09 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1950
Page
1
An autumn night scene by a campfire recounts a tiring yet satisfying day hunting pheasants. The writer sits with a bird dog as geese cry overhead and prepares to sleep under stars, cherishing solitude and the sport.
A jumble of local notes reports on attempts on President Truman, Jersey calves drowned in a flood at a Norwegian farm, and novelty visits from a turtle in the Holverstott yard. Also previews Dogpatch style Sadie Hawkins Day events led by Myrtle Point group with figures like Daisy Mae and Abner.
The report notes McKay Alea leading a landslide ticket with Roosevelt and Dewey winning elsewhere. In Coos County Judge race Laird leads Moor early with 5331 to 474, while Felheim holds a slim lead over Harrison as precincts report. Warren and Nixon win governor and senator races in California.
The Myrtle Point Bobcats face Coquille Red Devils in the Armistice Day classic Saturday at 2 pm. Coquille seeks a district second place win over Myrtle Point while the new grandstand at Myrtle Point High School is dedicated in a halftime celebration by the school band and yell leaders.
Myrtle Point council heard Chief Jack Flater report that police have no housing for seized dogs as canine populations flood streets. The column notes dogs had reportedly moved in and could force residents to relocate if a solution isn’t found soon.
The annual assessment shows Coes Co facing taxes of 2 606 015 48 on a property valued at 41 045 124 in Ceos county. County Assessor Charlie W Forrest notes valuation growth from 21 834 938 in 1914 to 41 045 126 in 1950 with tax totals rising from 741 692 34 to 2 608 015 40. Also details school millage variances and notes Powers city leads in southern Ceos County with high district levies.
All Boy Scouts are urged to attend the meeting at the new bus on Tuesday evening, November 14, to discuss important business and ensure representation from all troops.
Politicians and their odd tales fail to deter. Nine families welcomed new babies this week, five girls and four boys, with births recorded at Mast Neophals. Names and residences include Gaylord Wis Berger Point and others across Myrtle Point Coquille Arago Riverton Powers and related dates.
A church fellowship gathering is scheduled at the Presbyterian Church on Monday November 13 with a Patiluck dinner at seven o clock. Miss Eether Wolff is mentioned among the organizers and the event is linked to interchurch activities in Masonhochs and Myrtle areas.
Latest tabulations show a close race for the four year term with Walter Crim leading Walter Gearhart in the city but trailing in outlying districts. Sitkum Broadbent Powers Norway Bridge Myrtle Point totals favor Gearhart with 571 to Crim 586 while H Schroeder 729 and Breuer 559 vie for the two year term. Arago's results may alter the outcome.
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