Four-H Camp Arrives with Counsellors and New Friends
The group describes moving into their houses or halls for the camp. Counsellors greet them and introduce them to other 4-Hers in their house as they meet many new people.
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
12
The group describes moving into their houses or halls for the camp. Counsellors greet them and introduce them to other 4-Hers in their house as they meet many new people.
The report details 1850 4-H members attending a summer school with morning classes on calf fitting metal tools song leadership sponge cakes and forest management. Visitors from farm organizations spoke to members and a lively assembly followed. Field day for dairy and livestock fitting and showing set for June 26 at Albert Davenport ranch.
Mrs. Everett Haven spent a few days in Albany on business. Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Madison included Mr. and Mrs. Flash Owen and their son from the Point. The Mooneys and Dickie visited relatives in Eugene. The Goranes Crums and their daughter enjoyed a weekend trip to Ashland. Donald Coombs re-
A column records numerous visits and social calls across Coos Bay Winston and Myrtle Point. Mrs. Hattie Swayze and family hosted and guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Mitchell and neighbors from Coos Bay North Bend and Roseburg. Log operations began on Sandy Creek last week.
Floyd Hall leads contenders in a golf championship as Wilberger and Holiman are sidelined by vacations. Austin Dodge awaits the Jack Dunn Ralph Gibbs winner while several flights race to finish by June 26. A golf pro teaches each Tuesday at the Country Club.
Golfers who survived the first three flights of the annual Spring handicap tournament must complete the final rounds by next Sunday night. Al Hichman and others are noted among those progressing to the late rounds.
A group of old-timers recount stories of the early West. One recalls, I killed my first Indian, then explains it was not in battle but a misread line in a humorous exchange. The men discuss gun and knife combats with tongue in cheek.
Two women share methods to calm speeding husbands. One says she keeps near her George when he drives rough, the other claims a sleeping act will slow him down. The exchange highlights lighthearted household tactics.
Notice to holders of warrants issued by School District No. 41-C Coos County Myrtle Point Oregon that unpresented warrants within 60 days from July 1 1955 will be canceled and payment refused. Present warrants for payment to Paul T Franzen Clerk. Dated Myrtle Point June 20 1955. Published June 23 and June 30 1955.
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