Father and Family Reflections From a Myrtle Point Pastor
Dr A Theodore Bmith notes the abundance of special days and cites Father figures in culture. He recalls a New York father's tragedy and critiques how society treats fathers as comic material while stressing the burden they bear supporting families.
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A. Theodore Bmith
First Presbyterian Church
Myrtle Point
Oregon
the Herald
Germany
New York
America
Father
Webster
Buck
X-Ray Mobile Unit Draws 420 People Here
The Oregon State Board sponsored a mobile X-Ray unit in the county for about 18 days at an estimated cost of 8190 per day. Registrations were taken at Perkins drug warehouse with local volunteers including Mrs C S Lemanowsky and Mrs Ralph Pointer in charge.
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Oregon State Board of Association
Perkins Drug Warehouse
C S. Lemanowsky
Ralph Pointer
Health Association
Lemanowsky
Pointer
Chas Wagner
Vern Esteile
Ralph Kring
O C Davenport
J A Kilgore
William P Downing
George Linn
Clyde Anderson
H H Thomas
Dorothy Gardner
Oliver Myers
Mabel Barklow
Tor Hazen
Perkins Drug
Our Window Shines For July Fourth Display
Myrtle Point Saddle club reps Mrs. Clifford Bartles and Mrs. Ellis Wilberger showcase a red white and blue window for the town Fourth of July celebration. A Goddess of Liberty with wand crowns the center as prizes line the display inviting shoppers to view this week.
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Clifford Bartles
Ellis Wilberger
Myrtle Point Saddle Club
Goddes of Liberty
Grand Jury Indicts Former Police Chief at Myrtle Point
Coos County grand jury returned six true bills including former Myrtle Point police chief Albert Wals charged with taking money for his own use. The panel also found the county jail in good condition after inspection.
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Coos Bay
Coos County
Tweedey
Albert Wals
Myrtle Point
Council Calls For Election to Exceed 6 Percent Limitation
The Myrtle Point City Council votes to call a special election to levy no tax above the 6 percent limitation to raise 11 178.42 for increased operating costs due to higher labor and material prices. The election is set for Tuesday in July from 8 am to 8 pm in the City Mall.
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Myrtle Point City
Iig
Council
Father D J Kelly Transferred After Eleven Years Here
Father D J Kelly who served St Anns Michael church for eleven years was transferred to Grants Pass. Parishioners gave him a farewell at the city park on Sunday June 1. Father Stephen Breitenstein from St Helens parish Portland has been transferred here to lead the local field at Coquille and Bandon.
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D. J. Kelly
St. Aan’s Michael Church
Grants Pass
Stephen Breitenstein
St. Helens Parrish
Portland
Coquille and
Bandon
Births Report from Myrtle Point Area in June Nineteen Forty Nine
A hospital notice lists nine newborns from families in Myrtle Point Coquille Broadbent and surrounding areas. Daughters arrive on June 15 to 20 1949 with details of parents and residences. One entry notes a son born to Miles O Standley at Cass Valley.
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Alice
Myrtle Point
Earl E. McCain
Vernon M. Bright
Norman L. Orth
Coquille
David A Lundin
Broadbent
James M Hamblin
William A. Sherwood
Fairview Rt
Coq
Miles O. Standley
Cacas Valley
Ann
Powell E. Lancester
Bridge Srt
Bridge Grangers Dedicate New Junior Grange Hall
Bridge Ore residents celebrate the completion and dedication of a new Junior Grange hall with planned ceremonies. State Grange Master Floyd Tompkins or substitute William H Hewes will give the dedication address. The 24 by 36 foot hall features a Myrtlewood altar and remodeled facilities, all built by local Grange members.
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Bridge Grange
Bridge, Ore
State Grange
Floyd Tompkins
Washington, D. C
Temptrine
William H
Grange
John Koch
Lodge
Frank Sham
Henry Bronson
Trim Davis
Davis
Powell Lancaster
Vera Pafford
Rev Wilmer A Briggs Reappointed Pastor in Myrtle Point
Rev Wilmer A Briggs was reassigned as pastor of Myrtle Point First Methodist church by Bishop Gerald H Kennedy at the Oregon Methodist convention closing session. All Coos county Methodist pastors were reassigned to their various pastorates.
