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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
2
A fragmentary anti-Communist smear argues that Reds dominate the New Deal era in Washington and push for socialism. It claims officials across multiple departments aided Russia and that a vast conspiracy shapes U.S. policy.
A guest editorial appeals for Christmas donations for a Myrtle Point school group with about 50 pupils, half fatherless, lacking clothing and playground equipment. Readers are asked to send outgrown toys, clothes, and supplies, with per pound and direct delivery details provided for sending boxes to 22 Ibs at 14c per pound and through Mrs Annie Letts or Mrs Orlin Letts Broadbent.
The Jersey dispersal sale of Mr and Mrs E Donaldson Myrtle Point on September 17 drew a strong crowd. A high quality lot of cattle sold well with 16 cows averaging $18700 and a top cow at $26000 bought by Alvin Greer of Roseburg who acquired three head including a 2 year old for $23500. Second high cow sold for $25500 to Dale and Irene Busenbark. Roseburg buyers accounted for 18 head, with other Roseburg attendees listed. Local buyers from the area purchased multiple cows and bred heifers averaged $12180 and top $15250 to Dale and Irene Busenbark. Ten heifer calves averaged $57.70 with a top of $7300 to Don and M M Schmidt. Norway Col Oie Cooper assisted by Mike Daniels conducted the sale in a capable manner.
A banquet for teachers will be held at the Tioga Hotel in Coos Bay on Tuesday September 26 at 630 pm Sponsored by the county division of the Oregon State Teachers association Guest speakers include Lucille Klinge county school superintendent Eugene and Mabel Cook field representative for the Oregon Education association The evening will include singing and fun All teachers urged to attend.
County Extension officers gathered in Coquille for a training meeting chaired by Mrs. Robert White. Reports came from six county members who attended the OSU Extension Service state council in June.
Mr and Mrs Fred H Brown of Myrtle Point received word their son Lt Hugh Brown serving with American forces in Korea was wounded in action The injury was an arm wound and not considered serious Stars and Stripes reports Second Lt Hugh A Brown of Myrtle Point Ore Ist ii try regiment helped destroy a tank crew after advancing near a disabled tank He drove the crew away with rockets and his platoon killed three and wounded two others before continuing the advance He also disabled another enemy tank and forced remaining tanks to withdraw
Local teachers recount a six week stay with 30 international youths. They built a basement for a four family apartment, then helped families dig basements for homes. Each family member contributed 1000 hours to earn a home. They aided families with handicapped or bereaved fathers and spent a final stay in Amsterdam before flying home, arriving in New York on August 31.
Steve's Food Store introduces a full line of groceries and government inspected meats with frozen foods and a triple dairy case. Owner Mr Stevens brings 18 years Safeway experience to Coquille and Myrtle Point. his son Dale joins locally. Ethel and Amelia Moon will check groceries as the new store offers drive in parking and cash and carry only.
The Coos county forests, used for timber to fund schools and taxing districts, urge safe hunting. Permits are free with a state license at Huling Lundy Sons Hardware Moons Hardware or the Point. Do not fire or smoke in dry areas and protect young trees through responsible behavior.
Powers bus line announces a schedule change affecting riders and routes. Transit officials say travel times will shift and buses will depart at new intervals, with adjustments posted at stations and on the company site.
A new timetable becomes effective Sept 24 altering routes. The line from Ave Coa ieee 1:10 leaves Ave Myrtle Point for Powers 3: a8 m and departs Powers for Agness 5:30 p m on Fridays and Saturdays only. Leaves Agness for Coquille 5 a m Saturday and applies Sunday as listed.
At Monday's council meeting the State Highway Commission announced it will soon let the contract to finish the road from the railroad station to the Coos Bay Lumber Co log dump. Chas e Wooldridge urged opening a street between Harris and Bostwick for his building plans.
Kay White Rex E Long Mrs H K Taylor Powers Donald Crosson Mrs Floyd Maas Arago Rt Coquille Mrs H R Spencer Riverton Rt Bandon John W Weaver Mrs Everett Fry Co quille Elmer Miller Four Mile Art Anderson Bandon Arthur C Kurtz Mrs Fred Belcher dge Rt Myrtle Point James E ih son Vona Stinnett Camas Valley Ore Tauna Virmala Mrs Jessie Hoover Myrtle Point Mrs Fred Shulz Bridge Rt Myrtle Point Mrs Julia Beeson visits Hay ward Calif guests at Mr and Mrs Harvey Hinch and son’s home
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