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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1965
Page
2
An early morning crash near Coquille Oregon leaves multiple victims. Emergency crews respond as the scene gathers details of the collision involving several vehicles. Authorities investigate the cause and potential charges while families await updates.
Local notes cover a June Pullman marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Marien Pounds, bail release for Raymond Hake in Medford, and multiple visits and travels among families including Francis, Driscoll, Boies, Evans, Mall, and Sorensen. Also mentions attendance at a Seattle furniture market and a Set in Order square dance gathering.
Myrtle Grange will host Coos here on Saturday July 17. Master Mrs Paul Davis said a work day will be held on the Fair Booth. Stenton Stevens gave a report on the State Grange session in Pendleton and Wheeler's address and the Grange finances. There are 312 Granges in the State with a ship of 24852. Fruit cookies and fancy pillows were judged with winners named. An article on litter costs noted Los Angeles spends enough in one year to build 100 classrooms. The H E C will meet Thursday evening at the Ellis Southmayde home.
Oregon State Highway Department reports May 1965 traffic higher than May 1944, with rural and urban permanent recorder data up 52 percent from last year. Through May 1965 total traffic up 6.6 percent versus 1964. A Coos Bay dinner marked the 23rd anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Dayton.
O R Parton celebrated his birthday with a Willamina family gathering at Preston Parton’s home. Mary and Susan Powrie left Portland to attend the Russian Ballet with Jean Powrie of Klamath Falls. Mrs Cottell and Mrs Jarvis returned from John Day due to Maurice Ray’s illness and death. Gurney family and friends vacationed at Kirk Lake and Diamond Lake, with trips to Sea Lion Caves. Billy Wayne Sturgill sworn into the US Navy in Portland and headed to Great Lakes for basic training before reporting to duty station.
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