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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1951
Page
3
In a weekly letter a columnist argues price control failed to curb prices, notes scare buying subsiding, and questions extending the law beyond June 20. He cites administrative weakness, wartime production capacity, and defense needs while urging a return to a free market to show the world a functioning free system.
Tickets for the Cinderella Ball cost 50 cents per couple or 80 cents for a single and may be bought from Delores McLeod Phyllis Johnson Ima Littleton Peggy Kincheloe or Rose Warner or by calling the high school 2 to 3 pm. The event runs 8 to 9 30 with a junior court selecting a Cinderella and Prince and crown bearers.
Rev Greene urges generous support from Coos County residents for the Red Cross Fund campaign. The drive funds blood drives and transportation needs in Korea and other Red Cross relief efforts.
The Arago church hosts a missionary meeting on Tuesday April 3 at the home of Mrs H F Watkinson in Halls Creek. Mrs Lizzie Lett and Mrs Olaf Aason lead the program with Mrs Theodore Smith from Myrtle Point as guest speaker. Attendance is encouraged for this special program. Note lists other Arago news arriving late.
In Oregon State College events, students from Myrtle Point, Halfway, and other towns competed in public speaking parliamentary procedure and book contests. Winners included Robert Summers in public speaking and Bill Davenport and Donald Petersen earning state farmer degrees for their farming experience and projects.
A long reader list from Myrtle Point and nearby towns thanks The Herald for Dollar Day coverage. The note expresses gratitude to new subscribers and invites readers to consider The Herald their news source.
A fragmented note acknowledges readers and promises timely publishing. It thanks recipients and emphasizes brevity and accuracy in forthcoming material.
The article laments liquor and gambling issues, urges legalization for fair tax and regulation, criticizes past enforcement biases, and targets public figures. It references debt under the Fair Deal, Harry Truman, and compares him to George Washington, ending with a provocative political critique. The piece contains harsh opinions on government policy and the president.
At a Myrtle Point meeting last Wednesday evening the Lions endorsed an all county talent show with details to be announced later. The event is planned for Coos Bay on Saturday night October 11 and involves representatives from Bandon North Bend Coos Bay Coquille Powers and Myrtle Point.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a group or entity named La and terms like ag and memigatin. The text references at least four instances but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to identify the event or people involved.
Fort Warden reader Jack Kissell argues against drafting 18-year-olds for military service. He recalls leading men under his command, calls youths still kids, and criticizes the idea as harmful and illogical. He ends with a blunt farewell to the draft proposal.
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