John Lewellyn Southmayd dies at 55 in Eugene
John Lewellyn Southmayd 55 native of Myrtle Point died Sunday March 4 in Eugene after extended illness. He was born June 27 and a retired farmer who moved to Creswell Creswell area recently. Services Wednesday 10 am Mille Funeral Home Chapel Coos Bay minister Melvin Traxler. Burial 12 noon Norway Cemetery. Survived by widow Celia Creswell two daughters and two sons Louise Cook Jimmy Leslie Charles kum Ellis Myrtle Point a sister Opal Davis Edna Hoffman and mother Mrs Leslie Southmayd Myrtle Point seven grandchildren.
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John Lewellyn Southmayd
Myrtle Point
Eugene
Mr. Southmayd
Coos County
Cres
Chapel of Mille Funeral Home
Melvin Traxler
Church of Christ
Coos Bay
Norway Cemetery
Celia
Creswell
Louise Cook
Jimmy
Leslie
Waldport
Charles
Kum
Ellis
Opal Davis
Edna Hoffman
Leslie Southmayd
Budget Hearing Set April 8 for Getret 41 Budget
A public hearing on the Getret 41 school budget is scheduled for April 8 at 8 p.m. The notice appears in the local high school district bulletin, inviting residents to attend and comment on proposed expenditures.
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Getret 41
Pastor Arrives to Lead Calvary Chapel in Myrtle Point
The Rev and Mrs Joel Day arrived March 31 to become pastors of Calvary Chapel in Myrtle Point They come from Fresno California where he led a church for 2% years The family resides at 1121 Bothwick They have three children Kay nine Gary seven and Diane four
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Joel Day
Myrtle Point
Calvary Chapel
Fresno
Calif
Bothwick
Day
Kay
Gary
Land Diane
Harris Move to Portland Planned for April 15
Mr and Mrs Ray Harris announce they will relocate to Portland where Mr Harris will work as a maintenance man at the University of Oregon Medical School. The couple, long time Myrtle Point residents of 15 years, run a plumbing business and Mrs Harris has served as chamber of commerce secretary.
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Ray Harris
Portland
Harris
University of Oregon Medical School
Safeway CASH Contest Winner Named Myrtle Metzger Broadbent
Broadbent winner of 100 in Safeway Stores CASH contest is Mrs. Neil Metzger of Broadbent announced by manager Frank Weibke. Metzger is the first youngest in the Metzger family of six children.
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Safeway
Myrtle Metzger
Broadbent
Neil ‘Metager
Frank Weibke
Metzger
Metager
Jolly Cookers Plan Beach Picnic After Sale Meeting
The Jolly Cookers club members agreed to hold a beach picnic following a recent sale event. The gathering aims to strengthen camaraderie and enjoy a seaside outing.
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Jolly Cookers
Port Commissioners Urge Pollution Control Ordinance
Port Commissioners told police officials and river stewards that pollution control must be enforced to protect the river’s purity and aquatic life. The ordinance imposes a misdemeanor with fines from 86 to 200 dollars and up to 30 days in jail for violations.
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Forrest
South Fork
Coquille
Melidon Cari
Tidewater
Palm Sunday and Easter Week Activities At Local Church
Set activities announce guests for worship by Elgin Assembly and Rainbow Infant Baptisms on Palm Sunday April 7. Inter Church Fellowship at Christian Church Monday April 8. Westminster Guild sewing for mission hospitals Tuesday April 9. Midweek Bible Study Wednesday April 10. Communion Service Thursday April 11. Community Good Friday services April 12 noon to 3 p.m. Easter Sunrise services April 14 at Myrtle Crest school with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. worship. new members to be received.
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Elgin Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Pril
Christian Church
Westminster Guild
The
Ministerial Association
Myrtle Crest School
Powers Church Youth Win Trophy Awards
The Rev and Mrs Kenneth Stevens of the Church of God Powers led four cars of youths to a Coquille rally on Sunday. Stevens has won the attendance trophy twice and aims for a third. Dan Taylor was chosen for the second team of All American basketball players for the Church of God, with Coach Morris Ray presenting the award.
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Kenneth Stevens
Church of God
Powers
Coquille
Reeve
Dan Taylor
Morris Ray
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Haleys
Myrtle Point Herald
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CRISP
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Ohio
South
Port Commissioners
Jack Bowen
East Fork
Ervin
Wilberger
Middle Fork
Coqille
Bill Tankersley
Powers Church
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