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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1953
Page
6
Powers area notes report Cub Scouts raised 195.48 with the Block of Dimes project led by Director Alan Rhays and community chairmen Jack Bushnell. Den Mothers oversaw the effort with Den 1 led by Mrs Albert Gochl and Mrs Robert McCray assisting.
The associate grand matron Irene McKinley of Portland will lead a school of instruction Friday February 13 at 1 30 in the chapter room. A luncheon follows at noon. Mrs Lester Thorp and Mrs Leon Kuhre hosted refreshments after the meeting and drew names for the unknown friend for the year. Mrs Ruby Winklemann plans a trip to visit relatives in California and Oregon before returning. Mrs Roy Hamilton of International Falls called on Mrs Bruce Munro en route to California. Women of the Church of the Open Bible served a turkey dinner Saturday evening. Women of the Moose sponsor a public card party Fridays January 30 at Rebekah Fellowship hall. Canasta and pinochle will be played.
Heavy rainfall totaling 3.10 inches between Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon caused Major water rise on the lower Main Street block and eastward. The Coquille South Fork crested at 1763 feet Sunday noon while Mondas dropped to 9 feet. debris filled the river as the Train Logging bridge at the old Fish Hatchery washed out. Clark Brothers toiled to save their bridge near Orchard Park and Coos Bus Lumber crews patrolled Eden Ridge to clear debris and monitor slides.
Mrs Alton King was installed as Oracle at Royal Neighbors ceremonies held Monday evening in Fellowship Hall with officers assisting including Vice Oracle Mrs John.
A sequence of social items from the area notes Lions club dinner guests including Obie of Grants Pass and Olin speaking on Fir Beetle infestation. PTA mothers served dinner while White Elephant party was hosted by Fellowship club at Mrs J W Goamwell’s home. Mr and Mrs Wayne Madewell and family left for Arkansas for a month long visit, and Mrs Fred Hyde will join Sellco Lumber Co in an office role Monday.
A drivers license examiner will be on duty at Myrtle Point city hall on Wednesday February 4 1953 from 10 a m to 3 p m. The arrangement comes from the Secretary of State's office.
Mary Hilda Johnson of Coquille, Alice Magill of Bridge, and Russel Hill of Fairview top the 4-H club Record Book contest in Coos County. Winners earn scholarships to the 1953 4-H Summer School at Oregon State College June 16 to 26.
Forum letter from Pauline Evans of Silverton Oregon describes a snow white robin seen in Myrtle Point and Portland and possibly Coos County. She praises the Myrtle Point Herald and sends a yearly subscription check for 1953 with thanks to the staff and friends.
The county 4 H Leaders association executive council met at the Coquille extension office to plan the year. Meetings are scheduled for February at Sunnyhill, March at Myrtle Point, April at Bunker Hill, May at Bridge, August at Coquille, September at Eastside, October at Arago, and January at Greenacres with a November banquet by 4 H girls. National 4 H Week runs March 5 to 15 and events include summer school June 16 to 26 and county livestock day June 28.
Gaylord News notes Mrs Edna Daniels reports on the Gaylord Woman's Club meeting. Details on programs, guest speakers, and upcoming community events are highlighted.
At the clubhouse last Wednesday January 21 members including Mary Bones Fern Hayes Lenora Winkleman Joy Hayes Mary Carmah and Edna Daniels gathered for a regular meeting A noon potluck lunch was served Bob Bones visited from Madras to see his parents H D Bones Mrs Clint Carman returned from Charleston after visiting her son-in-law and daughter The Wagners of Eugene visited the H D Bones home and others called at Rees Daniels home with Bud Stewart Nancy Viraniets and Jettrey.png
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