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.
05 Feb 1953
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1953
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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