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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
5
Powers schools set to open Monday September 10 with building cleanup led by new janitor Bruce Quino. Local report notes August temperatures cooler than July, one day above 90, 9 days 80–90, and 9% inches of rain. Community groups including Rebekahs Mystic and Lions clubs held meetings discussing upcoming work and street-light funding ahead of city government changes.
Weasley Clark, after landing in New York from Germany, spends furlough at his home and meets his young son for the first time. Mrs Clark and Clark's sister drive to Fort Lewis to greet him. Sgt Bill Shorb and Seaman Buzz Shord meet on Okinawa for the first time in years. Calcutta joy reported as peace declared. Bruce Munro learns son Wayne Munro has returned from New Guinea.
Powers locals share weekend and holiday visits with relatives and friends in Roseburg Hood River Portand Waldport West Fir and Seattle Details include Alice King visiting Roseburg family events with various relatives and plans of extended trips by the Varney and Murdock families.
A letter urges Congress to defer civilian peace-time needs and let high command set the armed forces' size. It lauds MacArthur and Eisenhower, argues for veterans as core occupation forces, and supports extended service until occupation goals are secure. The author condemns peacetime sentiment and cites the high cost paid by American soldiers.
A temperance sermon ends with the pastor expressing hope for a day when all liquor is discarded and poured into the river. The congregation then rises and sings Shall We Gather at the River.
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