21 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
1
The nation’s newspapers favor the hymn Old Rugged Cross, with How Great Thou Art and What a Friend We Have in Jesus also high on the list. The column also shares Christmas prep at Bridge School, noting student art, classroom work, and concerns about early start times for younger pupils.
Cecil C. Carter a Myrtle Point area pioneer died last Friday at age 87 after a life spent in livestock raising logging teaching and farming He was active as a timber broker in retirement Funeral services were held at Schroeder Brothers Myrtle Point Chapel with Rev John Wood officiating and interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens Survivors include three daughters a son nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren Pallbearers were John Dayton Trufus Rylander Walter Barklow Bob Geaney George McClellan and Milton Schroeder.
One winner was drawn from five names at Stop and Shop last Saturday. Mr Helen Metzger of Sitkum won $100 at Safe Way Store. others named were Lloyd Schultz Franklin Roberts Mrs James A Sturgill and Mrs Thor Jams gard, Myrtle Point. A $500 prize with five $100 awards will be drawn December 30 for in store participants at 2 p.m.
Superintendent Hubert Arm strong announces the board will hold the first budget hearing for next year in the high school library on Friday night December 22 at 8 pm. Citizens are invited to attend the session for basic discussions before later detailing specific cost items.
District attendance shows improvement with 431 absences from 1540 students on Wednesday morning. Myrtle Crest and the High School report fewer absentees, while Sitkum and Dora are notably low. Arago and Maple also decrease, enabling Superintendent Armstrong to keep schools open through the Christmas break starting Friday at 1 p.m.
Ruth Michele profiles Gladys Evans star route carrier from Myrtle Point to Remote in a National Star Route Mail Carriers Association spread. The piece notes her 74 mile daily circuit, 370000 miles logged, and contract work with no civil service involvement.
A Georgia Pacific correspondent sends a Christmas card featuring a pen and ink drawing of a cluster of trees on the cover. The card includes a seasonal message.
An afternoon vesper service will be held at the Methodist church on Christmas Eve. The service features a special family gathering with the church youth choirs providing Christmas music and a candle lighting ceremony led by the minister. Families in the community are invited to attend.
A license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point Oregon at City Hall on December 27, 1961. The service is announced by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.
School vacation for all District 41 schools will begin at 1 o clock on Friday afternoon the 22nd and resume at 9 a m on Tuesday January ind.
Myrtle Point council heard West Coast Telephone propose an automatic electronic alert for fire calls. The system rings all firemen on a dedicated net when a fire call is made, remains open until all report in, and hardens contact even on party lines. The plan would cost about 40 dollars monthly with under 100 dollars for initial install. Police phone system costs remain undecided.
Myrtle Point crowds will attend two events at Hiland Theatre. The Lion's Club offers a free kids show at 1 p.m. featuring Buffalo Bill with Santa. the Chamber of Commerce merchants show begins about 3 p.m. with Calamity Jane. Tickets enter turkey and cash prizes.
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