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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1949

Page

6

Powers Woman's Club Elects Mrs Burch President

Powers April 11 A special meeting elected Mrs Albert Burch president of the Powers Woman's Club with Mrs Robert McMahon as 1st vice president and program chairman. Other officers include Mrs Raney Hall 2nd vice president and hospitality chair, Mrs Hazel Lewis treasurer, and Mr Carey Bones secretary. The club outlined a busy year with funds raised by food sales and serving at events.

Powers Albert Burch Powers’ Woman's Club Rebekah Fellowship Hall Robert McMahon Raney Hall Carey Bones Hazel Lewis Historical Society Lewis Des Loyd White Mel Rhodes Nino Alawine Jo Sonja Fandren Royal Neighbors Rebekah Fellowship John McKenzie Frank Rodgers E R Hannon A L Burch Chaparral Lodge Rebekahs Rebekah Woo Thorp Burch Ohara Shhorbs Frank Groove Donald Sienecker Alaska Anchorage Seattle Donald Slonecker Ontario Joe Peterquin Swace Wash Robert Sheedy Johnson Walter Spade Coos Bay William Richards Richards Rancy Hall Hall Arthur Quilhaugh Yakima Washington Martin Russell North Bend

Local families share weekend visits and community updates

Sunday dinner guests included the Lawsons hosting the Bergers Cox family and the Wood and Ford households. Victor Bushnell of Coos Bay visited while recovering from a broken leg from an accident at Cape Arango Allegany. Numerous neighbors attended dances and timber work began for Spaulding Sumter company.

Carl Bushnell Thomas Lawson Charlie Berger Eastside Earl Cox Bunker Hill D A Wood Elmer Ford Victor Bushnell Coos Bay Victor Cape Arango Allegany Bill Ralph Austin Ralph L Gabener Cold Beach Ralph Coquille Bob Ralph Mordle Patrt Charlie Ralph Miroo Lakey Arleeo Ronald J i. Lakey Mortle Port Saturcas Farrell Rankin Kent Mursters Spaulding Sumter Company Band

Residents share travel and health updates from coast trip

In Portland visits, Mr and Mrs Hannon and Mr and Mrs Joren with children spent last week. Frye and Adamek groups fished Rogue River with no luck. Hospital care affected several including Mrs Burch and Mrs Rolfe. Summers from Willamette University vacationed with family. Gamwells visited near Yachats. A tree planting project awaits on Beaverville Beaverville Hill forest with Forestry oversight.

R. Hannon Hans Joren Ben Crebill Betty Lou Jimmy Portland Elwin Frye James Adamek Rogue River A L. Burch Mast Hospital Kenneth Rolfe Harry Summers

Chet Murray Wins Spring Handicap Gold Tournament

Chet Murray won the Spring Handicap Tournament at Coquille Valley Country Club last Sunday in a upset over Andy Richardson. Murray trailed early but finished 3 up with two to go in the championship flight. In the consolation flight Spike Leslie defeated Erv Dettman 3 and 2.

Coquille Valley Country Club Chet Murray Andy Richardson Richardson Murray Spike Leslie Erv Dettman

University nurse urges girls to pursue nursing careers

Miss Olive Blocum of the University of Oregon Medical School spoke at Myrtle Point High School about nursing as a career for girls. She outlined 37 nursing fields including hospital, maternity, children, orthopedic, public health, school, psychiatric, private duty, and government service.

U. of O Olive Blocum School of Nursing University of Oregon Medical School Myrtle Point

Public Health Services Petitions Vet Admin for Clarification

A garbled WAVY Indeol text fragment references Public Health Services seeking guidance from Vet Administration on pet care policy. Unclear names, dates, or locations. Further readable context needed to identify exact entities and actions.

Dump cleanup appeal to keep the site orderly

After a cleanup, the reporter notes a call to residents to bring any trash or garbage to the dump to help maintain the facility in good condition. The charge emphasizes community responsibility and ongoing care for the site.

Kindergarten Open House Set for Tuesday Evening

A kindergarten invites families to an Open House on Tuesday night, April 19, beginning at 7 30. The event will allow parents to tour classrooms and meet teachers.

Rindergarten Telel

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