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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
2
A wartime briefing details expected North Korea invasion timing from March to June 1950 and notes troop movements from Manchuria. It cites rising North Korean divisions, veteran troops, and transport car shortages delaying relief, with gradual postwar railway gains anticipated.
Oregon sheriffs and police chiefs will receive a letter from the Oregon State Selective Service urging cooperation to locate men over 18 who failed to register or stay in touch with draft boards. The notice notes delinquencies are few, but federal action will pursue those lacking certificates or data. Local boards will handle registration verification and inquiries, with FBI oversight.
The piece describes open and closed deer hunting zones around Coquille river areas in Coos and Curry counties. It lists ranges such as Sixes river region and Elk valley and urges hunters to learn open and closed boundaries before the season.
Mrs Theodore Smith will present The Doctor Without a Country at the 11 o clock service on September 10 at the Presbyterian church. The sermon follows reports of Billy Graham meetings in Portland and features brief remarks by Robert Young and Donald Williver of Stanford University representing the Inter-Varsity Fellowship.
Elton Schroeder addressed the Grand Lodge as the first speaker, thanking all for honors and introducing his family. The gathering featured many grand officers including Mrs Pearl McClay, Leon Bakster, and Irene McKinley, with refreshments and decorations by local volunteers.
Melva Ellis wins the blind-hole golf prize at Coquille Valley Country Club. A work party is planned for Friday and another work day is noted for Wednesday. A Sept eighth potluck supper is mentioned as the club hosts visiting golfers from the area.
The Westercat Golf Club held a charity style race program with Coquilletas leading early and Melva Filis winning the blind hole prize. Additional prizes announced for various events. Women and men were invited to participate at the Coguitle Valley County club on September 2 with further contests planned.
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