Weather Bureau Teased For Failing Forecasts In Rambling Scribble
A readers opinion piece derides the weather bureau for inaccurate predictions. The author ridicules past forecasts from October and November, claims rain defied predictions, and jokes about relying on old timers or neighbors for weather clues. The tirade ends with a tease to continue on page four.
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Weather Bureau
Weather Gods
Lesrndd
Oregon
Rom
Guessing Bureau
Red Skelton
The Election Fallout and Wartime Debate Across U S Readers
A dated political screed rails at Trumanism and the Truman administration, mocks political figures including Harry Truman and Adlai Stevenson, and urges support for General Eisenhower. It frames the 1952 election as a defense of the American Way amid Korea war concerns, ending with a call to continued commentary on Page Two.
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Exadent
APD
Barry
Ve Verte
Trumant
Washington
America
Harry
Pendergrastal Gang
Adlai Stevenson
Eisenhower
Mrue B
Korea
Harry Trumpan
Dean Atcheson
Union Thanksgiving Service Set at Myrtle Point Methodist
Announcement from the Inter-Church Fellowship of Myrtle Point says a Union Thanksgiving service will be held tonight at the Methodist church. Dr A Theodore Smith will give the Thanksgiving message and all local pastors will participate. The service begins at 7 45 p m with a call for all faiths to attend.
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Methodist Church
Inter-Church Fellowship of
Myrtle Point
A. Theodore Smith
The
Presbyterian Church
Sage
Countywide Teacher Workshop Sets December 4 and 5
A county teacher workshop convenes December 4 and 5 with morning and closing addresses by Dr Leonard Odirne and Dr John Carroll. Registration starts at 8 30 am Thursday, program begins at 9 00 am with Gladys M Durrand presiding.
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Witboot
Leonard Odirne
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Portland
John Carroll
School of Education
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
Texas
Gladys M Durrand
Lung Cancer Rise Linked to High Cigarette Use In U S
Pleasantville story notes rising U S lung cancer deaths closely follow surging cigarette consumption. Historian quotes 26 year old caution from Dr James Ewing and Dr Alton Ochsner on mortality increases, with English Medical Research Council data showing risk climbs with age and heavy smoking.
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Pleasantville
United States
Roy Norr
Christian Herald Medical
James Ewing
Alton Ochsner
American Cancer Society
Dir Och
Ner
Mr Norr
Medical Research Council of
England and Wales
Understanding Children Lecture Stirs Bridge Meet
Doroths Nelson announces a lecture on Understanding Children at the Bridge meet. The article notes a turkey dinner profit of SIG169 by Jewett and outlines homemaking projects for the 1953-54 extension year. An all day event with a December 4 flower plan and a Christmas party with gift exchange is planned.
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Bridge
Ntjame Jewett
Grange
Henry Brown
James Jewett
Open House at M. P. Appliance Service in Myrtle Point
After one and a half years in business M P Appliance Service on the Roseburg highway announces open house next Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Floesd Bridgham proprietor invites the community to visit enjoy coffee doughnuts view lighting fixtures and electrical appliances while three electricians offer service and repair. Mrs Thomas Howe displays ceramic crafts and will accept orders for custom work.
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Myrtle Point
Roseburg
Flosd Bridgham
To & P
Bridgham
Thomas Howe
Howe
East Myrtle Point
McKay Day Proclaimed in Oregon for November 29
Mayor Mitch Myers reports that Oregon cities will observe McKay Day on Saturday November 29 to honor Governor Douglas McKay and show appreciation to President Eisenhower. The event follows discussion of McKay's potential appointment as Secretary of Interior in the Eisenhower administration.
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Mitch Myers
League Af One
Citser
Portland
Douglas McKay
Eisenhower
Oregon
McKay
Ike
Plans Brew for S. W. Ore. Basketball League
At a meeting in Bandon on Sunday evening November 23 plansformed for the coming season Coaches and sponsors approved a round robin format to include all teams Ex college stars and strong high school players are expected on rosters Gold Beach Ophir Bandon Port Orford Myrtle Point and other towns are represented Bud Griffin is secretary treasurer Vern Shields re elected president and will coach the Myrtle Pointers. a complete schedule will be announced soon.
