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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1961
Page
1
A Herald observer praises the Coos County Fair in Myrtle Point for its crowds exhibits and talent. A four year old Jo Winkleman captures attention with a horse story while Grandma goes missing and returns.
19 year old Tim Wooley son of Mr and Mrs George Wooley of 1421 Spruce Myrtle Point high school graduate suffered an accident when a loaded logging truck rolled onto his hips and back while he worked under the rig. He was rushed to Powers for emergency care and then to Mast Hospital for treatment as doctors held hope for his recovery.
Elks invite golfers to a September 2 and 4 tournament with mail-qualifying options to pair players before Saturday’s play. The Coquille Valley Elks promote scores and a programs of entertainment at the Myrtle Point club with meals, dancing, and ceremonies. The improved water system makes the course well watered and in top condition with Myrtle wood trees lining the fairways. Trophies crown winners and souvenirs await all attendees.
The Durham family moved to town and opened a neighborhood self service variety store with two check stands. They offer pacaks, bric a brac, housewares, toys, tools and other common goods as they settle into the community.
Officers say Kien M Hartley 4 year old fae of a settee argent fired at Alfred Wood about 65 of Jonas Creek after a volley of discourtesies. Hartley refused to sign a complaint, so no arrest to date. Wood resides in the old pump plant building at Johns Creek, rented from Myrtle Point city.
Merald Herald offers copies of the large group photo from the golden wedding event attended by sea Tel cree couples. Pictures were taken by Frits Strauss and are available at the desk during regular business hours.
Workers plant heavy cement containers each holding a small myrtle tree and surround them with blossoming plants. Completion of the planting is expected in a few days, promising a new beauty for the business district.
Reserve seats for the sencen game by sending a check of 96.08 per seat to M. Scherpl athletic director Myrtle Point High School. Make checks payable to Myrtle Point High School.
New business in Myrtle Point opened last week as the Rembrandt Sign Co leased space in the Myrtle Hotel on Fifth Street. Jack and Stan Rembrandt operate the business offering window lettering to large outdoor signs and have worked on the Durham Variety store project and fair booths.
Superintendent Arm strong announced the opening of school next Tuesday and detailed changes. Myrtle Crest will house one 2nd grade and one 3rd grade section, with some 2nd graders advancing within Myrtle Crest. All 1st graders from Myrtle Point move to Maple School, which will run one 1st grade section at Maple. Spruce will have three 2nd grade sections and three 3rd grade sections. Students in 4th to 8th grades continue at Myrtle Crest as before.
Linda Trigg to teach first grade at Bridge after graduating from Eastern Oregon College of Education. John Trigg, new third grade teacher, graduates this spring from Sen Vrascises State College. Alma Lett joins Broadbent to teach second and third grade after teaching at Powers. Doris Middleton, Northwest State Teachers College of Oklahoma graduate, comes from Toutle Lake to teach at Broadbent and nearby schools.
Three Myrtle Point youths, Larry Neugart a upcoming Oregon sophomore Paul Fransen and Rich Armstrong seniors, completed a four week hike along the Skyline Pacific Crest trail. They started at 4800 feet near McKenzie Pass camped at 6700 feet and traveled about 75 miles in two weeks while observing elk bear and deer. The trio noted a motor vehicle ban on the trail and saw forest crews using hand tools with no machinery allowed. They reported good weather with only two brief rain showers.
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