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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
9
A survey by the National Highway Users' Conference and the Rural Letter Carriers' association urges federal state and local road planning to improve road adequacy. It calls for recruiting engineering talent, scientifically based needs, and equitable cost sharing to boost transport efficiency and reduce costs.
Mrs Kner Wilsen hosted a Christmas gathering at the home with decorations and a tree. Attendees included many Sitkum and Dora residents, plus Rev Barnett and visiting families. Sunday services led to a church dinner at the Elmer Wilson home. Other items mention visits by Jenkins, Hubble, and Wilson families and local travel to Bandon and Myrtle Point.
The Ogu Dhe Couetts club hosts a re decoration dinner dance this Saturday evening inviting the general public. Bil Lathrop, new owner, reports the event during a Myrtle Point visit. Ralph Southstone's orchestra will furnish the music.
The Friendly Nicors club met with Mrs Lake on Thursday afternoon with JD Breuer in charge. After the business meeting they played games and exchanged Christmas gifts. Bert King won the prize at one game and drew the top prize. Ladies present included Mrs J O Breuer.
The roundup lists neighbors such as Bert Davenport and Mrs P F Barbeeg to close the meet as first snow falls on Saturday. Mrs Victor Bushnell and infant visit Bob Bushnell while Mr and Mrs E W Ralph host relatives. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Lahey and Bob Neal with Bob Bushnell.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls childhood games top splitting with spears, crabs in ditches, rusty teapots, and pocket treasures. It notes blacksmith rings, twine balls, and old lighting in a home, plus a horse drawn streetcar era memory and fare changes in Chicago.
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