29 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
1
Thirty entries plus an added hill climb at the Hamilton Antique Car Show drew attention. The event was chaired by the show organizer with time keepers noted for the racing segment.
The 4th annual antique car show at Myre Point last Saturday June 24 drew 29 entries, 11 more than last year. Highlights included a Main Street display, Lions auction raising over 500 for playground land on the hill, live KWRO radio coverage, and trophies for best restored cars, greatest distance, and hill climb winners led by Stan Esselstrom, Jam Williams, Harry Kemp, Archie Gustafson, Bill Baker, Larry Johnson, Hap Jones, and B A Smith with multiple vintage models from 1907 to 1931.
Sixty six 4 H club members from Coos Curr and Douglas Counties attended a two day counselor training at Ballards State Park. The program prepared them to lead camp activities for 4 H summer camp at Camp Myrtlewood with about 30 counselors serving 300 campers.
Charles Humble III a 1967 Myrtle Point High grad and sports editor of the Myrtle Point Herald joins 54 peers in Linfield College 1967-68 freshman class admitted with entrance and academic distinction. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Humble Sr of Myrtle Point.
Myrtle Point Alumni Association met Friday June 243 at the Melvin Floyd home. The group planned the annual picnic atrotan Park Sunday July in 12 40 pm with potluck dishes and coffee provided. Reunion banquets for class of 197 will be July 18 at the Colony and class of 1942 25th reunion at the Myrtle Hotel July 11. Golden Anniversary class to join the Sunday picnic under Mrs. Claud Randleman’s chair.
John Stricker a Powers resident of about 20 years died June 24 in Powers at age 80. He was born in Switzer on November 1 1886 and came to the United States. Survivors include two nieces Mrs Anna Risch of Los Angeles and Mrs Emma Kueng of New Jersey among numerous friends in Powers. Services were at the Church of God in Powers on June 28 conducted by Rev Kenneth Stevens. Interment followed at Powers cemetery. Myrtle Point Chapel of Coos Mortuaries assisted with arrangements.
Claude Jenkins fined 25 dollars for orderly conduct Francis Conley fined 40 dollars for orderly conduct George Wagner fined 25 dollars for disorderly conduct Richard Hopkins fined 25 dollars for drunk in public Jimmie Perry fined 5 dollars for no operators license Edwin Franke fined for allowing domestic animals to run at large The items list penalties issued by the city court for various infractions.
Coos Curry and Douglas counties plan three sessions at Camp Myrtlewood near Bridge in July. Junior camps July 10 14 and July 14 18 while senior camp runs July 18 22. Registration urged with fees due at sign up and early signups encouraged.
Several Myrtle Point students and others earned spring term honor roll distinctions this week. Edmund Reed Gumey and Loyd Edward Wells from the University of Oregon are named among top scholars, with Roger Weed and Donald Lee Mase also cited for high academic achievement.
Ray Bartley partner of BP and S Logging died Saturday June 24 at Mast Hospital after long illness. He was 57 and leaves his wife and children, plus brothers Earl and Don, sisters in law and other relatives. Bartley was a director of the Oregon Logging Conference and held several civic memberships. Surviving family listed includes Fletcher Bartley of Scoresburg and Linda Raye Gardner of Cogville. Funeral held June 27 at Myrtle Point Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m.
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