16 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1943
Page
1
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions pacing and a character named Conrad and a late note about a year. It references dates and places loosely and lacks clear events or outcomes. The readable pieces suggest a sports or street scene but no complete report.
Local fire wardens report no lift of the ban on range and slash burning. Permits are issued only for lowland pile burning with strict precautions, while autumn rains and army clearance are needed before wider permits. Ranchers and farmers seek to burn 2000 acres of slashings as crews prepare for fall conditions.
Mrs. J. B. Casey stayed two weeks in Coquille at the Charles Johnson home while Mrs. Alleaye worked on Coos River. Mrs. S. Sutphin and son Gary drove from Portland after visiting relatives Miss Marjorie Hazelton and Miss Belva Hazelton in shipyards. Mrs. Oren Hazelton returned to Portland to resume work at Swan Island after knee injury recovery. Mr. Morand Stambaugh and wife recently moved from Roseburg to the Paulaot Deurt area and seek housing nearby.
Andrew J. Radabaugh 83 a long time Coquille valley resident and former president of the Bank of Myrtle Point died Tuesday at Belle Knife Hospital Coquille after a throat ailment operation Funeral services were held at Schroeder funeral chapel Myrtle Point with Rev R W Wiley and interment in Norway cemetery He never married and is survived by two sisters-in-law from Myrtle Point and Eugene.
Austin Dodge drew praise for public address handling and program publicity. Oregon Women's Ambulance Corps led by Lt Katherine Train and Lt Ora Johnson provided first aid support throughout the rodeo. Myrtle Point units and a Ten Mile unit, plus Capt Jacqueline Braden, Lt LaEmme Grant, and Lt Ora Johnson, participated in the Sunday parade. Oregon State Guard under Capt John Farleigh joined the parade.
Miss Fry taught English and directed the Roseburg junior high orchestra before enlisting in the WAVES. She will train at Hunter College and Columbia University after recruitment, joining her twin brother Roland E. Fry, a staff sergeant in the Army Air Forces. The Goolds moved from Myrtle Point to Medford due to Chas. Goold's company transfer.
Washington September 9 America’s Third Army leads 2,000,000 volunteers in a massive home front effort to raise 15 billion dollars for the Third War Loan. Secretary Morgenthau urges heavy individual investment as the nation pledges support through bonds and savings programs amid wartime sacrifices.
Ida Agnes Jackson Hansen born May 19 1868 Ukiah California came to Oregon in 1879 married K H Hansen March 28 1886 and lived Gravel Ford and Myrtle Point. She died at home Monday from a heart ailment and is survived by two of her children Mia Metta Rosslow and Florence M Andrews. Funeral services at Schroeder funeral chapel Friday at 1 pm with Eastern Star participation and burial at Gravel Ford cemetery. Rev Marion Stern to preside.
Representatives from Coos Curry Jackson Josephine and Douglas counties will meet in Joquille Friday to discuss regional highway issues. The gathering may involve State Bridge Engineer B McCullough and Assistant State Engineer Oscar Cutler and include plans for a primary state highway from Grants Pass to Gold Beach.
Mrs Arch ie Sanborn and her children Kathryn and Arnold traveled from Yakima Washington to visit Mrs Katie Arnold. Kathryn and Arnold planned to enter the University this week. Mrs Sanborn extended her stay with her mother as Ira Elisabeth Bennett and Dorothy Bennett left for their respective schools.
Lt. John B. Gearhart returns to the states on a 15 day furlough after helping engineer the Alaska highway with a 1200 man team. Donald Lee Endicott arrives at Washington University for five months of army air force instruction. Roy Brewster, Myrtle Point, wins 146 pound regimental boxing title at St. Marys College during Navy Pre flight training. Elizabeth Dement visits with her mother and serves as Red Cross nurse in Minaville during wartime service.
Government hunter Mullins of Arago reports a bear surge in Coos County with sheep losses mounting. He has trapped five bears this summer and seeks more traps or loans from landowners. Localities named include Dora, Floras Creek, Powers, and Bear Creek as bear predation rises amid food scarcity.
The Remote community begins its third War Loan drive with the Remote Community Club leading a rally. A total of 3136 dollars in bonds and stamps were described as sold so far.
Enrollment at two schools increased over last year with several students signed up on Wednesday. Principal F. E. Summers notes the term started Monday and confirms higher attendance at both institutions.
Two meetings are planned by the Grange to acquaint new farm residents with the organization. Brief talks will be given by J Beck State Grange secretary and local Grange leaders. Refreshments will be served.
The readable fragments mention people and places but lack coherent events or actions to summarize meaningfully. No clear dates, names, or outcomes emerge from the text.
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