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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1957
Page
9
Myrtle Point pitchers deliver solid work as Wes Bryant leads with 7,000 fans watching. Dan Noyes notes a standout pitching record amid a crowded crowd. The report highlights local sports interest and a notable performance.
Myrtle Point Jr. Legion defeats Coos Bay 2 to 0 Friday evening with strong pitching from Dick Wilson who allowed three hits. Ray Mast opened scoring with an infield single and Richard Armstrong added a run on a single, giving Myrtle Point the decisive two runs.
Richard Armstrong Ray Mast Allen Hale and Lawrence Gary contributed the Myrtle Point offense. Lucas pitched for Coos Bay and took the loss while Dick Wilson earned his second win.
Coquille Valley Golf & Country Club hosted Bandon members for a Sunday match. Local golfers won 34 to 19 despite humor about divots and host guest dynamics, with plans for a return match August 25 expecting about 30 players from Coquille.
Recreation schedule for July 29 through Aug 2 notes Myrtle Point Pee Wees to face Winston-Dillard at Coquille Fortier Field at 1 00 p m with Coquille in the late game Myrtle Point Pee Wees lost 18 6 to Coquille and then 13 12 in another recent meeting Coquille and Myrtle Point Pee Wees square off every Wednesday at 1 30 p m and Saturday at 10 a m when no other games are listed Regular Pee Wee games are held Tuesday and Friday evenings at 5 p m The week also includes Pee Wee practice and teens social dancing sessions
A brief industrial note lists Standard Heating Oils with S & H Green stamps and a prompt service claim. The fragment mentions contact details and a promotional line aimed at customer satisfaction.
Walter Hershey won the high in a Friday shoot at Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club breaking a 47 50 to take the B trophy. Clovis Church claimed the C trophy with 43 50. Shooters must be present by 9 p m and the next shoot is Friday July 26 at 8 p m. Harold Watzling urged participation for practice merchandise or a trophy.
Sunday night guests included Marvin Mike and Sheila John son and their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lakey. Monday visitors came to Mrs. Clyde Brewster from Myrtle Point. The Northups visited Broadbent on Tuesday and the Harris home on Friday. Iris and Alice Northup stayed with their grandparents briefly. Local men hauled ale to a lamb sale Sunday, and Meredith Harris attended the lamb sale next day at the Howard Leatherman ranch. Gary Grant and Floyd Hurst visited Gaylord residents with Fred O Connor and others.
Don Burr and family visited Westlake for the weekend. Jim Johnson and family spent the weekend with Marion and wife. Fred OConnor returned Monday from a Colorado trip. Rema brothers Frank Warren Dell and Zane visited Charlie Harris in Floras Creek Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Madison and their family moved Tuesday to Myrtle Point to establish their home. Mr and Mrs Ralph Wade traveled to Roseburg on business. Mr and Mrs Reuben Wickum were also mentioned in the listing of local movers or residents.
Land family moved last week to Camas Valley where they will. Mr and Mrs Henry Weathers returned home Wednesday after spending several days in Portland visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Ray Miller and Bill Fish of Dillard visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Charlie Bowers.
Kengeneth Uhler drove to Agness Monday on a business trip. Mr and Mrs. John Hill and family moved recently to Calif to make their home. Mr and Mrs. a sons and other relatives appear in a compact community notices column.
Mr and Mrs Van Roush of Princeton Kansas are visiting at the home of their son Am Roush Myrtle Point. Mr Roush is 84 years old and the couple have vacationed in Myrtle Point for 34 years. He formerly worked as a railroader with the Union Pacific Railroad.
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