12 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
1
Myrtle Point merchants present tickets for a festive Christmas season kickoff on December 21. The event promises holiday cheer for families as the community prepares for a sequence of seasonal activities beginning Saturday.
Corps of Engineers crews installed staff gages on the Coquille River at Riverton and other sites to help determine winter flood flow and support the Coquille river basin study. Officials said projects may affect annual valley floods and involve property-owner arrangements for site access.
The combined junior and senior heirs with the children of the city school present the annual Christmas program Sunday at the 11 o clock worship service. A pageant depicting the birth of Jesus will be featured.
The Bobcats won a tight wrestling dual 9 8 with 167 pound Tom Poste pinning an opponent. Fred Allen and 166 pound Jerry Stidham earned decisions to seal the victory.
Seven year old Rey F. Henshaw Jr died after a shooting at his home. He and a companion were demonstrating a hunter safety course they had completed when the accidental discharge occurred in a bedroom.
In a December 6 double header, Glide Wildcats edged the Bobcats 60 50 while Myrtle Creek Vikings routed Myrtle Point. Rust led Glide with 23 points, Pullen paced the Bobcats with 16, and Winningham Reed and Mast added a few.
A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday at 2 p m with burial at Myrtle Crest Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Ann and other relatives such as Marie Nichols of Polat and Ar.
A fragment mentions names Kenneth L. Norway James E. Powers and James C Leretta connected to a CHAT event with a rough attendance figure and stray references to Avége-Deugies and a freak stake. The incomplete text provides no clear date location or organization.
The Arage Community Church announced a Christmas program to be held Sunday at 7 38 p m A poster by Ben Elliott features the event and details remain incomplete
The Coos Curry Shrine club Oriental Bazaar will be held Dec 13 14 at the former Sprouse Ritz in Coos Bay. Local chair man Jesse Laird invites item donations and offers pickup and delivery assistance through Mr Laird Bill Downing or Charles Wagner.
Myrtle Point district 41 will serve Christmas dinners in all cafeterias on December 16. Menus include cranberry salad, pastries, rolls, butter, fruit and milk with meals prepared per school recipes.
Teachers will discuss issues surrounding emotionally disturbed students at a meeting. The focus is on understanding behavior, classroom strategies, and support resources to help pupils.
A high school band under Les Simons notes one of ten members who served overseas. Dennis enlisted for three years and was sent to Vietnam in September 1968 after recovering from an illness. The piece mentions Peteweny and others in the band as they reflect on service and duty.
Church announces a Carel festival to be held at 7 p.m. on December 98 inviting the public to attend in Tegremia.
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