13 Oct 1949
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
1
The writer revels in October’s transformation from sun baked fields to vivid foliage. October ushers in hunting season as fishing gear gives way to deer rifles and salmon tackle readiness for Chinook runs.
The Myrtle Point team powered to a 33 to 0 victory over Lebanon with Ralph Clarno dominating carries and strong team support. The game highlighted improved passing with 11 completions for 134 yards, while Brooklyn’s Yankees won the World Series, and readers weigh the Herald in its 60th anniversary year.
Myrtle Point patrol and state police report no new information on the mysterious disappearance of R. G. Cleaver Southern Pacific agent. A week ago Cleaver was last seen after his car with a flat tire was found near Calewlite. Chief Fister and officers continue inquiries.
The Myrtle Point Union High School athletic field will host a nine division Kiddies Halloween Parade at 7 pm with judging and prizes. Rain plan uses Oaks pavilion. Melby to provide music. Committee includes Milton Schroeder and others.
About 20 066 tax statements will be mailed to Ceos county taxpayers from now to November. Deputy Sheriff A O Walker heads the Tax department and expects mailing to finish by month end. Taxpayers are urged to check mail after November and report missing statements. Payments by November 15 earn a 3 percent discount. most taxes are anticipated to be paid by March 15 with high early payment rates.
Louis Furman of Bridge Route, a Poland native and 27-year Herald subscriber, told The Herald the paper is now a better newspaper than ever. He declined to write a formal statement but shared his praise, and we hoped to name him a prize winner.
The Myrtle Point junior varsity football team will meet Marshfield Friday night at 7. The high school announcement urges a large crowd to support the locals as they aim for a possible win.
Coquille mayor John Herren acting in absence of Ritchie Francis urged community support for school athletics at the Quarterback Club. Coaches Beckham and Bunnell discussed Lebanon game lessons and team needs. A permanent organization will be formed at the next meeting Monday at 7 15 AM. Fathers and all sports minded men urged to attend.
Myrtle Point High School community cannery ends operations on Saturday October 15 per A E Hildebrandt. Those needing continued access may arrange with Mrs Mariel Barklow at the high school by phone. Producers should remove all items by closing time.
A reader from Myrtle Point, signing as Norman Jarvie, writes favorably about the newspaper. He compliments the coverage and urges continued publication with the same journalistic tone, noting no criticisms.
Two cars collided head on near the gravel pit on highway 42 in Weet Point. Driver Curtis Btruss and passengers Dom Adams Bob Meeks and Albert E. Smith were involved. Bob Morris, a Bobcat football player, sustained throat and chin lacerations and was hospitalized. the other injuries were minor or listed as cuts and lacerations.
A Myrtle Point hunting party including Howard Leatherman and brothers Chas and Kenneth of Portland plus Stacy John son Sherman Gregory of Coullie and Frank Henry of Myrtle Point returned Saturday evening with their mule deer. Each man claimed a deer by noon on opening day.
Mrs Evelyn Sutphin reports this fall only 22 children will attend kindergarten due to mood conditions, down from 25 last year. Registration is October 17, monthly fee 10 758 cents? details note milk provided by the school this year. parents wishing to enroll should confirm arrangements.
A local event featured Mr Cooper explaining Braille and how the blind use it for education. A student reading demo showed reading speed rivaling sighted peers, while other youths from Palo Alto School joined Derby Club activities led by team captains Bogart and Carver.
Trippers of the light fantastic plan upcoming dances sponsored by the Junior Women’s club and the Active club. Myrtle Point Lions post posters for the Sadie Hawkins Day dance at the Fair Grounds pavilion with orchestra. Proceeds support child welfare and local civic projects including a high school football grand stand. Attendees will dress as Dogpatch hillbillies for the event.
Mrs. Robert Rees of Beets Lunch Myrtle Point received a letter from an erstwhile hitchhiker who, while stranded in Long Beach California, enclosed a dollar as repayment for a meal. He recalls being helped by Boots, the generous resident who aided him on the road to Roseburg.
A fragmented letter expresses personal financial worry and a request for a copy of a local paper and support from friends. The writer mentions pension concerns and wishes for good wishes, seeking assistance from community members.
The B P W Club urges all members to attend the dinner meeting on October 12 at 7 PM in the Myrtle hotel banquet room. Mrs. William Downing, VP, spoke at Myrtle Point high school about women in business and professions, with Marlene Gasner and Harriet Harpe also participating. The week began with a morning worship service at the First Methodist church.
William Head chair man of the Community Chest for Coos county will speak at the Myrtle Point Melby Home next Monday. The meeting aims to clear up misunderstandings about the community chest and its purposes.
A garbled OCR line references Ronites and a game situation with a fumble but lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities to summarize.
A feature on Robert Tucker, once a Myrtle Point youth, who rose from a family farm near Portland to a Broadway dance career. Adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, he faced years of struggle and distant moves before achieving stage success in New York.
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