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Ashland
Ore
Wilmer A. Briggs
Myrtle Point First Methodist
Gerald H. Kennedy
Coos County
Class of 24 Myrtle Point High Plans Picnic
Graduates of Myrtle Point High announce a 1924 observance picnic on Sunday July 16 at the Coce county fair grounds. The event begins at 1 p m with invitations to all former students from 1920 24 and their families.
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Myrtle Point High School
Coce County Fair
Stevens Earns University of Oregon Degree in Business
William Rex Stevens recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a business administration major. He previously finished high school in this city as part of the 1942 class and served over two years in World War I. His mother, Mrs. Hazel Stevens, attended the Eugene commencement as a guest at his uncle’s home.
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William Rex Stevens
University of Oregon
Hazel Stevens
Eugene
Re Uhe
Hag Son
St John the Baptist Day Observance At Myrtle Point Church
The Myrtle Point Maasive lodge plans a body attendance for a church service at the First Methodist in Myrtle Point on Sunday evening. Rev. Wilmer A. Briggs will preach. Master Stanley Furman invites all lodge Masters and visiting members to gather at Maasente Hall at 7:38 for the procession to the service.
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Myrtle Point
First Methodist
Wilmer A. Briggs
Stanley Furman
Masente Hall
Lions and Scouts Build New Cabin Club House
Lions club members Othel Davenport Francis Ritchie Arnold Melby Eldon Bro die Don Driscoll George Linn Jack Dunn John Herres and Jim Harrison worked last Sunday on a cabin remodeling project. A Lions delegation will return Saturday afternoon while Boy Scouts contribute every possible moment to finishing the new club house and invite interested citizens to help.
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Lions’ Club
Othel Davenport
Francis Ritchie
Arnold Melby
Eldon Brodie
Don Driscoll
George Linn
Jack Dunn
John Herres
Jim Harrison
Mylne Point
Broadbent Votes Special Tax for Needed Repairs
The people of Broadbent voted 64 to 11 in favor of a $4,450 special levy to fund repairs and new equipment for their schools. The levy is not a bond issue and will be paid within one year. Truman Hartley was elected to a three year term as treasurer.
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Truman Hartley
Hartley
Cowboy Breakfast Starts July 3 At Felt Grounds
Breakfast to be served July 3 from 7 to 10 35 a m at the felt grounds as part of a two day celebration. Event listed as part of a holiday program with further details continued on page nine.
Daily Vacation Bible School Is Splendid Success
The basement display before the 8 o'clock service showed 190 enrolled children with crafts, books, bird and flower houses, models, plaques, and more. Rev Sterns praised instructors and noted the theme Making Christ Reel in Our Community with a large crowd of parents and friends. The listed workers covered Kindergarten Primaries and Intermediates with multiple volunteers.
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Sterns
Christ
Mobile Unit Delivers Chest X Rays in Powers
About 200 residents received chest X rays in Powers on June 14 as the Mobile Unit toured the town. Powers Woman's Club members registered participants with help from Mrs. Loren Wanmer and Mrs. Clarence Spobnacs, staying busy until the unit closed at seven.
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Powers
Powers’ Woman’s Club
Loren Wan
Mer
Clarence Spbtanacs
Harééd Watz Chronicle Continues On Page Bist
Fragmentary OCR text shows recovery of a narrative involving Harééd Watz and an ongoing continuation noted on Page Bist. Limited readable items preserve only partial reference to names and page notation without full context or events.
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Gals Register
Myrtle Point Church
William R. Stevens
U. of O
M. E. Church
Lions and Scouts
Dean Bramon
Art Ratcliffe
Francis Mays
Dora Woods
Corvallis
Cas Weller
Mr. Loasy
MR. Schroeder
Hawaii
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