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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1949

Page

2

Herd Improvement Assn Sets Production Tests And Roles

The Herd Improvement Association outlines 1960 production tests with a new slate of officers led by Hodney Davenport of Myrtle Point as president and Carl Peterson of Catching Inlet as vice president. Howard Detlefsen of Coquille remains secretary treasurer as seven district directors were elected. Testing costs are set at 3.00 per year per cow under the standard plan and 2.40 under the owner sampler plan, with cows tested less than the stated threshold receiving reduced charges.

Hodney Davenport Myrtle Point Carl Peterson Catching Inlet Howard Detlefsen Coquille Sidiaris Association Rudy Roi Hs Ane Ca Bandon Arthur Haga Dave Philpott Curry Hoyt Thompson Donald McKenzie

Missing January 13 Herald copies prompt plea for help

Readers seek any available issue of the Herald dated January 13 due to high demand. They request even a single copy and express appreciation in advance.

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Monson Heads Coos County Dairmen This Year

Ben Monson of Hauser will lead Coos County dairymen this year. The dairy board adopted a plan at its Monday meeting opposing daylight saving time in the future and supporting milk control retention in Oregon, with a 4 percent minimum milk fat standard requested.

Monson Dairmen Coos County Orgon

Dairymen Urged to Sign Up for 1949 Herd Testing Program

The article notes testing payments: 40c per test under the standard plan and 30c under the owner sampler plan. About 170 herds were included in 1948 improvements. Directors urge dairymen planning next year's tests to sign up promptly to aid program planning. Membership forms available at the county agent’s office or from fieldmen. further info from directors, Davenport.

Davenport

Red Cross Drive Pledge Set For March First In Coos County

The Red Cross drive continues with a March 1 start across Coos County. An allotment of 2030 dollars supports the rural district. Granges take lead with named masters guiding Bridge Broadbent Bandon Westover McKinley Myrtle Point and others. A February 10 meeting at Coquille Episcopal church will finalize plans with Kieth McCoy of Indiana in charge. Local women join zone chairmen in aiding the effort.

Bridge Grange Powell Landcaster Broadbent F Royer Bandon Chas Panter Westover Mike Stankovich McKinley Grange James Churchill Myrtle Point J C Caudle Coquille Episcopal Church Art Ratcliffe Tom Guerin Ross Ross Sam Dement

Student names listed by class rank and honor roll

The text lists freshmen to sophomores by names including Richard Briggsail Jack Downey Douglas Harms Don Peterson Patti Bell Barbara Clarno Charles Daniels Alan Halter Hatfield Margarite Lakley Barbara Mantz Skip Ohlson Jerry Mattson Dick Anderson Pauline Church Donna Holliday Florence Russell Patty Smith Marlene Train Mary Alice Wiley. It notes rear end collisions are usually hardest on the follower and advises leaving ample room to stop when following another car.

rPatti Bell Barbara Clarno Charles Daniels Alan Halter Tink Hatfield Margarité Lakley Barbara Mantz Skip Ohlson Jerry Mattson Dick Anderson Pauline Church Donna Holliday Florence Russell Patty Smith Marlene Train Mary Alice Wiley Jerene Davenport Pegay Kineholes Phyllis Miller Louis Southmayd Alan Cunningham Robert Paul Phyllis Shelton Richard Swigert Lloyd Winningham Nener Beli Betty Brooks Joyce Compton Berneice Couts Amy Marie Davenport Maureen Evans Geraldine Huntley Donna Krewson Maxine Hall Forest Easton Marlene Fasner Billie Sell Jane Sell Laura Shelton Jennie Zinn Karen Barklow Charles Bingham Gay Davenport Marilyn Greene Evelyn Hall Marielle Roper Roberta Shilts Bob Whitaker Richard Briggs Jack Downey Douglas Harris Don Peterson Marvene Christensen Marguerite Lakey Skip Ohlsen Mark Putnam Fred Tams

School Class Roster Names Repeated and Varied By Grade

The list shows multiple student names grouped by class years with freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors. Several names recur across sections including Phyllis Miller Louis Southmayd and Rich ard Swigert with minor spelling variants and a second semester senior group.

Future Farmers Singers Highlight Alumni Event

A mixed sextet performed a popular song as Mrs. Ruth Beyers led the group in God Bless America. Jim Churchill provided a resume of TA activities, summarizing ongoing projects and progress.

Gilpatrick Ruth Beyers Jim Churchill

Myrtle Point FFA district contest slated for Feb 19

FRA chapter activities close with Karen Barklow reviewing FHA action and Marilyn Green reciting the FHA creed. Five FFA boys each recited a verse. LeRoy Coener, chapter speaking winner, will represent Myrtle Point FFA in Roseburg district contest February 19. Duane Hayes introduced the agriculture faculty adviser A. E. Hildebrandt and guests including Verlin Hermann. Benita Floyd of Safeway awarded certificates and cash prizes to Bill Davenport and Joan Leeper for initial project contests. Food by Miss Gloria McDougal Future Homemakers. About 758 attended. First grade rewarded for best attendance with $3 prize. Paul Franzen explained the district budget and announced a Mitchell Cain magician show February 3 to raise funds for a film projector, donated by the Lions Club. PTA meeting set for February 24.

FRA Karen Barklow Marilyn Green FFA LeRoy Coener Leroy Myrtle Point Roseburg Duane Hayes A. E. Hildebrandt Verlin Hermann Benita Floyd Safeway Stores Bill Davenport Joan Leeper Gloria McDougal Sxegen de. Gutman Ida Oording Franzen C. 8. Lehmanowsky Paul Franzen Mitchell Cain Lions’ Club

Smallpox Largely Controlled Amid Diphtheria Persisting

The report notes quarantine and health rules were followed by the school under state board guidance. Dr. Gutman says smallpox is nearly wiped out by vaccination with no cases in twenty years, while diphtheria remains present in Coos county. The discussion covers physical, social, and mental aspects.

State Board of Health Gutman Coos County

Bobcats Build Lead as Myrtle Pointers Rally

The Bobcats cooled a late Sutherlin push and held a steady lead after the first half, 23 16, before a final quarter surge by Sutherlin. Myrtle Pointers answered with a 22 point burst, matching baskets from multiple angles to preserve their advantage.

Sutherlin Bobcats Sutherlin Boys Myrtle Pointers

Bobcats Face Heavy Week With District Standings At Stake

The Bobcats play Reedsport on Tuesday at Reesburg, then host Coos Bay Saturday night as district games loom. Myrtle Point and Hatfield also feature in the schedule with standout players listed and officials named.

Bobcats Reesburg Reedsport Coos Bay

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