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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1947
Page
4
The Myrtle Point Herald notes ownership by J Logan White and W A Hemmeligarn Jr and argues against compulsory health insurance. It condemns communists and their backers for promoting socialized medicine and urges resistance to expanded government power while noting voluntary prepaid medical plans.
The Portland Symphony Orchestra opens its revival season at the Portland Civic Auditorium on Monday November 3 and will have the first hour of each of 10 Sunday twilight concerts broadcast 4 to 5 pm on station KEX Portland The arrangement announced by symphony manager James Hart and KEX manager C S Young aims to reach Oregon and southwestern Washington listeners. Funeral services are set for Chase Bridgman Friday November 7 at Schroeder Funeral Home with Sunset in Coos Bay interment Phil Ryan officiating at 1 30 pm Bridgman born July 8 1873 at Minneapolis Minnesota resided Floras Creek past fifteen months Surviving include wife Leona three daughters Marjorie Cottle Debbie Cooper Illahee Eva Westlake Seattle four sons Sedrig Charles Alden Ashley Seattle and Floyd Alaska two sisters Teasie Tuttle Rosie Schnutz Seattle and brother Alden San Diego California Thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren He was a Knights of Pythias member Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs Della Minnie Skeets in Dora Iowa born September 26 1877 Surviving include son John A Griffin and daughter Cathrine M Cotton Gravel Ford and a newborn son Robe A felotte weighing pounds
A writer condemns Oregon trout rules that close the season October 15 when big fish run. He argues many hooked trout are wasted annually and the eight inch limit forces returns. He notes fall rains bring salmon runs but the season remains closed for trout under twenty inches.
A column reports on visitors to Rapid City and Hyderwood, an umbrella found between cities, and a lengthy critique of Oregon trout regulations. The writer demands six inch trout limits or a ten inch year round rule, condemning current laws as foolish and wasteful.
The Johnsons completed a 8283 mile trip through 21 states ending in California with a single flat tire. They visited Blow ing Rock North Carolina and Natural Bridge among other sites. They brought home two young nieces and Grace Williams of Hoyt Kansas joined them, staying until spring.
Mare R J armin of Bend Oregon announces the third annual Oregon Motor Court association convention and merchandising mart at Pilot Butte Inn Bend Oregon November 14 15 1947 Reservations from over 150 rotor court owners in Oregon Washington and British Columbia point to a large gathering President R 3 Smith of Seaside Oregon will head a Seaside edco delegation Portland area motor court owners plan a caravan of 40 plus delegates The banquet Friday features Oregon State Highway Engineer R H Baldock and a showing of This is Oregon The theme is Know the Scenic Attractions of the Pacific Northwest
A citizen editorial urges reform of the trout laws, arguing that law-abiding anglers should receive fair shares of fish. It calls for a protest to the State Game Commission to secure a season with size and length limits and a more equitable license system.
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