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Bandon
Vernshields
Bud Griffin
Secretars
Roy
Bart Orford
Amd
Gold Beach
Ophir
Port Orford
Pastime Tav
Bere Ra
Ros Pinkles
eGuerrapaahen
Bob Paul
Bobcat
Myrtle Point
Vern Shields
Myrtle Pointers
Ranies
Community Building Promoted by Named Committees
A permanent committee system is set to promote the Community Building project. Four committees are named Bond and Finance, Legal, Public Relations, and Architects and Contract. Bonds of 24000 will be issued with Lions and Active clubs underwriting.
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Eting
Duane Netland
Ritchie Francis
Elton Schroeder
Jack Dunn
Bill Dayton
Harold Belloni
George Hall
John Heeren
Austin Dodge
Lions
Active Clubs
County Fair Officials Gather for State Meeting in Portland
More than 100 county fair officials attend a state fair meeting in Portland Oregon on November 24. The convention discusses youth activity support and board coordination with leaders including Vernon De Long and Marshal Swearingen. Attendees include Clark, Seymour, Monroe, McMurray, French, Andrews, and Collins.
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Oregon Bottses
Oregon
Sram
Oman
Speciel Helm Thar Assetration
Ro O T. Clark
Vice Press BP
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H C Seymour
Cal
Alienation of Affections Suit Opens Circuit Docket
Irene Billingsley brings a 100000 dollar alienation of affections suit against Ardythe Christensen listed on the circuit court docket. The case is set for Monday at 10 o clock in Coquille with Judge W J East presiding. Judita Dal M King travelled to Eugene to preside on a murder case on the circuit docket there. Hiss pardon refused. Alger Hiss remains to serve a treason sentence at Lewisburg prison.
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Coquille
Irene Billingsley
Ardythe Christensen
W. J East
Eugene
Judita Dal M. King
Hiss
Alger Hiss
Lewisburg, Pa
Car Fire Destroys 1938 Ford After Flooded Carburetor Backfires
A 1938 Ford sedan was destroyed by fire Saturday night near Myrtle Point after a flooded carburetor ignited the engine backfire. Mr Truman Jackson and two passengers escaped. insurance had just expired hours earlier. He later bought a 1948 Ford from a private party.
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Truman Jackson
Jackson
Property Owners Volunteer Project for School Drainage and Sidewalks
About 75 to 100 district property owners met in the Myrtle Point library to discuss funding a drainage and sidewalk program for the new school area. Harold Watzling chaired and proposed a plan focusing on immediate drainage and sidewalks at a cost near $100 per lot, far below the engineers estimate of over $1,000 per lot for full sewer drainage and paving. The plan includes tile drains and cross drains at intersections feeding main lines, with property owners expected to build walks within a set time, and will be presented to the city council at the next meeting on December 1st.
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Myrtle Point
Harold Watzling
Watzling
Presert Co. Vex Battane -Cadls
Old Vogt
Herman Tyets
Hermanzy
Sidesoln
Banquet honors Coquille 4-H leaders and awards
Coquille event November 20 recognizes 4-H club leaders and assistants from Coos County with certificates for long service. Ida Oerding received a 21 year certificate, others lauded with Pearl Clover and various year awards amid musical numbers by local residents.
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Coquille
Coos County
Ida Oerding
James Siestrom
Siestrom
Mauritio Jalo
Teachers' Association
Phos Poffenberger
Oregon State College
Dave Doperalski
Superior Cheese Co
Myrtle Point
Harrison P. Hornish
Coos Bay
Collell
Eastside
Clover
4-H
Nelalpeh Molttoy
Eharhand
Montuweenrer
H Bomb threat raised by experts amid budget shifts
The article outlines expert caution on hydrogen bomb dangers after a secret test claim. It warns a gigawatt trigger could unleash destruction far beyond the A bomb and redefine defense planning. It notes security breaches by scientists and servicemen and hints at continued coverage on the back page.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Earth
Nagasaki
Power Co Pays 1952 53 Taxes in Full in Oregon
Mountain States Power company remitted 663 083 17 in property taxes for 1952 53 in Oregon. Eight counties share the payment with Coos County receiving 160 877 80 and total taxes for the year expected near 2 575 000 dollars. Principal beneficiaries are local and county governments with smaller amounts to fire and port districts.
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Oreges
Mountain States Power Company
W. J. B. Head
Coos County
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