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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1951
Page
1
Disgruntled fishermen dispute a 12 inch bag limit for cutthroat trout. The Game Commission defends the rule to preserve larger fish for spawning. Inland habitues reflect on last season noting few landed ten keepers with five over 12 inches.
Red Cross Doings and News About Your Service Men provide brief mentions of servicemen from Myrtle Point and area. Donald B Stickney Jr serves at U S Naval Training Center San Diego after attending Powers High and Central College of Education. Keith Bushnell serves aboard Spengler DE 696. Myrtle Point’s Wm B Moore assigned to 3555th air squadron Perrin AFB Texas after refrigeration training. Curtis Wayne Struss, brother of Dorothy Neal, trains with the 40th Division at Camp Cook Calif after working for Consolidated Loggers. Arthur LeRoy Childress, Seaman Reenlist, is brother of Andrew Weber.
A Coos Bay Times report cites the district attorney promising searches and prosecutions over county gambling. He warns patrons enter at their own risk and that liquor licenses may be at stake, while noting law enforcement duties lie with the sheriff.
An oil store explosion damaged a Western Auto outlet, with a fire confined to a stove area. Mr. Welslog reports about 18 days of repairs planned as crews work to rehabilitate each item after smoke and flames were contained.
The Red Cross quota for Coos County is announced as 26500 dollars, described as the greatest ever. The Herald reports that in 1945 Coos County contributed over 46000 dollars, while the current budget is cut to the bone. The drive to raise funds begins in Coos County today with details continued on page four.
Mrs. Leona Shields moves Spruce Shop to a larger store west of Fifth Street and announces a grand opening this Friday and Saturday March 2. The first 25 customers receive a Cinderella Story Book at cost price 88c, and all children entering the store on the two days receive a special favor.
The chamber reports a splendid success for its membership drive. Farmers, dairymen, stockmen, and all locally minded individuals are urged to apply for memberships and support better roads, more industries, and community development. Contact E. C. Roberts, Tex Billingsley, or E. F. Hall to join.
Mr. Jim Burrows announces the all-solo play Ome Foot in Heaven at the high school. The event aims to fill the auditorium and entertain the community with student performances.
A local Myrtle Point speaker criticizes residents for not supporting a blood unit drive. She argues many cannot give due to anemia or health issues and voices strong views on the duty to donate.
A telephone message from Bill Head, manager of Mountain States Power Co., states power will be off in the district from 9 to 11 45 a m and 1 15 to 3 30 p m Sunday to transfer juice from old lines to new. Residents are asked to take notice.
A group from Myrtle Point plans a two week trip to Death Valley leaving Wednesday. The party includes Dr and Mrs H H Thomas Mr and Mrs Fien Perkins Mr and Mrs Paul Mimner and Mr and Mrs John Vinci Jr.
Parents' dramaization details a Band Pi meeting scheduled for Monday evening in March. The fragment references a local gathering about band activities and parental involvement.
Portland reports the first entry for the second annual Pacific International Lamb Show and Sale. Ward Farms of Newberg entered ten lambs in a hopeful start, with premiums rising from 600 to 700 dollars thanks to Wool Growers' Association support. The event precedes the Pacific International Livestock Exposition set for October 6 to 13, 1951.
Sale of 28 parcels of O and C timber in nine western Oregon districts drew high bids from many bidders. Participating firms included Myrtle Point Veneer Company Grants Pass J E Neuman Lumber Scappoose Freres Long Timber Co Roseburg Lumber Co and others led by G L Chapman and Harold Woolly with bids from multiple western mills.
In Powers a new mixed use building is planned by the Hollenbecks adding a business storefront and residential space. The project is described as cost intensive with construction details still being finalized.
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