Fiddler Gossip Sparks Public Burn Rumor Piles Up
A long meandering column comments on Hollywood gossip and a male gossiping figure dubbed the Fiddler, comparing modern chatter to Nero’s Rome while critiquing male dominance in spreading scandal. It also touches on Bing Crosby cigarette ads and a comic strip showing how forest fire methods risk encouraging crime, then shifts to a chance street encounter with an elderly gentleman sharing weather and war concerns before hinting at more on the back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phat
Tia
Nero
Rome
Jimmy
Hollywood
Louella Parsons
Leatherman Says You're All Wet on Eradicating Varmints
Howard Leatherman, Fouirview route sheepman, argues government hunters burden taxpayers and stockmen should eradicate varmints themselves. He claims scarce killers require skilled hunters and warns many stockmen would quit without expert help. Coos County needs full-time expert hunters to keep the business viable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leatherman
Lane Howard Leatherman
Fouirview
Oste Kien
Coos County
Lenathermar
Coos County Fair Schedules Barber Rodeo and Browning Bros
Barber Rodeo shows to supply wild west acts for the Coos County Fair on August 24 25 27 28 as decided at a Myrtle Hotel meeting. Harold Ciarne seeks contract with Barber show while Browning Bros carnival is urged for return. New rides and publicity efforts led by William Head of Mountain States Power are planned to boost the four day fair highlighting livestock dairy lumber and wood production in Coos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County Fair
Fair Board
Myrtle Hotel
Harold Ciarne
Browning Bros
Clarno
Claran William Head
Mountain Staten Power Co
Mr Head
Head
Norwood Browne
The
Coos County
Budget Committee of Rural School Board Meets Today
The Rural School Board budget committee meets in the county courtroom on Thursday March 2 at 8 00 p m to plan a budget for administrative purposes. Members named to serve with the Rural School Board include Wesley Chappell Bandon Bob Powrie Myrtle Point Charles McCulloch Haynes Inlet Kenneth Rolfe Powers and Adam Donaldson Jr Catching Inlet Rural School Board members are W R Davenport Myrtle Point chairman David Philpotts Bandon Ivan Laird Sitkum Everett Messerle Catching Inlet and Herman Brelage Bunny Hill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural School Board
County Court Room
Wesley Chappell
Bandon
Bob Powrie
Myrtle Point
Charles McCulloch
Haynes Inlet
Kenneth Rolfe
Powers
Adam Donaldson
Catching Inlet
W. R. Davenport
David Philpott
Ivan Laird
Sitkum
Everett Messerle
Herman Brelage
Bunny Hill
Sharing World Relief Week Planned at Myrtle Point Church
Myrtle Point Methodist Church will mark the Week of Dedication March 5-12 led by Rev. Wilmer A. Briggs. Bishop Paul B. Kern and church officials urge personal rededication through tax services communion and penitence. A free will offering on March 2 funds emergency missionary work at home and abroad and supports Overseas Relief. The offering links with One Great Hour of Sharing and broadcasts March 29 4 and 11 to reach global audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Methodist Church
Wilmer A. Briggs
Ighore
Paul B Kern
Nashville, Tenn
Christ
Kemn
Methodist Committee For Overseas Relief
Methodist Church
All Tied Up in New Arrivals at Mast Hospital
New arrivals at Mast Hospital include several newborns listed with parent names and home towns. Notable births include sons and daughters born on February 21, 23, and 25 in 1950 to families from Myrtle Point, Bandon, Coquille, Powers, and other nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mast Hospital
Robert A. Shields
Bridge Rt
Myrtle Point
Harry L. Storm
Bandon
Calvin W. Teuscher
Coquille
Robert L. Schrader
A. R Bateman
George A. Parlet
Powers
Federal aid allotted to Coos county farmers
Coos county has been allotted $63,000 in federal funds to finance the Agricultural Conservation Program. The program supports approved conservation practices with a maximum $760 per farmer, plus a $500 extra if the practice is cooperative. Handbooks listing three practices and the 1850 law provisions are being mailed to past participants. others may request them. Applications for prior approval are required, with a time limit to complete work or funds will be diverted. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Frewade
Coos County
Freude
Ap Nt
Glee Club Postpones Concert to March 10
