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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1951
Page
4
A Myrtle Point notice promotes a hospital medical surgical plan offering cash for hospital room and meals, doctor calls, nurse service, childbirth, and various medical expenses. It urges residents to send name and address for free information and states coverage can be for all immediate family under one contract with low monthly payments.
A National Travelers Insurance Company backed plan offers cash for hospital expenses in any hospital in the United States or Canada. It emphasizes payments whether disability occurs at home or at work and notes the company has paid over five million dollars to similar people in the past.
Health insurance ad offering freedom to select any doctor or hospital with direct payment to the insured. Encourages mailing a coupon to enroll and asserts no obligation, giving readers full choice in medical providers.
The Bridge school community reports a low cost lunch program with about one hundred meals daily. Mrs James Booher notes donations of surplus foods from parents government supply items and organizations aiding the effort. A February 20 teacher salary election is discussed and a gymnasium is planned.
A March of Dimes event at the Sitkum gym Saturday featured Ernie Smith showing three reels, square dancing led by Harold Shepherd, and refreshments at midnight. Donations totaled 57.00 with many out of town visitors listed. Local groups and individuals contributed to a combined 84.50. Community church services and career day at Coquille High were also noted.
A group from Catching Creek Community club built a front porch on the club building last week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bushnell and Keith visited Coos Bay and dined with local families. Several residents traveled to Myrtle Point and Edmond Potter Den mark. families hosted and visited across towns including Higgin and Sigsby households.
Mrs Geo Kasper notes visits involving Rex Howell from Borkagdels John Biden and family in North Bend. Lindey visits with hal parents Mr and Mrs J Gearhart and Mr and Mrs Dickenson and baby at J N Gearhart home. Dickenson nephew of Mrs Gearhart previously lived here. Others, Jean and barn, called in Coos Bay on Monday and Wednesday.
A short report notes that attendees were served meals at the meeting. No further details on participants, location, or outcomes are provided in the readable text.
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