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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
1
A Portland daily shows a Hollywood starlet and her mother embracing after the actress, released from fifty days in jail for a hit and run that killed a nine year old boy. The caption reads Actress Sheds Bars and questions justice. Continued on Sack Page.
A reader discusses Admiral Kimmel and the Pearl Harbor attack, arguing Washington possessed advance warning and used Kimmel as a scapegoat. The piece cites questions about intelligence sharing, hearings, and Kimmel’s removal without charges amid broader wartime controversy.
In Washington on February 19 special report Morse and Neuberger joined by Representative Green oppose a proposed power development in the Northwest. The trio follows concerns over environmental impact and regional benefits, signaling potential legislative hurdles ahead.
Dick Brewster Jimeen Kw Joe Sell and their instructor Crow attended the state FFA convention at Crater High School in Canal Point Oregon March The Crater High FFA chapter president won the Master Chapter Award for 1953 54 local chapter achievements. About 20 chapters received the award. The report discusses flood control projects Santiam and McKenzie and notes Congressman Ellsworth on Wil lamette Valley flood damages and Northwest power needs.
New York based author Lans Leneve wins an honorable mention in the national Best Book contest for 1964. His hunting and fishing manual Hello, Sportsmen covers fishing techniques, bear hunting, shooting, trapping, and equipment choices across North America.
The Methodist men plan an evening meeting on March 28 with a dinner and the annual election of officers to follow.
Alva Larch Jack Powrie a noted logger farmer and breeder of racing horses died March 16 in Palo Alto California after major surgery. His body was sent to Eugene and to St Clarke James 1 church official Rev. Norginie Biblicate of St Marks Episcopal Myrtle Point. Interment was at Sunset Cemetery Coos Bay. Powrie born Den Oregon March 5 1867 came to Coos County 1903 and long engaged in purebred racing stock a racing figure in the west. He was a past director of the Oregon State Racing Commission a member of St Marks Episcopal Myrtle Point and a World War I veteran. Survivors include wife Flossie brothers O B and R K E Bob Powrie Myrtle Point one daughter Mrs E L Knox Coquille granddaughter Kath Knox Coquille and five nieces.
Starting March 27 Bridge Community Church will host a two week series of pre Easter evangelistic services Rev Zerre Mackler from Selah Washington will preach at the church. Free transportation is offered from the area by calling 1383 for a ride.
Public installation of officers for Messiah White Shrine held at the Masonic Hall in Coquille this Saturday evening starting at 8 o'clock.
Lois Tobey of Myrtle Point received a 15 year service pin from West Coast Telephone Co at a company awards event in Everett Washington. Tobey began as an operator in 1924 at Bandon, became North Bend chief operator in 1930, then Coquille chief operator, left briefly, returned in 1942 at Coos Bay, and later moved to Myrtle Point where she remains employed. She has a daughter Shirley, a musician, and her hobby is knitting.
Delmar Greer announces a new one story office building on Spruce Street will be finished in about six weeks. The 41 by 95 foot structure will house five offices of 730 square feet each with individual gas heating, no street entrance, and a continuous 5 foot access along one side.
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints invites the public to a Sunday March 27 at 7 45 pm screening of Simon Pe Fisherman a Péter film on discipleship and Jesus ministry. Sunday school begins 10 am with Mrs Allison Roberts. Elder Thos Coffman will lead the 11 am service.
The Coquille River salmon season ended with a record low total of about 50,506 pounds. Breakdown shows 10,394 pounds Chinook, 17 pounds steelhead, and 40,035 pounds silver. The decline follows years of steep drops from a 1961 peak near 800,000 pounds.
Lieut. Roy Dayton earns his pilot wings after graduating at Harlingen Air Force Base. He becomes a second lieutenant in the 1 Force Reserve on December 1 and will serve as an observer next. Dayton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Dayton of Myrtle Point.
A large crowd filled the Presbyterian church Sunday evening to hear Rev Dick Cochran deliver his first message on The Life of Christ. The week of meetings, sponsored by the Inter church Fellowship, begins at 7 30 each evening. The Cochran family recently completed their term as missionaries in Iraq and previously served at Myrtle Point.
A committee led by Ed Roberts and Mitch Myers for the Chamber of Commerce and Sam Dement of the Coos County Fair Board asked the council for a survey of a needed sewer line for South Myrtle Point. Engineer Roy Erichsen was instructed to prepare a survey and report at the scene. Further review and funding details follow.
The chamber announces postponement of Dollar Day to a future Saturday in April. Downing, as chairman, along with the chamber veto, disrupted planning for the barter event and community report. An invitation from the Powers C. MEET today, Wednesday, is noted.
A clipped fragment notes farm income and comparisons to other farms, mentioning 1954 figures and a statement that earnings exceed or differ from peers. It references a region and local agricultural activity though specifics are unclear. The tone mirrors a brief rural financial update in a period newspaper.
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