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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
10
A partial OCR fragment lists six month costs for cars and four brands with comprehensive coverage and deductible notes. It shows 52 Ford 54 Chev 53 Buick six month costs and mentions a 3 year term with figures 6.30 8.50 10.10 and a 50 dollar deductible.
The piece urges stronger action to curb dangerous driving on U S highways. It argues that highway carnage rivals wartime losses and calls for greater safety measures to protect motorists from crazy reckless and drunken drivers.
A strong plea for safeguards against a minority of reckless and drunken drivers who turn highways into deadly paths. The concern centers on the danger they pose to safe driving citizens who risk their lives each time they go behind the wheel.
The monthly pinochle club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weathers with Mrs. John Metz as co host. Five tables played and prizes were awarded to various players. A birthday cake honored Mrs John Metz Henry Weathers and Lans Leneve. Guests included local families and friends from Myrlte Point and nearby towns. The Community club met later with a wedding shower for Mrs Glen Brown of Myrtle Point and refreshments served.
A list of Sunday guests and visiting families from Coquille and nearby towns is given, including extended families and service members. An extension agent will demonstrate crafts using natural materials, with shell gardens and miniature arrangements on display. The flower arrangement meeting is open to the public at 1 30 pm Tuesday January 25 in the Coquille Community building.
Mrs George Jenkins will demonstrate how to make attractive centerpieces from moss drift and dried grass. The event, arranged by the Coos County extension service, is part of the home extension program and starts Tuesday January 35 at 1 30 p m.
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