Myrtle Point Alumni Picnic Draws 300 Plus Attendees
Myrtle Point Oregon July 14 picnic moved to Myrtle Crest gym after rain. Over 300 people attended the Kentucky Point Alumni Association event with Merlyn Hathaway elected president Mitch Myers vice president Mrs Don Bartley secretary and Mrs Paul Davis treasurer. Faculty guests included Dr Victor P Morris Eugene and others. Youngest alum Eunice Camadier Hillis of California presented a gift. Class of 1948 won all day suckers for largest attendance.
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Saneal Kyble Point Alumnil Association
Rotary Park
Myrtle Crest Gym
Merlyn Hathaway
Mitch Myers
Don Bartley
Paul Davis
Victor P. Morris
Eugene
Menr Lever
Madras
Clarence Coursh
Corvallis
Edgar
Richard
Cottage Grove
Alice Dement
San Jose
Calif
Eunice Camadier Hillis
California
Lester Moll
Los Angeles
Obituary of Hubert E. Armstrong former Myrtle Point Schools leader
Hubert E. Armstrong 66 of Coos Bay former Myrtle Point Schools superintendent died July 13 in Poughkeepsie New York after a heart seizure during a vacation trip with his wife He retired this spring after 38 years in teaching and administration Born September 5 1901 in Newberg Oregon he held degrees from Pacific College Haverford College and the University of Oregon He served as coach and history instructor at Pacific College later became Newberg superintendent Moving to Myrtle Point in 1966 and then Coos Bay He was married August 31 1930 to Elizabeth Silvers Survivors include three sons Ward Balem Oregon Hugh Seattle and Richard Eugene two brothers Chester Salem and Rollin East Lake City Utah three sisters Ethelyn Shattuck Olive Armstrong and Adella Riley Pending final services in Coos Bay with Mrs Armstrong returning accompanied by son Richard from Poughkeepsie
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Hubert E. Armstrong
Coos Bay
Myrtle Point
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Mr. Armstrong
Newberg
Oregon
Pacific College
George Fox
Haverford College
Bunker Hill
Ward
Balem
Ore
Hugh
Seattle
Wash
Richard
Eugene
Chester
Salem
Rollin
East Lake City
Utah
Ethelyn Shattuck
Olive Armstrong
Adella Riley
Portland
Armstrong
Poughkeepate
N.Y
Safety Belts Save Lives Oregon Fatalities Report
The Oregon Traffic Safety Commission notes at least 60 motorist fatalities in the first half of the year could have been prevented by wearing seat belts. It cites one car crashes off the road, car train collisions, and injuries from inside the vehicle as outcomes, urging belt use during summer travel.
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Oregon
Oregon Traffic Safety Commission
Motorisu
First All Pinto Show in Oregon at Tumalo Arena
The Central Oregon Council for the Arts and Humanities sponsors the Oregon Pinto Breeders and Exhibitors Association First All Pinto Show on August 10 and 11, 1968 at Tumalo Arena near Bend Oregon. Events include ten morning halter classes and afternoon performance and games with exhibitions of Pinto feats. Awards include trophies ribbons and a high point saddle. all horses must be Pinto Horse Association registered and registrations available at the show grounds.
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Central Oregon Council For the Arts and Humanities
Oregon Pinto Breeders and Exhibitors Association
Tumalo Arena
Highway 30
Bend
Tumalo
Oregon
Oregon Horse Association
Pinto Horse Association
Pinto Horse Association of America
American Horse Show Association
Oregon Pinto Show Sets Aug 10 11 Entries Close July 30
The Oregon Pinto Association announces an August 10 11 show at Tumalo Arena with 10 mile trail ride on August 11. Entries close July 30 1968 with fees 2 3 1.50 and 0.50 post entry. box stalls 3.00. judges and officials named. central Oregon Council for the Arts commentary included.
Harvest and job pickups during late month weather dependent
The notice advises that harvest will begin in the latter part of the month with the exact start date set by weather. It urges watching news for timing and contacting the nearest Department of Employment office for names of bean growers needing pickers and for housing and transportation information.
