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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1969

Page

4

My Fair Lady Opens at L.1.C.B. in February Run

Reserved seats for My Fair Lady go on sale at $3 with performances February 21 22 28 and March 1 6 7 8 at 8 p.m. Family Nites February 23 26 and March 2 5 start 6 30 p.m. Student rates apply for four Family Nites. Directed by Hope Cahill with Bob Gillett conducting and Warren Good guiding the chorus. The Coquille Valley Christian Women host a Valentine banquet February 15 at Myrtle Hotel with Neil Rhyn as speaker and slides plus singing. tickets $2.50, babysitting not provided.

Jensen’s Music Pony Village the Hub Coos Bay LTOB STOB My Fair Lady Hope Cahill Bob Gillett Warren Good

Engagement Revealed at Candle Passing Ceremony

A candle passing ceremony on January 7 announced the engagement of Jennifer Lee Wise and SP/4 James M. Blum held at Estella Davis Hall where Wise attends Merritt Davis School of Commerce. Wise, a 1968 Myrtle Point High School graduate, will finish her Merritt Davis course in April.

Jennifer Lee Wise James M. Blum Estella Davis Hall Jenni Merrit Davis School of Commerce Miss Wise Myrtle Point High School Merritt Davis Updegrave

Senior Citizens to Meet Feb 20 and Community Notes

The Senior Citizens resume meetings on Thursday February 20 at Kire Hall. Wishing fast recovery to Mrs Viola Waterman and to Mrs Margaret Assen and Mrs Leah Butler. Sympathy extended to Charles Oberman for the loss of his son in law. Thanks to Alpha Nu for cookies. Ladies need cotton scraps for quits. call Mrs Barrett or leave at the Fire Hall on February 20. Jim Brohm, son of Roy and the late husband, is a 1965 Myrtle Point High School graduate now at Fort Devens as US Army. A May wedding is planned for the young couple.

Kire Viola Waterman Margaret Assen Leah Butler Charles Oberman X1 Alpha Nu Barrett Arthur Wise Jim Myrtle Point High School SWOCC Fort Devens Mass U.S. Army Roy Brohm

Hosts Honor Sorority Gathering With Members Attending

Members attending the sorority event included Mrs. Duane Pearce Mrs. Marvin Cook Mrs. Dave Harris Mrs. Tom Abel Mrs. Larry Haley Mrs. Jerry Fluke Mrs. Jerry Davis Mrs. Roy Baker Mrs. Harold Neideigh Mrs. Kenneth Parry Mrs. Dan Wooley Mrs. Bill Little Mrs. Mark Jones the club advisor Mrs. Mitch Myers and the hostess.

Duane Pearce Marvin Cook Dave Harris Tom Abel Larry Haley Jerry Fluke Jerry Davis Roy Baker Harold Neideigh Kenneth Parry Dan Wooley Bill Little Mark Jones Mitch Myers

Mrs Finley Honored in Pink and Blue Baby Shower

A baby shower for Mrs. Allen Finley was held Friday evening in the social room of the R L D S church with hostesses including Mrs. Tom Coffman and Mrs. James Hefner of Coquille. Gifts from many attendees and a bouquet from her husband highlighted the event.

Allen Finley R.L.D.S Tom Coffman James Hefner Coquille Mike Abel Alta Chard Nola Finley

Betrothal Revealed in Myrtle Point Engagement

Gloria Hardman daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Hardman of Myrtle Point becomes engaged to Steve Ray son of Mr and Mrs H O Burnett of Myrtle Point. Steve a MPHS 1967 graduate spent a year at Monmouth. Gloria is MPHS senior. No wedding date set. Sororities stage annual Valentine Ball at Coquille Valley Elks Club Saturday Feb 15. Alpha Nu hosting with queen selection at 10 00 p.m. Duffey Ellis Band from Roseburg to play.

Dave Updegrave Beta Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Coquille Valley Walter Hardman Bridge Rt Myrtle Point Gloria Steve Ray H. O. Burnett Steve Monmouth Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Rainbow Grand Mary Powrie Installed in Elgin Assembly

Mary Powrie, worthy advisor of Rainbow For Girls Elgin Assembly 82, was decorated in blue and avocado for her installation on February 9, 1969. Guests included Mrs. Bob Powrie and Mr. Irvin Pearce. Connie Lee and others assisted for the term. community members hosted family dinners and card evenings nearby.

Mary Powrie International Order of Rainbow Elgin Assembly Bob Powrie Irvin Pearce Grace Berg Mary Connie Lee Diane Motz Charity Carol Campbell Hope Randi Tyre Kim Bailey Shelia Sullivan Suzanne Abel Nadina Evans Robin Brewster Marilyn Barklow Theresa Assen Rita Robbinson Marcia McGary Terri Hamiltos Susan

Local News In Brief From Myrtle Point Area This Week

Local residents report a flurry of family visits and health notes. Brook Bowers of Walkerton Indiana died, while Rolland Bowers’s brother’s passing was announced. Visitors from Portland and Reno were seen with Myrtle Point families. MRS. SEMPERT broke her leg and is in Providence Hospital. Ray Collier had eye surgery in Portland and was later released. David McClellan left for San Diego Navy duty. Wilfred Neal Underwent surgery in Eugene with his wife at his side. Ravengart, former Myrtle Point principal, recovered from a head blood clot after December injury and subsequent pneumonia. Crag Chase and Red Stoltz vacationed in Reno, with family in Susanville en route to Vietnam service reunion. Local attendees joined a Pacific University a cappella choir in Coquille. Becky Brodie and Mrs. James Brodie visited Portland. Jim Brodie serves in Thailand and can be written to via military address. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dement and daughter Joan. A Coquille DeMolay crown ceremony featured Nadina Evans in a piano solo and a reception for new officers followed.

