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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1955
Page
2
The Junior High boys team from P. Jr. Hi won their game against Cole 36 to 16. They finished third in both the league and the tournament, concluding a season with a solid record.
The article notes a political debate on tariff concessions affecting Oregon industries and farmers. It mentions a 12 win 5 loss record in an unspecified context, and highlights Porter and Barklow with 161 and 150 scores. The amendment in the motion to recommit the bill was defeated, but the debate clarified positions and warned advisors to consider small producers more in tariff decisions.
E M Bud Griffin proprietor of Pacific Feed and Seed Co was installed as vice president of the Retail Credit Association of Southwest Oregon at a noon luncheon in the Coquille Hotel Don Shore of Coquille was named president The association announced that Lester G Orhler bankruptcy referee from Salem will speak at the Tuesday noon meeting March 1 at the Coquille Hotel Tickets are 150 and reservations are available at the hotel or Western Mercantile by phone 1621
The article details $800,000 due to counties being withheld to cover $600,000 in attorney fees, with 3 percent interest costing $24,000 annually. It notes potential savings if suits are withdrawn and record cleared. It also recounts a personal health check at Mayo Clinic after knee and ankle pains and ends with a note on a House vote tiding over the Reciprocal Trade Agreements extension.
An evening program features Patsy Meyer, Lee Ann Barklow, Tina Jones, and other dignitaries with Rev Wallace Jones and Dorothy Huffman. Virginia Morgan sings It Is No Secret, and Dick Evans speaks on the value of F F A. Ed note commends Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America as assets shaping tomorrow’s citizens.
Bridge Extension unit met Thursday with Mrs Eddie Hat field in charge. The group plans a March 3 start at 10 a m to work on hot dish mats and string frames. Members include Mrs David Waterman and Mrs Neill Mooney who traveled for family visits. A correction notes Dal Dee as the baby name for Mr and Mrs Jim King.
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