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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1970
Page
5
The article notes MPHS events in Reedsport. A District concert featuring the Concert Band of MPHS is set for April 12, with Dr Absisher overseeing a rehearsal on April 5. A police officer taught self defense to girls in PE classes, and Home Economics II served apple pie to mothers and friends during periods two to six.
District 16 president Dorothy Hess of Beaverton chaired the VFW gathering where Voice of Democracy winners Lin Torbsch of Coquille and Marty Stone received district prizes after speeches. District 4 includes Myrtle Point Coquille Coos Bay Bendon and Gold Beach posts.
A busy Broadbent Community Church scene includes a social night this Saturday February 14 at 7 30 p m with country and Western songs skits jokes and a fake wrestling match. Women are asked to bring 8 pies and special numbers will be featured. The Ladies Group met February 10 to plan quilting and a noon potluck. The February Broadbent Extension meet is February 17 at 10 a m with a budget decorating program by Mrs Moss Bateman and Mrs Pete Blank. A furniture refinishing workshop starts February 23. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Jim Glenn of Washington and Mrs George Edwards of Langlois. The Junior Youth Group held a Sunday supper and social with over 80 youngsters. Broadbent senior youth played bridge in the inter church league. Broadbent won 83 19 with Wynn Castleman scoring 29 points. The Picks and Shovels 4 H Club met February 5 at 2 30 p m at Eldon Hermann’s with officers and members present. They planned field trips and an April 2 film. March 5 is next at the Dale Hoffman home.
Mrs Charles Humble was honored at a baby shower Monday evening February 2 in the social room of St Marks Episcopal Church. Guests included Mrs Winifred Coe Mrs Fred Cushing Mrs Sam Dement Mrs H8 Thomas Mrs Howard Smith Mrs Robert McGary Mrs Elwood Wylie Mrs Clarence Strong Mrs Flossie Woolley and Mrs Harry Dement. Gifts were sent by other church women unable to attend.
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