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Department of Employment
Oregon
Bean Picking Season Set for Coos County This Year
Don Schmidt and Robert Powrie announce bean picking to begin around August 1 with student labor ready. Adult pickers remain scarce after school starts, and the season runs to about September 10. Contact the Coos Bay employment office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Schmidt
Robert Powrie
Coos County
Local News in Brief Highlights from Myrtle Point Area
Local notes recap visits and events around Myrtle Point Oregon. Sheila Sullivan returns from Washington DC and Cambridge Massachusetts for Mike Sullivan’s Harvard graduation. George Hall, former editor, released from medical care. various visits, hospital stays and travel details among residents.
60 Attend 1948 Reunion At Coquille Valley Elks Club
Sixty members of the class of 1948 from MPHS gathered Saturday night July 13 at the Coquille Valley Elks Club for a reunion banquet. Frank Hoffman of Portland emceed with Curt Beckham assisting. Seven attendees completed all twelve years in the Myrtle Point district. Gifts were presented for longest distance and most children. A memory board of school pictures helped mark the occasion.
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Coquille Valley
Frank Hoffman
Marge Leep
Dora nurse saluted after July 8 surgery at Mast Hospital
Mrs R Lynn reports Carol Mason of Dora recovering in hospital care after surgery on July 8 and doing well. Community notes list numerous July visits, picnics, and calls at homes in Coquille, Riverton, No Bank Road, Rosie Idaho, and surrounding areas with relatives and guests from Santa Rosa to Portland.
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Carol Mason
Dora
Mast Hospital
Jack Woodruff
George Woodruff
Oakland
Caitf
Ralph Coblett
Santa Rosa
Calif
Edward Woodruff
No. Bank Road
Riverton
James Sparkman
Ronald Curran
Cynthia
Marian Torry
Coquille
William Woodruff
John Nixon
Rosie
Idaho
Steve Laird
George Clarno
Puyallup
Wash
Cheril
Bryan
Harvey Nixon
North Bend
Mur Laird
Leonard Johnson
Guy Kelly
George Bunnell
Southern Calif
Ore
Tracy Cribbins
Fran Cook
Ronny and
Shelly
Vancouver
Jody Ray
Seth Price
Myrtle Point
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Joy
E .Rald
Prcmic
Jered Pintos
Olon Mouser
Gerking Road
Mr. Mouser
Patricia Kennedy
Rt. 2
Troutdale
Robert Mill
Kennedy
Oregon Pinto Association
The
Employment Department
Sheila Sullivan
James Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Rod Belloni
East
Sheila
Cambridge
Mass
Mike Sullivan
Harvard
Jason
Sean
Mike
Powers
Don Ellison
Donna Smith
Beckley
West Virginia
Robert B. Smith
George Hall
W. A. Nichoson
Tacoma
Robert Sawyer
Charles McCracken
Dick Anderson
Morris
Jack D. Reeves
St. Cloud
Hopkins
St. Cloud State Faculty
India
National Science Foundation
Bernie Straws
OSU
L. A
Ertur
Elvin Bull
W.A. Nickason
Thelma Mills
Edward Wilson
Bob Doyle
Arago
Selah Parks
Deidra Hubbell
Sacred Heart
Harry Hubbell
Hubbell
Joe Roush
Yucaipa, Calif
T. G. Sumerlin
Bud Griffin
Cindy
Esther Hall
Griffins
Sumeriin
Ed Sempert
Wilsonville
Sumerlin
ED Piel
Gene Kilebrew
Mr. Piel
Katherine Piel
Robert Steinmetz
Piels
Florence Miller
Barklow
Coos County Fair
Dora News
Mrs. R
Lynn
Roy Goff
Santa Fe Springs
Nelson Reise
Melvin Weaver
Brookings
Joe Peterson
Petersons
Luke Knowlton
Cooston
Bob Knowlton
Vern Albright
Albrights
Cape Arago Beach
Misti Pearson
Olive Barber Road
Jeff Lymn
Glenn King
Vicc Bertrand
Linda
Kenneth Rondeau
Ray Powell
David Lea
Judy Lea
Junction City
Ben Lea
Jim Lea
Bob Roberts
Norway
Earl Wipple
Las Vegas
Nev
Penny
Florence Weathers
Esther Forgey
Sand Point
Joan Clear
Florence
Jack Haga
Gueets
Lillian Caloway
Valery
Numero Uno
Wigwam Bakery
Spruce Old Sears
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