Bruges TV Nehalem Providence Hospital Portland Ray Collier David McClellan George McClellan San Diego U.S. Navy Wilfred Neal Sacred Heart Hospital Eugene Crag Chase California Red Stoltz al Murray Reno Nev Fceno Bob Kralicek Myrtle Point Susanville Soksz Milton Schroeder Bruce Ed Piel Bob Palmer Becky Brodie James Brodie Tis A.P.O San Francisco Calif

Birthday gifts and community notices at Broad Bend Church

Rev. Graham received a Myrtlewood clock and a birthday card from the congregation during Sunday services. a youth meeting featured a devotional and gifts from young people. Treasa Latimer also celebrated a birthday with cake. Charles and Mrs. Hoffman visited relatives in Cottage Grove and Oakland. A bear kill near Gaylord drew neighbors, with a cub seen briefly. Mrs. Foster Thompson recuperates after surgery with Seattle visit. Ivan Pearce released after major surgery. thanks for plants and cards. A Bridge outing marked Linda Koch's birthday with ice cream making and music by local youths.

Broadbent Comm Graham Dale Hoffman L&tie Myrtlewood Marty Stone Treasa Latimer Charles Hoffman Cottage Grove Keith Hoffman Sonja Oakland Bridge L.W. Land Gaylord Leonard Watson Mr. Elliot Ira Thomas Roger Smith Little John Elliott Foster Thompson French Nancy Seattle Wash Paula Eugene Ginger Fry Pearce Visi John Koch Linda Whatroime Bone Neil Koch Manuelin Kim Train Goldie Pilanalo Susen Mike Kalene van Rooyen George Gooch Weekly Marty Bobby Stone Ernest Dewey Wayne Watson

Arago News Highlights Local Activities and Obituaries

Arago basketball beat Bridge 29 to 12 on Tuesday. Skating party guests included Janet Tucker and others from the Arago Church group. Mr and Mrs Darwin Gulstrom hosted visitors Misty Conquest from Coos Bay. Joyce Lillie and Cindy Gibeau visited home from OSAC and Northwest Orient respectively. 4-H clubs met to craft scarfs and plan dresses. a new Knit and Pearl club organized with Debbie Gulstrom as president. Miss Dianna Gulstrom visited from Monmouth. Dinner marked Steve Horton’s birthday with family guests. Broadbent Lud and 6th graders lost 22 to 12 to Myrtle Crest No. 2. Sympathies extended to the families of Forrest Krewson and Ellis Barkley. Arago Community Church held a pot luck dinner and film from Pacific Gardens. Mrs Roy Anderson and family welcomed visitors. the Andersons move to Los Angeles as Michael continues studies at Lane Community College.

ARAGO O.S.A Cindy Gibeau Ray Gibeau Cindy Northwest Orient Airlines Albert Olsen Cindy Meyer Denise Darcy Olsen Marilyn Schnur Judy Schrader Joe Latimer Debbie Gulstrom Janice Northup Ellen Fry Treasa Latimer Delores Northup Joe Latimers Dianna Gulstrom Monmouth Glenn Gulstrom John Horton Steve Ernest Dewey Wm. van Rooyen Broadbent Marlene Latimer Peggy Barkdoll Penny Muentzer Forrest Krewson Ellis Barkley Krewson Mr. Barkley Pacific Gardens Chicago Roy Anderson Springfield Marvin White Andersons Los Angeles Our Michael Lane Community College

Sympathy Sent To Dora Families In Snow Affected Period

The Dora community extends sympathy to three families who lost loved ones. Lloyd Shephard of Portland, formerly of Dora, was found dead in his apartment. Forrest Krewson of Coquille, also a former Dora resident, died suddenly. David Kirkland, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Kirkland of Gravelford, passed away last Sunday and burial services were set in California.

Lloyd Shepherd Portland Dora David Kirkland Gravelford California

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L.1.c.b Ichristian Hostswusbands Coquille Valley Christian Womens Club Myrtle Hotel Neil Rhyn Orrin Doty The Coquille Christian Church Tim Elgin Chapter Co.e Masonic Hall Della Belloni Glen Pwinam Frank Melhiam Bill Huff Leroy Richards Elton Schroeder Elden Brodie Chet Weed Harry Hubbell Bob Powrte Mrs. Finley Mrs Finley Glen Davenport Allison Roberts Fred Ulmer Einer Neilson Dean Mason Zella Hall Charles McCracken John Dayton Rupert Luckman Bob Trigg Lester Brown Gloria Hardman Greg Martinka Joe Martinka Greg Tom Forrest, Sr Tom Forrest Kathy Deanna Tami Roseburg Chuck Butphin Ross Sherry Mrs. Sheilds Vern Shiels Roland Charles Wagner Ervin Wilberger Ann Michel H.e.hutchinson Wayne Caudle Sam Dement Joan Coquille DeMoley Chapter Wilmer Briggs Art Mots Fred Cushing Dariene Les Jom Vanilandingium Wak Tyre Con Edlund Bud Campbell Marge Humbie Marlene Walker Gus Sanford KRAFT Nebergall Myrtli Vy Rai Hills Bros Oregon Arago News Dora News R. & Lynn Nelson Reiss Keiser Hospital Paul Davis Gary Dafjis Fred Schmidt McCulloch Iain Don's Saw Shop Roseburg RD
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