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28 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1943
Page
1
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The Farm Security Administration through the USDA offers a wartime hospitalisation program to farm families at 16 a year per person. Oregon Grange backs the plan with local groups in Coos Curry Douglas Jackson and Klamath counties. Mrs Sara Wertz oversees info and enrollment with 75 families currently signed up and 150 targeted by November 1.
Robert Henry Bryant aged 53 once of Myrtle Point and later Bandon died in Portland where funeral services were held at Edward Holman chapel with interment in Portland Mausoleum. Born December 12, 1889 at Yoncalla he lived in Myrtle Point then moved to Bandon and finally Portland, where he worked in defense. Survivors include children Edel Bryant Coquille Ernest Bryant Myrtle Point Austin in the army and Roberta Bryant Waldport two sisters Delt Bryant Hood River and Mrs Albert Ames Pearl Harbor T H.
Farm machine repair and related trades will be offered at Union High School’s agricultural shop starting Monday November 1 at 8 o’clock. The program covers blacksmithing metalwork welding and lathe work with two classes planned beginner and advanced, taught by Harley Parrish. Last year over 80 participants repaired or built about three pieces per person, amid scarce parts and parts supply concerns.
Rev Perry Oliver Hansen, a 40 year China missionary in Shantung, will address a public gathering at the Myrtle Point Methodist Church next Monday at 8 pm. He and his family lived in Taian and Shantung during Japanese occupation and will share first hand wartime experiences. Admission is free.
Local residents host Cpl Andrew Fleming of the marines who fought in three major Guadalcanal battles and was cited by the president for heroism. He spends a week with his sister Mrs Alma Doyle before visiting his mother in Chillicothe Ohio.
Western states including Washington Nevada Utah Colorado California Idaho and Oregon urge Marvin Jones of the War Food Administration to loosen meat rationing and price controls to move feeder cattle directly to slaughter. Directors warn of 15 percent drop in available lead supplies per animal unit and potential weight loss without regime changes.
Coos County WCTU and Coos County Ministerial Association hold a joint session at the Methodist church in Coquille on October 19 with Mrs Ruth Tooze state president addressing both afternoon and evening programs. A noon potluck lunch followed separate morning business sessions. Attendees from Myrtle Point include Rev T J Pryor and Mrs Mabel Druliner among others.
The report details Coos County finances for 1941 and 1943 44 showing general relief costs for unemployed old age assistance and medical care. It notes budgets and expenditures including amounts spent on medical care and relief totaling several thousand dollars and changes year over year.
Mr and Mrs W A Varney of Powers announce their son Dr George C Varney has been commissioned a first lieutenant in the army medical corps and ordered to duty at the general hospital in Camp Lockett California. He enlisted August 1 after graduating from Powers High School and the WA of C medical school.
The Army deploys the 246mm Big Bertha siege gun nicknamed Big With War Bonds. A twenty foot barrel requires tractor towing to emplacement and removal of wheels before setup, targeting distant positions with massive firepower.
Public and high schools of Coos and Curry counties will be on vacation next Monday while teachers attend the regional conference at Coquille high school gym all day. Sessions start at 9 with a skit The Dirty Life of a School Marm. Luncheon arrangements are noted with local halls and churches hosting.
The Mile Point Bobcats lost 20 to 0 on a very wet field at North Bend last Saturday November 11.
IOOF lodge No 16 Myrtle Point hosts a joint Coos county meeting on Wednesday night November 10 with Grand Master Ray W Comstock of Baker attending. Delegates from Arago North Bend Sunset Marshfield Coquille Powers and Mt Home are expected. J H Smith is Grand Master and Jason Jewett is secretary.
Mrs Roy Miller and daughter Beatrice dined at A R Davenport home on Catching Creek. Mrs Eleanor Edwards formerly Miss Eleanor Edwards now Mrs Robert Hague noted in Phyllis Belloni party writeup. Alfred Strong reports advancement to aviation machinist 2nd class stationed at Corpus Christi naval air base. Paul Felker purchase of Carl Bushnell residence on Spruce Street planned move this week. Sgt Leonard C Ensle pictured in Oregon Journal receiving air medal from commanding officer at English air base.
Members of the American Legion from Myrtle Beach and nearby will attend a 10 30 breakfast at the post to honor Armistice Day. The event invites all members and the public to join in observing the day.
The article notes a county wide contest sponsored by the WACs amid severe events affecting recruitment. Junior High students in Honor Ball and classes like God of tee attend pirate themed Halloween rooms with games and refreshments. Teachers’ Institute will shift school no classes next Monday at Coquille.
Four Myrtle Point district residents were announced for Marine Corps induction by Eugene office. They are Charles William Wilson 18 Haron Adelbert Doss 18 Harold Alvin Reed 18 and Dear Vincent Weekly 18. Inductees report for training at San Diego after a 14 day furlough.
Lebanon players Bill Peden and Kenneth Haughton, former Union standout, starred in a Lebanon High School victory over Sweet Home. Peden, at backs field, delivered strong kicks and numerous plays while Haughton, at center, intercepted a pass that helped seal the win. Peden serves as Junior class president.
In a terse county note the record for Cesa County is cited as near an all time mark tied to Romney with sparse details. The fragmentary source mentions SParie and a near record tempo.
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