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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
2
The piece argues against bureaucratic control and executive power in war related business. It urges individuals to form independent judgments while opposing overreach by the President and big business. It critiques national government actions and favors a stance aligned with democratic restraint.
The Herald editor declares support for Chas A Sprague of Sachem in the Oregon US Senate race and praises him as one of the finest public officers. The piece also endorses Wayne Morse of Eugene as his Senate partner, recommending Morse without qualification and noting mutual respect with Sprague. The note closes with church service details for local congregations.
Methodist schedule lists Sunday school at 10am and services with titled themes including A Peaceful Invasion of Europe and A Ful Surrender. Pioneer church in Coquille hosts Methodist Men's Brotherhood on May 10 at 6 45 pm. Church of Christ shows Bible school at 10 am and services at 11 am with Beauty Pastors of Sins and The Race with Patience as topics. Assembly of God led by C H Finley offers Sunday school 10 am and morning worship 11 am with a 645 pm youth service.
Mrs I B England hosts and hosts visitors from Roseburg Marshfield Dellwood and Bridge. Local couples attend May Day program in Bridge and shop in nearby towns. Family and friends gather at multiple homes including Myrtle Point Myrtle Creek and Bridge during a weekend of meals and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith hosted dinners in Roneburg on a Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jy selved Henry hosted Teenday at the Heats Westbere. Mr and Mrs Henry Weathers and family with their guests visited Elk Creek for an overnight outing with Mr and Mrs Henry Link and family from Eugene joining.
Sitkum May 4 special report on Myrtle Leaf club meeting at Mrs Elmer Wilson home. Members and guests worked on Afghan blocks for a Red Cross project and shared visits with local families. Mildred Strode had tonsils and adenoids removed at Mast hospital and returned home the same day.
Grants Pass citizen Floyd K Dover runs as Democratic candidate for Oregon fourth district to face incumbent Roseburg Republican Harris Ellsworth in November. Dover advocates deportation of nonbelievers, postwar aid, natural resource development, veterans benefits, labor rights, farm support, compulsory military training, and fair freight rates. Ad by Dover Campaign Committee with Lane County chairman Marvin Waritck.
Mr. and atk Marton Lahey Arlene and Renal were dinner guests B Jaivey of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Young Myrtle Feint. Clarence Mullen Arago visited several sheep men. Mrs. Wm Ralph from San Francisco visited the Ralphs. Sunday visitors included Ennis Ralph and daughter Charley Ralph Coquille.
Mrs Patrick McCarthy visits at the home of her sister Mrs Charite Mthmayd. The scene recalls a local editorial engagement with last week's piece and a remark on Roosevelt and the promised land.
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