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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1952

Page

7

Civil Service Exams Announced for Naval and Military Academies

Special Congressman Harris Ellsworth announced competitive examinations will be held to nominate candidates to Annapolis and West Point, with tests June 14 in Albany Coos Bay Eugene Grants Pass Medford Reedsport and Roseburg. Applicants must be 17 at entry July 1 1953 and residents of the Fourth District.

Whthington D. C Harris Ellsworth U. S. ‘Naval Academy Annapolis Land U.S West Point New York Civil Service Commission SN Weedings Albany Coos F Eugene Grants Pass Medford Reedsport Roseburg Armed Services Cong . Ellsworth Washington, D. C

Sitkum News Society Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Mrs Elmer Wilson reports Erwin Laird has returned from Bend to his home. Alden Bright of Roseburg visited with Charles Wilson and George Wilder and baby were dinner guests. The Wilders move here for Coos Bay Lumber work. Memorial services were attended at Dora cemetery Friday by several locals including Mrs W A Nickason and others. Mrs Nickason and Fern helped the Med Kirsches with flower orders for Memorial Day. Lee Bennett and Bennie of Vancouver Washington visited over the weekend.

Elmer Wilson Erwin Laird Bend Alden Bright Roseburg Charles Wilson George Wilder Baby Wilson Wilders Coos Bay Lumber Company Ivan Laird W. A. Nickason Julius Benham E d Abernethy

Myrtle Point Budget Hearings Set For June 30 1952

The Myrtle Point budget committee invites the public to discuss the proposed budget for July 1 1952 to June 30 1953 at 7 30 p m in the City Hall Council Room. The meeting will consider the tax levies and any objections. The city reports no outstanding bonded debt or other major liabilities. The final budget will be presented in exhibit form.

Myrtle Point Oregon City of Budget Committee

County 4-H builds fund with multiple group gifts

Numerous organizations across the county support the 4-H Building Fund. The Coos Curry Jersey Cattle Club recently raised 100 00 with a May 10 pie social at Sumner. The Sumner Grange provided entertainment and social fare. Northbank 4-H Calf Club sponsors a June 21 square dance at Tanglewood Hall to benefit the fund. June 2 is a suggested date, and June 14–15 feature a Myrtle Point Saddle Club rodeo for the same cause.

Tanglewood Myrtle Point

Catching Creek Community Holds Saturday Meeting and Birthday Dinner

The Catching Creek Community club met Saturday at 8 with Clay Williams in charge. Square dancing and refreshments followed. Mr and Mrs Robert Bushnell hosted a birthday dinner for their son Larry's first birthday Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Bushnell and family, Mr and Mrs R H Frazier and family, Marie Crump, Mr and Mrs Nate Smith of Roseburg, Ms Marion Lakey and family, Mr and Mrs Jim Bushnell and Barbara, and Mr and Mrs Robi Bushnell. Members sprayed the cemetery Sunday with weed killer.

Catching Creek Clay Williams Robert Bushnell Larry Carl Bushnell R. H. Frazier Marie Crump Nate Smith Roseburg Marion Lakey Jim Bushnell Barbara Robi. Bushnell

Local Couples Entertain Guests Across Towns

The report lists numerous social visits including Mr and Mrs Carl Businnel and Keith Crump with Mr and Mrs Ralph Sigsby in Coos Bay, Mrs Warren Rema visiting Brownsville, and the Winigar family from Silverton with Clay Williams. It notes the birth of a second child to Mr and Mrs Robert Bushnell on June 1.

Carl Businnel Keith Marie” Crump Ralph Sigsby Coos Bay Warren Rema Sharon Brownsville Harold Winigar Silverton Clay Williams Eddie Killner Puyallup Wash

Tax Burden Means Over One Day’s Wages Goes to Fed

The statement notes that the typical American worker contributes more than a full workday each week to federal taxes through direct payments and indirect charges. It highlights the size of the tax bite on earnings and its weekly frequency.

Card of thanks after bereavement in Aubin and Johnson families

The Aubin and Johnson families express sincere appreciation to friends neighbors and fraternal groups for thoughtful support during their recent bereavement.

Geo D. Aubin Eddie Aubin J. F. Johnson

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