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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1970

Page

4

Arago Church Hosts Afternoon Spring Wedding

Miss Patricia Lim Tomlinson and Geoffery Lynn Prescott wed February 14 at 2 pm at Arago Community Church. The couple, both Myrtle Point High School graduates, will reside in Myrtle Point after the ceremony and reception at the bride’s home.

Arago Patricia Lim Tomlinson Geoffery Lynn Prescott Albert F. Tomlinson George Vv Prescott Norway Myrtle Point Myrtle Point High School

Cros-Curry Pioneer Historical Association meeting draws crowd

exceptionally well attended on February 14 as members reflect on Oregon's 1859 statehood anniversary. museum curator reports January attendance 691 with 188,217 since opening. visitors include locals 546 and foreign guests from Africa England Japan and Scotland. Donations include rare ruins from 1898 1900 1916 and framed portraits of Samuel Maxwell Dement and grandparents. Vern Leneve and Vern RB Liggett donate land grant copies and local historical items.

Cros- Curry Pioneer-Historical Association Oregon U.S.A Nicke Beaver State Prineville Crook Co Africa England Japan Scotland Bend High School Thomas E. Dement Samuel Maxwell Dement Coos County Coquille River Eckley Vern Leneve Coos Bay Thomas C. Whitted Samuel L. Leoneve Vern RB Liggett Casiels Creek

Double ring ceremony unites couple in Coos Bay

Margaret Heller Elvers daughter of Mr and Mrs Nevy Heller of McKinley married Doyle Harroun in a double ring ceremony at the Douglas Wilfert home Coos Bay on Saturday evening February 14 Rev Richard F Burdon officiated The service featured white gladiolas red carnations and organ music The couple will reside in North Bend after a Las Vegas Lake Tahoe honeymoon.

Margaret Heller Elvers Nevy Heller McKinley Doyle Harroun Richard F. Burdon North Bend Douglas Wilfert Coos Bay Kenneth Lamb Ruby Ellis Carleton, Ore Wilfret Car Pony Village Beauty Selon Doyle Discount Shoes King’s Men Shop

FCW to Meet March 2 with China in Change Lecture

The Fellowship of Christian Women of the Christian Church schedules a March 2 meeting at 7 p.m. with a business session and a 7:30 p.m. lecture by Marvin Scherpf on China in Change. A rummage sale is planned for March 6 at the Legion Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with pickup arrangements via Mrs. Joe Stewart and items to be brought to the Legion Hall by March 5 at 9 a.m.

Fellowship of Christian Women of the Christian Church The Christian Church China Marvin Scherpf FCW Legion Hall Joe Stewart

Betrothal announced for Pamela Nelson and James Slade

Pamela Jean Nelson and James William Slade announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Mr and Mrs John G Jack Nelson of Myrtle Point reveal the plans for a March 31 1970 ceremony at Pioneer United Methodist Church. Mr Slade is a computer programmer with Retail Sales Inc in Salem.

Pamela Jean Nelson John G. Jack Nelson Myrtle Point Miss Nelson James William Slade Atlanta Pioneer United Methodist Cellarch Mr. Slade Retail Sales, Inc Salem Jerry Slade

Couple Wed in Reno for Feb 11 Ceremony

Betty Jane Johnson and Lt. Martin Patrick Dooley wed Feb 11 in Reno. Betty is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnson, Pat son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim King. After a short Southern California honeymoon they return to Travis AFB where Pat is a pilot.

Betty Jane Johnson Martin Patrick Dooley Reno Betty Jim Johnson Pat Jim King Calif Travis A.F.B

Museum welcomes new members and life member

Mrs Clarence Williams became a life member and the museum will stay under current management for now. New members include Walter Asplund J L Hansen Ruby Hillstrom Eden J Johnson Erwin Kimble Valdemar Sendin from Coos Bay Ron Endicott Harvey D Myers Roy F Robinson and Leanne Albertson L P Brown from North Bend. The second edition of History of Coos and Curry by Orvil Dodge (1898) is for sale at the curator's desk for 15.00. Dr Stephone Dow Beckham of Linfield College McMinnville coauthored the introduction and graphical sketch.

