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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1953

Page

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Savings by Using Scout Building Facilities

The plan adds to the current Boy Scout building to cut costs by more than $12,000 through shared kitchen and toilet facilities, improving the project’s efficiency and reducing expense.

Rambling Notes and Duck Season Downturn in Coos County

Ramblings praise spring while George heads to Mexico. duck season opens with high hopes but delivers poor shoots. A rare limit comes from guest Walt Hershey, State Police, amid heavy floods. Continued on Page Full.

George Mexico Mexico Way Coos Coos County Walt Hershey Walt

Willoughby the youngster teased in Mexico City column

A humorous Mexico City note about a youngster named Willoughby who resembles his grandfather and speaks a private baby talk language. The aunt Margarita Alonzo photographed him, while locals pronounce his name as Willie-bee-toe amid lighthearted ribbing.

Mexico City Jan Myrtle Mexico Margarita Alonzo Willoughby Willie-bee-toe

My da fee in law. Beautiful cathedral crowd

Fragmentary note mentions a crowd at a cathedral event with admiration for the setting and a reference to a father-in-law. Details are sparse.

William M Carlile Coos County Pioneer Dies at 98

William Millard Carlile 58 died suddenly Sunday evening at his Gaylord home after a day’s work. heart attack reported. Funeral held February 4 at Schroeder’s chapel Myrtle Point with Rev. Robert McDonald. Interment Sunset Cemetery Coos Bay. Survived by Grace his wife Dale Mil lard Carlile US Army Air Force Air Way Heights Washington two half brothers Murray Bright three grandchildren and several aunts uncles and relatives.

William Millard Carlile Gaylord Schroeder Myrtle Point Grace Carlile Dale Millard Carlile U. S. Army Air Force Air Way Heights Wash John. Carlile Upper Lake Calif Murray Bright Bridge Ore Jimmy Bobby Carolyn Carlile Coos Bay Cottage Grove

Parking Meter Fines Moved To City Recorder Office

At a regular city council meeting Mayor Dunn presiding the council ordered parking meter violators to pay fines at the city recorder office instead of the police station. City Recorder Nick announced office hours 9 to 12 noon and 1 to 4 pm in City Hall. George Linn was elected council chairman with authority to act as Mayor.

City Recorder Dunn Nick George Linn Pure Eee Ie Poe

January Rainfall Greatest For 22 Years on Record

Rainfall for January reached 19.64 inches, the largest in 22 years of records. Since Sept 1 the total stands at 38.68 inches. The month was warmer than normal with 9 days between 60 and 65 degrees and a high minimum of 52 degrees, nearly summerlike for this region.

James W. Gamwell

Improvements urged for Sitkum Road by chamber group

The Sitkum road improvement push dominates a Chamber of Commerce session. A resolution backs a state bill requiring high fences around wrecking yards to hide unsightly lots, with copies to legislators. Also discussed are proxy rights, telephone service issues, and Sitkum road bus accident details involving a 410 district bus and a pickup.

Sitkum Road Chamber of Commerce Farnsworth Mr. Brown Cooper's Bridge Accive

Oregon Game Commission finalizes angling regulations

After a second hearing in Portland the Oregon Game Commission announced no changes to bag limits or rules. The new regulations will be filed with the Secretary of State and take effect Saturday February 7th.

Oregon Portland

Belloni Family Note From Springfield Unclear Details

Fragmentary record mentions Harold Belloni and Mrs Belloni in Springfield with unclear references to Seothag Mire Ray Beckett and Mr Beckett. No coherent events or dates are discernible from the readable text.

Harold Belloni Springfield Spen Mire Ray Beckett Mr. Beckett

Community Bond Drive Sets $24 000 Goal at Myrtle Point

Lions and Active clubs organize a bond drive with $25 denominations to raise 24000 for a community project. The drive is underwritten by the two clubs and will be retired in five years with weekly results posted in the Myrtle Point Herald. Bonds may be purchased without limit.

