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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1957

Page

2

Plans to Install TV Translator in Oregon Areas

The plan to install TV translators aims to beam strong signals to populated areas from small steel cabinets controlled remotely. About seven dollars and fifty cents buys a home receiving antenna ten feet high. over seventy Oregon towns already use translators financed by non profit shares of 25 to 50 dollars. Community stations in Pineville, Madras, Maupin, Cottage Grove show local willingness to fund better Class A reception. A preliminary survey of peak locations is under way and a future engineer visit will provide exact details. The Herald will announce the meeting time.

Oregon Pineville Madras Maupin Cottage Grove Herald

Translator System Aims to Expand 15 Mile Reception

A project proposal suggests a Translator system that would enable residents within a 15 mile radius to receive television or radio signals. The plan emphasizes broad accessibility and local coverage expansion for underserved areas.

Annual Pioneer Day Celebration in Myrtle Point

Next Wednesday April 24 Myrtle Point hosts Pioneer Day at the First Presbyterian church auditorium. Registration starts 1 30 pm with a pioneer program to follow. Mrs Effie Shindol Mrs J M Myers Mrs C D Naslund and Mrs Waldermar Gurney lead the program with Mrs Verne Lundy coordinating transportation for pioneers needing a ride. An elaborate program and gifts for the oldest Coos county pioneers are planned and all pioneers are invited.

Myrtle Point Howard Rackieff C D. Naslund Waldermar Gurney Verne Lundy Lundy Coos County

Miss Geranna Stevens Chosen for Northwest Concert

Miss Geranna Stevens daughter of Mr and Mrs S F Stevens was selected to perform in the Music Educators National Conference Northwest division held in Boise Idaho. She played the flute in a final concert featuring band chorus and orchestra groups after being recommended by school staff.

Geranna Stevens S. F. Stevens Boise Idaho Northwest States Alaska Miss Stevens Prinpal Marion Harris Coquille

Coos Bay Scottish Rite Maundy Thursday Service Set

Coos Bay chapter of Rose Croix will hold Maundy Thursday services at the Scottish Rite temple in Coos Bay with 8:00 p m start. S Raynor Smith 32nd degree will speak. he serves as grand chaplain of Oregon Royal Arch Masons and is active in Eugene organizations. Easter services follow on April 21 at 8:00 a m with a breakfast at Blossom Gulch school for Scottish Rite Masons and families.

Coos Bay Rose Croix S. Raynor Smith First Methodist Church Eugene Ore Smith Willamette University Royal Arch Masons of Oregon Wayfarer Lodge No. 213 AF & AM Blossom Gulch School

Local Notes From Coos Bay Area Events This Week

Local items record fishing on Rogue River with a Chinook catch by Mr and Mrs S F Stevens. Several visits and travel plans include A F A M leaders in April and May receptions for Oregon officials. Families travel to Napa and Portland, dinners for newspapers and charity, and a rummage sale in Coquille benefit UC Mo thers club scholarship.

S. F. Stevens Rogue River Jack Dunn Portland Ricky Daniels Elton Schroeder Bandon Lodge A. F A. M Chet Weed Myrtle Lodge Ralph Moore Oregon Ellis Dement Napa Calif Aileen Dement Bud Schmitt Seattle Wash Ed Roberts W A. Roberts Arago Austin Dodge Norman O Dodge Pasadena Legion Hall St. Marks Guild Harold Watzling Ralph Sigsby Coos Bay Clay Nyitram Springfield Las Watzling Marvin Nystrom Salem Harold Bargett Grand Canyon Zion and Bryce National Parks Cupertino Harold Paul Bargett Reno Las Vegas Nevada Roxy Southwestern Motors Coquille University of Oregon Mothers’ Club University of Oregon Scholarship Fund William Gurney Charles Coatney Andrew Velebar Wm. Gurney Mt Vernon

Local social notes and upcoming rummage sale

The Myrtle Point group enjoyed skating at Tan Glewood Lodge on Sunday listing Judy and Shelby Johnson Franche Rankin Betty Johnson Charlotte Caroline Miriam Train Jim Coleman Ronny Martin Arthur Mike Train Richard McCuskey Rodger Weed Bill Neal Kerry Doyle Ronny Doyle and Jim Brown from Coquille Mrs Russell Train accompanied them. A rummage sale is planned for May 3-4.

Myrtle Point Tanglewood Lodge Don Judy Shelby Johnson Franche Rankin Betty Johnson Charlotte Caroline Miriam Train Jim Coleman Ronny Martin Arthur Mike Train Richard McCuskey Rodger Weed Bill Neal Kerry Ronny Doyle Jim Brown Coquille Russell Train Legion Hall St. Marks Guild Coos Bay BPW Wm. Downing Laura Lee Guy Tom Forrest Julia Duke C. P Moore George Slagle J M Myers Klamath Falls Jim Myers Canyonville Cooper Gardens Emmett Hammack Milwaukie

William at Waldemar Gurney Attends Billy Gurney Confirmat

William at Waldemar Gurney drove to Gran ass on Sunday to attend the confirmation of Billy Gurney.

William Waldemar Gurney Gran Billy Gurney

Card of Thanks for Support After Illness and Death

We thank everyone who were so thoughtful and helpful during the illness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Dr. Gurney and the nurses at the Mast hospital. Mrs. Flossie Wilson, Virginia Hermens, Charles Wilson, Burton Wilson, Earl Wilson.

Dr. Gurney Mast Hospital Flossie Wilson Virginia Hermens Charles Wilson Burton Wilson Earl Wilson

For Sale Items From Local Listings

Multiple notices advertise household appliances furniture lumber and real estate. Listings reference Coquille and Remote Oregon with contact number 8381 and addresses 1040 N Fir Street. Offers include an electric refrigerator range washer assorted lumber bundles and eastside property with two houses and several lots.

Coquille Fir Street Cali

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