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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
10
The piece notes government issuance of large stamps and paper bag shortages after World War II. It reflects on economizing, questions a good day in June, and laments rain dampening sports, festivals, fishing, and haying while noting forest services and parade issues in Oregon.
Classified notice lists two guy lines 150 feet and 100 feet loading line a 3 to 4 block, one set of tongs for sale at 100 dollars inquire at Trim's Auto Supply Bridge.
Mel drum was elected president of the Lions club and received a six dress pin as a token. He praised past president Ed Sempert for 22 years of service and urged cooperation. Signs committee head Ed Roberts and Dr. Ley of Coquille were thanked for aiding underprivileged children with glasses. Franzen noted 167 children enrolled in Red Cross swim classes. A board of directors meeting at Meldrum’s home was announced to form committees for the year.
The evening featured speaker Mr. Jeub who spoke on Lionism and its impact before installing officers Frank Meldrum president Richie Francis first vice president Don Driscoll second Chet Weed third Kay Petersen secretary John Rhoades treasurer Erwin Wilberger Lion-tamer Bob Cotton and Dick Johnson tail-twisters Martin Kincheloe and Fred Gross to the board of directors Past President Ed Sempert presented the new president with a Lion's badge.
Coquille guest addressed the Lions Club session introduced by President Ed Sempert as part of a continued report on convention data and activities from page one.
Ad text touts T-4-L keratolytic cream claiming to remove tainted skin and expose buried fungi while killing on contact. The pitch promises cure in one hour and offers a 4 cent refund at Perkins Drug Store.
In front of Granny White’s Maple Avenue home a new sign reads Antiques Inquire Within. Granny reveals the joke was meant to draw people in to talk and offer a price, a harmless ruse showing her lively spirit and town charm.
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