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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
8
The Bobcats lost to North Bend 43 to 24 as they hit only 12 percent of their shots. North Bend cashed in on 35 percent as the visitors struggled on offense. The defeat leaves the Bobcats with a 5 win to 1 loss non district record.
Mr Austin Dodge of the Coos County Shrine club says a banquet meeting will be held in the Myrtle Hotel Banquet room this Friday at 7 pm. All members and visiting Shriners are urged to attend.
E O Sempert speaks to the Lions about his Galveston Cotton Bowl trip and analyzes Oregon's loss with details of plays and team antics. President Mast defends his own actions while noting they were controlled. The club discusses the upcoming ladies night social with a banquet dinner dance at the Coquille Country Club and a date to be announced.
Floyd Winningham reports 10 inches of snow on Slater Creek road seven miles above Remote. He says this is the heaviest snow he has ever seen in that section.
Electric razor Don Stickney of Powers finished second with a nine pound one ounce fish in a fishing contest as Harry also placed.
Ervin Wilberger, Lions club co chair, reports a river run of Steelheads near Burgess bar with Steelheads in every deep hole. A. Peeter of Pelt Wen placed third with a 6 pounder. Last week Wilberger won first and this week landed a 14 pounder but not eligible. Prizes include a 17 jewel wrist watch, an all wool jacket, and a fishing tackle box.
Local anglers Ervin Wilberger and Rev Briggs boated a 14 pound steelhead and a 12 pound catch, despite skeptics saying steelheads are hard to catch in current conditions. They claim the fish are still out there and in reach for persistent fishermen.
County school superintendent proposes a four dollar per pupil funding level. Two rooms at Norway are needed next year raising operating costs to hire a custodian for Norway and assign Mr Hartzell to the elementary school. A one year emergency funding trial is set pending boiler inspections and state rules. The plan includes a new bus for Norway Broadbent and a doubled emergency reserve of 52000.00 labeled cash on hand for 1950 51.
The board explains the reserve funds were set aside years ago for a future new school and require voter approval to expend them. Education costs have risen with two added rooms and transport, while assessments have nearly doubled to balance cost distribution.
The Bobcats battled the Coquille B team in a tightly contested game with a 25-23 score. The outcome stayed in doubt throughout as both sides traded leads and the closer frame determined the winner.
Myrtle Creek battled Bobcats with a tight start as the score stood 18 to 17 at the end of the first period. By halftime the Vikings led 8 7 and by end of third Myrtle Creek trailed 36 23 as Shirtcliff pulled down rebounds and scored 15 while Hatfield led with 17 points.
In the league clash Myrtle Point led 43-35 after three quarters behind Hatfield 17 and Pinkley 3. Myrtle Creek-Hanas scorers included Shirtcliff 16 and Worsham 0. Myrtle Point earned a 43-35 victory with strong third quarter speed. The Myrtle Point FFA also won 45-40 versus Coos River. Upcoming games: North Bend Tuesday, Roseburg Thursday, Sutherlin in no district play. North Bend tilt is county level.
Judge Felsheim warned that continuing cold conditions might force a halt to heavy hauling until relief. The Rotary club event drew many local businessmen and guests, with the county court including Judge Felsheim and commissioners Kruse and True in attendance. Also present were road engineer Robb and several Coquille and Coos Bay residents, plus visitors from nearby towns and states.
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