03 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
1
Mrs LaVerne Meyes leads local drives starting March 1 for the Red Cross fund. The campaign aids Peyble Point and nearby areas as Corrine Griffin coordinates efforts at Powers. Continued on Bart Page.
Mrs Clyde E Bartlett notes Stephen Koch, a three year old from Bridge Route, was stitched after a head cut from a car door at Maet hospital. The boy, who turns three on January 25, reportedly told the doctor it would not make him cry again, earning bouquets for bravery.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts a county wide Youth Rally Sunday at 2 30 pm with youth fellowships from Gardner North Bend Coos Bay Coquille and Myrtle Point attending A team from the Wesley Foundation in Eugene leads the meeting The afternoon includes games and business and a general service in the evening Supper is served at 6 00 by the ladies of the N C S All young people are invited.
Local manager Chet Weed appeals for community help as the Myrtle Point March of Dimes drive lags, reporting about $400 raised so far while last year’s same period neared $000. The drive closes this week, so residents are urged to contribute.
Rev and Mrs Briggs celebrate the arrival of a new granddaughter. They note Mr Briggs handles cooking dishwashing and laundry as Mrs Briggs takes the children to Springfield Oregon to visit their son and daughter in law Jack Briggs. The trip marks the two week stay at their home in that city.
The Myrtle Point police boasted of exterminating a skunk in the attic of Harol d Bargell’s home. A day later an officer challenged the paper to lead him to the skunk. The skunk had already left town, prompting the paper to apologize for the bluff.
Coos County Judge outlines five year sales totaling 1 736 767 47 with timber land sales in 1946 dominating. About 60 pct cash and rest on contracts up to 10 years. Revenue from sales is redistributed to taxing districts, not kept by the county, with complex distribution rules noted.
Mrs. Dal King president of the Coos County Library association argues for a county library system to serve all residents. She outlines a central bookroom, a bookmobile serving 25 000 rural people, and local book deposits, with a professional librarian to manage implementation.
The Myrtle Point Bobcats beat Sutherlin 56 to 38 in Roseburg last Thursday, taking first place in the district standings with six wins and one loss. Bob Hammack led with 27 points while Haskett added 20 for Sutherlin.
Dr Elinor Gutman County Health Officer spoke to the Myrtle Point grade school PTA at the junior high auditorium on Child Health as a group responsibility She outlined school health aims and the need for teacher nurse and parent collaboration to address hearing vision speech skeletal and other health issues She noted isolation and quarantine for communicable diseases and said there was no epidemic despite the polio death of 8 year old Judith Warne.
About 250 attendees, including Future Farmers and Future Homemakers relatives, joined the first annual banquet at Myrtle Point High School. George Jenkins praised cooperation between parents and students as key to agricultural studies, while Duane Hayes presided as toastmaster and Rae and O C Davenport led parent responses.
The Bonneville Power Administration reveals major Northwest transmission projects funded under a Truman budget plan. Coos Bay to Roadsport and Eugene to Reedsport lines will boost power flow to Coos County and Southwest Oregon, with 230 kV facilities serving Seattle, Longview, Portland, and the region.
The Fathers Faculty basketball game at the high school gym last Friday ended with the faculty team dominating the dads. Curt Beckham coached the faculty squad and was prominently noted, while sponsor George Linn did not attend. The final scorer’s report showed a decisive faculty victory.
As Merald goes to press heavy snow falls in great quantities. Officials report the storm the most severe in years with strong winds and flake type suggesting a record depth. Similar conditions are confirmed in neighboring areas across the county.
Readable text shows winners from Reedsport and Myrtle Point in a multi category event. Irene Mullen and Harry Ansama are listed among first place men and women with weights like 19 pounds and 94 pounds. Other names include L Appleton and Sabon Pelneer noted as prize winners with regional place references.
A list shows students making the honor roll at the high school. Names include Hener Bell First Seanec senior Betty Brooks Marvene Christensen Joyce Compton Ber nece Couts Amy Marie Davenport Maureen Evans Geraldine Huntley Donna Krewson Barbara Mantz Forest Easton Marlene Gasner Jane Sell Laura Shelton Jennie Zinn Karen Barklow Charlies Bingham Gay Davenport Marilyn Greene Evelyn Hall plus others. The page notes continued on the back with eighth and final section and mentions contest prizes and a test derby outcome.
The Bobcats lost 46 to 40 to Roseburg as two players Mat Field and Hammack were called “clear off the beam” but the Bobcats kept it close until the end.
A Texas cowboy known as Tex Billingsley attempts a wild ride and song performance in the woods. He ends up flat on his back while his horse looks on, prompting the chorus to wait for a remount. The tale invites readers to seek confirmation from Tex Billingsley himself.
Neck and neck four to three favors boys and girls in local births. Parents and addresses include Miller Myrtle Point son born 1 25 40 Parent Coquille son 1 26 48 Ludwig Coquille daughter 1 28 40 Jeans Bullards Ferry Coquille daughter 1 29 48 McNair Coquille daughter 1 29 49 Dayton Myrtle Point son 1 30 58 Caughell Powers son 131 49.
Weather note recounts a Prince Albert clipping showing temperatures plunging to 52 below zero in January with a lighthearted jab at historic cold spells. Local ecocountant W J Crim shares the clipping and notes records at a Dominican station without specifics.
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