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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1951

Page

3

Bridge Extension Unit Elects New Officers for Year

Bridge Home Extension unit elected officers for the year including chair man Mrs Al Richmond and vice chair Mrs Carl Nelson. The group approved a $100 aid to Arnold Molby for band instruction and planned fundraisers to benefit 4 H scholarships and Washington DC trips. A social evening themed April Fools Day featured lectures, songs, skit, and a hat design contest. Several local residents were noted for car purchases and visits, with activity centered around Coquille and nearby towns.

Bridge Home al Richmond Eld Carl Nelson Howard Winkelman T. J Davis Treas Cecil Paul E. Goodman Arnold Molby Azalea House Fund Mike Daniels QA. Young Coquille Harold van Alstein H. A Hatfield Delores Washington Mra Jan Waterman Mesdames Edw Kennedy John Koch Howard Cook Cart Nelson Henry Brown W O Watson Ed Woolley Clyde Cota Jas McCormick Royal Ames Chas Briggs Karl Ehrig Lowell Lancaster G A Young H A Hareld Vernon Sell Jas Jewett E Goodman Deal Paul, Walter Hardmean T J Davis Lyle Hardman Lyle Swarts Frank Fish Mike Daniels, Jr Robert Ocheltree Nelson David Koch Louise Nelson Sally Shields Sharon Ocheltree Paul Thos. Jefferson Powell Lancaster Gregory Bill McKinley Mir McKinley

4-H Leaders Gather for County Plans and Rural Festivities

The Coos County 4-H Leaders meet to finalize county wide 4-H sections and a dance. Attendees include Mrs. Robert Ocheltree and Mrs. Henry Brown among others. The scene includes visits to Fairview and LaVerne Park with family and friends, a rodeo trip, grange dinners, and a school play scheduled for May 4.

Dleniias Sien Ib Mena Atending Coos County Yinteday North Bayside Robert Ocheltree Henry Brown J. Davis Carl Nelson Dorothy Louise Sharon Ocheltree E. Goodman Fairview G. C Wyant LaVerne Park EB. Goodman Eli Sampson R. V Sampson Cooz Bay Bridge George Wisti Victor Murto North Bend Thon Howe Myrthe Point Rea Bluff Pomona Grange North Bayside Grange Powell Lancaster T J Davis Alice Elma Jean Magill Audrey Waterman Martha Lancaster Paula Lancaster Jas Appleton Reuben Jefferson Salmon Gulch Lyle Hardman Jesse Enyeart Bandon Jesse, Jr Hardman Elvin Waterman N .E. Landreth Roseburg

Giant Cougar Is Killed at Powers

A large cougar was killed after a two hour pursuit by dogs on the Powers sheep lands. The animal measured 6 feet 6 inches from tip to tip and was found with six gunshots, with the final shot ending the chase around 11 p.m. Rangers report the cougar presence signals more in the area and urge sightings be reported. The Powers Ranger Station area has reorganized district names to Galice Illinois Valley and Powers District reflecting new headquarters. Community notices include P T A officers elected and plans for tennis courts, a moving picture on self reliance, and Powers Garden club activity.

Powery Stickney Powers District Powers Ranger Station Port Orford Rand Galice Roque River Iilahe Redwood Illinois River Agness Illinois Valley District Illinois Valley Powers P.T. A Kennett Barkdoll Eddie Rubin Don Reevs Marold Pribble D. Kubrie Kubrie Congress of Parents and Teachers Seaside Carl Utterback Pribble Wilbur Merchen Oscar Mintonye Merle McDaniels

Spring Planting Club Meeting Notes and Tour Planned

Powers Gamwell reports 3rd and 4th graders showed interest in the son of wild flowers and pressed flowers. The club voted to buy year books. A tour of members gardens is planned for May. Displays of spring flowers were shown and Mrs Gamwell hosted refreshments.

Powers Gamwell

Community Chest funds aid youth program efforts

Mayor Harold Ross received Powers share of Community Chest funds raised in the recent drive. The money is earmarked for the PTA and Lions Club to support the Youth Recreational program, with both groups cooperating. A Loyal Order of Moose curry dinner honored the basketball squad and committee members attended. Mothers prepared meals as Yell squad girls assisted with tables. Rebekahs held initiation ceremonies and a pot luck followed. Several residents were noted at gatherings and travels, including trips to Seattle and Vancouver, and a Navy electronics course for Ben Stickney.

Harold Ross PTA Lions Club Chas Stallard Tommy Coquille River The River Station E. R Hannon C . Brown Harry Griffinlow Noelst Hans Jorgensen A. Lane Jess Shepherd Jack Bushnell Rebekahs E. Torrance Seattle Vancouver Wash Ben Stickney Navy San Diego Treasure Island San Cpd Ford Worsham Fordyce Worsham A. P J Gamwell Ton Waskend Gamwell Yachats Crawford Peek Dora

Local residents host birthday turkey dinner in Roseburg area

Mr and Mrs T L Rema hosted a turkey dinner for Mr Eraters O Ma for his birthday on April 16 with speeches and a pleasant gathering. Numerous visits and business calls occurred in Roseburg Coos Bay Myrtle Point and nearby towns as residents traveled for visits and work.

T. L. Rema E.raters Marion Lakey Ariene Roseburg J. L. Rema Hubert Morris Arlene Robert Bushnell Tues Coldiron Leo Gallagher Long View Wash T. F. Lawson Russell Papaneau Myrtle Point Clayton Hayes Ivan Phillips Melton Bob Barbara Larry Powers Howard Lentz North Bend Carl Ward

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