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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1949
Page
1
In The Merald a Myrtle Point Sportmen’s club member argues closed seasons harm no species and that hunters consume effort better spent controlling predators. He notes wildlife once thrived with wolves and cougars and blames humans for modern declines, citing Carrier pigeon extinction as an example.
Myrtle Point and Coos Bay played to a 14 14 draw after a seesaw battle that tied the score in the final minutes. Bobcats Krantz scored first while Pirates rallied with a late drive and a failed field goal attempt ended the game. Rick Bingham was sidelined with an injury.
Cal Gant marked his 90th birthday with a Sunday noon picnic on the Gant farm orchard. About 60 relatives and friends gathered as six children, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren attended. The event featured songs by Orvin, Elmer, and Ellis Gant and gifts including fishing tackle.
The Myrtle Point Business and Professional Women's club held its first Fall meeting with 15 members. They will sponsor a Christmas Seals sale in the territory. Marguerite Rauch named chairwoman and a committee will meet with Mrs Barrows. First vice president vacancy filled by Elsie Downing. Vera Pfford resigns to move to Santa Ana.
Next Sunday October 2 World Communion Sunday is observed as Myrtle Point Protestant churches join global celebration. Members will partake in the Lord's Supper at the 11 o'clock service led by Rev Wilmer A Briggs head of the local ministerial group.
C Van Doren born Brainard Nebraska August 22 1891 died at a hospital survivors include widow Florence three daughters Viola Schoenberger Betty Krewson Winifred Van Doren two sons Burton Clyde of Lincoln Nebraska his father also of Lincoln a brother Ed win Lincoln a sister Eve Hungate Tacoma Washington and four grandsons funeral held Monday at 2 pm Schroeder Funeral Home with Rex Theodore A Smith pastor of the Presbyterian church in charge Myrtle Point lodge No 78 AF and AM conducted graveside services burial Sunset Cemetery Coos Bay Elgin Chapter No 24 ES Os Burial completed Louise Scofield left Sunday for Portland for a visit with relatives.
Rotarians heard Judge Coke warn that statehood for Hawaii now would aid Communist interests. He described strikes under Harry Dridges harming industry and noted investigators see partisan port activity. Coke recalled Hawaiian ties to Oregon and his role in starting Rotary there.
A Powers Lions meeting approved joining with the Myrtle Point Lions to sponsor the annual Steelhead derby. President James McCart named a committee to work with Myrtle Point, withClayton Masi and Ervin Wilberger as co chairs of the derby group.
In a Coos Bay telephone talk Tuesday morning E H Card county chairman announces a five day First Aid course to train workers across Coos County. Only those with standard or advanced first aid training may attend. Mrs Irene Lundwell of Coos Bay hopes Myrtle Point and nearby communities join to learn modern practical methods of first aid.
Practice begins for a championship cage team building effort in southwestern Oregon with amateur basketball showing strong material. Powers club last fall reached the final in the high school gym, and prospective players must attend at the preset time including Homer Duncan Harold Belloni Harvey Lewellen Dale Walton Bill Dayton Eddie Hatfield Red Wise Perry Roper Jr Gene Wells Curt Struss Bill Lewellen Carl Morris and Bill Asebarg.
A street rumor claimed Eastern Oregon forests were closed to hunting. The Herald verified with the Forestry Department in Eugene that only the forests north of the Douglas County line west of the Cascade summit are postponed. all other areas remain open according to schedule.
The Parent Teachers Association will hold a meeting Tuesday night Oct 4 at 8 at the Junior High School. Members are reminded that meetings occur on the first Tuesday of each month. The program features a discussion on Modern Methods of Teaching Reading led by Mrs. C. S. Lehman owsky.
Mr and Mrs Marlin Evans welcomed their first child a son born early September 27 weighing eight pounds at Robins Field Georgia S Sgt Don Evans in Georgia relayed the news by long distance call to the parents around 3 am the newborn is their son and brother to the family
Brewer Mills, chairman of Cees county Red Cross, named several locals to take part in Red Cross activities. Veene Noyes and Jehan Vinal are listed among those chosen for the representatives.
The livestock show awards total 60,926 for livestock classes and 22,000 for horse show prizes. An extra 8,000 goes to 4 H youth and 4,000 to FFA while rodeo contestants compete for 11,350 plus 11,350 in other events across 13 performances. Palomino, quarter horse, and Arabian stakes add to the total.
Dr Reed Gurney, part of a fishing party with H M Thomas and F A Perkins, landed an 8-pound steelhead after a 40 minute battle on the Rogue. The crowd celebrates not a birth but a remarkable catch.
Coos county records show a payment of 253470.14 dollars to the County School Superintendent as the county’s share of the Basic School Support fund for the first half of the year. The notice notes the funds are allocated for distribution to school districts in Coos county.
The Pirates recovered a fumbled catch and drove to the four yard line before Nasburg plunged in for a score. The kick was good as Coos Bay led 14 to 7 over the Bobcats before play continued into the final period.
Announcement states a reception at 1st Methodist church next Monday evening under Inter-Church Fellowship. A church supper will be served in the gram where all city churches will participate. The public is invited.
Guest editorial by Mrs. Ray Epperson argues hunting safety and stricter enforcement amid rising concerns about hunting accidents. The writer notes open season starts October 1 and compares deer killings with human fatalities in calls for policy changes.
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