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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
4
Sun day sun records numerous trips to Tacoma San Ben Sto Stockton and Ag ness. Residents visit relatives attend weddings and picnics while others undergo surgeries and travel for family gatherings and summer homes.
A free teen age dance at Myrtle Point High School drew 30 couples and 10 stags with musicians from the Coos Bay union. Lions Club provided the hall and expenses while chaperones assisted. next teen age dance is scheduled for Saturday evening August 25 with no admission charge.
The Coquille Valley Garden Club held at the community building Sunday July 29 drew many visitors. A large display of flowers impressed judges with the sweepstakes engraving awarded to Mrs Kaith Mintoyne of Arago. Myrtle Clausen won the grand prize for most blue ribbons and Mrs M O Hawkins took the door prize.
The Coos-Curry Pioneer annual picnic drew about 300 attendees Sunday. 1951 Queen Mrs. Coddling, born 1874 in Empire, was crowned by Mayor Don Farr and presented a bouquet by Mrs. Mary Randleman. Officers elected included John Carl president, Wanda Volck vice president, Inez Chase treasurer.
Gaylord News lists neighbors visiting relatives across Coos Bay Wecoma Wecoma and nearby towns. Notable events include Donnie Gardner's birthday party at J C Gardner's home with family and friends and multiple trips to Roseburg Drain and Reedsport for family visits and picnics at Floray Lake.
Ron Endicott again led the weekly rifle shoot with a 368 score, topping Marte Shaffer 367 and Ervin Dettman 384. Other strong scores included Gene Knight 382 and Henry Rowell 360 as all participants exceeded 300.
General Bradley testified before a senate committee in May detailing war losses. He noted non combat casualties totaling 72 679 including 612 deaths up to that time with figures showing battles and missing personnel.
Funeral services for Elmer Noah Shull 62 killed at Brownsboro Oregon Friday July 27 when run over by a caterpillar will be held Friday Aug 3 at 2 pm at Schroeder Funeral Parlors with Dr A Theo Smith officiating Burial at Norway Cemetery He was born July 4 1889 in Skidmore Missouri and is survived by his wife Adalav Shull two sons John H North Bend and Har-
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 125 declares strike action against West Coast Telephone Company after claims of a poor offer and union representation bypass. Local 125 officials and members say they bear the nation’s highest utility pay and will hold firm until their demands are met, per Business Manager Robert H Wooden.
The National Red Cross urges relief for victims in the Mississippi valley towns. Coos county headquarters seek funds from churches, clubs, and organizations with Sunday collections and Herald office deposits. Ernest Clausen arrives from Los Angeles for a two week vacation and works in Barker's decorating department.
The article reports that during the first full year of the Korean War the United States spent 8.3758 billion dollars. Of this total seven point two five billion was military and 1.12 billion was non military costs. the breakdown for items under non military costs is not specified.
Sale of a 1946 Chevrolet truck and a 1938 White logging truck with trailer, with or without a job. 2000 000 feet of ties to haul. Sacrificing due to health. Call Union Old Station at 4th & Spruce, Myrtle Point. Les Stevens.
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