Dairymen Progress in 1949 in Southwestern Oregon
Five thousand cows tested in the Southwestern Oregon Dairymen association setting a regional record. A central testing lab at the courthouse and staff overseen by Ed Detlefsen and tester Mrs. Kight, aimed to improve cow testing efficiency and lift production. Thirty-seven herds exceeded 400 pounds of butterfat per cow, with top individuals and owner-sampler herds noted, and calls for expanded testing to improve herd quality and profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Detlefsen
Kight
Oregon
Jersey
Ben Monson
Hauser
John Johnson
Coos Bay
Clifford Freude
North Bend
Lewis Erickson
Clardy Perkins
Covus Bay
O. H Assen
E A Rusell
Dairymer
Carl Petersen
Stian Smith
F J Null
Brookmead Dairy
Smith Kros
Leonard Rood
Paul Waggoner
Port Orford Now
Cosner Broadbent
W R Davenport
E A Russell
Myrtle Posm
Lewis Erickson Clardy Perkins
Frank Pottr
John E Johnson
Alfred Johnson
Forrest Tomlinson
R Smith
John Schielman
Coquille
Leland Harksow
Walter Stull
Myrtle Point
Glenn Gulstrom
Broadbent
August Witt
North Hend
North Reedsport
Rudy Rochek
Norway
Seven Football Games Set for M P Jr Squad
Seven football games for the Atyrtic Point Junior Varsity were arranged by Coach Dale Bunnell at a Coos County Schoolmasters meeting. Games run Thursdays at 7 pm except Bandon on Sept 17. freshmen and sophomores eligible. workouts start late August. Schedule includes Marshfield Coos Bay Sept 22 and Oct 13. North Bend Sept 29 and Oct 20. Coquille Oct 6 and Oct 27. locations vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atyrtic Point
Dale Bunnell
Coos County
Bandon
Bunnell
Marshfield
Coos Bay
North Bend
Coquille
Industrial Art Display At Schroeder’s Store
Myrtle Point High Industrial Art teacher Ray Neugart presents a pupil handiwork display in the Henry A Schroeder Furniture window. Cedar chests lamps and other pine furniture pieces illustrate the students earnings under his instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Ray Neugart
Myrtle Point High
Henry A. Schroeder
Neugart
Pre school Registration and Picnic At Local Church
Parents urged to register preschool children at the church for a two week school program ending with a community picnic. A progress program for parents is planned Sunday evening June 18 at 7 00 p m. Families are asked to send or bring children to the event.
George W Zinn Fatally Injured At Standley Camp
George W Zinn fatally injured at Standley Brothers camp in Powers Oregon. He was born January 3 1606 in Mountain View Arkansas and survived by a large extended family including wife Eula and multiple sons and daughters. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Wednesday at the Church of God in Powers with burial at Norway Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tks
Mountain View
Arkansas
Zinn
Powers
Eula
George W
Westle Edwards
Indio
Calif
Jim
Boyce
Charles
Bobby
Billy
Argie Carberry
Chelton
Texas
Betty Zinn
Eldon
Buertte
Myrtle Point
Clarence
Alonzo
Newton
Jennie Bower
Ark
Effie Lancaster
Troy
Little Zinn
Church of God In Powers
Coldiron
Norway
Tragic Car Crash Kills John Kenyon In Ashland
John Kenyon aged 20 died in Ashland after a weekend highway crash near the Grom fgeings Moeuntef road. Albert Smith and David Morse were injured. Kenyon suffered brain concussion and multiple injuries. Smith sustained six broken ribs and Morse a broken collarbone. all were treated and recovering at home. John was born April 6, 1929 in Myrtle Point and attended local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehan Kenyon
Rey Menkins
Myrcola
Ashland
Kenyon
Bert Smith
David Mor
Klameth Falls
Smith
Oree
David Morse
Albert Smith
Mast
John Kenyon
Myrtle Point
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Eighth Grade Exercises Draw Capacity Myrtle Point Crowd
Fifty one students received their eighth grade diplomas at Myrtle Point High School in a packed auditorium. The Rev. Robert Les sing spoke on Responsibility for Youth and Sense of Direction. Music included a 56 piece Junior High band, piano solo, and a sextet singing an original class song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point High School
Robert Lessing
St. James Episcopal Church
Coquille
Paul Franusen
H R. Johnson
Robert Bright
Arnold Melby
Shirley Tobey
Linda Larsen
Luella Higgins
Donna Lobdell
Joanne Clement
Ann Robinson
Peggy Dugan
Myrtle Point Junior High
Board Approves Architect Plan For New School Building
The school board seeks voter approval on a 267000 bond issue at an election on Monday June 38. The proposal uses the 6 percent limit and any unused funds to retire bonds. A 9.4 acre land parcel in the city’s western part was purchased with treasury funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Truckers at Coquille Meet Discuss Industry Problems
Saturday dinner and meeting in Coquille hosted by the Southern Oregon Truckers League examined trucking and lumber transport issues. Speakers included L L Simpson and Ralph T Moore with panelists detailing market conditions, costs, and the impact of new PUC law set for 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Southern Oregon
