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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1955
Page
8
A study by the Oregon Education Research bureau shows 31 of 148 first and second class districts began the school year with fewer teachers than planned due to a staffing shortage. Many classes were dropped or overcrowded, with nearly 2700 students in double-shifted classes.
An OCR fragment notes district efforts and mentions Oesey feature as a factor in securing new teachers. The readable text is limited and lacks clear context or dates.
The Interchurch Fellowship will show in the Methodist church on Sunday October 23 at 7 30 the motion picture Dead Men On Furlough a true story of a Korean martyr and family. The film explores the conflict between Communism and Christianity with production by Great Commission Films directed by Dick Ross featuring Keye Luke Richard Loo Jean Wong and others. Pierce portrays himself in this factual dramatic story adapted for the screen by John O Dear.
The article notes a heroic Korean who died while resisting a Communist invasion in 1960 as a friend of Bob Pierce. It explains World Vision Inc supplies Bible funds to the village, provoking Reds, and mentions World Vision's Portland Oregon headquarters with Pierce directing funds to Orient missions. A forty minute black and white film is shown publicly with free admission.
Walter Schroeder county extension agent notes fall molt in early hatched layers as cooler weather arrives and production drops. Poultry specialist Noel Bennion says boosting feed intake is the best prevention.
A poultry expert advises daily noon feeding of moist mash or pellets to boost feed intake and add about twelve eggs per hen annually. Artificial light extending to 13 to 16 hours supports production and prevents fall lull. Use one 100-watt light per 400 sq ft with gradual dimming for roost access.
Pow ers News notes Chaparral lodge of the Rebekahs will observe homecoming night at the October 17 meeting. Regular session held last Monday in Rebekah Fellowship hall planned social hour hosted by Mrs Clyde Allen Mrs Dick Gibbs and Mrs Curtis Warrick. Loren Warner hosted St Pauls Episcopal Guild at her home.
Plans announced for a pastry and candy sale on Saturday November 19 at Rolfe's Powers market. Mrs A L Burch and Mrs J W Gam well reported Diocesan Auxiliary board meeting proceedings from Coos Bay. Mr and Mrs John Hyde Jr welcomed a second child last week. Gordon Corey visits Fortuna California. Powers weather records note 2 ½ inches rain. Dean Warner OSU student spent weekend at home.
Walter Schroeder reports shorter days and rain prompt a push to reflectorize cars trailers bicycles with reflective tape. 4-H extension office stocks materials and Pacific International teams in home economics and livestock judging depart for Portland interstate contests. Winners in 18 projects win expense paid trips to Chicago for the National 4-H Club Congress.
The text outlines learning carpentry skills such as selecting caring for and using common tools and making useful wooden articles. For details on this and other 4-H projects readers are directed to contact the county extension office.
Dona Tucker rejoined the Women’s Army Corps for three years after a Waikiki Beach vacation. The Myrtle Point Oregon native, a former WAC corporal, served with the 7th Machine Records Unit at Pentagon and with AFFE in Tokyo. She plans to work as an IBM operator after refresher training at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
University of Oregon sororities pledged 316 freshmen and transfer women after the fall rush. A three day early period added 59 pledges during new student week. From Myrtle Point, Blanche Rankin joined Zeta Tau Alpha on the freshman pledge list.
Mrs Evans of Evans Dairy delivered the awarded trophy for champion bread baker at the Coos County Fair. The 16 inch engraved loving cup was delayed for engraving before being sent to Mrs Karl S Bowman of Fourmile.
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