31 Oct 1946
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1946
Page
1
The readable fragments indicate a local public notice with names and actions unclear. The available text is incomplete, providing partial details about participants and dates, but no definite event or deadline can be determined.
Recalls the medal presentation to the widow of a hero from Iwo Jima. A gallant action is described where a soldier, amid heavy fire from a fortified position, positioned his squad and exposed himself to rescue a wounded comrade. The narrative notes his later life as a notable athlete at Myrtle Point High School under Edgar Richard.
About fifty citizens gathered at the Myrtle hotel coffee shop for a prewar era dinner meeting led by newly elected officers of the chamber of commerce. Jack Dunn was named president and Wallace Dement urged unity for a progressive program ahead.
The county court ordered an 860 cash bond for Russell MA Train of Myrtle Pont as a condition to obtain a permit to haul logs on county roads. The permit would cover routes from Yankee Run Creek and Market road 1-B to Market road 1-A then Highway 42 at the North Fork trestle. The court noted Train had finished operations for the year and roads are in satisfactory condition.
W. L. Culbertson purchased for four, block two in the Lennherr addition to Myrtle Point for 750 dollars, as announced publicly.
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution supporting a November 6 ballot measure regulating fishing in coastal streams and funding scientific studies. It argues the bill fits chamber goals by boosting tourism and outdoor recreation, urging passage in Oregon.
The Myrtle Point district reports about 2 percent of its $1451 coal drive goal raised this week. District Chairman John Hert said additional pledges are expected from other supporters and contributions can be mailed or delivered to Superior Cheese Co. in Myrtle Point. The drive aims to finish within a week as quickly as possible.
Mrs. Martha Mulkey Purdy county superintendent of schools announced an extension course in Oregon history may start at Coquille next week with college credit. Eighteen are registered though twenty are normally required. A local teacher will lead the class which meets two nights a week for five weeks.
Moore Timber Products reports one of two Grants Pass mills burned last Friday in a gasoline explosion. Ri B R. Moore of Coos Bay says the loss won’t halt lumber production as the second mill will run on two shifts.
Mrs Nick Perkina suffered severe injury to her left hand Monday when fingers were crushed by a wringer in an electric machine. The incident left one finger torn and extensive pain reported.
Albern announces Myrtle Point area distributor duties for U S Royals with J C Hayes from Portland aiding reconversion of the big tire plant and retail sales unit at 688 Spruce Street. The Southwestern Tire repair department is described as highly modern and well equipped in southwestern Oregon.
The town census in district No 41 is started five weeks after the date given by clerk Mrs Henry Rosslow Myrtle Point. Mrs Rosslow and daughter Mira Briggs handle the census in outlying areas. The work is planned for January 24.
An officer of the Coos County Autsd Commanders league announced this week that the group will request the county authorize a $50 per month expense for an acting county veteran's service officer.
Be Eeete with cheme ionship. Dinishfield junior high finished second with two wins and one laps. North Bend was third with one win and two lessees and Coquille played cellar football with no wins and three defeats. A yard run for a touchdown in the first three minutes started the Bobkits on their march. North Bend added a TD and conversion to lead 7 6 after one. Hargens to Gouley for a North Bend TD in the second. Myrtle Palmt broke free for a long run to tie 13 18 late in the third. In the final quarter the Bobkits scored again for the 20 13 victory.
Myrtle Peint led attendance at a county Rotarians gathering held at Club Mid iy north of Coquille last week. About one hundred Rotarians attended led by Howard Mickyon of the University of Oregon as pocketball and baseball coach. Roger Duncan crafted a stock and gavel as the attendance prize awarded to Myrtle Point. Local Rotary members from the Rich Gary club included John Carl Walter Crim Jesse Clinton Wallace Dement William Gurney W A Hendershot Frank Henry Dal Dave Resglew Henry Schreséer Sammers and Ernest Watkins.
A two and a half standard connections was installed on the water system at the Planing mill Wednesday by Bert Pearson city marshal. The connection improves fire fighting facilities and allows attachment of city fire fighting equipment. The setup aligns with common standards in Coos county city departments.
Officials announce flushing of the city reservoir as sediment enters Myrtle Point watershed supply from a logging operation road. Weather and conditions will guide timing.
Seale named among 71 community chairmen directing the 40th annual health program of the state tuberculosis association. Seale will be mailed to persons on the drive list before November 18, and the sale continues through Christmas. Mrs. Emma Hermann returns home to Broadbent after spending a week caring for her bedridden daughter Mrs. Gus Dells.
The Bulldogs earned 13 first downs while the Bobcats managed one. The Bobcats threw four passes three incomplete and one complete. Penalties favored the visitors 16 to 13 though the game featured several misplays and a 50 50 break on pass attempts.
In a week of活动 Gravelford 4-H dances netted about $14 117 from a pie social and dance event. Organizers say the $74 17 will support their ongoing projects and community outreach.
An institute for higher education hosts a teachers gathering and a science fair. Organizers announce sessions and activities for faculty and students, aiming to boost educational programs.
Devils upset Braves 14 to 13 in a Saturday afternoon clash. Key plays and a late surge helped the Devils topple North Dead on their home field, despite aporous offense from the Braves.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.