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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
4
A Legion post announces a free screening of recruiting films at the American Legion hall on Friday night August 25. The feature film High er and Faster showcases recent air force planes and developments, aimed at young men considering a career in the army or air force.
Grants Pass arrest reports name Joseph William Marsin a Myrtle Motel Coffee Shop employee taken into custody Monday at 6 15 PM by Chief of Police Jack Fraspr on a child stealing charge. Also listed are incidents involving Robert Eugene Weed and Joan D Weed Weed for DUI and drunkenness. bail forfeitures. a city window washer sentenced for washing city hall windows. and Polly Workman with Delsa Harris charged with fighting forfeiting bail.
Rotarians held a Ladies Banquet featuring remarks on Switzerland as a peaceful, highly prepared nation. The speaker praised Swiss quality and defense readiness while noting the country’s small size and strong resource development. Floral decor and numerous attendees accompanied the event.
The Clarne Fair page lists admission at 1.90 for adults with under 12 free with a guardian. Activities include 9:30 PM Oaks pavilion dance with Johnny Dayton orchestra, Saturday and Friday game admissions, showmanship contests, 4-H demonstrations, and a local talent Cow Boy Cow Girl contest. Parades, calf roping, children's saddle horse race, reining, ladies saddle horse, and multiple horse races with cash prizes.
The Myrtle Point Saddle Club hosts a professional rodeo led by Max Barbour with events in riding and calf roping. Admission ranges from $1.20 to $2 for adults, with children under 13 free when accompanied. A Sunday cowboy breakfast occurs at City Park followed by a 1 pm rodeo. George Linn travels to Seattle for six weeks at the University of Washington banking school. his wife and niece accompany him part of the trip.
Wa Slaven of Walnut California arrived here this week for a visit. He is staying with friends and plans sightseeing in the area.
The Mast hospital led with Powers tallying none as eight girls and two boys were born this week. Coquille secured three of ten births. Myrtle Point added two daughters. North Bend, Bandon, Sitkum and Bridge reported new arrivals. Names, residences, and dates of birth listed for each family. Tom Guerin Sr visited Springfield to see his granddaughter Mrs Paul Brunson.
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