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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
1
A garbled dispatch mentions a German professor Dr Kari Von with a curious incident described by a correspondent. The text notes the professor, a chunky pink-faced man of 664, bouncing in his chair and waving an arm, interpreted as age by the writer.
A drowning at the Coquille river near Myrtle Point drew swift, broad aid from the fire department police and Coast Guard volunteers who supplied hot coffee and sandwiches as they searched through the night. The community later discussed creating a public swimming pool at Myrtlewood park to give children a safe place to swim and avoid river dangers.
A periodical battle cry urges bold measures against Stalin and communism. It asserts American unity behind drastic action, condemns appeasement, and calls for divine guidance as World Crisis deepens. The statement endorses Truman’s decisions and asks Christians to respond decisively.
Emil Peterson chronicles Eckley country from the 1850s boom with gold seekers, pack trains, and robust timber and soil resources. The area flourished as a hub between Port Orford and eastern mines, drawing families like the Haines, Guerins, Greenes, and Gibbs to the mountain “Little Switzerland.”
Myrtlewood Camp thirty four miles from Bridge welcomes Southern Oregon Methodist youth this summer. Four groups including young adults from June 30 to July 4, juniors July 4 to July 9, Christian Endeavor July 9 to 15, and the Institute July 15 to 22. Attendees from Medford Ashland Grants Pass Roseburg Coos Bay Coquille and Myrtle Point. Calendar details available at the local church. The Myrtle Point Sunday school plans a July 23 open air picnic and morning service at the camp with attendees invited.
The Bandon Chamber of Commerce hosts its third annual Free Fish Fry on Inde Day with thousands of deep sea fish served to visitors. Last year about 4,500 people attended from across the United States to enjoy the celebration.
The Bandon Game and Fish Club submits five hunting regulation recommendations to the Oregon state game commission. At a July 12 Portland hearing Lans Leneve presents the plan on behalf of Southwestern Oregon, proposing earlier deer season and mixed deer elk hunts, optional buck or doe choice, delayed furbearer otter season, and delayed quail until bird numbers rebound.
A reception for Rev Wilmer A Briggs and Mrs Briggs will be held Thursday evening in the church recreation room after their return to duty in the Methodist Oregon State Conference. Pastor Briggs has served five years at the local church. Members of the Martha Circle led by Mrs Dean will host and invite all members and friends to attend.
The Powers community mourns two boys from the Forrest and Harrel families after a mill pond accident. Eugene Forrest, beloved locally, and another Harrel son died while visiting from California. Surviving relatives include parents a sister Deanna and extended family. The Forrest boy was sent to Anaheim by train. Funeral services for the Harrel boy were held at Open Bible Church in Powers with Rev Moehr presiding. Interment followed.
Government officials join police in urging motorists to avoid rush trips as a long weekend nears. They note rising motor vehicle deaths and heavy open highway crashes. Patrols will be stepped up on major arteries to curb accidents and vacationers are advised to start early and drive slowly to reduce risk. An estimated 36 million vehicles will crowd streets nationwide over the four day holiday.
Three newborns arrived at Mast hospital this week a pair of boys and a girl all from ac cord families choosing country life. The two boys reside on Bridge Route Myrtle Point while the girl stays on Fairview Route Coquille. Parents and birth dates listed: Paul Redford Bridge Route Myrtle Point son June 21 1880 William R Farmer Bridge Route Myrtle Point son June 31 1950 Cecil W McDougle Fairview Route Coquille daughter June 22 1950.
Rev R C Cha announces tent revival services at Spruce and Myrtle Streets Myrtle Beach continue for another week. Services run each night at 8 p m with Rev John L Suter speaking on the theme Rain Outpour and inviting people of all faiths to attend.
Sumeriia will leave Eugene Friday by train to California for the National B P W Convention. Plans call for coast-to-coast broadcast, with Russell of Columbia Pictures headlining the entertainment themed Women s Progress in the Past Half Century. Governor Star Warren will give the welcome and the Standard Symphony Orchestra will perform in San Francisco. Delegates will exchange souvenirs, including Myrtle Point s Myrtlewood key rings produced by John Koch of the Middle Fork Myrtlewood company.
In Coos county rural and district 41C elections, W. R. Davenport won a rural seat, with other board members Howard Whitaker Othal Davenport and H R Johnson active in the building plan. Voters approved an extra 2510 for teacher salaries, and a first bond installment was authorized 15 to 1.
At a High School District No 2 meeting to adopt the budget and elect a director A R Davenport was unanimously chosen. Paul Breuer, chair, said the election followed state limits that cap increase at six percent.
Camp opens for boys and girls on July 16 at McKinley. Fee details unclear and partially garbled but mentions a rate of 150 and other scattered figures. Organization and exact sponsors not identifiable from the fragment.
William Dunn of Myrtle Point suffered minor injuries and shock when a 1941 carryall on highway 101 near Gold Beach collided head on with another car, then rolled end over end and off the highway. The other driver was listed as Mr Decker of Coos Bay Times.
The Security State bank finished a new neon sign enhancing the bank and the business district. Mr and Mrs Harry Christy of Pendleton visited friends this week. the Christys are former Myrtle Point residents with Harry once managing Safe Way here about ten years ago.
County agent Coquil Beante announces a Thursday evening gathering at 8:00 on June 29 to discuss improving fruit patches and home size plantings. A 20 minute color movie titled Gift of Green will explain the manufacturing process inside green leaves.
Unofficial census figures show North Bend as Coos County’s largest city with 8,206 residents. Springfield stands at 10,670, Roseburg at 12,306, and other towns follow in rank, with Coos County totals and growing areas cited as the 1940 count recounts progress.
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