07 Jun 1951
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
1
The piece condemns a type of person who desecrates graveyards by stealing flowers and glass memorials. It laments the lack of respect for the dead and mourners and notes similar patterns of deceit and fraud that undermine trust in commerce, hinting at broader social decay.
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce gathers material for a booklet “Tell the World” about the City of Friendly People and Southern Coos County. committee members Irvin Wilberger Walt Crim and others thank contributors from Coos County agricultural agent George Jenkins to local school superintendents and business leaders. the project includes industry farming and sports with engravings prepared in Portland.
Greyhound Lines unveils a new Myrtle Point schedule with buses at 8 o clock to Coquille arriving 8 20 am with connections north and south. Myrtle Point departures at 8 34 am reach Myrtle Point 9 01 am and continue to Roseburg arriving 10 55 pm with Portland connections.
Johnny and his orchestra lead a community dance on Saturday June 9 inviting all residents to join. Music, refreshments, and dancing will be provided for a social evening hosted by IPowers Lions at the town hall.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Whitaker with Mr and Mrs Frank Jalday spend a holiday at the Johnsons summer home overlooking the Linedg River at Agness.
Pacific Greyhound officials say highway tours directed to hotels and sight seeing firms attract many vacationists across California Oregon Nevada New Mexico Arizona Texas and Utah. Magnuson notes these pre planned all inclusive tours include transport sightseeing and hotel stays attracting thousands yearly from around the world.
An auto driven by Charles Earl of coming south collided with another vehicle Saturday evening near Borers' Week. Three people were injured and taken for medical attention, with one brought home Sunday.
School display features Home Economics students sewing suits and coats. Each participant shows fitted craftsmanship and pride in creating wearable outfits.
Myrtle Point players shined as the M P Legion team routed Powers 26 to 2 Saturday. Bill Arnold pitched four innings allowing two hits. Martinka followed with two hitless innings. Haberly and Martinka each had three safeties. Ross Pinkley led with a hit and Stan Morris homered.
The shoot features high scores by feen eeers at the Rifle aces estate. Ralph Paul posts 300 while Kin Button records 814 and Marlin a. mae! and Ellen finish with 35. The semierry club meets at home under club direction and assistant.
Donald Farr told a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that the community is just beginning to grow. Remarks followed a committee report by Jack Dunn noting publicity over poor bus service spurred the inquiry.
E A Wyla Jr of Peetland becomes teller at Security Bank starting June 11. Glenda Putnam joins as clerk. Maxine Hall returns after a prior absence. Rose Warner to begin soon. George McDonald leaves after three years to join Sunset Automatic Music Co in Coos.
Saddle Club schedules a July Fourth event at 1:00 p m with five events including race stick race and horse race. Prize money totals 25 for first 15 for second and 10 for third in each event with 80 dollars prize to the overall winner. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Clinton visited Brookings last Sunday and called on the Earl Breuer family.
Memorial ceremonies by the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars honored fallen heroes. A wreath was cast into the river waters as part of the commemorations.
Fragmentary text notes a veterans affair, GI deadline affecting all veterans, mention of session order and mid start. Readable elements point to an official veterans office action with timing that could influence eligibility or benefits for veterans.
The council used just 51.21 dollars for street repairs from a six thousand dollar budget set last year.readable fragments indicate overall budgeting constraints and limited maintenance expenditure despite the planned allocation.
City council approves new traffic measures amid Myrtle time events. Officials cite improved safety and smoother flow for pedestrians and motorists. Community groups express mixed reactions as plans move toward implementation.
A note indicates a wire report that classes will be taught in Myrtle Point and nearby towns around July or early August, with sessions to be conducted at the usual time and location.
A fragmented notice notes a student from Ceraheniong State College spending the summer at her home in Owe. The readable text suggests a personal travel or stay arrangement with no further details.
The Industrial Arts class at M. P. High School completed numerous furniture pieces. An annual display by the LA department will showcase the crafts and finished works to the public.
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