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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
2
Famed cornet soloist Leonard B. Smith will perform at 8 p m on February 13 in Myrtle Point. The high school band and a school clinic in Southwestern Oregon accompany the concert. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
The town notes an unusually long dry spell in Myrtle Point with the river just above low water and warns of possible water shortage if rain delays. Residents are urged to prepare for rain and potential flooding, with advice to seal boats and gather rain gear.
Clarence Ralph keeps a rain gauge and seeks Weather Bureau data on temperature humidity and wind. Officials say no funding but will record findings. A full weather station would cost about 150 dollars with a 100 dollar wind gauge. Home buyers seek healthful, pleasant climates and official records aid real estate inquiries.
The Myrtle Point Volunteer Fire Department is praised for steadfast, quiet, and effective work. Volunteers respond promptly in freezing conditions, handling long freezes and four alarm fires to protect homes and businesses with trained, improvised equipment and timely reports.
The Powers Baptist church plans a 3 pm Sunday dedication service led by Dr E P Fosmark of Oregon's Conservative Baptist association. Harvey Durksen of Empire is contractor. David Dunham will provide music. Rev John Johnston, a seminary graduate, will preach. Many local families and attendees are listed.
Mrs. Charles Bowers reports a string of weekend visits in Bridge and nearby towns. Families sending greetings include the Farmers and their Don, Allen Pillette visiting Myrtle Point, Vernon Sell Jr with Chauncy Wilmot relatives, and Ed Joyce with Camas Valley. Bruce and Mrs Weathers travel to Eugene. the Helloways visit Coquille and Metz kin. Mrs. Culver and Mrs. Bowers see Nick Perkins in Myrtle Point. Powell Lancaster family spend Sunday at their Bridge ranch. A son was born to Jed Farmer and Michelle Belanger.
The Chicago Opera Ballet will perform at 8 16 p m on Thursday Feb 7 in Marshfield high school auditorium. Kirsten Simone Henning Kronstam Patricia Kilekovic and Kenneth Johnson lead a 50 member company with an orchestra directed by Neal Kagan.
Mall Team led by Harold Belloni and Ben Nichols won the low net in round two of the Elks Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club medal tourney. Seven and 12 tied for high net at 76. third round set for next Sunday as handicaps influence scores.
Mr and Mrs Jock Ford and sons returned from Sonoma California after visiting Mrs Ford s parents and attending the 50th wedding anniversary of her grandparents Frank and wife. Duane Barsee and Pam spent Sunday in Myrtle Point with relatives. Charles Bowers, working for Redwood Ford Tractor, weekended at his Grants Pass ranch. The Clarnes enjoyed a Powers dinner with Kenneth Stevens family. Dwight Culver and spouse planned a Seattle vacation visiting Will and Mrs Knights. Jehan Hill and Barbera toured Coquille while Cleo Forsythe and their mother visited Coquille for one day on business.
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