Lesgue
L. L Simpson
Medford
Ralph T. Moore
Coos Bay
al Smith
Coos Bay Lumber Company
L L. Simpson
Carl Hooker
Coquille Insurance
Ralph T Moore
Robert McKeever
Claude Davis
George F. Burr
George F Burr Motor Company
Moore
Simpson
Dr Paul Jacobson Advises Graduates At Commencement
The high school auditorium hosted a large crowd for the commencement program led by Dr Paul Jacobson. Maureen Evans was valedictorian with the top year grade average while Amy Davenport and Cheraldine Kuntley earned salutatorian honors. Other honorees included Betty Brooks and several classmates on the honor roll and citizenship awards went to Amy Davesport and James Churchill. Mise Devenport received a University of Oregon scholarship. Dale Ohlsen won the chemistry award and Bill Lewellen the social adjustment award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen Evans
Amy Davenport
Cheraldine Kuntley
Betty Brooks
Marvene Christensen
Joyce Compton
Charlee Daiels
Maxine Hall
Donna Krewson
Marguerite Lakey
Louella Lobdell
Jerry Mattson
Dale Ohlsen
Amy Davesport
James Churchill
Mise Devenport
University of Oregon
Bill Lewellen
Students on Honor Roll for the Nine-Week Period
A list of students achieving honor roll status across grades includes hall of fame names such as Geraldine Huntley Pat Briggs Pauline Church Melburn Craven Esato Charlies Bingham Gay Davenport Evelyn Hall Martelle Roper Roberta Shilts Bob Whitaker Sophomores Esren Backlow Jack Downey Rues Pinkley and freshmen Richard Priggs and Jack Downey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esren Backlow
Charlies Bingham
Gay Davenport
Evelyn Hall Martelle Roper
Roberta Shilts
Bob Whitaker
Richard Priggs
Jack Downey
Rues Pinkley
Gala Picnic Plans for Coos County Fair Booster
Coos County residents are urged to attend a Fair Booster picnic Sunday June 5 at the Myrtle Point Fair grounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Troop leaders and groups including Myrtle Point Saddle Club and Coos County Dairymen's Association join in inviting all to help ensure the September fair is a success. A noon picnic lunch, free coffee, and each person to bring cup spoon sugar and cream are planned, with demonstrations by local horsemen and a trained dog show as afternoon highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceca County
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Thomas Luttrell
Gaylord
Myrtle Point Saddle Club
Merited Awards Given At Friday High School Assembly
Friday's final student assembly in the high school auditorium honored students with multiple awards. Recipients included Laura Shenton for English and Social Science, Jerry Mattson for Math, Jennie Zinn for Commercial, Mark Putnam for Band, Vance Carleon for Science, and outstanding freshman Lawrence Brooks in Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melby
Lawrence Brooks
Harvey
Neugart
Kittridge
Laura Shenton
Byers
Jerry Mattson
Miss Lin- Jager
Jennie Zinn
Mr Melby
Mark Putnam
Mr. Harvey
Vance Carleon
Mr. Beckham
Tink Hatfield
Bill Lewellen
Clarence Miller
Charles Mortensen
Carl Morris
Dale Manning
Glen Compton
Forest Easton
Rick Bingham
Wayne Gill
Dudne Gill
Bill Cobb
Ford Worsham
Dick Anderson
Jim Krantz
Classified ad prank prompts resident frustration
Mr. O James Gilbert reports a playful classified ad joke in the Herald irritated neighbors. He recalls a resident claiming ads were intrusive and disruptive, likening the experience to constant harassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenin
O' James Gilbert
Week'n' Herald
Two Boys and a Gal Born at Mast Hospital
Mr and Mrs Willard H Luess of Bullards Route Coquiler announce the birth of two boys and a girl on May 26 at Mast Hospital. The trio arrived within minutes of each other to join the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mast Hospital
Willard H. Luess
Bullards Rt., Coquiler
Saddle Club Plans July 4 Parade and Shodee Play
The Myrtle Point Saddle Club announces a July 4 parade and Shodee Play with prizes in all divisions. Entry encouraged for youngsters with pets and bicycles, baby buggies, fraternal and commercial sections, ranch floats from Coos County, and Myrtle Point riders in gray and green shirts. Parade letters to Parade Committee, Myrtle Point, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Parade Committee
Ore
Gold Beach Downs Local Lads 5 to 0 In Opening Contest
Gold Beach defeated Myrtle Point 5 to 0 in the opener at Gold Beach. Wallace starred on the mound with 13 strikeouts and two hits allowed as Gilisison scored both of Myrtle Point’s runs. Frank Webber pitched for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Beach Downs
Myrtle Point
Gold Beach
Wallace
Gilisison
Frank Webber
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. W. Dairymen
Mike Progress
M. P. Jr
Draters Ees
Ica
Gusthouse
Ares
Btie
Matherliet
George W. Zinn
Standley Brothers
Bite
Paul Jacobson
Hildebrand
Jim Churchill
Saddle Club
Ant Apes Rabng Plant Club
Myrtle Peint Farm
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