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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1949
Page
1
In a fragmentary report the writer condemns killing a man as a crime and argues deer hunting rules and reckless driving should be treated as offenses. The text contrasts lawful deer harm with unlawful homicide and hints at a motorist swerving to endanger others.
Pictures showcase Sadie Hawkins antics and local mock events in Dogpatch with Miss Dogpatch chasing a pretend critter as Ralph Whitaker wed Johnny on the spot. The Lions thank supporters for a successful fundraiser aiding civic improvements and the Community Chest drive begins with a goal of five thousand dollars.
Oregon remains the top lumber producer for the eleventh straight year, with Douglas fir region mills in Western Oregon and Washington producing 8.4 billion board feet in 1948. The output was worth about 690 million dollars, across 1 878 sawmills, and accounted for 26 percent of the U S total. Coos County ranks third in state production.
Preliminary work for the Christmas Seal sale is under way under the chairmanship of Mrs Harold Kricelgrs. The sale runs from November 21 to Christmas with 90 new names added to the mailing list this year. Newcomers may add their names by leaving them with Mrs Hall at The Herald office. The seal sale funds support the Oregon Tuberculosis and Health Council aiding Oregon residents.
The Red Cross will offer a streamlined course titled Home Care of the Sick meeting every other day starting this week. Mrs. Bingham explains the lessons benefit every adult, especially mothers, highlighting practical skills and future usefulness.
Alice May Miller of Myrtle Point Oregon buys Blue Ridge Pinn Daisy a registered Jersey from Sumner Oregon owner Henry Van Calar. Jerseys are registered with The American Jersey Cattle Club in Columbus Ohio which has tracked all US Jerseys since 1908. Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Orvus Miller, won dairy showmanship at Coos County Fair with her Jersey calf.
Community Chest activities begin this afternoon at 2 30 with a kickoff event. The notice indicates continuation on Mack page for further details.
Fragmentary note mentions Bobcats and Devils with a cryptic line about early birds and dope terms. No clear event or outcome provided.
Local dairymen visit to discuss purchase of pureblood Jerseys including 2-year old heifers and registered bulls. Contacts made with Olaf Aasen dairy breeder. Morris and Clausen also involved. Plans for fall or winter return to finalize buys in Coosa county.
The Coos County Health Department joins Oregon counties to study social hygiene with Mrs. E A Shank promoting healthy attitudes toward sex. The Social Hygiene Conference, led by William Heene of Pacific University, will be held at Coos Bay city hall on November 15.
Rotary officials discussed rebuilding after a fire and urged boys to help build a new club building. A meeting at the Junior High School adopted the plan and called for parent involvement and fundraising efforts.
Part of a fragmented excerpt shows a club promoting a local talent event at Teyland. Mentions of sponsors and a photograph appear, but the text is incomplete and continues on the back page. The readable items indicate a community effort to back home talent.
Fragmentary OCR note references a continued item about Mia Err and comedy content.
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