25 Apr 1968
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1968
Page
1
Registration for fall kindergarten classes scheduled Friday April 26 from 9 00 to 11 30 at 806 Railroad Ave. Children must be five before November 15 to be eligible for attendance. Two classes offered main 9 00 11 30 and after lunch 12 30 to 3 00.
District 41 invites parents to register beginning first graders on Friday May 23 in Maple Primary Bridge Broadbent Dora and Arago schools. Registration starts at 1 00 p m at Maple Primary Gymnasium with birth certificates or records required. Call 572 2664 for details.
The Loyalty Day chairman explains the Congress act framing May 1 as a patriotic day against communism. Grace Cushing, Myrtle Point, wins the Washington Youth Tour trip after winning local and county contests. second and third place receive bonds. Eighty eight high school juniors entered from Sunset Six high schools. Grace will travel to Portland and Washington DC with other state winners.
Police Chief Merlyn Hathaway reports the burglary of Mrs. Florence Van Doren’s home at 1102 Spruce. The crime occurred between 9 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday, April 19, while the funeral day was observed. Items missing include an antique mantle clock a coin collection jewelry and antique ceramics. An investigation is ongoing.
Private Patrick McCue stationed with Company C Strategic Command II in Seoul since January met cook Kent Brown of the 304th Signal Battalion on Easter Sunday in the mess hall. Pvt James Blohm, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Blohm, arrived home Saturday April 13 from Ft Ord California and will report to Ft Devens Massachusetts on April 26.
Mes Loisanes Wagner announces resignation as Hospital Administrator at Mast Hospital after half a century in the role. She will stay as medical records librarian. Caspar Paulson of Independence Oregon will replace her on May 1, having previously served as Hospital Administrator at Hermiston Oregon. The Paulsons currently reside in Coquille.
The Myrtle Point Women’s Club hosts the 43rd annual Pioneer Day at the Presbyterian Church on April 26 at 1 30 p.m. Wallace Cement is the speaker and a musical program is planned. All pioneers in the area are invited. Special recognition will be given to the older attendees.
Former Coquille star Jim Jarvis recounts a harrowing night at the Civic Arena in Pittsburg after a game with the Pittsburgh Pipers against the Minnesota Muskies. He says an angry crowd reportedly followed players to the dressing room and menaced the arena as security warned of a mob forming.
The list includes Seniors Mike Adams Joy Backlund Lana Bosco Carol Brister Sharon Cole Doug Culver Carol Gass man Lara Ann Hermann Beck Mast Signd Mitchell Billie Kay Robinson Vai ena Rondo Sharon Wilson Jennie Wise Lana Jones with honorable mention Julia Ames. Also highlighted are Bel cher Bergeron Boles Breuer Bridgham Bushnell Dietz Farmer Gross and many others across grades including Juniors Grace Cush ing Becky Fraser Connie Flora Gloria Hardman Cammy Homer Margie Hum ble Priscilla Nelson Pat Tomlinson Debbie Van Landingham, Chris Barnett Tim Brown Cindy Cole and more.
The old wooden Broadbent Bridge over the South Fork of the Coquille River was blown down at 1 5 a.m. on an April Wednesday to clear space for a 292 ft concrete span. Traffic will use the west riverbank and students will be bused via the Powers highway to Myrtle Point and Broadbent schools.
Coquille Myrtle Point Chapter and Edward B. Beaty Chapter of Coos Bay held a basketball game on April 17 at Myrtle Point High School Gym. DeMolay sponsors social events athletics civic projects and fundraisers. Myrtle Point joins Operation Outreach with Arthur Motz as advisor urging recruitment for a Myrtle Point chapter. Contact local DeMolay members or Arthur Motz to join.
Ernest Eads fined 1000 for basic rule violation. Thomas Krewson warned. Charles Schrader cited for defective equipment with warning. Larry Haley warned for allowing a dog in court area. Edmond Dunlap fined 1500 for excessive noise. Carolyn Hand fined 825 for disorderly conduct. Bruce Johnson found guilty after hours and appealed. Shela Hunt fined 5 for dog at large. Freddie Barklow fined 25 for trespassing. Terry Bushnell fined 25 for minor in possession. Clinton Carman fined 10 for obstructing traffic. Jerry Smith fined 1000 for obstructing traffic. Dan Rowley pleads not guilty. trial date May 9, 1968.
In celebration of National Library Week April 22 to 27 the Flora M. Laird Memorial Library staff invites the public to visit the library and pick springtime reading. A new selection of pictures and many helpful non fiction titles have been added.
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