Forgotten Man MacArthur Aims for Presidency Yet Remains Overlooked
General Douglas MacArthur returned to the United States after being relieved as supreme commander and is portrayed as a forgotten figure in a fickle public mood. The piece compares wartime sympathy to civilian forgetfulness and notes limited support for his presidential bid amid postwar job concerns and past treatment by Washington.
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Douglas MacArthur
America
United States
Macs
Pearl Harbor
MacArthur
Nincompoop
Washington, D. C
Ameri
Continuea
Homecoming of Ike Eisenhower in Abilene
Abilene Kansas marks Ike Eisenhowers homecoming with a two day tribute. crowds greet the future president at a war memorial dedication and ride through town past a creamery float and high school memories. old friends from his boyhood and community leaders recall his humble roots and rise to national prominence.
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Ike
Abilene
Kansas
Ike Eisenhower
America
United States
Charles M. Harger
Iker
West Point
Harger
Hig
Eisenhower
Keneas Plains
Sunflower Hotel
Eorn
Mr Harold Watzling Returns From Sightseeing Trip
Mr Harold Watzling and Mrs Harold Watzling returned Sunday evening from a weeks long sightseeing trip. The couple were described as enjoying a restful break and visiting several local landmarks.
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Harold Watzling Sagen
Voters in High School District Set June 23 Ballot
Voters will decide on the budget and a board director on Monday June 23. The budget committee led by Wallace Dement and including John Carman and others recommended exceeding the 6 percent limit due to rising costs and expanded operations. John Carman seeks re election with his Gary lord and Broadbent areas represented. write in spaces available.
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High School Dist
Wallace Dement
LaVerne Brodie
See. Forrest Hermann
Paula Cook
K. Cutler
Paul E. Breuer
John Carman
E . Brodie
J. A. Davenport
Woodrow Robison
Union High School
Carman
Garylord
Broadbent
World War II Veterans to Receive 31 Million Bonus Checks
Oregon to issue more than 75,000 state war bonuses totaling over 31 million dollars funded by 46 million in state bonds. Secretary Earl Newberg's Salem office announced, noting 90,000+ veteran applications with 40,000 more expected and average payments around 415 dollars per veteran to a maximum of 600.
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Earl Newbry
Salem
William F. Gaarenstroom
Gaarenstroom
Oregon
Fish Salvage Effort Highlighted by State Bulletin
The Oregon State Game Commission bulletin spotlights Myrtle Point Sportsmen’s Club salvaging thousands of stranded fish from Coquille River potholes. Under Tommy Forrest leadership the group used large seines to recover 10,000 game fish including silver salmon and cutthroat trout, aiding 20 ponds this spring. Harold Seigel aided checks for proper water levels, coordinating volunteers for evening harvests.
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Oregon State Game Commission
Myrtle Point Sportsmen
Coquille
Tommy Forrest
Austin Dodge
Harold Nigel
Frank Smith
Irvin Wilberger
Floyd Jones
Jim Vaughn
Coquille River
Myrtle Pont
Game Commission
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club
Harold Seigel
Oregon Assessor Report Details Merchandise Tax Basis Shift
A state tax publication notes 24 Oregon counties lowered merchandise assessment ratios from 10 percent to 60 percent for the 195% roll. The reductions, not ordered by boards or the state tax commission, were voluntary to align inventory with real property values. The State Tax Commission backs the effort to level ratios, with gains in cash value in some counties and no change in Coos County.
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Oregon
Ass'n of Oregon
County Boards of Equalization
State Tax Commission
Commission
Tax Commission
Coos County
Alaska Cruise Offered for Methodist Youth
Alaska cruise for Methodist youth runs June 22 to August 2. Open to high school and college age members in good standing. Participants to include youths from Tacoma Washington. Contact the local pastor or the board of education office for details and eligibility.
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Alaska
Lle
Tacoma
Wash
Augustana
Board of Education
Proper Persons Going Along as Counsellors
The text notes that proper persons will accompany the group as counsellors. Worship and recreation are to be featured on the trip, implying a planned schedule with spiritual and leisure activities.
Rev Briggs Leaves For Portland Annual Conference
Rev Wilmer A Briggs departed this week for Portland to attend the church annual Conference at Rose City Park Church. He is expected to be away several days for the session. During his absence Rev O T Nyh will preach to the parish. Mrs Dean Brémon serves as lay leader for the church.
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Briggs
Wilmer A. Briggs
Portland
Rose City Park Church
Dean Brémon
Teal Church
Methodist Youth Camps Begin at Camp Myrtlewood
The annual Methodist Youth camps run from June 30 to July 22 at Camp Myrtlewood with juniors leaving June 30, intermediates July 6, and high school July 13. Registration is 15.50 per week, due two weeks prior. The local church also hosts its annual Sunday school picnic and outreach July 20.
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Camp Myrtlewood
Former Myrtle Point Resident Dies in Eureka Fire
Mrs. Louise Still Wise, 46, formerly of Myrtle Point, died Saturday when her Eureka California home burned. She was survived by husband Tommy absent at the time, parents Charles and the late Mrs. Still, uncles Robert Young and Edward Young of Coos Bay. Funeral and burial were to be held in Eureka on Wednesday.
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Myrtle Point
Lowise Still Wice
Eureka
Cal
Wise
Tommy
Charles Still
Robert Young
Edward Young
Coos Bay
Resignation At Hub Myrtle. O Olsen To Succeed Hendershott
Victor B. Hendershott resigns after 21 years as manager of the Hub Myrtle Clothing and Shoe Co and plans to run a ranch at Fairview. Oscar O. Olsen of Kelso Washington will take over the Myrtle Point store effective July 1. Olsen, ex J C Penney Kelso manager for 26 years, is a Kelso lodge mason and active in local clubs. The Olsons will move to Myrtle Point.
