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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1956
Page
3
The Waldport Irish faced Yrtle Point hoops at Myrtle Crest last Friday night in a pair of quint tilts. The home squad moved the ball quickly and secured decisive wins over Waldport in both contests.
Myrtle Point edges Waldport 42 34 as Gasner tops scoring with 17 points and Kincheloe adds 6. Henderson 10 Hawley 11 lead Waldport, Adams and Billee drive fast break for Myrtle Point. J V rout 48 20 extends Myrtle Point undefeated streak with 15 players scoring.
Mrs James Gamwell reports Pansy chapter of Women of the Moose initiated Mrs John Kennedy at a Thursday Fellowship hall meeting and welcomed transfer Mrs Jerry Fulton. Charles Skill state Moose director discussed a proposed new hall with local officers. A lot next to Ed Wiatowksi home purchased. Chapter plans kitchen fittings for the new hall while fundraising with a fancy work project. After the meeting, potluck refreshments were served. Mrs Keith Browning hosted the Fellowship club on a Tuesday evening. Contract was played after 8 o clock dessert. hostess held high score, Miss Anna Mae Ruff was second, traveling prize to Mrs
J W Gamwell and several women attended a Mystic chapter CES planning a Friday potluck for Masons and Eastern Stars on February 3 at 6 30 pm in a sonic hall. A film about the Masonic Eastern Star Home at Forest Grove will be shown. Royal Neighbors of America officers were installed in Rebekah Fellowship hall with state supervisor Mae Logan officiating. New officers include Oracle Mrs Hills and chancellor Mrs Endicott with other posts listed. Four new members joined and Nepal children fund reached 300 dollars. Mrs Robert Cotton hosted Steven's seventh birthday with local relatives and friends attending.
Bruce Munro and the Powers families participated as the community raises funds for the March of Dimes. Mrs. E. R. Hannon recovered at McAuley hospital and home. Mrs. J. L. Purvis visited Mast hospital for observation. Cub Scouts filled Stewart's Hardware with project displays and badge progress. Girls Athletic club patrol led blocks of dimes on the streets. Lions contributed with a toll fundraising project chaired by Verlin Hermann.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Wilson Mrs W A Nickason and Mrs Ivan Laird attended Jess Kirkendall funeral at Camas Valley last Wednesday Elmer Wilson and W A Nickason traveled to Coos Bay Friday for telephone business Several locals attended Souls in Conflict at McKinley church Thursday night The December and January rains averaged about an inch daily The Home Extension club meets Feb 7 at Elmer Wilsons on Salads The Alvin Pitt family moved from Mrs Steil Laird home to Elkton Three children left school Ted Kirsch visited Arcada and San Francisco for wholesalers meetings Ted Kirsch also traveled to Seattle for bulb grower dealings Mr and Mrs Mal Laird and Mrs Ivan Laird returned Friday night from a business trip
The valley remained waterlogged this Sunday as floods returned for the week, following a pattern of weekly inundations. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shelton left for a two week trip to Winslow, Arizona, their former home, while Mrs. Ed Abernethy stayed at the post office during their absence. Dinner guests included A Nickason at Duane Netland's Myrtle Point home, with Charlies Pullen and Ethel Pullen visiting Elmer Wilson's household along with Camas Valley kin.
Myrtle Point High reserves and JV players boosted the Bobcats to a 55 52 victory at Port Orford, giving senior regulars a rest. Adams led Myrtle Point with 11 points while Williams scored 29 for Port Orford. In a second game, Bobcats defeated Port Orford 49 37 with 15 from Bobonan. Audrey Russell named head of cast for Kind Lads at Southern Oregon College.
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