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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1973

Page

2

Local Talk Show Guest and Community Housing Notice

Mrs Thorp appears on KCBY-TV talk show as a guest while Mrs Williams is cited as an experienced Cor omary Care Unit nurse. Coos County Bearing Authority seeks seniors for low cost housing rentals for those 2 years old and over with net income limits. Dr. and Mrs LeRoy Winters of Lakeport California mentioned. Mrs Bill Davis of San Diego plans to leave by ship around February 7 to join her husband on RGR.

Om 2 Kcby-Tv Willams Coos County LeRoy Winters Lake Port Calif Bill Davis Edrie Looney San Diego RGR

School board to hire secretary after death of Pauline Mia Toume

The high school and grade school have been abut due to tu over the past two weeks. Several applications for the high school secretary vacancy, left by Pauline Mia Toume, have been received. At the February 12 School Board meeting the decision will be made. Mr and Mrs Bud Pitts of Morton Washington visited Powers last weekend.

Mary Pauline Miatoume Bud Pitts Morton, Wash Powers

Navy Seaman Danie E. Krewson Promoted Aboard USS Brewton

Danie E. Krewson of Myrtle Point promoted to storekeeper second class aboard the ocean escort USS Brewton. Homeport is Long Beach California. Son of Mrs Hazel Quist and the former Miss Bile Kay Robinson. He attended the University of Oregon before enlisting in September 1970.

Danie] E. Kreweson Long Beach Calif Hazel Quist Dora Route Miss Bile Kay Robinson 509 Railroad Myrtle Point Navy University of Oregon

Visitation Scheduled at Broadbent Grange Hall

A visitation is announced for Broadbent Grange Hall this Saturday. James and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell James, Jesse, Chipper Post, and Gus James are listed among those attending. escort details and location relate to the Viet era context.

Broadbent MM. James Russell James Jesse, Chipper Post Gus James

Valentines banquet planned for Feb 16 announced by group

Press notes preparations for the annual Valentines Banquet on Feb 16. Also reports John Osbon and family hosting Sunday dinner with John's sister and relatives, and local social updates including a wedding, charity drive, and upcoming meetings at Bridge Grange Hall and Bridge Cafeteria.

John Osbon John Larry Wall Reedsport Orlin Lett California Christian Bellardi Newport Beach Santa Ana la Vera

Tax on telephone service phases out in 1940s wartime measure

A long standing wartime excise tax on telephone service is ending. General Telephone customers should see a small reduction in their bills as the ten percent federal tax is removed, per a company spokesman.

General Telephone

Dora PTA invites King as guest speaker

The Dora P T A met at Dora school on January 17 with Jim King as guest speaker. Out-of-town relatives gathered for Myrtle Rieti's funeral at Walter and Mrs King's home. Several local and visiting families noted in attendance and well wishes continue through the weekend.

Dora P.T.A Dora School Jim King Walter King Myrtle Rieti Agness Fern Summers Margaret al Kelly Marjorie Rinehart Yamhill Jeff Lynn Dick Brugnol Coquille

High School Graduation Rises to 80 Percent

The U S Department of Labor reports rising high school graduation rates among youths. Over a decade the share of graduates grew from about 60 percent to nearly 80 percent as of October 1971, with 127 million youths in the labor force and out of school.

U.S Department of Labor Bureau of Labor

Telephone tax cuts begin 1973 and will fade by 1962

The World War II era phone tax is reduced to nine percent effective January 1, 1973 and will drop by one percent yearly until fully erased in December 1962. Telephone utilities collect the tax for the government, a point long opposed by the industry as discriminatory. The cut stems from the 1970 Federal Excise Estate and Gift Tax adjustment.

Shower honors Mrs Arvid Mixsom at Myrtle Point High

A baby shower honored Mrs Arvid Mixsom Thursday in the home economics room at Myrtle Point High School. Guests presented welcoming and useful baby gifts to Mrs Hixson from numerous attendees including Mrs Sandra Pearce, Mrs Paul Cook, Mrs Jimmy King, Mrs Frank Groves, Mrs Richard Payne, Mrs Gayle Ann Wilson, Mrs Eleanor Tucker, Mrs Dick Cheiss, Mrs Lowell Bick, Mrs Whitaker, Mrs Laveds Mardmen, Mrs Pardie Rowell, Mrs Kathy ws, Mrs Howard Winkelman, Mrs Jarman, Mrs Gail, Mrs Reneld Werdman, Mrs Geary Beher, and others.

