Boy Scouts Of America Praised As Path To Citizenship
The piece extols the Boy Scouts of America as a premier American institution, claiming the organization promotes real Americanism and would reduce vandalism and communism if universally adopted. It urges parents to enroll their sons, calling Scouting the first step toward honest citizenship and self reliance, and notes a photograph of Ben Hur Lampman is featured.
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BOY Scouts OF America
Youth of America
USA
Hoy Scouts
Boy Scouts
America
Dita
Renal
Community Notes Mention Local Speaker and Newspaper Venture
The Myrtle Port Rotary hosted Claud Sentt of Coos Bay as guest speaker on adopting the Hoover Commission Report for national economy. The column also covers local publishing efforts by A and Mrs Cooper of Coquille with reflections on editing and advertisement challenges.
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Myrtle Port
Scott
Truman
Cooper
Pener
Newsie
Cooper's Gardens
Coquille
Moore Urges Highway Builds as Key to State Growth
Ralph T. Moore, Coos County representative and Senate hopeful, told Myrtle Point Rotary that highway structure is vital to the economy. He noted Oregon created a highway technique interim committee of which he is chairman and cited Utah's study delegation and a Dutch traffic expert using Oregon's report as top American highway documentation.
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Ralph T. Moore
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Highway Committee
Interiom
Utah
Oregon
Royal Automobile Club
Netherlands
Europe
Yale
Breuer
Superor Cheese Company
Rotary
John Carl
Wilmer A. Briggs
Moore
Democratic Candidate Laird Backed by Lumber Ranching Background
Ivan C. Laird a prominent Cees county lumberman and rancher runs as a Democratic candidate for the state legislature from Cees county. He supports private ownership but backs public authority to develop resources if private action stalls, aiming to keep a prosperous economy and bolster labor strength.
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Ivan C. Laird
Cees County
Oregon
Northwest
Laird
Teach Children Religion Urges American Legion Drive
The American Legion in Oregon designates April and May as Teach Children Religion months and sponsors a program in legion posts across the state. Myrtle Point Post Commander Frank Henry of Post No 38 announced the effort at legion headquarters, stressing its nonpartisan nondenominational aim.
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American Legion
The
American Legion In
Oregon
Myrtle Point
Frank Henry
Legion
Grand Opening of Myrtle Point Sporting Goods Store
The Myrtle Point Herald reports Earl Roush manager of Thornton Tire service oversaw a grand opening draw for a new sporting goods store. Crowds toured the new stock despite heavy rain and prizes plus gifts were distributed to visitors including a Motorola radio won by Chet Weed of Myrtle News stand.
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Myrtle Point Herald
Thornton Tire Bservice
Earl Roush
Chet Weed
Myrtle News Stand
Roush
Judge King Warns Legion on Americas Internal Peril
Judge Dal M. King of the Oregon circuit court spoke at the American Legion’s 31st anniversary, warning democracy is endangered by voter apathy. He cited only 51 percent turnout in the last national election as a step toward minority rule and dictatorship while urging Legion members to meet today’s economic crisis with wartime resolve.
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Dal M. King
Oregon Circuit Court
American Legion
Great Order of the American Legion
Legion organization grows from limited roots across the globe
A wartime veterans group began modestly and later earned congressional recognition. The Legion is non political and aims to serve veterans, with members spread far and wide. The article notes continuations on Page Four.
Myrtle Point Churches Plan Two Weeks Of Pre-Easter Services
The Inter-Church Fellowship of Myrtle Point sponsors two weeks of pre Easter services. Week one runs Monday to Friday at 7 48 pm in the Methodist church with pastors Sid et Goether Cecil Brown and Oscar Payne. Week two features services in city churches with speakers Wilmer Briggs Richard Mohr J W Barrett Theo Smith and Parish, concluding with Easter Sunday services in all churches.
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Inter-Church Fellowship
Myrtle Point
Methodist Church
Sidet Goether
First Methodist Church
Coos Bay
Oscar Payne
First Presbyterian Church
Cecil Brown
Baptist Church
Church of the Brethren
Wilmer Briggs
Presbyterian Church
Richard Mohr
Assembly of God Church
J W. Barrett
Theo. Smith
Christian Church
Former MPH Athlete Gene Wells Named All-Star
The Oregonian Bremerton story reports Gene Wells a Myrtle Point High School alumnus and Oregon Tech student earns a spot on the all-star team in the junior college basketball tournament. Wells receives a silver trophy for his college basketball feats and is noted as class of 1946 graduate from Myrtle Point High.
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Gene Wells
MPH
Oregonian
Bremerton
Myrtle Point High School
Dan Wells
Oregon Tech
Myrtle Poigs High
Regular Meeting of La dies of American Legion Auxiliary
The regular meeting of the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary will be at the Legion hall Tuesday at 8 o clock. All mothers wives and sisters of war veterans are urged to attend.
