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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1945
Page
6
The county court named officials to serve on Saturday at Myre Hanel Lewis and clerk Mrs James May with Mrs John Purvis as 3rd clerk The election will be held in the Fellowship clubhouse.
Officers and chairmen were named at the Women’s club first meeting of the season at the Fellowship clubhouse. President is Mrs John Kusba with vice presidents Mrs Bruce Munro and Mrs Hazel Lewis. secretary Mrs Willis Coy. treasurer Mrs Lester Thorp. A V J Day program featured “Wonderful Peace” and a Victory Prayer. Mrs Wheeler was injured in an auto accident near Lido California while assisting family in prune and almond harvest.
Local residents report visits and returns across Portland Coos Bay and Dora with families. School begins with 24 high school registrations and a larger than last year grade intake while Burdette R Nicklaus leads general work and coaching.
Service members Wm Mc Lyman and Stephen Gamwell return from Pacific duty to resume life at their homes. Seaman Dillard Wilson and his family are noted for recent time spent together as he completes service with ties to Astoria and Kiamath Falls.
Fre. Dale Crew writes his family he expects to return soon to the States from Germany. Radioman Robert C. Lewis, stationed on a bomber and recently on patrol in the north Pacific, has arrived for a 30 day leave to visit his mother, Mrs. Harel Lewis.
Mr and Mrs L L Blakely rejoice as their son Walter, serving as a T Sgt, brings home notable news and pride for the family.
The Air Corps member, just eight days from completion, is set to fly home amid notes of others like Jess Hermon Gray and Mr. Jenkins. Mrs. Fred Minard suffers a misfortune, injuring her left arm but expected to return home from the hospital today. Lt John B. Gearhart arrived from Marseille and heads to Fort Lewis for discharge. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell of Carverdene are listed among visitors.
A local obituary notes the death of Minnie Ralph, with services planned for Sunday. Friends gather at the Bushnell home to mourn, including Mr and Mrs J L Rema and Mr and Mrs Frank Rema, as well as the Davenport families. The report mentions Mrs C V Binshack and Myrtle as part of surrounding community life.
Belvigerntag introduces new washing machines at Western Auto Supply with Radics and Goon models featured. Local shoppers are invited to compare features and pricing.
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