04 Sep 1952
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1952
Page
1
Nine fishermen near Reedsport faced peril when swept by a choppy Umpqua River mouth current. All wore life jackets, prompting the editorial to urge universal use and potential new laws to reduce drownings while noting some anglers mock safety gear. The piece also lists Grand Chapter Oregon Eastern Star officers in the layout.
The Elgin chapter ceremony photo features Worthy Matron Mrs. KR E Pewrle and conductress Beulah Brown with other officers led by Mrs. Mareld Stemm ler and Beth Mrs. Lawrence Mullen Electa. Top row includes Mrs. Charles Wagner and Belva Stemm ler amid a group of members.
A public notice urges citizens to register by October 4 to vote in the November election. City Recorder Nick Perkins and County Clerk Georgianna Vaughn offer registration, stressing no cost and the duty to participate. The piece links veteran sentiment from the American Legion and wartime duty to current civic responsibility.
A telegram style report from Lans Lateve of Remote describes a huge forest fire raging in Sitkum District as crews rush to the scene with estimates of the blaze spreading rapidly and dangerous conditions reported.
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs intensifies its safety program to 2850 clubs nationwide. A 1952 53 traffic safety guide emphasizes adult driver education with 20 hour beginner and 8 hour refresher courses. Plans include block driver classes, school board cooperation for evening courses, uniform traffic ordinances, improved parking, and a pedestrian safety campaign that cut area accidents by 50 percent in Colorado.
Bonnie James sister of Mildred Janes and daughter of Mrs Ben James of Myrtle Point leaves this week to aid Mildred in missionary work in Alaska. Assembly church presents luggage as farewell gift and church youth give a handkerchief shower at the Parsonage on Friday night August 29. The Myrtle Point community wishes her good luck.
An extensive survey view indicates Ike leads over Stevenson in Chicago with independents leaning toward Eisenhower. Analysts note gains for the GOP, but margins remain insufficient for a Stevenson victory amid rising independent support.
Golfers prepare for the annual Country Club Championship with a series of first round matchups led by Lou Holiman, the 1951 champion, facing George Nichols and a slate of duels including Andy Richardson versus Bud Meek and Billy Downing versus Dave Johnson. The format runs to 16 holes with all scores to be recorded for final reckoning as players battle sunset conditions and weathered links.
A movement organized by the Coes County Tuberculosis Health association plans to urge the county court to supply a health doctor and nurses. The meeting at the hotel will discuss the need due to the start of school and the health of children.
Milan D. Smith governor of Rotary International District 154 speaks at Myrtle Point Rotary Club about Rotarians’ role in fostering world peace through international understanding and service. He notes Rotary's aims in three areas club, vocational, and community, and praises the 390,600 Rotarians in 7800 clubs worldwide.
Seven Coos County Jersey herds were evaluated for breed type and conformation. Frank B. Rood at North Bend had 10 animals with four very good, one good plus, and five good. Clifford V Freude in North Bend had 16 animals with five very good, nine good plus, two good.
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