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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1951

Page

5

Local Residents Share Dinners And Visits Across Coast

Local social notes report numerous visits and guests from Coquille Coos Bay and Myrtle Point. Mr and Mrs Wilson and other couples hosted dinners and tea visits with relatives and friends in Coos Bay Norway and Shady Cove. Events include a community concert in Coos Bay and a World Day of Prayer postponement for the WCTU.

Wilson Delrymple Rose Coquille Katherine Fetch Howard Wilson Ray Wilsons Norway Coos Bay Walter Crim Paula Cook Ralph Whitaker Gordon MacKerrow Chet Noyes John Vinci Mrs Vinci C P Moore Richard Vines L. E. Wolgamott Jim Callahan Walla Walla Washington WCTU Hattie Hatcher I. F. McCombs Charleston Fred Gross

Semi Annual Pioneer Meet at Coquille This Sat

The Coos-Curry Pioneer and Historical association holds a mid year meeting at the Coquille Community Building on February 16. Ralph T. Moore will speak and Pioneer women will serve luncheon. Open to all members and friends to see old friends since July’s picnic. John D. Carl is president.

Coquille Neon Women of Pioneer Methodist Church Ralph T. Moore Friends of Pioneers John D. Carl Coos-Curry

Spraying Bids Sought for Spruce Bud Worm Areas

Oregon state forestry board invites bids to aerially spray 205000 acres affected by spruce bud worm. Total planned spraying rises to 465000 acres with prior 260000 acre bids already received. Prospective bidders may request prospectuses covering Meacham La Grande and Minam areas in Oregon.

Forestry Department Oregon State Board of Forestry Albert Larsen State Forestry Department Meacham la Grande Minam State Board of Forestry State Board of Control Salem

Mountain States Power Common Stock Split To Be Effective

Albany Ore Feb 5 Mr E Merall chairman announces automatic exchange to 3 new shares for 1 old share with $725 par value. Trading in new stock began today and new certificates available Feb 28 for exchanges. non exchangers’ rights remain unchanged.

Albany E Merall Board of Mountain States Power Company Merrill

Myrtle Point Sports Club Meet At Legion Hall Monday

Walter Crim president of the Myrtle Point Sports men's club says the club will hold a meeting at the Legion hall Monday evening at 8 o'clock. All interested are urged to attend.

Legion Hall Walter Crim Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club

Card of Thanks for Maude England family names

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and floral offerings during illness and after the passing of husband and father Maude England and family members Vena Mae Bowman and Doris Smith.

Maude England Vena Mae Bowman Doris Smith

Old Folks Right To Live Menaced Says Joe Dunne

Portland cries foul as a new raid on old age assistance emerges from the League of Oregon Cities and legislative action. The piece cites higher costs, budget transfers, and city spending including Portland’s $12,215.76 yearly old age fund contribution and an extra $2,000 for a city attorney to lobby in Salem.

Joe Dunne Portland League of Oregon City of Salem

Legislators accused of raiding public funds and favoring payrolls

A speaker condemns legislators for using taxpayer money to maintain offices and expense accounts, urging a renewal of the Knox Law appropriation for elderly aid. He laments city and county officials targeting pension funds and questions how lawmakers survive on meager food allowances while pursuing benefits imprudently.

State Officials Urged to Address Elder Malnutrition Crisis in Oregon

An outspoken plea calls for a law requiring coroners to report deaths from malnutrition among Oregon's elderly. The speaker accuses legislators of inaction and urges citizens to protest and demand stronger oversight to prevent starvation.

Oregon

Unclear Funds Not Fully Earmarked in Pending Review

Fragmentary OCR notes reference funds tagged for a party or person, with phrases about leaving funds alone and untouched. No clear names, dates, or institutions are readable to confirm specifics.

Death of Granddaughter Shocks Roanoke Family

Mrs. Cora Smeader received word of the sudden death of her granddaughter Donna Herbst Epple of Roanoke Indiana due to complications of childbirth. The baby survived. Herbst had visited their grandmother and aunts, Mrs. P F Endicott and Mrs. Harry Porter, several years ago on their first trip to the west coast.

Cora Smeader Donna Herbst Epple Roanoke Ind Nna An Herbst P F Endicott Harry Porter West Coast

Hospital Admittances List Names and Town

Hospital admitments include Ray Epperson Ernest B Shel ton Mrs Sam Morris Cora Par Irish Myrtle Point Mrs Harold Hart Mra Virgil Arell Shirley Perrin J L Smith Mrs Harry Hunt Mra W Forney all of Coguil e Jas D Cook Renate J Schroeder Norway Mra David Beers James R Wiley Broadbent.

Ray Epperson Ernest B. Shelton Sam Morris Cora Par Irish Myrtle Point Harold Hart Virgil Arell Shirley Perrin J L. Smith Harry Hunt W Forney Coguile Jas D Cook Renate J. Schroeder Norway David Beers James R Wiley. Broadbent

Cattle and wood for sale listings with local help wanted notes

Cows for sale describe two year old heifers likely to freshen soon. Second growth firewood offered at $5 per load with $3 delivery. A housekeeper position is sought with contact via phone. Local names and places include Sitkum and South Fork with notices from R W Mattson.

R W. Mattaon South Fork

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