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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
7
May 25 is set as Poppy Day nationwide. The observance is led by local units with Mrs MW BB Watkins listed as president of the Myrtle No 98 unit, coordinating activities and volunteers.
The American Legion Auxiliary announces Memorial Poppy Day with volunteers to distribute crepe paper flowers across downtown and outlying areas. Proceeds fund relief for disabled veterans and families of the dead, with poppies made by disabled veterans in Portland under the Oregon department.
Sitkum notes visits from Mrs Elwar WY teen and Marell Alford with Mr and Mrs Rollie Alford in Creswell. Mae Harvel of Roseburg called on the Herman Gray home while Elmer Strode delivered lokikdyen to the Juvenile Grange ball at McKinley. Gene and party attended the loggers congress in EuGene. Murl Laird joined the high school band on a South picnic.
A social event was held Sunday at the Jock Mulia residence with attendees noted. Details remain limited in the accessible text.
A speaker urges peace at home and asks all to honor fallen soldiers by wearing a poppy on Poppy Day. The message highlights remembrance and gratitude for those who cannot return.
A fragmented list of radio broadcast times and shows across MBS with mentions of News periods, musical programs, bands, orchestras, and variety segments. Notable items include Jas McGrane’s Orch, L A Symphonie Band, Hawaii Calle, Red Ryder, and Gabriel, with multiple open slots and “TBA” notes scattered through the Sunday and weekday listings.
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