Truman Parachuting Proposal Sparks National Debate
RamblingS Truman hints at parachuting from a high fly plane drawing mixed reactions from citizens while editors weigh implications for national affairs. The piece notes Congress limits presidents to two terms and criticizes delayed legislation amid mounting national debt and political tension. Continued on Beck Page.
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Truman
Chute Hag
Varry
Congress
United States
America
Myrtle Point clubs hear Red Cross update and aims
Speakers from the Red Cross outlined national and world activities at Myrtle Point service clubs. Mr Mills and Mrs Lindell addressed misunderstandings, followed by audience questions. Moving pictures showed Red Cross work in field care and home nursing, with Lions and Rotary clubs attending. Curt Beckham and Supt G B Goddard operated the movie machines. The session closed with Robe rts speaking and Lions appointing aids.
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Mills
Lindell
Myrtle Point
Lundell
Coos County
Criti
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Curt Beckham
Supt G B Goddard
Service Men News From Myrtle Point
Pvt Edward E Bretzel son of Mr and Mrs John Bretzel Ara go Rt is assigned to the 5th field artillery at Ft Lewis Wash Pvt Bretsel entered military service in November 1960 Jerry L Anderson RMNSN was recalled to active duty with the US Navy and now serves aboard the USS Hig wife and children live with her parents in Myrtle Point Sgt Home Earl Huntley son of Mr and Mrs Ben Huntley Myrtle Point continues to serve with the th Engineers Battalion jet Infantry division in the Far East He entered service in June 1948 Pfc John C Anderson son of Mr and Mrs B H Anderson Myrtle Point is attending Radar school at Keeslar Air Force base Biloxi Miss. Pic Anderson graduation continued on back page
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Edward E. Bretzel
John Bretzel
Arago Rt
5Th Field Artillery
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Bretsel
Jerry L. Anderson
RMNSN
US Navy
Nereus Hig
CE. Belshaw
Myrtle Point
Earl Huntley
Ben Huntley
Jet Infantry Division
U. S. Army
Far East
Huntley
Korea
John C. Anderson
U 8S Air Force
B H Anderson
Ois
Air Force Electronics Training
Keasler Air Force Base
Biloxi
Pic Anderson Gradu
America’s roads vs wars and youth in 4-H tribute
A column contrasts highway deaths with total war fatalities, notes Russia’s alleged strategy regarding Washington, and highlights a tribute to Grav elford 4 H club leaders Mrs Paul Davis and Mrs Barree. It asserts 4 H participants become responsible American citizens and stay busy, reducing delinquency.
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Paul Davis
Barree
Gravelford
Fair Board Plans Professional Rodeo and 4 H Building
Coos county fair plans include a professional rodeo show and a new 4 H building. Sam Bement will supervise arena construction while Barbour urges solid corrals for upcoming events with new fighting bulls. An all county 4 H auction sale is slated for April 38 at the fair grounds.
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Fair Board
the Herald
Fair Grounds
Sam Bement
Barbour
Coos County
The
Herald
Ers
Coos County Rural Districts Rezoned After Consolidations
The Coos county Rural School districts were rezoned on Friday March 2 after several consolidations. District No 410 Myrtle Point will be designated as a first class district as of July 1 and will not be budgeting under the Rural School board this year. The consolidations eliminated all districts in Zone A and formed new zones.
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Coos County
Myrtle Point
Rural School Board
First twins born at Mast Hospital in 1951
In Coquille Myrtle Point area a boy and girl twins arrived last Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Everett E Fry marking Mast Hospital’s first 1951 twin birth. Seven births occurred that week with several families listed including Meiers Yager Haga Guderian Calhoun Dunn Larson Lowther and others.
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Coquille
Myrtle Point
Mast Hospital
Everett E. Fry
Steck
Etwell B. Meiers
Dapghter
Kenneth R. Yager
Bullard
Richard O Haga
Everett Ery
Lawrence E. Guderian
Jack W Calhoun
McKinley Rt
Herbert B Dunn
Norway
Robert L. Larson
Powers
Guy C Lowther
Bridge Rt
University Singers to Perform in Myrtle Point
The University Singers, a 40-voice group from the University of Oregon, will visit Myrtle Point for an evening of music on Thursday March 28. Full details will appear next week in the Myrtle Point Herald-Week.
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University Singers
Myrtle Point
University of Oregon
Children to Take Part in Palm Sunday M E Services
Palm Sunday services at the Methodist church start at 10 48. Children will give an Easter message as the opening part of the service. Baptismal services for all wishing church membership on Easter Sunday. Parents invited to have children dedicated to the Lord in Christian baptism. Sermon titled The Steadfast Face.