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Lecon Auxiliary
Ladies of the American Lion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Preventive action urged against weeds by local reader
Guest editorial calls farmers and landowners to stay vigilant against noxious weeds. The writer, Sam Breuer, compares weeds to a politician and advocates constant action as the only positive solution, quoting an ounce of prevention. The piece stresses future impact and enduring vigilance.
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The
Herald
Sam Breuer
Tansy Weed Ban Near West Coast Gardens
Following notes from Mr Breuer, a weed described as an innocent yellow flower, tansy ragwort, spreads across western Oregon and Washington. The piece warns of its rapid growth in herb gardens and gardens, with updates continued on Page Six.
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Breuer
Oregon
Washington
Herb Gardenberg
Boys and Girls Show Early Lead Then Strong Finish
A playful report contrasts the boys leading early with a four point advantage and the girls closing with a bang as births are recorded. The list names six baby boys and six baby girls born in mid March at locales including Coquille Myrtle Point Remote and Powers with parents and dates from 3 13 50 to 3 20 50.
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Stork
Harry S Hubbell
Fairview Rt
Coq
Leslie P. Lion
Bullards Rt
Maurice Boles
Myrtle
Norman R. Bulson
Coquille
Ernest R Smith
Delinquent Juveniles in Coos County in 1949
Leonard reports 105 court hearings before County Judge L D Felsheim plus 206 unofficial cases handled without formal hearings. Seven delinquent boys and one girl are in institutions, 31 dependents in private agency care, 34 dependents in foster homes, totaling 211 wards under the juvenile court. Publicity on identities is avoided and records are confidential.
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Leonard
L. D Felsheim
Juvvenile
Coos County
Children's Farm
Corvallis
Four Myrtle Point FFA Members Headed to State Meet in La Grande
Four Myrtle Point FFA members depart Wednesday for the Oregon state convention at Eastern Oregon College of Education. Duane Mayes and Bill Davenport will represent the chapter with alternates Kay Mast and Bill Gilpatrick. Bill Gilpatrick will perform in stunt night, and Duane Hayes seeks State Farmer rank after meeting four requirements including $250 in project earnings and leading a one hour discussion. Duane’s project features a head of sheep, one cow, and one-third acre of strawberries.
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Myrtle Point
FFA
la Grande
Oregon
Eastern Oregon College of Education
Duane Mayes
Bill Davenport
Kay Mast
Bill Gilpatrick
Winker Mast
Arnold Hildebrand
Duane Hayes
Duane
Day Pre Easter Event At Myrtle Point Herald
On that day only the Point High band will perform as part of World Fest activities. The Myrtle Point Herald notes the pre Easter event offers a chance to see and hear the band in action and invites readers to attend the showcase.
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Herald
City Dads Face Sewage and Water Dilemma for New School
City officials grapple with sewer capacity as the new school opens this fall. Heavy rains reveal inadequacies in the main line, while action on drainage and a water shortage affecting about 12 residents is sought. Plans include consulting engineers and possibly upgrading the sewer district.
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Jack Dunn
Timber Sale Maps Available for April 11
Maps are available for individual sale areas for Bureau of Land Management Timber sales in Alith, thct Forester Youngbreed announced today. Interested persons may obtain maps or further information from the local BLM office in Room 218, Post Office Building, Coos Bay, Oregon.
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Bureau of Land Management
Thct
Youngbreed
BLM
Coos Bay
Oregon
Lions Sponsor Easter Eggs Hunt for the Kiddies
Lions club announced an Easter eggs hunt for children to be held Saturday afternoon in April at the Legion highway city limits. Bill Downing was appointed to organize the event and the Lions will host a dinner followed by moving pictures.
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Grange Hall
The
Legion
Bill Downing
Hmits
Ay Lions
Moving Pictures
Dem Chairman Urges Harmony From Oregon GubernatorialHopefuls
William L Jossilin Oregon Democratic state chairman appeals to three gubernatorial candidates Senator F Fiegel Treasurer Walter Pearson and Lew Wallace to focus on their own records and programs and refrain from attacking fellow Democrats. He cites long party service and shared goals for the state.
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Democratic
Harmony
William L Jossilin
F Flagel
Walter J Pearson
Lew Wallace
Oregon
Josslin
Austin F Fiegel
Walter J. Pearson
Myrtle Grangers Oppose Coos County Road Tax Plan
Myrtle Grange members led by Master John Caudle debated Coos county road conditions and opposed a proposed five mill read tax. Some support came from Coos Pomaca Grange but the majority of Myrtle Grange attendees favored opposition to the levy.
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Myrtle Grangers
Myrtle Grange
John Caudle
Coos County
Coos
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Ben Hur Lampman
Rotary Club
Toastmaster
Ceos County
Sitkum
Legionnaires
Judge King
France
Eterans
Fis
Mass Hospital
Plesse
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