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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1942

Page

5

Local emergency registration group plans for bombing and fires

The disaster relief committee led by Mro. W. BE. Lundy met at city hall to outline six hour shift teams for bombing raids forest fires or other emergencies. The group will register evacuees answer inquiries and direct applicants to relief agencies with Red Cross cooperation. Shift leaders include Mrs Lundy chair of shift1 Mrs Clare Lehmanowsky chair of shift2 and Mrs Henry Rosslow chair of shift3 with several members named and two spots to be filled.

Ane Ster le Baurt Sane Sd Mro. W. BE. Lundy Permant National Red Cross Mra W. E. Lundy Lena Warner Harold Stemmler Belva Stemmler Gordon MacKerrow Floyd Summers Clare Lehmanowsky Ann Furman Roy Miller C. J. Morgan Ghas. Wooldridge L. P. Linn Henry Rosslow Rsaph Pointer G. L. McKay Mabel Barklow

Canteen Corps To Be Started In City

The first meeting of a proposed Red Cross Canteen Corps will be held next Wednesday evening at the city hall. Mrs Howard Whitaker will direct the class and Mrs Tedhirechi is chairman. After completing the course, students will receive certificates as canteen workers and be prepared to supervise feeding of refugees and needy persons in emergencies.

Red Cross City Hall Howard Whitaker Ted Hirech i

Applicants Need Not Have Counted Nutrition Course

Applicants need not have counted the Nutrition course conducted by Miss Helen Austin and will hold after concluding class Tuesday evening. Those interested should see either Mia Kirach or Mrs. Whitaker.

Helen Austin Mia. Kirach

Odd Fellows Degree Work At Tellowa Lodge Rounds

The Tellowa lodge held regular sessions last Wednesday conferring the Initiatory degree on J. Wm. Myers and Robert Empson and planned to grant the first degree to several candidates that Wednesday evening. Attendees included E. O. Carter Al Baker E. C. Roberts Lyle A. Carver J. Harley Smith Lyman Rackleff J. H. Mahaffey James Mattel C. J. Moore A. H. Bender Elmer Hufford E. A. Dodge Alexander Graz and Kermit Martin. Refreshments followed the degree work.

Tellowa Lodge J. WM. Myers Robert Empson E. O. Carter al Baker E. C. Roberts Lyle A. Carver J. Harley Smith Lyman Rackleff J. H. Mahaffey James Mattel C. J. Moore A. H. Bender

Births and surgeries listed for Mast Hospital patients

Mr and Mrs Leonard Deverreaux Powers welcomed a son Douglas Dwight at Maat hospital on May 16 weighing 7 pounds 0 ounces. Tonsillectomies performed May 19 on Patricia Ann Young Phyllis Jean Young Myrtle Point and Vernon Sull Jr Ophir. Injury: Herman J Brekeen Sitkum.

Leonard Deverreaux Powers Douglas Dwight Maat Hospital Patricia Ann Young Phyllis Jean Young Myrtle Point Vernon Sull, Jr Ophir Herman J. Brekeen Sitkum

Hospital Treatment Reports for Local Patients

CGO received treatment for a lacerated band and fractured finger. Medical reports list Mrs. E. F. Brodie of Norway and T. Veil Johnson of Myrtle Point as having received medical treatment in the past week. Old patients still at the hospital include Mrs. Elbert Ross Mrs. Ellen Mulkey Levi Gant Mrs. John Peed and baby Gail Bunch Lars Gishoit and Charlea McCracken.

CGO E. F. ‘Brodie Norway T. Veil Johnson Myrtle Point Elbert Ross Ellen Mulkey Levi Gant John Peed Baby Gail Bunch Lars Gishoit Charlea McCracken

Weekly War News Summary Highlights 1942 Developments

Government Reports notes shipyards produced 120 vessels in 180 days and 20 percent above the prior period. About 600000 troops moved into battle stations after Pearl Harbor. Gas rationing slated to shift to coupon plan. Only five percent of cars laid up for tires. Army maneuvers planned in the south and southwest. Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps authorized up to 150000 members and 25000 mobilized immediately.

Office of Government Reports Pearl Harbor Battle Station Philippines Oregon Washington U. S OEM

Union High School annual The Bobcat adopted from The Pointer

The Union High School annual titled The Bobcat appeared Monday and was distributed this week to students and patrons. Printed at Herald Press the 68 page volume uses a high grade paper and attractive cover. The annual reflects Myrtle Point athletics with the undefeated football squad and shows Girls' League Torch Honor Society and other student groups.

Union High School Herald Press Pointer Myrtle Point Bobdats

Government seeks many workers for summer and permanent roles

The government urges job seekers to inquire at local post offices including Myrtle Point about civil service and other agency openings. Various branches demand workers, with many jobs paying well and requirements lowered so high school students may qualify.

Myrtle Point Aqme

Convention speakers urge return to spiritual life to cure war

Report notes all speakers at the Vancouver convention urged a spiritual path as a remedy for war. A few entries describe gatherings and a knitting effort for Red Desert relief, with Mrs. Thomas named as contact.

Tion Vancouver B. C Red Desert

Community notes from Big Creek visit mention course signups

Inam Big Creek G C Carlile of Big Greek spoke in towns Saturday and noted the number of women signed up for the course. Representing Rebekipnts Prana Hatfield of Bridge backed Una Rebekah Todge during the event in Portland.

Inam Big Creek G. C. Carlile Big Greek Rebeki Pnts Prana Hatfield Bridge Una

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