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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
2
The text urges readers to embrace optimism and hard work to rebuild society. It emphasizes learning to live according to higher realities, becoming workers and planners, and not fretting over global woes or past despairs. It warns against leaders who threaten natural wealth and calls for starting anew from scratch.
A reflective, imperfect address from older generations to younger readers. The speaker emphasizes national unity, the value of homes and schools, and the responsibility of elders for past mistakes while urging better conduct and growth for descendants. The prose carries a civic, admonitory tone with mixed clarity.
A 1942 graduation message urges humility and faith amid rationing, while County Clerk L. W. Oddy reports a petition filed with the County board of tax equalization. William Erickson contests a fishing boat appraisal claiming it costs 350 to build five years ago with a second hand engine.
The council passed resolutions for immediate improvements on Sprece Ash and Sixth streets while Fourth street work pauses. Scandia Co. pledges rapid completion on the Coquille road project and ditch and dam work progresses, raising hopes for a water supply.
Presentation by Rev. Bagh T I on treasure as earthen vessels at 11 am. Bible school for all ages. 7 pm worship. Thursday 7 30 pm choir rehearsal. Brethren church mid week study and prayer 8 pm. Church of Christ Seave Johnson pastor. Sunday school 10 am with classes for all ages. Ethel Miller leads services 11 am on a topic Presa On. 7 pm Endeavor for youth and Bible study for adults 8 pm service on The Beginning and the End.
A fragment notes a trespass action involving a purchase of water-pressed cloth or similar fabric, with limited readable terms, indicating a dispute or notice preserved from the era. No clear parties or dates are readable in the surviving text.
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