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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
2
A Coquille column defends bears after libel claims about their menace. It notes bears in the forest near Yay ware and recounts a state game official’s remark on a bear killing 14 sheep for sport, arguing bears can be dangerous in sheep country.
The war era expands a small town paper's audience to New Guinea Iceland Africa India Panama and beyond. servicemen overseas read hometown reports via weeklies fueling pride and future readership. editors warn to maintain quality to meet raised expectations and support morale.
The editor invites letters on whether bears can be trusted with sheep. A reader warns about bears near a flock and asks locals from back country to weigh in. The piece seeks public input while offering to publish letters with or without names.
A 1904 San Francisco Call report describes an inflammable gas explosion aboard the three masted schooner Fannie Adele in the harbor. Five men were blown aloft as the vessel caught fire, threatening the nearby wharf while Capt John Felsh er was ashore.
In one report, J Warner of South Fork Oregon details cougar hunting as he treed a panther and later added two more, with a fifth panther killed that winter measuring eight feet. The notes also describe a cowyard incident with a buck and a brief Chautauqua movement meeting planning dates.
A historical note explains how Siskiyou Pass got its name from a lost bobtailed pony during a horseback trek by Chief Factor McLeod of the Hudson Bay Co. The event occurred as snow blocked Indian trails between California and Oregon, shaping the naming of the Siskiyous.
Mrs Johnny Barnis Lola Wyrick received gifts at a schoolhouse party arranged as a living room with pink blossoms and candles. Attendees included Mrs James Culver and many neighbors. a basket lunch followed. A War Bond auction is announced for June 26 at Remote Schoolhouse with lunch.
The Friendly Neighbors club hosted Mrs Ruby Russell and several ladies including Mrs Mildred King and Mrs Amy Davenport. Children present included Charles King and Arlene Lakes among others. Other notes mention visits to Marshfield and Eugene, a new barn under construction, and multiple neighbors sharing meals and help.
Sitkum weekly notes describe visitors including Mr and Mrs James Bishop and family en route to Salem for Marion county extension work. Activities include Sunday school honors, illness affecting Mary Russell, and local visits by Crowley, Laird, Bunch, Merwin, Ellis, and others. Church listings note services and conference details across several denominations.
The Sunday program lists 10 am teaching session with title What the Church is Fighting For led by Dr Mueller executive secretary of the Board of Home.
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