Lions and Active Clubs Myrtle Hotel Mr. Heeren Duane Lion Myrtle Point Myrtle Point Herald

Oxygen Air Pressure Lock First In County At Mast Hospital

A new fully automatic Oxygen Air Pressure Lock was installed at Mast Hospital at 12 15 p m Sunday. A two months premature baby weighing 3 pounds was placed in the Air Lock for 28 hours before transfer to an incubator. The baby, third child of Mr and Mrs Larry Saylor, was delivered by Dr H H Thomas. The device, costing over 1000 dollars, is touted to save lives of premature infants and those with respiratory problems. Roseburg and Eugene are nearby towns with Air Locks.

Mast Hospital Larry Saylor H. H. Thomas T. Verle Roseburg Eugene

Banquet Highlights FFA FHA Achievements at Union High

About 200 people attended the Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America banquet at Union High School auditorium on Thursday January 29. Miss Betty Wiley supervised home economics students serving, with A E Hildebrandt receiving annual farming awards and Monte Lund winning second prize.

Future Farmers of America The Future Homemakers of America Union High School Betty Wiley Ics A. E. Hildebrandt FFA Monte Lund Prise

Historical Ass'n Meeting Set for February Event

The mid year gathering of the Coee Curry Pioneer Historical Association will be held February 14 to honor Oregon and Wales figures. The event includes dining in Bare and recognizes committee members including Merten and Geuring.

Coee-Curry Pioneer ‘Historical Association Oregon Merten

Coos County School Census Total Rises in 1952

The final 1952 Coos county school census as of Oct 25 lists 13 820 pupils with 7 051 boys and 6 769 girls an increase of 1 367 from last year. District 54C Bandon becomes first class at June annual meeting. Lakeside moves from third to second class. many districts listed with varying classifications. Kangaroo Court set for Saturday to aid March of Dimes drive. local drive exceeds 1 000 dollars with recent events boosting totals toward last year’s 1 200.

Coos County Bandon Oregon Empire Coquille Coos Y North Bend Myrtle Point Sunny Hill Powers Bridge Charleston Lakeside Arago Riverton Parkersburg Riverside Fairview McKinley Dora Etalka Sitkum Aldercrest Langlois Donahue Inc Myrtle Point Bucks Evans Products Coquille Indians Coos—Bay —National Guard Myrtle Point High Coquille High Myrtle Crest School Franzen Broadbent Tom Forrest Grange Hall Forrest

Bobcats Beat Red Devils 45 to 41 at Coquille

In a January game at Coquille the Bobcats held a 16 to 6 lead early and edged the Red Devils 45 to 41. Dungey sank key free throws and Coquille kept within striking distance. Allen Miller and Smith led with late free throws and 10 points each before Pepper Baker missed play due to illness.

New Nem Bobcats Red Coquille Dungey Allen Miller Me Cals Agey Smith Myrtle Pepper Baker Page Four

Fire saves large ape house after tenant action

A fire near a dwelling was stopped by tenants who acted quickly on the scene. Since the property lay outside city limits, city fire equipment did not respond, but local firefighters assisted and helped avert a probable blaze threatening the structure.

Bucks and Bandon to Play For Championship Here Thursday Night

Myrtle Point Bucks square off with Bandon for the league title Thursday night at 8. Bucks beat Gold Beach to stay atop the standings and will share the gym floor at the new Crest Junior High with Port Orford and Coquille in a double header. Jack Pinkley led scoring in the big win and is among the leaders, while the Bucks and Bandon seek the decisive championship showdown.

Bucks and Bandon Myrtle Point Bucks Bandon M Crest Port Orford Coquille Bucks Gold Beach Wil Myrtle Point Port Orford Gold Beach

PTA Holds Regular Meeting at Crest School

A regular PTA meeting convened Tuesday at Crest School. Mrs. [name], noted the session, with officers and parents present to discuss upcoming events and school activities.

PTA Crest School

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