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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
4
With the election over the piece urges Myrtle Point residents to settle down return to duties and work for the common good. It emphasizes unity as a single community despite political divisions and notes the value of staying active in local life. It ends with a light remark about rain and effort.
In November marks ten years since the armistice ended World War I. The piece notes the crumbling of thrones and new view of human rights, and honors the many graves across the landscape. It reflects on the ongoing impact of the war on global peace.
The speaker emphasizes Armistice Day as a reminder of world peace and sacrifices, urging remembrance of those who fought for victory. The passage then shifts to note rising divorces as couples fail to endure beyond the middle ground of married life.
In Myrtle Point the rise of No Hunting and Posted signs is blamed on careless hunters who destroy property and trespass. The piece argues landowners are justified in posting signs, while noting the hardship for courteous hunters, and ends with a biting moral about temper and greed.
A Bandon based syndicate purchases 1280 acres of white cedar and spruce on South Slough adjoining a prior Oregon White Cedar Company deal. The $250,000 tract, with an estimated 60 million feet of timber, prompts immediate railroad construction to raft timber to Empire. The system may integrate with last week’s Oregon White Cedar purchase and Stout holdings.
Dr Henry Davideon Sheldon argues schools shape the next generation through reading plays and music. He notes libraries provide direction, drama clubs foster creative expression, and school music offerings build character and moral resources.
President Arnold Bennett Hall of Oregon State University writes on education during Toccata Week, urging teachers to confront modern problems, instill democracy, and mold American youth through patriotic duty, vigilance, and moral sacrifice.
A Myrtle Point audience attended a three day Christian Endeavor convention held in town. Ross Guiley delivered a strong Sunday message to youths while Nell Mac Donald directed Pep-Fy singing and Miss Alice Guertin led Sunday evening music by the Presbyterian young people. Participants returned home resolved to strengthen the county effort.
In a nascent civics exercise, students in a high school class under Mr Church attempted to draft a ballot. The activity aimed to simulate government responsibilities and acquaint pupils with candidate selection processes.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy in our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Omer Holse and for the floral offerings. From Jared B Shields and Family.
Notice to legal voters of School District No 41 of a meeting to approve a tax increase exceeding six percent over the previous levy. The meeting will be held at the Junior High on November 27, 1938, at 7 30 o clock in the afternoon. Names appearing include John I rere Bancroft and others.
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