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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Herald of Oregon outlines publication details established in 1889 and issued Thursdays. It lists subscription rates for one year six months three months and single copies with payment in advance and how to remit.
Emma daughter of E Schneider suffered a severe accident after falling from a fence landing on a loose board and striking a large spire. The wound was painful but not serious. The notice also mentions the sale of the property of A H Black & Co, bankrupts.
Ranchers in Bridge section have formed a stock company and plan a community creamery at Bridge. They bought the machinery formerly used by Albert and Frank Schroeder on their farm north of town and are hauling the outfit to Bridge this week.
Mis Wn Mile reports receiving a letter to waive San Robert serving in the US Navy, currently stationed at Guam. Barklow accepted a position as bookkeeper. Lawrence, son of Recorder John, joined L Ho Peace as bookkeeper and storeman.
A note from 1831 reports a grant of about 50 books to a Ridge library for six months. Miss Alma Lark oversees the loan from the schoolhouse. Doc Fitzgearld notes local mining and wartime themes affecting Coos and Curry counties, with residents showing limited interest in the venture.
A quoted source notes recovered costs of 3.60 and 4 dollars per ton and expresses confidence that the black wand project will yield handsome returns on a large scale. The statement emphasizes expected profitability and scale of operations.
The listing shows services across St. Ann's Catholic Church Episcopal, Methodist and Brethren churches in Myrtle Point including Mass times on Sundays 8 am 10 am and 10 am for Coquille, weekly worship at 630 pm 730 pm with sermons on Christian love and The Law Within, Christmas program plans, Sunday school at 10 am and youth activities, plus a district conference and a turkey dinner fundraiser December 1 with 50 cents per plate.
A fragment from the Herald notes Herbert Hoover appealing for aid to 40 million Europeans in need, while other items mock or satirize wartime charity and domestic concerns. The column blends political notes with miscellaneous social anecdotes and stray observations.
In Oregon a playful forecast mentions snowfall tomorrow then a whimsical note about small sled dogs. The lighthearted item reads like a local humor snippet unlikely to affect plans.
Book notes珍 Jo Weelneyt New Frontiers by Stewart Edward White explores faith and living over immortality in a dispassionate style praised by critics. Kathrene Pinkerton Two Ends to Our Shoestrings follows a writer couple finding success without settling down. Garrett Mattingly Catherine of Aragon biography details Henry VIII’s first wife, her influence, and civil war near-misses.
A Sugarloaf slide blocked the highway for several hours Sunday delaying traffic after a cold storm. Mrs Dwight Culver reported the morning incident. small refreshments were served by Ms H A Hatfield and Arthur Hillabold Jr. Holiday visitors included Mrs Hillabold from the University of Oregon, Miss Helen Thomas, and Miss Shirley W Nard.
Thanksgiving at the homes of the Everndens in Coquille and related gatherings include Mr and Mrs Lloyd Evernden and relatives. The Culver and Hutton families, plus other local residents from Corvallis Myrtle Point and nearby towns, shared meals and visits over the holiday period. Also advertised: for sale typewriters and office forms at the Herald office with quality printing at reasonable prices.
On sale at The Herald office these notices are printed on waterproof cloth for outdoor use.
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