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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
3
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The author argues kidnapping is a crime against life and nature, criticizing man made laws like the Lindbergh statute. He urges a grace period of twelve hours before such laws take effect to allow for repentance and potentially save innocent lives, while not advocating softer punishment.
A compilation of past events notes property owners on Main Street improving gravel streets, a deer shot with a Winchester rifle, births in 1903, a cloudburst at Heppner washing away a town with 400 drowned and 120 bodies recovered, and postal train mail service shift between Myrtle Point Coquille and Marshfield announced by Postmaster Steward.
A Myrtle Point column recalls eight grade diploma earners Lars Johnson Freda Leep Norman Dodge Everett Hayes Leo Lon Farleigh Nicho Perkins and others. It also notes a rancher Stephen Reed injured in a left ankle fracture and remembers local fishing trips furloughs and a San Bernardino visit. A later section praises aging sportsmen and warns the worst is yet to come.
A rural reminiscence compares a crafty rooster and hunting customs to anglers and sportsmen. It recalls prize game shown to neighbors, aging hunters unable to pursue quarry, and the faded gear and memories that linger in the barnyard and home. The piece ends with a nod to the poem Little Boy Blue.
A small town plans a Wednesday morning gathering at Snit Jer Bend to attend the stone pack ceremony. An opening dance is set for Friday evening at the new county hall with music by the Five Swing Kings.
Bridge events report Mr and Mrs Ivan Cribbins visiting Ms and Mrs Sirs. Ovid Bruint and Mr Ing with Mrs C A Chatham. The Chathams moved from West Creek and were seen with Elmer and Amelia HI, Mabel of Deew, and others spending the day at various homes.
Oregon journalist Gerry Weaver Blatt accompanies Shell Oil executive Jack Keyes on a Motor &s80dation tour to eastern Oregon. The duo visits Carpenter's Bar on the Snake River near the Idaho line and the Cornucopia gold producer as they chase river gold and a submarine mining project amid booming ore values and local intrigue.
Mr and Mrs J Myers and com Oliver were seen at a Sunday Ginnée event in West Norway. Reading unclear lines mention Lawrenes Barkion bees in Os Laterty Sigs.
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