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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
5
Items list residents visiting relatives, trips to California Mexico Denmark Oregon and Portland, family gatherings over Christmas and New Year s, W C T U meeting scheduled Friday at 2, and several social visits and trips including an Eastern Star installation in Portland.
Chet and Laverne Noyes returned Tuesday from North Loup Nebraska after a family death. They then took a train to Portland. Mrs Gareth Goddard and children came back Sunday from Medford after visiting Mrs Goddard's mother Mrs Mary Norvell. Mrs W E Lundy left Sunday for San Francisco for two weeks with relatives. Skip Chelsea of Eugene visited during Christmas. Mrs Stan Furman visited Sunday at the homes of Mrs John Belloni and Mr and Mrs Louis An. Jack Downey began work Monday at Roushe's Service replacing Clyde Head who entered Monmouth College. Mr and Mrs C E Weed left Sunday for business in Portland. Mrs Clara Greenley of Yakima arrived Friday to visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs E O Sempert.
Mr and Mrs Harold Watzling and Jackie with Mr and Mrs V V Hagedorn came home Saturday from Portland where they spent a week and attended the Ice Cycles. They visited Len Braden in Salem hospital and reported his improving condition and expectation of returning home soon.
Mr and Mrs J F McHenry of Tule Lake Calif spent holidays with Mrs McHenry s mother and sister Mrs Julia Harnish and Hedwig Harnish at Gravel Ford Christmas day guests included Mr and Mrs McHenry Al Bezoaky Frank Scritchfield Mr and Mrs Reenie Ross low and Hedwig Harnish. Howard Whitaker and son John returned from Spokane and Bob Whitaker returned to Willamette University in Salem after the holidays. Kenneth Sprague scheduled for foot surgery at McAuley hospital Coos Bay. Fred Gross and family returned from Fresno and San Francisco. Gay Davenport left for Seattle after Christmas with her parents the O C Davenports enrolled at Seattle University. Davenport accompanied as far as Eugene by her father and brother Jerry for a basketball game. E F Hall returned Sunday from Canby and Oregon City visits with sons in law and daughters.
It reports a series of holiday visits and travel among residents of Phoenix Arizona Coos Bay North Bend and nearby areas. The notes mention Mr and Mrs Jack Dunn and children visiting in Coos Bay after their father's death and other relatives from Salem Keizer Newberg and San Francisco visiting or returning home. A New Year dinner at the Elks club in Coos Bay is noted with local couples attending.
Local attendees at the New Year’s Eve Tanglewood dance include Mr and Mrs John Heeren, Mr and Mrs Austin Dodge, Mr and Mrs Sam Dement, Mr and Mrs Tom Guerin, Mr and Mrs Russell Dement, and Mr and Mrs J M Myers.
Delbert Steele came back Sunday to San Francisco to continue treatment at Southern Pacific hospital after spending Christmas in Toledo. He has been in the hospital since early December and hopes to be home in time to help his grandmother Mrs. Mary Burns observe her 95th birthday on January 11.
Mrs John Peterson came back Saturday from Seattle Washington where she spent two weeks with her son and daughter and their families.
Airman third class Charles Mor tensen left Friday to return to Travis AFB California after spending Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Crabb. Several locals returned from ten day visits with relatives in Washington and California including Mr and Mrs Jack Sturza Mr Evans Mrs Neuharth and daughter. Mrs Stevens underwent eye surgery in December and is recovering at the Rex Stevens home.
Coquille Red Devils visit Myrtle Point Friday January 9 for a junior high basketball game. Dungey leads Coquille while Myrtle Point shows improvement after a loss to Rogue River. Kittens play Coquille B squad at 6:30 as support builds toward the main matchup.
Saturday January 10 at 10 o clock Mr Hoefs high school coach starts basketball practices for all fifth and sixth graders from Myrtle Point Araugo Bridge andBoard bent all boys must attend fundamentals will be stressed and plenty of basketball for everyone to join.
Myrtle Point Bucks sponsored by Pop's Place defeated the Coquille Indians 69 43 on the local high school floor. Harold Belloni led scoring with 12 points while Jack Pinkley added 11 and Len Scolari starred for Coquille with 14. The Bucks led early 11 0, held a 29 20 halftime edge, and pulled away in the fourth to seal the win. The Bucks travel to Port Orford Thursday for another league test.
State fair board discussed funding and representation for all county fairs. Chairman Roush led talks on future events and the need for broader participation from smaller fairs while noting upcoming meetings and visitor attendance. Local officials including Harold Clarno and Leland Barklow attended.
Richard Rogsh and Don Peter son flew back to Corvallis Sunday to resume studies at Oregon State College after spending the holiday season with their parents.
Betty Lou Meyer headed to Eugene to resume studies at the University of Oregon after spending Christmas with her mother Mrs. Paul Meyer and family.
Mr and Mrs Verne Stout spent time in Gold Beach with relatives. Carl Elvers Jr returned home with them Sundays after a week there with his grandmother.
Flint Michigan Buick introduces the 1953 Golden Anniversary lineup featuring a new 188 hp V-8 in Roadmaster and 170 hp V-8 in Super, a Twin Turbine Dynaflow, standard power steering on Roadmaster, optional brakes, wider grille, wraparound rear windows, and redesigned interiors.
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