Clarence Williams Walter Asplund J.L. Hansen Ruby Hillstrom Eden J. Johnson Erwin Kimble Valdemar Sendin Coos Bay Ron Endicott Harvey D. Myers Roy F. Robinson Myrtle Point Leanne Albertson L.P. Brown North Bend Coos and Curry Orvil Dodge Museem Stephone Dow Beckham Staf Linfield College McMinnville

Sorority Honors Queens and Plans May Coos Bay Event

Xi Alpha Mu members gathered February 19 at Mrs. Robert Haug’s home with co hosts Mrs. Doug Morris and Mrs. Marvin Cook for a Social honoring Valentine Queens Mrs. Joe Martinks and Mrs. Mark Jones. The group discussed Beta Sigma Phi’s May Coos Bay convention and enjoyed refreshments for many members.

Xi Alpha Mu Robert Haug Doug Morris Marvin Cook Coos Bay Joe Martinks Xi Alpha Alla Tra Red Solix Wak Sautt Bill Roush Jim Peart Jim Myers Joe Martinka Jim Hausley Merle Hathaway Dan Harriman Larry Haley Jim Davis Pete Blanck Dick Anderson Doug Harris Jim Fawcet Carmen Lehman

Mothers Club Supports Heart Fund And Rummage Sale

The American War Mothers Chapter 14 met at Myrtle Point City Hall on February 3 with eleven members and initiated Mrs. Agnes Metzgus. They donated $5 to the Heart Fund and planned a February 13 and 14 rummage sale. Leftovers were given to the Retarded School in Salem and the Welfare Center. The Twin Oaks 4-H Club cookies aided mailing to service members overseas. Regular workdays occur Wednesdays at 606 Harris St. for Veterans Hospitals articles and quilts for needy families.

American War Mothers Chapter Myrtle Point City Hall Agnes Metzgus Salem Welfare Twin Oaks 4-H Club Wynona Ocheltree Harris St Veterans Hospitals

Local notices highlight family visits and a birth

Mrs Henry Dw returned home February 14 after surgery at Providence Hospital Portland. Frank Mele drum Susant visited Eugene. Irene Marsh accompanied them to meet Darren and family. Portland guests included Amelia Nichols and Harold Semmler family. Doug Schlatter hosted Wallie Hardesty weekend. Don Underwood and family welcomed Teresa Ann born February 20 at McAuley Hospital weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces. Sylvia Pederson visited Los Angeles area relatives and attended a Feb 17 wedding returning February 3. Fientge Perekins and Tom Perkins family celebrated grandchildren Ronelle and Brenda. Allison Roberts family took a February two week trip to Desert Hot Springs and San Diego via San Francisco.

Don Underwood Coos Bay McAuley Hospital Teresa Ann Earmie Eppler Red Stoltz Allison Roberts Desert Hot Springs San Diego San Francisco

Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Plans Benefit Night

Feb 23 session presided by Veda Pike welcomes Mrs Darwin Gulstrom and Mrs Clarence Winningham. Fundraising event set at LOOF Hall with pinochle bingo. Una Rebekah and Myrtle Point hosts. Chaparral Rebekah Lodge event on Feb 28. United Nations talk March 14 at Coquille Hall.

Una Rebekah Lodge Veda Pike Darwin Gulstrom Clarence Winningham Myrtle Point Odd Fellows Lodge Chaparral Rebekah Lodge Powers United Nations Coquille Hall D.C Hells Neavell Lewis Fox Shift Clyde Thorp Neavell Ed Parent

Why Should I Love God

A short religious note reflects on love for God citing Genesis 1 27 and Romans 5 6 11. It mentions Jett 15 Myrtle Point Baptist Church with contact number 672 5685 and a date code O pd 9.

Jett Myrtle Point Baptist Church

Local church notices for St Anns and LDS reorganized church

STS ANNS AND MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH lists Masses at 10 a m on Sunday Holy Name in Coquille at 6 a m and 11 30 a m Powers at 8 a m with confessions before masses. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHAMBT OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 503 CE includes church school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m.

Deborout St Will Augsburger Stover Lane John Whitlatch Assembly OF God Church Willow Robert L. Barcelay Calvary Chapel Botivrich A St E.H. Spencer United Methodist Church Maples Wilmer Briggs Sts. Anns and Michael Catholic Church Ash Ss Father John Dg Holy Name Coquille Powers Church OF the Nazarene Maple &J Archie Wilson Young Peoples Church OF Jesus Chambt OF Latter Day Saints Vern Brewer First Chretian Church Harold Smith Cal Rho

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