Myrtle Point School Board Meeting Noted Illnesses
John Kirk attended a Myrtle Point school board meeting Thursday evening. Mrs. Walter Releon and Mrs. Keith Nash traveled to North Bend on Monday. Iven Laird family members and others were reported ill with the flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirk
Myrtle Point
Walter Releon
Keith Nash
North Bend
Iven Laird
Portland
Ivany Shaders
Mur! Laird
Steve
Cheryl Ann
Louvita Releon
Sherry Ross
Jathers
Johns Hopkins Doctor Advocates Premarital Birth-Defect Tests
Dr. Robert E. Cooke, pediatrician in chief at Johns Hopkins Hospital, urges voluntary premarital genetic tests to forewarn of birth defects. He envisions research and lab improvements making screening feasible, while stressing marriage decisions should remain individual. He cites 21,000 U S deaths annually from birth defects and urges preventive counseling through physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famed Johnson Hospital
Baltimore
Robert E. Cooke
Cooke
Jenna
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Eom i National Foundation
March of Dimes i
Thirteen Given County Medals In 4H Awards
Myrtle Point 4 H club members were National Awards medalists in 1961 based on 4 H projects leadership and development. The National Awards program is arranged by the National 4-H Service committee with Extension Service cooperation. Dress Revue medals were awarded to Maureen Floyd and Meriaone McCaffree. other winners include Peggy Davenport Wayne Shull Bill Shires Faye Spangler Carol Johnson and Faye Ratcliffe. Fourteen clubs with 100 club members were congratulated by the event organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Simplicity Pattern Company
Maureen Floyd
Meriaone McCaffree
Peggy Davenport
Wayne Shull
4 H Leaders Conference Planned for January at OSU
Coos County reports 1194 4 H members in 124 clubs with 215 adult leaders and 56 junior leaders. Of these members 1091 completed projects, a 91.4 percent completion rate. Oregon State University hosts the annual Leader Conference January 24 25 and 26 with reservations through the County Extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Baker
Paul Baum
Myrtle Point
Prowase
Oregon
Coos County
Oregon State University
Corvallis
Fire-Proof Tree Formula from Deputy Fire Marshal Rynearson
L L Rynearson deputy state fire marshal, home in Myrtle Point, gives a fire proofing method for a Christmas tree. Mix ammonia phosphate with water, spear the tree, cut the butt at a 45 degree angle, and set the tree in a water bath. Add ampala phosphate to each gallon of water in which the butt rests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Rynearson
Bender
Myrtle Point
Community News Highlights From Local Senior Events
The report covers a Future Farmers of America guest talk by Verlin Hermann, initiation of officers led by David Greer, and 30 parents attending. It notes Dick Hansen’s speech at a National School Assembly, his blindness since age four, and music study. Also mentioned are Bible Club devotions, a Dec 23 Winter Semi formal at Coquille High School, and event organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verlin Hermann
Future Farmers of America
David Greer
Mr. Hansen
Michigan
Cincinnatti Conservatory of Music
Dick Hansen
National
Sydney Cushing
Peggy Davenport
Myrtle Point High School Football Banquet Honors Team
The Myrtle Point high school football team was honored at a December 13 banquet in the high school cafeteria. Bobcat Boosters Club sponsored the event with Elton Schroeder as master of ceremonies and Mrs. Chet Weed as decorations chair. Willamette coaches Ted Ogdahl and Norm Chapman spoke. Coach Bob Peterson recounted the Seaside and Phoenix game adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Bobcat Boosters Club
Elton Schroeder
Chet Weed
Ted Ogdahl
Norm Chapman
Willamette University
Bob Peterson
MPHS
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lyon
Land
Mickasen
Terry Reiseen
Muri Laird
David
Steven and
Brien
March of Dimes Clinic
de, Robert E. Cocke
TV Systems, Inc
America
Walt Holcomb
Dieme Dement
Sam Dement
Coquille Valley Elks
Myrtle Point High School
Rainbow
Sue Sweet
Bandon
Mike Sisk
Coquille High School
Bob Ivarie
Coquille
Bible Club
Ken Waggoner
Marsha Brewster
Linda Waterman
Jeanette Axe
Diana Powrie
Janise Coffman
Rught
Chrisey
West Coast Telephone
Motor Pool
Saint Nick
Santa
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