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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
2
An editorial by Arthur R. Jones and Frank Hilton urges fire prevention in southwestern Oregon forests. It warns fires cause vast property loss, notes April fires cost 742 055 000 in homes and businesses, and emphasizes cigarette and match caution to curb the American bonfire rising with inflation and building costs.
The text argues for a middle ground between too narrow specialization and aimless breadth in education. It stresses cooperation and community impact as essential, warning that ignorance and intelligence can both betray a democracy when citizens fail to act.
The speaker argues personal duty and freedom define this generation. They warn against superficial arts or over-specialization and urge consolidating scientific progress while preserving freedom. The key classroom need is a comparative welfare refresher to show where people have lived best, with the answer claimed as the United States and Allies.
Geo E Pratt formerly of Catching Creek and Myrtle Point, lately a Powers resident, departed last week for his old home in Big Bend Kansas to spend several months. He sold his 8 acre Powers home to W E Findley of Roseburg who plans to work in logging at Powers.
Morning service in Wanhtehes Washington precedes the International Conference of the Brethren church, held June 11 to 16. Mrs Mareia Wells resigns teaching post for Portland. Mrs Royer returns from Portland with son Dwain Miller to Good Samaritan hospital, showing improvement after a prior wreck.
Mrs. Clinard Mast served as a delegate representing Myrtle Grange at the state Grange meeting held in Baker.
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