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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1952

Page

3

Broadbent P T A installs officers at schoolhouse meeting

The Broadbent P T A held a regular meeting at the schoolhouse with a potluck supper. Wayne Babcock presided as Kenneth Galloway was named president and Bob Thompson vice president with Jimmy Johnson secretary. New committees were set for membership safety tickets and program. New members Mefflin Stewart and Walt Higgins attended.

Glenn Gulstrom Wayne Babcock Kenneth Galloway Bob Thompson Sec Jimmy Johnson George Nelson Nellie Armstrong Portland Chas. Evans Curt Baker Tom Forrest Violet Miller Smith Glade Krewson Mefflin Stewart Seattle Orlin Lett Stanley Keller Medford Jesse Dunning Eugene Glenn Marmon Albany Arzie Smith Dewey Miller Glen Gulstrom Verlin Moore Leonard Watson Irvin Péarde Fatiia Jimmy Dorothy Lund Speacer Edgman Glenn. Gulstrom Dianna Azzie Smith David Beers Ronnie Sue Mary Hartley Rosella Thompson Raymond Lynn Averil Thrower N.A. Walker B. R. Bigelow Houser Old Junior High Myrtle Point Ralph Gibbs Robert Warner Mike Lobart Ted Green Charlie Porter Howard Benniksen Jesse Hayes John Carmon Gaylord San Francisco Georgene Thompson Spencer Edgeman Gerald Carter Korea Mr Green Jack Greene Roseburg Broadbrent Arthur Earl Rogue River Cora Earl Jim Whitaker Susan Babcock

Smile medicine and boxing views from Harry Kid Matthews

A rambling column praises smiles as social tonic and critiques Harry Kid Matthews as overrated. It notes his manager Jack Hurley pushing him versus weaker opponents on the West Coast while seeking a title shot against Henry Ezzard Archie Moore Joe Walcott Rocky Marciano.

Harry “the Kid Harry Matthews Jack Hurley Palookas West Coast The Kid Clarence Henry Ezzard Charles Archie Moore Joey Maxim Joe Walcott Rocky Marciano

Matthews Poised For Big Fight In Heavyweight Showdown

The article discusses Matthews facing strong odds against Walcott after a long layoff. It notes Matthews can punch but recalls a prior tight encounter with Nardico and warns that Hurley plans a major bout to force Matthews into a defining heavyweight clash.

Walcott Jersey Joe Seattle Matthews Nardico Greens Pei

Friendly Neighbors Club Meeting At Community Club

The Catching Creek Friendly Neighbors met Thursday at the Community club building with Mrs R H McCall as hostess. Members present included Mrs Bert King Mrs Joan Breuer Mrs Vern Breuer Mrs Bert Davenport Mrs Clay Williams Mrs Allie Bartlett Mrs George King Mrs Warren Rema and Mrs Del Rema. Visitors were Mrs Harald Winnegar and Mrs Hubert Morris. Refreshments followed the meeting.

Friendly Neighbors Club Community Club R H McCall Bert King Joan Breuer Vern Breuer Bert Davenport Clay Williams Allie Bartlett George King Warren Rema del Rema McCall Harald Winnegar Hubert Morris Carl Bushnell Nate Smith Rosebury R. H Frazier Patty Joe Myrtle Point Keith Northup Meredith Harris Broadbent Lester Higgins Marion Lakey Powers Oscar Coldiron Carl Nelson Bridge Frank Rema Detila Bill Ralph North Bend Martin Ricker Bob Bushnell Harold Winnegar Silverton Coquille

Sitkum community notes and social visits recounted

Mrs Elmer Wilson and Mrs Alton Splavean visited the Ted Kirsch home over the weekend. The group included Pollyanna club attendees from Dora and McKinley with decorations on a Valentine theme. Snow persisted Sunday, and groundhog shadow sightings were noted.

Elmer Wilson Alton Splavean Gresham Ted Kirsch Tom Leifeste Mast Hospital Lendon Jemkins Myrtle Point Arthur Jenkins Ivan Laird Eugene Laird

Home fire training tips for families by Tom Poffenberger

Homemakers are urged to train children in fire safety as winter increases home fire risk. Tom Poffenberger, extension family life specialist, offers practical advice on what children should know and do in case of a fire.

Oregon Tom Poffenberger

Fire safety talk for children at Oregon State College

A program from Coquille outlines fire safety for families with advice to discuss fire calmly with children. It covers upstairs and downstairs drills and avoiding alarming kids while teaching fire as both tool and hazard. It notes dates February 27 and 28 for related meetings and training in Coquille.

Oregon State College Pofferberger de Rive Coquille Basic Toals P. L

Grazing Lands Exchange Discussed by Coos Bay Officials

In Coos Bay, February 1 1952, the county court and District Forester Youngblood reviewed grazing area lands suitable for exchange with the Bureau of Land Management. A boundary map was shown, with potential OG C cutover lands highlighted for future consideration and an early fall meeting planned to pursue any possible base land disposal.

Coos Bay Youngblood District Advisory Board Harrison Clark Bureau of Land Management OG & C

Income Tax Expert to Visit Myrtle Point March 5

A state representative from the income tax department was scheduled for Myrtle Point City Hall on March 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The visit moved to the American Legion Hall due to unavailability at City Hall.

Income Tax Department Myrtle Point Lenin American Legion Hall

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Sister’s Illness

I wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and sympathy and especially those who added to the happiness of my dear sister during her lingering illness and the staff of the Mast hospital for their kindness and sympathy.

Mast Hospital

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