02 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1952
Page
1
A letter argues against banning pari mutuel racing betting, saying prohibition failed to curb liquor and that legalizing betting would still yield revenue loss and higher taxes. It warns opponents will fail to stop betting, transforming decent citizens into lawbreakers as long as ponies race. (Continued on Page Five).
A woman named Phyllis fires a .22 rifle at a bobcat on a highway after the animal was spotted sunning itself. She shoots four times, killing the animal and planning to mount a taxidermy rug. The item hints at a second hunt as a wager on a future game.
The Business and Professional Women's club of Myrtle Point praised the city for installing street signs. In a letter to The Herald the group thanked the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce City Council and others for aiding the project which aids visitors and longtime residents in finding streets and marks a step toward mail delivery. Members Mrs Harold Rauch and Della Belloni signed as president and secretary respectively.
An upcoming PTA meeting at Myrtle Crest Junior High will discuss school measures on the November ballot. Mrs. C. S. Lehman owsky, publicity chair, invites all interested to attend.
The article recounts Senator Richard Nixon's nationwide address defending himself amid a smear campaign over funds received during his Senate term. It highlights his personal backstory, the $18,000 trust, and a letter from a young supporter offering a $10 check, with Nixon stressing honesty and a prosperous peace.
Lawrence E. Schmitt 26 was critically injured Saturday afternoon when his truck rolled at the P. and S. Lumber Co. loading dump near Bridge. He attempted to jump to stop the slide, fell under the wheels, and died about 9:15 p.m. at Mast hospital. He had lived at the Etyrite Motel five years. his body was shipped to Winlock, Washington, for his mother Mrs. Timothy Flynn.
Mayor J M Myers says someone is molesting city property at the dump. Six milk cans were taken or stolen. Mitch says prosecution will start unless they are returned. The cans are used by city employees for hauling water.
President Truman left Washington at 11 30 p.m. on a nation wide whistle stop tour to support Governor Adlai Stevenson and the Democratic ticket. He will make 89 speeches in 16 states with travel funded by the Democratic National Committee. Margaret Truman will not accompany him.
Judge Serah T. Hughes, BPW leader and Democratic presidential nominee candidate, will address listeners on KWRO Coquille tonight at 8 p m on the theme Full Partnership to Promote Equal Opportunity.
Carol Wilson alongside Diana Barnes lead a cast of child performers in a Snow White scene with seven dwarfs named Rodney Dunn Dean Noyes and Billie Brodie while four dwarfs exit. Other rows name Nancy Meyer Rochelle Noyes Virginia Morgan Garry Fiecenstein Beverly Morris Mies Wallace Ona Belle Barton and more. The back row features scarecrow beauties Fred Warren Bill Downing John Heeren George Linn plus scattered mentions of Jubilee and multiple Mrs. names in a local theater display.
Visitors view more than 58 deer and elk trophies from area hunts at Roush’s Garage and Service Station. The collection includes a six pointer with a 24 inch spread and the keeper can reveal who bagged each animal and when it happened.
A driver’s license examiner will be on duty at Myrtle Point city hall on Wednesday October 15, 1952 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The visit is announced by the Secretary of State’s office.
The Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club hosts finals in four championship flights. Semifinals shaped up with Erv Dettman beating Andy Richardson and Jack McLarrin advancing on a default over George Linn. Second flight semifinals pit Lew Holiman against Chet Noyes, and Erv Wilberger versus Dayton. Garry Morris won the third flight over Floyd Hall at 16. The fourth flight matches Dave Johney vs Bob Meek with Al Wyld to meet Georra Hall, as local interest runs high.
An article recounts an International Student-Exchange project for peace led by B P W and a Myrtle Point football game anecdote. Coach York prompts a terminally ill player to thrill his father by participating, while Mrs Peterson returns from Europe with notes on visits to England France Norway and the Netherlands and remarks on Dutch canal life.
The deer hunting season will begin next Saturday as announced by local wildlife authorities. Hunters are reminded of licensing rules and safety guidelines for the opening weekend.
Youth Views News will appear at Senier High School Friday at 9 45 a m with panelists Delores Harriman Ge Dick Walton. The program aims to teach civic engagement and will be broadcast by KOMO Seattle with network tie ins to Portland Everett and other stations.
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