25 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1943
Page
1
Fragmentary notes mention enrollment contact for Kath ryn 1 and a local orchestra with members and a platoon. No clear event or outcome is established.
Fragmentary text reports a near riot clash involving Jehovahs Witnesses in a local area. Details are unreadable, but the incident centers on conflict between groups and a public disturbance.
Funeral services for William Henry Huff who died Wednesday November 17 at age 62 will be held Wednesday morning with Rev. Pryor officiating. Huff a logger who came to Oregon in 1900 from Texas was born in McKinney Texas and is survived by wife Golda Ruby Davis Huff six children including Ruth Fry Deshwood and William Herman Huff. brothers John Huff Bridge and Joe Huff Redmond. sisters Irene Doney Vida Dolly Sleasman Powell Butte Blanche Inks Terrebonne and Minnie Thompson Portland.
This brief item notes a dated letter from Robert to a friend written during distant days. It mentions a message sent home and hints at ongoing correspondence amid travel or service. The readable fragments suggest personal news and small everyday details.
The writer notes high wartime costs and money in circulation, praising American bravery and dependability. They express hope that the war will end and bring prosperity, urging gratitude to Providence for surviving together despite mistakes by us and others.
The Oregon Woman's Ambulance Corps met Tuesday evening to assemble holiday care packages for U S service members. They urge relatives to submit names promptly so their loved ones are included. Packages will be sent as names come in, using the Herald mailing list to exclude those already receiving papers.
Jease J. Laird from Sit Kum writes to correct a Nov 11 Herald item. He states LB & L logged 14 million feet this year, not 15 million, explaining crews are short handed and logs were not all run down the river in terse days.
Mrs. Eugene Laird of Portland received the first direct word from her husband in almost a year, Major Eugene Laird, then a top prisoner in the Philippines, via a shortwave broadcast from Japan. The message, dated January 11, 1948, urged letters and sent regards to family, friends, and fellow officers at home.
C E Mullen reports the five year coyote poison campaign in Coos and Curry counties has reduced predator signs. The effort, funded by livestock associations and run by the local government trapper, plans six new poison stations at sites including Eden Ridge and Calf Ranch to continue control.
Mayor O L Wood to organize a delegation for a regional meeting with city council and school and civic leaders. Officials discuss postwar policies, housing and public works, with George F Aiken Oscar Cutler John H Houston and others attending. Mayor Houston urges unified local planning and budget groups to smooth the peace economy transition.
Trained canary circus by Ethel Ramsey touted as America's outstanding bird will appear as a feature of the National Assemblies program at Union High School on Monday November 29 at 2:00 PM in the school auditorium.
District Attorney Ben T. Flaxer and state police met with Myrtle Point officials including Mayor Jesse D. Clinton to discuss the Saturday clash between cult members and townspeople. No charges were filed but officials urged restraint and an end to violence.
A former local truck driver named Baughness, who worked for Melton and other logging operators, was drafted July 2 and sent to Ft. Knox for armored training. He had previously been linked to a sham battle where live ammunition was used, alongside high officials including Secretary Stimpson and several Congressmen.
Final plans for an 800000 airport in Curry county gain Civil Aeronautics approval and bids will be invited within the year. Construction starts not before spring with Blacklock Point site near Floral Lake and Brush Prairie. Land transfer arrangements involve state park trustees donating needed strip to Curry County for government use.
A partial OCR note mentions dates and names with unclear meaning. It references a person or sender labeled AES and a closing line Yours a AES with stray phrases about pages and views. Details are unreadable, offering no clear event or outcome.
The text documents a scrambled narrative about a person named Eriorseaes RODE and a chain of events including transfer to a training school, visits, and family mentions. Readable segments reference a camp, a university, and try-outs with various names including Mr and Mrs W E Clinton and Margaret Sikes.
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