01 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
1
A neighbor praises Ann Re and endorses her for the Harrison vacancy, calling her energetic and well acquainted with the county. The column describes a playful backyard golf scene with a child and a small dog, then shifts to support for Ann Re and her political potential.
A break in at the Union Oil Company plant in Norway Tuesday night damaged the office and safe. Cash and checks were stolen and tools were taken from the shop, with state police investigating the 6 to 7 am window.
The Herald highlights the grand opening of Safeway at Myrtle Point after 27 years of operation. Manager Frank Wiebke and staff celebrate a modern building with new services and conveniences for the town, as contractors’ congratulatory ads appear in the four page section.
The 8th grade commencement will be held next Wednesday December 7 at Bredeck. The program includes a band, invocations by Rev. Glen E. Meyhen, flag salute, welcomes by Principal Paw T. Fransen, and student addresses and music. Colors lavender and white. rhododendron is class flower. The graduation list features over a hundred names led by Vickie Abel and Jollen Adams, with many more students from grades 1 through 8. The Herald offers congratulations to all 104 graduates.
A capacity crowd attended the District 41 Band Festival at Myrtle Crest Gym. Under Fred Schmale and Les Simons, fifth through high school bands performed ensemble and solo numbers, including Canadian Sunset by the 8th grade and L Arlesienne Suite by the high school band. Gifts and awards were presented to students, with Faye Ratcliffe, Tommy Ralph, and Bruce Miller receiving top honors.
The report notes excellent opening day luck with many limits and crowded popular spots. Chet’s party enjoyed good fishing amid holiday crowds, while Forrest Moon will supply season updates and invites more reports on notable catches or events.
The Class of 1961 marks graduation with Baccalaureate services June 4 at 8 p.m. in the high school cafetorium and a Commencement on June 8 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. Allen Schroeder will open the services with a organ prelude, with Reverends Pounds Fenderson Mayhew Baker and others delivering readings, prayers, and hymns as the choir performs and the sermon centers on goals for life.
The schedule lists a senior girls song Graduation Day and a commencement address by Dr. John A. Schultz of Lewis and Clark. Jim King to present awards and Robert Powrie to award diplomas. Reverend Neil Fisher to give benediction. Allen Schroeder to play recessional. A receiving line is in the upstairs hall for the class of 1961 with local names such as Linda Ledlen and Pat Coleen among attendees.
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North Bend defeats Coquille and Coos Bay in a dock area dispute while Myrtle Point sits out and wins by default. Coos Bay and Coquille chambers vote to observe daylight saving time for summer but North Bend opposes, causing mixed local responses and ongoing time-change debate.
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