Rev Harry V Little of India will headline a special Assembly of God event at the corner of 4th and Willow on June 11 at 7:45 PM. Born in Saharanpur United Provinces he has worked as pastor evangelist Bible teacher and missionary focusing on the Tibetan border and has studied at St Johns College Serampore College and Drake University during recent years.
The piece argues Ike Eisenhower must define policies and prove stamina as he returns to Abilene Kansas. It urges him to attack corruption and foreign policy errors of the current administration and to rally the GOP toward a strong campaign for the convention and November election.
Myrtle Point High school students were honored by the Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club for essays on conservation. Awards were given last week with praise for the best pieces and notable achievements by the students.
Early Sunday fire in Coquille completely destroyed the Coquille Community Building and its valuable library, with an estimated value over a half million dollars. Fire departments from across Coos County aided, saving the Coos Curry Historical Museum and a new bath house. rebuilding plans announced amid the community’s “never-say-die” spirit.
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce voted 100 in cash prizes for the Saddle Club Rodeo Parade set for Saturday afternoon May 14. President Dave Doperalski urged area merchants to contribute merchandise or cash prizes, with details to appear in next week's Herald.
National toll over the Memorial Day weekend reaches record highs as traffic crashes and casualties mount. Officials note a deadly period with rising fatalities nationwide during the holiday travel period.
Coos County Livestock tour will be held in the Coquille vicinity next Sunday June 8 observers will view grade and registered beef cattle and sheep livestock management practices and improved pastures according to Leland Peterson president of the Coos County Livestock Association.
Local businessman Perry Roper tendered his resignation to the Coos County Fair board at Tuesday night’s meeting in North Bend. He cited business demands as preventing him from devoting required time to board duties, noting his past work as treasurer. The board accepted the resignation and discussed fall plans as members from Myrtle Point attended.
Chief Dick Vines reports many loose dogs in the city and an ordinance to keep pets, with the Chamber of Commerce to fund required signs. Mayor Myers notes a rejected water bill refund for McClellan lumber mill destruction viewed at the council meeting. Bert Pearson reviews state highway funding from Corvallis.
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