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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1949
Page
2
Reverend Marion Sterns delivered a farewell sermon this Sunday as the Myrtle Point church announces Sterns will leave the local Church of the We pay for broken bones wrecked cars and ashes at Billings ley Huggins. The move ends a tenure noted by parishioners.
Voters November 1960 consider a law adding $30 per person in addition to the existing $50 for all children ages 4 through 19 on the census. If approved, the act would take effect July 1 1981. The measure accompanies discussion of rural school board policies and county practices amid new legislation.
The Red Cross urges brides grandmothers and bachelor girls to prep for sickness with home care training. Classes in Home Care of the Sick will be taught by a Red Cross nurse and registration is open.
A column condemns liquor tied to hunting accidents and urges strict licensing. It calls for exams of applicants, eyesight tests, and bans for intoxicated hunters, arguing current rules fail to curb annual deer season killings. It also retells a wolf hunt story with a cautionary tone about hunting ethics.
A reader notes the tale ends on a troubling note with lingering discomfort from the harsh outcome. The narrator reflects on the barrens scene where a man confronts a wild creature, a moment that unsettles and unsettles the reader.
Oregon dominates national Douglas fir production from a compact forest region of 5.6 percent of U S commercial forests. Foresters say sustainable practices allow perpetual yield while California consumes 20 percent, followed by Washington Oregon Illinois New York and Texas. Output for 1948 topped production.
A statewide survey shows 804,911,607 feet of wood and wood using industries produced in 93 counties. Officials note 147,378 units and increased employment in the timber sector while referencing Provo area activity and county rates.
A community event invites children to enter a decorative quart jar contest. Entries must be placed at Myers & Myers and picked up by 3:00 p m. Each jar bears adhesive strips with the child’s name top and store name bottom. Identification cards supplied by the contest committee.
Mrs. Melby outlines a county wide drive to raise five thousand dollars through a Tiny Tot Contest. Jars placed in stores collect votes as coins, with proceeds aiding all children in Myrtle Wood Park. Contest runs from November 5 at 1 PM to November 14. entries may be turned in at designated stores or the City Office. for details call Mrs. Delmar Greer at 1355.
The Coos County Community Chest reports 814.10 earmarked for state charities to aid unfortunates, with 68 residents financed last year from Coos County. Kickoff today at 2:30 pm at 5th and Spruce features High School and Junior High bands and speeches by Mayor Myers and Rev Briggs. drive runs through Thursday Nov 17.
Mrs S S Reed of Myrtle Point visiting in Eugene with the Hogans is hospitalized at Sacred Heart. Her husband Mr Reed, who had recently been helping his daughter, became seriously ill Tuesday and was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Mr Reed, a roof worker at The Point, is reported to be improving by Wednesday. Many residents express interest in his health and well being.
The Pioneer Association of Coquille invites all interested members to a noon luncheon and business meeting on Saturday November 12 in the Boy Scouts room. The event aims to discuss association progress and welcomes new attendees.
An all in one full time exclusive insurance agency operates under the name Billingsley Huggins. The firm presents itself as a comprehensive provider of insurance solutions with a focus on uninterrupted client service and dedicated coverage options.
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