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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1956
Page
8
A long list details Easter Sunday visits from Bandon to Coquille and Myrtle Point. Family dinners, egg hunts, and parties mark the holiday with residents hosting relatives from Glenns Ferry, Cottage Grove, Reedsport, Joseph, Portland, and Hillsboro among others.
Myrtle Point high school tops Douglas, Bandon, and Glendale in a soggy opening track meet at Douglas High School. Despite wind and wet conditions, MP edged Douglas by about 40 points with strong showings in sprints, hurdles, jumps, and relays led by Gasner, Sharp, and Thompson.
Mrs Rees Daniels reports a family Easter dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs James Devereaux at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tom Devereaux and daughter Jo ann of Hauser Mr and Mrs Richard Devereaux and two children of Coos Bay Mr and Mrs Brownie Bromfield and two children of North Bend Miss Patricia Connley of Coos Bay and others present from the area.
Mr and Mrs Sheldon Hicks and Ray of Pasadena visited the past week with Mr and Mrs Al Robison and Mrs Barrons. Earl Rayer and Azzie Smith attended Smorgasbord dinner at North Bayside Grange Hall. Rayer attended Rebecca assembly meeting at Roseburg Tuesday evening. Other entries mention Orlin Lett and bob relatives.
March precipitation reached 1.84 inches as part of 6.30 inches total for the month. The period saw a cooler than average pattern with 2 days above 70 and 14 days 50 to 60. Valley Camp marks 33 years of local activity and 61st National Camp anniversary. guests from Coos Bay attended and cake was cut. Other notes include birthdays and local visits among Powers residents.
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