Memorial Day Observances In Myrtle Point Church and Parade
Memorial Day events in Myrtle Point include a joint service at the M E Church at 11:00 AM with the G A R and local church members. The procession to the cemetery will decorate graves at Van Eenennaam Cemetery, with a 1:00 PM opening address by Hon. George Tonney and a flower tribute to unknown deceased. The Myrtle Point Home Guard is invited to join the procession and drill, with a 2:45 PM bugle call and a short ceremony at the bridge budgeted. Families are urged to bring flowers in abundance.
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G.A.R
Ladies of the Circle
Myrtle
Point Home Guard
Or Vane Eene
George Tonney
Grand Army of the Republic
M. E
Seth
Army Service Mer
ME. Charch
G. A. R. Post
Myrtle’ Point
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Pleasant Surprise Birthday Party for Two Generations
A birthday celebration was held on May 11 at Littles New Low and Fittle Pon Xing, honoring Henry, Knight's, Orvine, and Loriva. The event featured a joint party with both old and young attendees, and guests shared well wishes and small gifts.
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Henry
Knight
Orvine
Loriva
Wheat Stock Shortage Forces Shipping Reallocation
The article outlines a global wheat shortage with isolated stocks in India and Australia and a shift of exports to Argentina. It notes Australia held 100 million bushels ready to export but lacking ships, while India had 70 million and plans to add 60.9 million in April. The piece discusses shipping as the main problem and lists local registrars and penalties for missing registration, citing J A Smith and M G Duncan among others.
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United States
India
Australia
Argentina
Aiipa
U. S Food Administration
United
Russia
Myrtle Point Proclaims Red Cross War Fund Week
Myrtle Point Mayor W T Dement proclaims May 20 to May 27 as a Red Cross War Fund subscription week urging citizens to donate, display Red Cross insignia, and assist the campaign to represent the town in subscriptions and totals during wartime. The council also passes ordinances on vehicular traffic and cigarette regulation.
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United States
American Red Cross
American Red Cross War Fund
Myrtle Point
Red Cross
I. W. Taylor Dement
Mercy
W. Taylor Dement
Ore
Local notes from Powers detail health updates and events
Mrs E Birch recovering after surgery at Pemberton hospital with Dr Pemberton visiting Arago homes. Arthur Williams improving after operation. Peel-twins illness and recent school entertainments announced. Local improvements include office paint and new traffic signals. The piece also lists residents traveling, political canvassing, and a May birthday surprise for Mrs Lundy.
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E. Birch
Powers
Red Cross speaker F V Banks to visit Unique Theatre
Private F V Banks of the 29th Canadian Infantry speaks at the Unique Theatre on Red Cross work. He shares war service tales from France and Belgium after being invalided home with trench feet and gas exposure. Chamberlain’s Liniment recommended for rheumatism. Coos County to register men turning 21 since June 5 1917 on June 5 1918 with local registrars appointed.
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F. V. ‘Banks
29Th Canadian Infantry
Red Cross
France
Belgium
Coos County
War Department
Help from America Urged by British Official
Sir Joseph Maclay, British Shipping Controller, warns that Allied forces face a war-weary army and strained nerves after more than three years of fighting. He urges US aid to save the allied cause, noting America has the men, skill, and material to turn the tide before the next harvest.
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Owl and the
Pussy Cat
A. J. Newman
Powers
Warner Station
Newman
United States
Sir Joseph Maclay
Ceantrelier
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America
J._A Smith
North Bend
Chamber of Commerce
M. G. Duncan
Marshfield
Coquille
C. B. Zeek
E. A. Dodge
Myrtle ‘Point
City Recorder
E. J. Loney
Powers Bank
WimSmyShy
Council
Oregon
Allied
Antone Jacobson
Quille
Millard Carlile
Portland
Ws. Graham
Orland
Cal
Tom
Maggie
Mitchell
Clarence
Dr. Pemberton
W. E. Lundy
Oo. H. Clark
W. A. King
Albany
T. H. Stevens
Multnomah County
Mr. King
Tenney
Broadbent
O. H. Clark
Lis Whobrey
Dr. Clarke
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