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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1947

Page

4

Myrtle Point Saddle Club Rodeo Praised By Community

The Myrtle Point Saddle club staged a top tier rodeo at the Dods county fairgrounds drawing national talent and a $50,000 purse. Patrons hailed the parade and event quality while Ann Roush thanked local businessmen for support enabling another successful show and planning for 1948.

Myrtle Point Oregon Cheyenne Pendleton Madison Square Garden Ann Roush The Saddle Club Myrtle Point Saddle Club

Navy Medals Being Awarded To Ex Navy Veterans

Millions of bronze American Defense and World War II Victory medals are being distributed nationwide to eligible ex naval personnel. The US Navy Recruiting Station at Coos Bay issues medals on discharge or original Navy papers.

Navy Recruiting Service Pearl Harbor United States of America US Navy Coos Bay Navy

Remember Whess Tale from the Files

Myrtle Point recalls a smallpox scare with mild cases and no injuries amid local travel grocers delivering goods. Notes on past events from 30 to 20 years ago include job moves, business deals, and local renovations in the Myrtle Point area.

Myrtle Point Japan Bandon Wherby Henry Schroeder C W Gano Ellisgsen Busines Mr Gano Charles F Schroeder Norway A. C Chase Holt-Chase Cannery Lester Sumerlin Dental School Portland New Security Bank Dr Sumerli North Fork

Be Watchful on August Deaths Warn Pedestrian PSA

A public safety notice warns pedestrians to slow down and choose safety over haste. It cites high accident figures and urges care to avoid darting into traffic, crossing midblock, or ignoring signals, regardless of birth month.

Ave Thoroseege

Samuel A Johnston dies after illness in Mast hospital

Samuel Aaron Johnston died Wednesday morning at Mast hospital after several months of illness. Born June 6 1873 in Montrose Iowa he lived in this area 27 years. Funeral from Schroeder chapel Friday August 8 with interment at Norway cemetery. Rev Reb of the Assembly of God officiating. Survived by wife Amey a daughter Mrs Verla Moore and one granddaughter Genevieve.

Samuel Aaron Johnston Mast Hospital Montrose Iowa Schroeder Norway Cemetery Reb Assembly of God Johnston Amey Verla Moore Genevieve

Community Gossip and Local Visitation Notes

Mrs A L Powrie visited Port land then headed to Canada for a race meet Tuesday evening. Miss Agnes Parrish visits her mother Mrs R N Parrish after a Portland trip and a Hawaiian Islands visit. Mr D Daniels returned to Roseburg from Hawaii to join his brother Luther and Ben Daniels for a rodeo appearance. The Miller family will host a ten day Washington DC visit by Je 8 Miller and Julia Merlherman Miller with Danny. A B C Davis and Marguerite Stattler travel home via Arcata after Yellowstone trip. Garcelon family from Scotia joins to end update.

Agnes Parrish R. N. Parrish Portland Miss Parrish Hawaiian Islands D. Daniels Roseburg Luther Ben Daniels

Slingsby Guests of Mr and Mrs Allie Davenport

Bean Gos ee see Me Naber Hah Melvin Slingsby of Weed California and Frances Slingsby of Myrtle Creek have been guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Allie Davenport.

Melvin Slingsby Weed, Cal Frances Slingsby Myrtle Creek Allie Davi Enport

For Sale Sand Gravel and GMC Truck Trade

For sale washed sand and gravel 2.10 per yard. Call Ei mer Benham. Also offering a 1940 GMC truck X8 for sale or trade for a single axle truck. Contact F Larson Point. 8-7, 14p.

Eimer Benham F Larson

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