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Victor B. Hendershott
Myrtle Clothing & Shoe Co
Fairview
Oscar O. Olsen
Kelso
Hadershot
Olsen
Pefer
Myrtle Point
J. C. Penny
Kelso Lodge
Final Arrangements for McKinley Presbyterian Camp Meet
Final arrangements for the McKinley Presbyterian camp meet are complete with interdenominational participation from Arago and Langlois. Rev. Donald Wismar and Rev. William Easterling lead, joined by Dororthy Chatelaine and Verle Mills from Village Mission corps. Cost remains 12 dollars, including 1.50 registration to Coos County Youth Camp.
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McKinley
Schroeder
First Presbyterian Church of
Myrtle Point
Arago
Langlois
Donald Wismar
William Easterling
Dorothy Chatelaine
Verle Mills
Village Mission Corps
Coos County
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Rodeo Pictures Missed In This Week's Edition
Due to a press time misunderstanding photographs of the big rodeo show did not arrive in time for publication this week. The paper apologizes and says the pictures will appear in next week's issue.
Missionary Elder to Lecture Here in Myrtle Point
Elder Donald D. Landon of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ will lecture in Myrtle Point from June 19 through June 29 at 503 C Street. He travels Oregon Southwest Washington and Northwest California visiting church branches and will show color pictures of ancient cities and ruins in Mexico and Central America on June 26 and 27.
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Donald D. Landon
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Myrtle Point
Landon
Oregon
Washington
California
Cerela’ieterest
Mexico
Central America
C Street
Graceland College
Lamont
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Alienation of Affections Suit Postponed to October
Coquille June 16 Judge Dal M. King approved a motion by plaintiff Irene M Billingsley to postpone her alienation of affections case against Ardyce Christensen of Myrtle Point until the October term of the Coos county court. The suit seeks 100000 in damages.
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Coquille
Irene M.billingsley
Ardyce Christensen O
Myrtle Point
Tom Hill Named Assistant Manager at Thorntons
Tom Hill has been named new assistant Manager at Thornton's Appliance and Tire store in Myrtle Point. He takes over duties as the Hill family plans to relocate from Libby and Kalispell Montana. Mrs Hill and sons Michael and Warren will join him this weekend at 5th and Ash. Florence Grout of Coos Bay is hired as bookkeeper and sales clerk. her daughter Betty will be a junior high student in town.
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Tom Hill
Thornton
Key
Earlish
Ilk
Gamble
Libby
Kalispell
Mont
Florence Grout
Coos Bay
Grout
Betty
American Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers and Delegates
Mrs. Fred Warren elected president with officers including Mrs. Ralph Pointer first vice president and Mrs. Hazel Michel second vice president. Delegates to the July convention in Klamath Falls are Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Carl Anderson. alternates are Mrs. Elvin Eads and Mrs. Hugo Michel. Installation with Powers set for June 25 at 8 p.m. in Powers. Float in Saddle Club rodeo parade takes first prize. Warren’s niece wins prize for rowel costume.
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American Legion Aux
Fred Warren
American Legion Auxiliary
Ralph Pointer
Hazo Michel
Ernest Watkins
Floyd Jarvis
Treas
Joe Schilling
Klamath Falls
Warren
Carl Anderson
Elvin Eads
Hugo Michel
Darrell Brodie
R. Pa Au
Powers
M. Fortation
Saddle Club
Prise
Oavcat
Beatrice Ralph Elected Auxiliary President at Catholic SH Hall
Beatrice Ralph was elected president of the VFW auxiliary at a June 13 meeting held in a Catholic hall. Other officers include Luanna Cook as senior vice president and Doris Eads as chaplain. Bar and Nana Winningham of Coquille assisted with refreshments after the meeting amid a crowded gathering.
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Beatrice Ralph
Beatrice
Tea Ralph
Luanna Cook
Metzgus
Moles Flood
Doris Eads
Heern
Nana Winningha
Coquille
Crowds Enjoy Saddle Club 4th Annual Rodeo Show at Myrtle Point
Crowds packed Downtown Myrtle Point for the Saddle Club event with a parade led by color bearers and 74 riders. Prizes were awarded across saddle horse, children's, fraternal, and float divisions, with Dee Whitington named all around cowboy and Top earners in bareback, calf roping, saddle bronco, and calf riding.
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Saddle Club
Myrtle Point
Connie Hayner
Myrtle
Genevieve Preston
Coy
Arlene Barzec
Leonard Halsey
Cindy Lou Vance
Linda Cook
Linda Howe
Edith Ann Dunn
Janet Whitaker
Steven Smith
Diana Colebank
Karen
Sharon Anderson
Marie Lachlan
Kristine Bell
Judy Labart
Ernie Labart
Lloyd Eggers
Ellis Wilberger
Dee Whitington
Dillard
Ore
Herb Snell
Ron Wilson
In the Heart of Myrtlewoods Still No Myrtlewood for Sale
Myrtle Point residents see Chamber of Commerce claims of Myrtlewood urban growth as misleading. C E Weed reports no local Myrtlewood products available, sending tourists to distant markets while shops in Bridge and Broad Bend offer limited Myrtlewood items. A meeting, led by Ritchie Frenela, discusses the issue and a separate personal matter involving Gronemyer.
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Myrtlewoods
Myrtle Point
Chamber of Commerce
C. E. Weed
Ytile
Weed
Bridge
John Koch
Broad
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American Legion
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