Arnold Melby, director of music at Myrtle Point junior and senior high schools, reports the High School Glee Club and Negro Spiritual show, moved from Friday March 4 due to the P T A event, to Friday March 10 at the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Arnold Melby
Myrtle Point
Taxation In Astute Politician’s Cautious Rhetoric
A critical editorial argues that high prices stem from taxes and spending. It cites Truman era debt near 260 billion dollars and inflation risk, warning that taxes fall on the middle class. It urges readers to pressure Congress to curb wasteful spending and the tax burden, stressing the personal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harry Truman
Washington
Franklin D Roosevelt
Marshall
Presentation Of Whos The Boss At High School
A PTA benefit show features the one act comedy Whos The Boss with John Vinea Paul Jensen and John Heeren in lead roles. Cast includes Mrs Elton Schroeder Mrs Ward Evans and others with a barber shop quartet and tumbling acts directed by Mrs Martha Dunn Nancy Moore. Fashion show and celebrity commentators listed among participants for Saturday night at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elden Zinn
the Boss
John Vinea
Paul Jensen
John Heeren
Elton Schroeder
Ward Evans
Oria Shull
Sam Demeant
Alice Mammer
Darrell Brodie
PTA
Sir Ree
Chet Paul Franzen
Raygert
Chet Weed
Martha Dunn
Nancy Moore
Romaiie
St. Louis
Sharon Ansley
Dorothy Brewster
Shirley Lakey
Peggy Dayton
Mary Caffee
Betty Cunningham
Beverly Morris
World’s Fair Benefit Planned by Myrtle Point Club
The Business and Professional Women of Myrtle Point sponsor a World’s Fair at the American Legion hall this Saturday. Proceeds go to the Oriental Scholarship fund fund to be awarded by the national B and PW. Miss Aida Fabriero of Manila is selected as this year’s scholar, supported by the Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs. She will study at Oregon State College through next winter before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McClarrin
Southern Oregon College
Ashland
Elbert Foo Jr
Donald Mcclarrin
Jack MecClarrin
Norway
Route N
Rile Point
Ash and College
McClain
McClarrin
Feet 8
Et Cere Co
Tennioy Country Club
SOC
Humboldt College of California
Business and Professional Women's Club
Myrtle Point
American Legion Hall
Oriental Scholarship Fund
National Organisation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
International Relations Committee
Harold Wataling
Wl. M. Myers
Presidis
Ann Connell
B & PW
Aida Fabriero
University of the Philippines At
Manila
Enabsef Vy
Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs
Charlene L. Edwards
Philomath
Oregon Federation
Flipipino
Oregon State College
Oregon Federation of B & P W
Fabriero
United States
Clyde Sutton Mortally Wounded in Arrest Attempt
Coroner to hold inquest today into the fatal shooting of Clyde Sutton who drew a gun as police attempted arrest. Officer Dietz narrowly escaped injury as Sutton and four other Suttons connected to a prior grand theft case were named in available records. Proceedings set for 2 PM at the Undertaking Parlor with Brewer Mills & Co. directing the inquest. witnesses listed include parish officials and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Sutton
Officer Dietz
Sutton
Beby
Corones Brewer Mills Af Coes
Eqrvense
E Stering Mone
Boasiarsid Walang
Cheeeyes Biron Allison Roberts
James Mahaffey
Texi
Methodists To Hear State Leader Next Sunday
Coos Bay church hosts a meeting for Sunday school teachers with Dr. Victor P. Morris, director of the School of Business Administration, as speaker. Mrs. Martha Mulky Purdy leads the event at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Coos Bay
Coos County
Powers Man Is Killed In Accident
Powers, Feb 28 Roy Don Powers of Ukiah California was killed in an accident early Monday. The incident occurred as a trolley tram or similar vehicle brought work to a halt. Further details were continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
Harry
Powers Man
Powers
Ukiah
Calif
Roy Donlald Gillilandey Powers
Red Cross Drive Under Way in City District
A local Red Cross drive proceeds with chairmen Ervin Wilberger and Dodge directing solicitations. Mrs. Ervin and Mrs. Buss, among others, are listed to assist in canvassing households as part of the ongoing community relief effort.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bing Crosby
Mark and
Roper
Perry Roper
Ene
Mr Roper
Editorial
Alfred P Harke
Hawke
Park Ridge I
England
Shrine Club
North — Bend
Red Cross
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!