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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
3
A reflective piece recalls family weekend escapes to Indiana lakeside cottages. The author contrasts city life with outdoor retreats, describing a 485 acre lake, shacks, mosquitos, and the lure of fishing for crappie or smallmouth bass. The essay links aging to a timeless dream of a simple, peaceful home by the water.
The National Science Foundation awards $31 600 to the University of Oregon for a college teacher training program in marine biology as part of the 1957 Institute of Marine Biology. Robert W. Morris, from the university, will speak. the program runs June 17 to August 9 at Charleston on Coos Bay, under Acting Director Bayard N. McConnaughhey.
Sitkum residents share holiday travels with many visiting relatives. Ted Kirsch and family visited Maupin and Prineville. Elmer Strode and Mildred joined San Francisco and Los Angeles relatives. Ivan Laird visited North Bend and Klamath Falls. Elmer Wilson trip to Hillsboro. Charles Southmayd to Langlois. Sitkum school held an operetta Christmas program on Dec 30. Myrtle Leaf club exchanged gifts on Dec 18. A Time4 and Eternity movie with nut and fruit bags followed by carols complemented the season.
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