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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
3
Do not rush to visit sick friends in hospitals. Telephone to confirm visiting hours and stay length. Keep voices low, sit where they can see you, share news without overloading her, and avoid starting or repeating painful details. Bring thoughtful, small gifts. limit flowers. offer quiet companionship and leave on time.
Mrs Emma Lou Webster outlined Closets and Storage space at the May 26 home extension unit meeting hosted by Mrs Robert Palmer. After business, Miss Webster installed officers led by Mrs Tom Forrest as chairwoman and Mrs Mefflin Stewart as vice chair. Corsages were given to Miss Webster and the new officers. A farewell party May 29 honored Miss Carol Watson and Ray Baker who is joining the navy.
A list of names and visits appears as community notes. Glenn Gulstrom was elected to the school board at a May 26 meeting at the school house, replacing C. M. Benniksen who resigned after moving to Coquille. Weekend visitors include relatives from Bend Eugene Winston and Tacoma. Myrtle Point Farm Bureau meets June 3 at Broad Bend gym. A Boy Scout committee met May 31 to discuss camporee Camp Sili cops and fundraising.
The Coos Curry Pioneer and Historical association will convene at the Coquille Hotel on Saturday June 12 with a noon luncheon to start at 12 o'clock.
A business meeting led by President Ed Detlefsen was announced with open attendance. Mrs. Bruce Purdy, publicity chair, urged attendees to share rides to the gathering.
4-H clubs plan judging contests for learning quality across projects and tours. The American Jersey Cattle Club offers junior membership to 4-H members with registrable animals, enabling regular-rate animal registration without a fee. Additional notes urge checking wood duck nest boxes and cleaning them before new tenants arrive. Summer school plans include classes in girls chorus camp counselling recreation leadership band and livestock for members.
Mr and Mrs Geo Vaughn Coquille a girl 8 pounds 2 02 May 12 1954. Mr and Mrs Keith Parry Coos Bay a girl 7 pounds 5 ounces May 12 1954. Mr and Mrs Cecil Hislip Myrtle Point a boy 11 pounds 4 07 May 15 1954. Mr and Mrs Alvin Rider Powers a girl 8 pounds 9 07 May 17 1954. Mr and Mrs Vernon Stevens Coquille a girl 4 pounds 14 ounces May 16 1954. Mr and Mrs James Clausen Powers a boy 7 pounds 3 ounces May 16 1954. Mr and Mrs John Brooks Myrtle Point a boy 7 pounds 2 07 May 15 1954. Mr and Mrs Glenn Sell Coquille a boy 9 pounds 4 02 May 16 1954. Mr and Mrs Ken Gould Coquille a boy 9 pounds 2 ounces May 18 1954. Mr and Mrs C A Holder Powers a boy 7 pounds 4 ounces May 17 1954. Mr and Mrs Charles Payton Coquille a girl 4 pounds 7 ounces May 15 1954. Mr and Mrs James Causey Coquille a girl 7 pounds 5 ounces May 18 1954. Mr and Mrs Norman Murray Powers a boy 6 pounds 13 ounces May 17 1954.
Classified notice for Clyde R. Anderson listing services in auto repair including body and fender work auto glass painting and fast mast hospital contact at Myrtle Point with phone 2401.
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