Arvid Mixsom Myrtle Poin High Shool Hixson Sandra Pearce Susana Pauls Cook Jimmy King Frank Groves Richard Payne Gayle Ann Wilson Eleanor Tucker Dick Cheiss Lowell Bick Whitaker LaVeds Mardmen Pardie Rowell Kathy Ws Howard Winkelman Searon Jarman Mies Gail Reneld Werdman Geary Beher Divs Richard Ewing

Gifts Sent by Mrs Hixon List of Donors Names

A fragmented social note lists numerous donors including Edith Miller Gladys Walton Miss Mary Smnoge Mrs Kenneth Rome Mrs Tow Forrest Mrs Jerry Train Mrs Thema Meader Stan Knight Georgina Johnson Joe Stewart Jean Wilson Florence Cookers Wayne Turner Gail Baker Grace Jewett Elvera Racy Esther Lancaster Virgil Maber Des Fisher Marvin Scherpl Charles Lizberry Richard son Verna Mermean Doug Gibbens Las Simons John leeahart Manley Serr Esther Rud Chester Zam wok Mal Miller Erate Everndes and others.

Edith Miller Gladys Walton Mary Smnoge Kenneth Rome Tow Forrest Jerry Train Thema Meader Stan Knight Georgina Johnson Joe Stewart Jean Wilson Florence Charles Lizberry Bi Richardson Verna Mermean Doug Gibbens Las Simons John Leeahart Manley Serr Esther Rud Chester Zamwok Mal Miller Erate Everndes Bers Mall

Winter Board Meeting Reported by BPW Club

Wilma Winningham president of BPW reports January winter board meeting held recently in Albany. Hostess Maxeine Hogan served dessert and coffee after the business session to Cora Hammer Margaret Acheson Emma Gurney Julia Duke Elsie Downing Leta Slagle Mrs Winningham and Mrs Forrest.

Willamse Winningham Business and Professional Women Club Wilma Forrest BFW Albany Maxeine Hogan Hogan Cora Hammer Margaret Acheson Emma Gurney Julia Duke Elsie Downing Leta Slagle Winninghan Forrest

Public Art Exhibit at SWOCC February Opening

SWOCC hosts first general public art show organized by the Bruce Fine Arts Club. Exhibits by enrolled SWOCC students and others from North Bend Annex and local studios. Open reception 7 p.m. Feb. 3 in Tioga Hall, entries due Feb. 1–2, up to three works per exhibitor in multiple categories.

Stedens Oregon SWOCC North Bend Annex Reedsport High School Dune Daubers Studio Rivers End Tioga Hall

Campus arts contest winds through eight categories

Scheduled campus events list painting ceramics print making basic design watercolor sculpture and calligraphy. Work will be judged for Beat of Show and first through seventh place in each category. Awards will be presented at the opening night reception.

Swede Gulstron Family Visit Noted in Araga Area

An afternoon visit by Mr and Mrs Swede Gulstron and family from Araga impressed Richardson and Mrs Joe Latimer. They demonstrated Japan Ma Customs and Foods, drawing interest from attendees.

Swede Gulstron Araga Paren Richardson Joe Latimer Japan

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Mrs Thorp Nam Powers Krewson Debbie JA Coset Viet Byymrs, Vernon Sell, JR Cam Commission Springfield Ruth Weller John Thompson Lee Davis Watsonville Bridge Ruth Silvens Grange Bridge Tpo Wilbur Cullers G.A. Young Frank Galefron Victoria B.C Dora Heather Wilson Carolson Sanford Rays Doug Banner Culp Creek Baxter Bob Roberts Low Haughanoun Sheila Wilson Heather Kristen Roy Zeigher Auley Hospital Coos Bay Murl Laird Murl Lila May Clarno Peggy Murray Dorothy Lavern Staman Janice Latert Sutherlin Joyce Shambow Janice Labatt Jerry Lea Rachel Date L.A Eaglewood Vernon Sell, JR Mrs. Hixon BPW Winter Board Careoga Robert Frost Mollig Bwoce Fine Arts Club Velour Sox Acrilan S & Pus Finanel Women & Childrens Only Heed Baie Fia Bode Sealy Quam Sealy Fashion Sealy Posture Pedic Lota of Sail Henry Orarh Staty
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