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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1956

Page

4

Lions Plan Banquet With Len Casanova Speaker At Myrtle Point

Coos County Fair board president Sam De ment and Lions officials discussed upcoming events. Len Casanova of the University of Oregon will speak at the Myrtle Point gym banquet on March 7. Youth Activity Committee invites all interested to a city hall meeting Thursday night to form an all year youth program.

Crow Casano George Linn Lions Myrtle Crest Len Casanova University of Oregon Myrtle Point High School Myrtle Grange John Rhodes Dick Johnson al Wyld, Jr Ritchie Francis

Morse Seeks More Funds for Forest Access Roads

The discussion covers forest road funding in the Forest Service program, proposals by the speaker to raise annual access road spending to 25 million dollars for five years, and the President's 17.1 million dollar request. It notes ongoing work in the House Ways and Means and Public Works committees on highway and tax provisions. The speaker mentions support for timber policy and highway construction amid budget debates.

D’ewart House Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs Forest Service Department of the Interior Appropriations National Forests House Ways and Means Public Works Committee Public Works

Flu Grip Delays Congressman's Return to Desk

A brief diary note from a congressman recovering at home after a week weathering a severe 1956 flu. He describes lingering weakness and a surprising aftereffect that slows his comeback just as the House ends its recess.

Sitkum News Highlights Local Social Gatherings

Mrs Elmer Wilson notes snow as Coos Bay Lumber trucks pass. Charles Southmayd and Joanne attended the 25th anniversary dinner for Paul and Davis at Mrs George Hoffmans in Myrtle Point. A pot luck welcomed Pastor Dick Dupsnap and family from Orleans, with McKinley church members present. Slides on Moses building the tabernacle were shown. Charles Wilson and Dale and Janet visited Springfield and J C Haynes.

Charles Southmayd Joanne Paul Davis Davis George Hoffman Myrtle Point Southmayd Dick Dupsnap Joyce Judy Orleans Calif McKinley Church Moses Mt. Sinia Charles Wilson Dale Janet

Valentine Party At School Highlights Hillsboro Family Day

Mrs met Mr and Mrs Her mens at Hillsboro as children enjoyed a Valentine exchange and party at the school last Tuesday afternoon. Mothers brought cake and cookies while teachers served cookies and ice cream. Mrs Kenneth Laird visited relatives in Roseburg.

Ter Marvin Hermens Hillsboro Kenneth Laird Roseburg Julies Benham Binger Laird

4 H News Seeks More Youths in Demonstration Contests

Walter Schroeder reports new county fair plan adding junior and senior divisions for all demonstration contests to boost participation among members under 12. Upcoming leadership meetings are listed at the courthouse and scout building Myrtle Point with a March 3 gathering for 4 H members aged 14 and up.

Walter Schroeder Myrtle Point

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