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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1946
Page
1
Laird Awarded Silver Star for Bataan Heroism
Lt Col Laird received the Silver Star for gallantry in action in Bataan and Losen during January and February 1942. He commanded within the 1st Infantry Division Philippine Army, held off enemy forces, dislodged troops during a breakout, and organized a pivotal advance under fire to sustain front line troops. He was later captured in the fall of Bataan, sent to Japan, and interned in three camps before returning to Salem with Irene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ering
Madigan
Japan
Laird
Bateen
Beang
Osaka
Irene
Salem
U of O Law Echees
Bataan
Losen
Philippine Islands
Philippine Army
Bagac
Tuel Rover
Col. Laird
Veteran Dies Suddenly In Portland Hospital
Clifford W. White Bauguess twenty one died from leukemia at the Portland Veterans Hospital after being taken there March 8. He was discharged from the 20th armored division at Ft Lewis Washington February 2 and had worked for Coos Bay Lumber since then as an assistant tank driver. He served in the European theatre including the battle of Munich. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs George Bauguess and sister Genevieve of Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford W. (White) Bauguess
Thoraday
Memorial Park
Portland
Veteran’s Hospital
Bauguess
20Th Armored Division
Ft Lewis
Wash
Coos Bay
Munich
George Bauguess
Genevieve
Myrtle Point
Combined choir groups to present Easter oratorio
Singers from Arago and Myrtle Point join Coquille Protestant churches to rehearse The Seven Last Words for Easter. Tentative Palm Sunday concert set for April 14 at Pioneer Methodist Church directed by Oscar Carbon. Dr. Edward J. Dehne health plans discussed. county court notified by Judge Felsheim. state health department says no replacement will head Coos County Health Department during his military leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Pioneer Methodist Church
Oscar Carbon
Edward J. Dehne
Cape County
L. D. Felsheim
Dr. Dehne
APO
State Health Department
Coos County
Health Department
Resigns Post as State Law Enforcement Officer in Coos County
Officer Harold Stromquist of Myrtle Point resigns from the state law enforcement post he has held in Coos County since 1937. He will take up ranching. Rob ert E. Steele, transferred from Salem, is named successor to Stromquist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stromquist
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Robert E. Steele
Salem
Stromquist
Drop to Drink Myrtle Polat Calls for Action
Fragmented line notes citizens urging a response as housing concerns rise and the community seeks relief amid acute shortages and escalating needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Polat
Young Funeral Rites Honor Local Citizens
Funeral services were held for Conus Teontay afiaenest and others including Rev. Green Mewart, Willams, Iria Elrod, L. W. Oddy, Clifford Gul seth, David Smith, Henry Lorens, and Henerary ley at SY Ae Costin Votan. Attendees included Epie copalchuren and Janes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conus Teontay
Janes Epiecopalchuren
Green Mewart
Willams
Iria Elrod
L. W. Oddy
Clifford Gulseth
David Smith
Henerary Ley
Henry Lorens
Death Notice for Mrs Frank Sowash of Keys California
Word of death reached here Tuesday for Mrs Frank Sowash sister in law of Mrs M R Lee. No details were given in the telegram. Mrs Sowash born in Myrtle Point area and visited here last year. Survived by husband a son and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sowagh
Keys
Calif
M. R. Lee
Army Captain M W Hall Returns Home From Florence
Captain M W Hall son of Mrs Ruth Hall of Powers returned home this week from Florence Arizona where he has been stationed with the army. He has served four years and plans to work in the weeds appreciating the beauty after months of desert heat and varmints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Hall
Ruth Hall of
Powers
Florence
Ariz
Army
Hall
Red Cross needs spur to reach April 1 goal
A local Red Cross appeal urges immediate gifts to support each family member rather than the entire unit. Officials warn the area could surpass $3,000 if donations come quickly, as community members still in service contribute from overseas. The speaker highlights a crucial push to “go over the top” by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giebe
Red ‘Cross
Schroeder
Nine Improvement Practices Slated For Benefits
A list of nine farming improvement practices to aid range livestock includes drainage ditch digging tile drain installation pasture clearing perennial reseeding and pipeline work to storage tanks. Fire guards stock trails and future additions like fencing timber clearing and tide box installation are also planned. Conservation sign up for 1946 begins in the Coquille valley with George H. Jenkins at the county courthouse office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menta
Coquille Valley
George H. Jenkins
Gaylord Man Awarded Purple Heart By Navy
A Purple Heart was posthumously awarded to John Ellis Grant of Gaylord for his service in the Navy. Relatives received the medal last week from a Navy representative, acknowledging his brave sacrifice in the war. Mr. and Mrs. Join Grant, residents of Shivelening Sax, expressed pride in his legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Man
Navy
John Ellis Grant
Shivelening
Sax
Reerees Dee Sp
National Home Demonstration Week Proclaimed May 5
The week of May 5 is proclaimed as national home demonstration week following a request from a group of women. The article notes public interest and civic encouragement for home science and domestic arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farsi Wemnen
Seteiting
Lee Ray Post VFW Holds Annual Election
The Lee Ray Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary held their annual election on March 3. Veterans met at City Hall and the Auxiliary at the 100F Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ray Post
Lee Ray
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary
Portland Area Woman Dies After Hospital Admission
Frarnk Zumwalt died in a Portland hospital after being taken there for treatment about two months ago. He was survived by his husband Frank Zemwalt of Myrtle Point and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zumwalt
Portland
Frank Zemwalt
Myrtle Point
Women to Meet at Legion Auxiliary Open House
An open house for all women with a husband or partner who has returned from service will be hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion hall tomorrow from 2 to 6 p.m. The event aims to unite families and honor returning service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Temorrow
County fair week note places resident in Newberg
A fragment mentions a person in the county fair context now residing in Newberg. Little detail is readable about dates or officials.
Extension program camp planned for early August
A tentative four day 4 K camp is set for the first week in August. Coquille Boy Scouts used the camp February weekend and plan to return. Coupling arrangements will be made at the office of County Ag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille Boy Scouts
County Ag
New Restaurant Opening Soon in Myrtle Point
A new restaurant will open in Myrtle Point soon with a quick counter setup and necessary arrangements underway to begin operations.
Little Benefit Seen In Lumber Price Hike
The report notes small impact from higher lumber prices and hints at limited income gains. Industry details are sparse with fragmented phrases such as two inch and four inch price references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thevenses
Grange Hosts Myrtle Point Entertainment Night
Myrtle Grange hosts a community entertainment event at Myrtle Point featuring local acts and a potluck. Members invite neighbors to enjoy a social evening and support local projects with shared activities and performances.
Language study at University of Michigan noted
A man has spent several years studying Japanese at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. His wife, formerly Mrs Jones, works in university administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col .Laird
U. S. Decorn
Newberg
Rire
Myrtle Grange
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