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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1951
Page
3
Myrtle Point Herald is issued weekly on Thursdays from the Myrtle Point post office. Editor W Hall signs as publisher for Myrtle Point, Coosty Ore under the March 2007 act. RF at Easton records.
A church excerpt reflects on Easter as the old story retold worldwide. It contrasts seeking pleasure with the hope found in the cross and the risen Christ, urging daily bearing of crosses toward eternal springtime with faith in Jesus's victory over death.
A guest editorial by W E Johnson of Myrtle Point accuses the newspaper and its contributors of political smear. The piece argues veterans' rights to express views and criticizes President Truman, the debt, defense spending, and policies. It cites Acheson and Hiss, praises Byrd and Byrnes, and defends Jeffersonian ideals while denouncing perceived smear.
The article praises the play One Foot in Heaven for its engaging narration by Rev Frazer Spence and lists cast members Evelyn Mast Bob Whitaker Nancy Lee Meyer Shirley Tobey Phil Mast Vonnie Scott Betty Lou Meyer Larryon Lucas Gay Davenport Louise Southmayd Wille Sel and Ervin Royer. The audience responded with an enthusiastic curtain call.
A crowded Myrtle Point audience at the Methodist church heard Dr A Kinneman discuss Biblical mysteries and King Solomon's mines with slides from the Holy Lands. Local interest ranged from theater praise for One Foot Heaven to tales of bravery by Denver Winfield Greer and social evenings at the Odd Fellows hall.
Fragment mentions gamblers and color perception, a church raffles item, a guest service column on teen entertainment, and a State Liquor Control ruling restricting miners under 21 from alcohol after a specific time. The page presents commentary and editorials with uncertain details.
Fragmentary reflection recalls Lincoln’s wish to be defined by those who know him, noting a life of turning thistles into flowers as a metaphor for growth and legacy.
A collage of lines on envelopes and burned letters, politics and pride. Jake Snoozehauser opines on Congressmen serving six years and returning home to earn a living under laws they passed. The column mix includes sly reflections on age youth and public life from Uncle Tom's usual blend.
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