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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1954

Page

7

Latter Day Saints leader to speak at Scout event dinner

Curtis, vice-president of Curtis Gas Co of Salt Lake City, and regional Boy Scouts figures will address church and council leaders at a 5:30 dinner in University of Oregon banquet room Eugene. The event aligns with the 3 p.m. meeting the same day.

Latter Saints Church University of One Eugene Curtis Curtis Gas Company Salt Lake Utah National Council The Boy Scouts of America Portland Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Association Latter Day Saints Church

Annual Boy Scout Council Meeting and Events

Six counties Benton Lincoln Lane Douglas Coos and Curry join the annual meet at the Erb Memorial Building with 1 p m registration and 2 p m sessions for Scouters unit leaders and a special program for ladies from 2 to 4 p m. The annual council business meeting is at 4 p m in the Erb Memorial Union Dad's Room, followed by a Silver Beaver recognition dinner costing 1 85 per person.

Benton Lincoln Lane Douglas Coos Curry Erb Memorial Contig Gerlinger Erb Memorial Union

Obituary for Mrs Leo Wilson 47 at Mast hospital

Funeral services for Mrs Leo Helen Bea trice Wilson 47 were held at Schroeder Funeral Home Friday with Rev Garner officiating. Vault interment at Sunset cemetery Coos Bay. Survivors include husband Leo, three daughters Leona Myrtle Point Dan C Underwood and M A Metz Newport, parents D W Thompson Yakima, three sisters E Clark W Taggart Eva Patrick, two brothers Franklin Thompson Yakima Kenneth Thompson and Louellen Nebr, four grandchildren.

Leo Wilson

Funeral for Thomas Sumerlin Held at Schroeder Mortuary

Dr. A Theodore Smith officiated at the 2 pm service today for Thomas Griffin Sumerlin 80 who died Saturday at his home. Burial followed in Norway cemetery. Survived by widow Florence and daughters Lucille Barksow Kathryn Griffin, both of Myrtle Point, plus siblings and four grandchildren.

A. Theodore Smith Schroeder Thomas Griffin Sumerlin Norway Cemetery Sumerlin Tennessee Oregon Myrtle Point Presbyterian Church Florence Sumerlin Lucille Barksow Langlois Kathryn Griffin Cleve Sumerlin Old Town Fla H. G Sumeerlin Santa Rosa Calif

Garden club Christmas workshop set at Rebekah Hall

Powers notes the Garden club hosts its annual Christmas workshop Wednesday December 8 starting at 10 30 a m in Rebekah Fellowship hall. Guests may drop in as greenery and accessories are provided with a 25 cent charge to cover expenses and a potluck lunch at noon. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Yvonne McCulloch to Richard White on Thanksgiving eve in the home of the bride’s relatives with Rev. Ralph Zenor officiating and a pink carnation bouquet.

Garden Club Rebekah Fellowship Hall Yvonne McCulloch James McCulloch Richard White G. C. White Gaylord Ralph Zenor Church of the Open Bible Elvin Hull James Boggan Donald Hull Gases Green Ee Seana Sere Jip Bay Deenreno Manaren Mathias Ok Cok Eugene Powers Powers High School

Powers High School Turkey Banquet Honors Football Squad

Coach William O. McArthur of Oregon College of Education spoke at the Powes High Lions Club dinner with guest guests and a moving pictures show. The turkey banquet featured black and gold decorations and honored the football squad with names of attending students and townspeople listed.

William O. McArthur Oregon College of Education Monmouth Lions Club Powes George Hurst William Miller Lions International Harry Fenneman Coos Bay Lions Fred D. Kruse McArthur Terry Hess Leonard Grove Dean Warner Ernie Woodring Robert Wooden Courtney Horner Robert Frye Dick Mae-Mahon Gary Hess Layton Truax Marshall Casteel Bob McMahon Don Hess Kenneth Smith Noble

Christmas party plans and club notices in local groups

Local organizations report December events including Christmas dinners and gift exchanges. Members such as Mrs. Harold Ross and Mrs. Don Aber organize meals, games, and prizes while others hold candy sales, social gatherings, and family parties at the A. N. A. past oracles club, Women of the Moose, and Rebekah hall. Many residents celebrate Thanksgiving gatherings and travel for holiday visits.

Fred Stock, Sr Adarene Neal Chas, Stallard Carrol Wade A. N. A. Past Oracles Club Eddie Aubin Augden Endicott Carro Wade Earl Adams Aubin Fred Stock Don Aber Women of the Moose Ruby Winklemann Rebekah Hall Lloyd White Winkelmenf Clyde Hall Cliff Edwards

Thanksgiving Travels Mentioned for Aubin Family

The report notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Aubin visiting relatives in Yakima last week and trips through Diarela near Yachats to Portland and Tiwaco in Washington.

Yachats Portland Tiwaco Wash Gene Aubin Yakima

Lumber competition drives efficiency and regional prosperity

The Pacific Northwest forest industry faces rising competition from brick aluminum glass plastics and other building materials. Weyerhaeuser Timber Co and peers push modern production and merchandising to maintain quality and price advantages, sustaining payroll tax base and regional services.

Pacific Northwest Weyerhaeuser Timber Company

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