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Methodist Church
Powers Folks Stage Benefit for Ray Wyland
Community benefit in Powers raised funds for Ray Wyland and relatives. Event features veterans aid by the American Legion Auxiliary and local residents. Wyland recently returned home from Eugene and attended with supporters and teammates.
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Jas. Gamwell
Powers
Ray Wye
Eugene
American Legion
Bers
Kinneman to Speak at Methodist Church Saturday Night
Dr. E A Kinneman will address the Methodist Church Saturday night at 7 43 p m. The speaker, noted barometer and biblical researcher, will discuss recent discoveries related to Egypt and Paris as part of his biblical record investigations.
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E. A. Kinneman
Methodist Church
Kinneman
James Petrie
Baroneeter
Egypt
Paris
Boy Scouts Seek Odd Jobs to Fund Camp Costs
Myrtle Point residents and nearby citizens are urged to hire Boy Scouts for small tasks to support the troop with a summer camping program. About 45 scouts are ready to work. contact Scout Master George Cooke or Ralph Whitsker to arrange help. A Scout building committee meeting discussed maintenance fees and scheduling with Mrs. Andrew Weber coordinating dates.
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Myrtle Point
Weyl
George Cooke
Ralph Whitsker
Prente
Scout Building Committee
Mra
Lehmiowky
Er Puiiding
Bekwng
Tee Ee
Andrew Weber
Weber
Howard Whitaker
Lehmanowsky
Frank Meldrum
Reed Gurney
Sheridan Bunnell
Curt Beckham
Churches Unite for Holy Week Services Before Easter
The churches plan joint Holy Week services with multiple pastors. On Monday Rev Richard Moehrpreaches at The Church of The Brethren. Tuesday Rev Wilmer A. Bree leads at the Presbyterian church. Wednesday features Rev Wolfe. Thursday at the Church of Christ with Rev John Parish speaking. All start at 7 45 p m.
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Church of the Brethren
Richard Moehr
Presbyterian Church
Wilmer A. Bree
Wolfe
Church of Christ i
Hely Connall
John Parish
Volunteers Sought for All Bay Coastal Regular Army Platoon
Coos Bay signals a March 12 recruitment for a new all bay and coastal regular army volunteer platoon. Enlistees must be 17 to 25 with no dependents. group enlistment starts April 15 after a April 14 forward to the unit. Eligible volunteers may access Army technical schools and officer candidate programs.
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Coos Bay
U. S. Army
U. S
Pioneer Assn meets in Coquille outlines upcoming events
The Coos Carry Pioneer and Historical Association held its March meeting in the Coquille museum with John D Carl presiding. A March 16 session will review biographies and illustrations for a two-county history and the Oregon Historical Caravan will tour Coos and Curry counties in late summer visiting North Bend Coos Bay Coquille Myrtle Point Bandon and Gold Beach. Attendees included Henry Schroeder Emil R Peterson J H McCloskey J E Norton and several residents from Coquille.
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Coos- Carry
Oregon Historical Caravan
United States National Bank of Portland
Coos
Curry
Oregon Historical Society of
Tor
North Bend
Percy Simning Dies. Coos County Resident
Percy Laurence Simning, 68, a 23 year Coos county resident, died Thursday of last week. Born June 22, 1882 in Ortonville Minnesota, he was a retired man. Cremation followed the services in Port. He is survived by one son Chester of Myrtle Print.
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Percy Laurence Simning
Simning
Coos County
Ortonville
Minn
Chester
Myrtle Print
Student Ralph Clarno Treated After Foot Injury
Ralph Clarno, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Clarno, underwent surgery on his foot at a general hospital and remained confined for several days for treatment. He is a student at Willamette University in Salem.
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Ralph Clarno
Harold Clarno
Thura- Balem General Hospital
Ralph
Willamette University
Barker and Sumertin Couple Leave for Month-Long Vacation
Mr and Mrs E C Barker and Mr and Mrs T G Sumertin depart Sunday for a month long vacation visiting points of interest. The trip covers several locales, with plans to tour notable sites and return home afterward.
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E. C. Barker
T. G. Sumertin
Pete Graves Charged With G To Miners Out
Pete Graves of Myrtle Point faces charges after an arrest linked to an incident involving a vehicle sale. The case references a telephone message to Assistant District Attorney John Picket and notes potential penalties of up to $600 or more.
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Pete Graves
John Picket
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Graves
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W. B. Billingsley
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Sais Ue Ted
Myrtle Point Service
Red Cross
Dave Doperalski
Roberts
Carver
Aids
Lyle
John Barleycorn
Russia
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Browning Bros. Coming
Etalka
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Empire
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Aldercrest
Riverton
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M. E
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Brethren Church
BIBLE
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Ray Maxwell
Sundey
Sen - Jerry
Agness
Bost Phe Rogue Ver
Jeha. Arnodd
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