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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1951

Page

5

Local News Items Highlight Weekend Visits and Rummage Sale

Readers note a weekend of visiting relatives and friends from Myrtle Point to Pow yell and Coos Bay. The P T A announces a rummage sale at the former Spence Shop in Myrtle Point on Apr 14 to fund annual financial obligations.

Beeadbent P.T. A Spence Myrtle Point Broadbent Bercantile Northwest Guidance and Personnel Association Portland Ray Neugart Gudance Oregon Wash Montana Idaho

4 H Club News Calls for Summer School and Camp Funds

R Stanley Parsons notes Camp Magruder training, promotes 4 H summer school at Oregon State College, and a five day summer camp at Camp Myrtlewood. He urges scholarships totaling 2000 for school and 1000 for camp, with funds to build an exhibit hall and dormitory from the county auction and dance on April 28.

R. Stanley Parsons Camp Magruder Tillamook Oregon State College Coos County

Oregon legislators face longer session due to complex problems

Salem reports the 1951 Oregon legislative session may adjourn by April 29 if no unforeseen obstacles delay it. Prolonged sessions reflect the state's growth and mounting needs, including school funding, veterans bonuses, and highway revenue. Debates over taxes, fees, and truck weights persist amid calls to balance budgets.

Salem State of Oregon House Tax Committee Highway Committee House Senate Highway Department McKay Senate Education Committee Eugene E Marsh

Boys Hit Sharp Scores at Life Shoot Fair Grounds

Friday's weekly life shoot at the fair grounds drew a smaller crowd yet featured strong performances. Ralph Rieseberg and H J Potts led with high scores while others posted solid marks and one shooter fell below 300. Mr and Mrs Wayne Woodward visited the Myers home Sunday. Notice to creditors: Maude England named administratrix of Isley B. England estate in Coos County Oregon. claims due within six months.

Fair Grounds Ralph Rieseberg Maylyn Rieseberg Dick Southmayd H J Potts R V Texall Paul Shaffer R_ Bull Bud Rieseberg Ron Endicott Henry Rowell Vern Shnelds Chet Noyes Ervin Dettman Isley England James W Harrison Anes State of Oregonn County of Coos Dement & Dunn Myrtle Point Oregon MAUDE

Louis as heavyweight king and aging challenger in boxing debate

The article argues Joe Louis remains the top draw and a gate magnet while aging and past his peak. It questions opponents lined up for him and suggests heavyweights like Rocky Marciano and Joe Walcott could challenge him. It notes Louis turns 37 next month and ponders Father Time vs. the fighter.

Louis Jee Laeuls Gates Layne Rocky Marcina Joe Walcott Mr. Louis Joe Louis Ezzard Charles Joey Maxim Charles Maxim l Maxim i

Hospital Admittances List Including Local Residents

A compiled notice lists individuals admitted to hospitals and their locations, including Ethel L Meldrum in Milwaukee Odell D Wood in Fairview and several others such as Mrs Chester Simning, W E Lundy, Myrtle Point residents, and additional names from Coquille Bandon and Sweet Home, reflecting community health news.

Ethel L. Meldrum Milwaukee Odell D. Wood Fairview Chester Simning W E. Lundy I . Bingham Honor Wilson Myrtle Point Fred Belcher Harold Snyder Ronald Sherritt Bridge Rt Archie Lane Powers John S. Sanders Clyde Christoson Coquille Chase _ Button Denmark Winifred Dodge Bunllards Rt Jack Edwin Hill Bandon Mrs George Gessier Sweet Home

For Sale or Trade 27-Foot Eastern Trailer House

27-foot trailer house with 3 rooms sleeps 4, new haveno oi heart and refrigerator. Selling at $495. See it at Walker Trailer Court Myrtle Point. R D Vincent. 24-41-p

Walker Trailer Court Myrtle Point Vincent

Sitkum Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend Events

Sitkum residents hosted and attended family gatherings church services and social events across the weekend. A skating party at the Endeavor gym and a visit by Mrs Jules Benham featured among local activities.

Five Dogs in Pond Owners Warned

Chief of Police Jack Flater reports five dogs are in the pound. Owners of missing dogs should contact him to reclaim them. The city keeps the dogs for five days before disposal.

Jack Flater

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