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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
1
Officials in Oregon discuss local mental health clinic programs as a means to reduce public costs while expanding services. The plan emphasizes coordinated community planning, identifying high-need families, and expanding services in Curry and Myrtle Point districts with cooperation from Coos County.
Free movies for all children start at 1 p.m. Saturday December 21 at the theater. The day features a big 8 p.m. drawing with prizes of 25 50 and 75 dollars in merchandise across Myrtle Point stores. Coupons from merchants trigger multiple drawings and free turkey giveaways by the chamber of commerce.
The Myrtle Point Jaycees announce a Christmas lighting contest to boost holiday spirit. Displays will be judged Monday night December 23. residents and businesses are urged to complete and light decorations by then. Participants contact 572-3128 for judging details.
Christmas events at St. Mark's Episcopal Church begin Sunday with Holy Communion at 7 a.m. and again at 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The service details note Holy Eucharist and rituals to be observed at Powers on December 24.
Services and events for Christmas at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Powers begin Saturday December 21 with a church school program at 7 38 p m Sunday December 22 Holy Communion and sermon at 11 a m On Tuesday December 24 a midnight Christmas Eucharist at 11 p m All are invited to attend these services
In the final meeting of the year the Myrtle Point Chamber approved a 185.49 lighting bill for maintenance on the city Christmas tree visible from all areas. The volunteer fire department installs all lights yearly. J M Myers is fire chief. A December 14 Santa event gifted 306 candy canes to children at Hiland Theatre and street events.
Sunday school holds 7 pm program and invites all. Students will bring food gifts for a needy home to be shared at morning or evening services Sunday. Christmas Eve service at 8 pm Tuesday will be a communion service announced by Rev. Glen Mayhew.
The post office will be open today and through December 28 offering full service hours. Local residents are advised to plan mailing needs accordingly as holiday demand increases across the period.
Janet Miller, MPHS sophomore, was named Coed correspondent for the 1968-64 school year by Coed magazine editor Margaret Hauser. She will serve as junior advisor to the editors and relay MPHS activities.
The junior class sold popcorn balls during noon hours Dec 9 13 and raised about 27 dollars and 45 cents for the high school treasury. Christmas candy and bulb covers were also sold in November and December with Connie Huff and Laura Kirsch as co chairmen.
The election took place during the 57th annual convention in Portland and awards a two year term on the Association of Oregon Counties executive committee.
The Senate approved allocations totaling 75,000 for Coquille river dredging and 380,000 for Coos Bay dredging, with maintenance work for fiscal year 1964. Subcommittee recommendations include 15,000 for deep draft harbor, 10,000 for Coquille River harbor, and 0 for Siuslaw River harbor.
The Myrtle Point City Library received two memorial books for Stephen Henghan titled Pony For Three and Mies Posy Lengiegs. The donation honors Henghan and adds both volumes to the local collection.
The Church of The Nazarene presents a Christmas program by a youth choir and a pageant titled To Those Who Sit in Darkness set in Bethlehem. Cast includes Leon Howell and Priecilia with a morning Sunday service on December 22 followed by treats for children.
Jean Marie Powrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powrie, graduates along with other students amid a formal ceremony. The event honors their academic achievement with moments of pride and a brief family gathering afterward.
The Myrtle Point Baptist church will present its annual Christmas program Sunday December 22 at 7 pm. Mrs Jane Northup directs Calvary and the theme This shall be the Sign focuses on the gift of eternal life. Candy treats will be given to children, and the community is invited.
The Lutheran Christmas Program is scheduled for Saturday evening with attendees to be at the church by 7 15 p m. The notice provides timing and venue details for the event.
Freight Lines urges donations of foods, canned goods, clothing and toys for the Elks Christmas drive. Saturday is the deadline for drop offs, with contact through Ethic som ber or ONC toll free for participation.
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