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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1958

Page

8

New Eyes for the Needy Aids Glasses Short Hills NJ

An account of New Eyes for the Needy Inc in Short Hills New Jersey transforming discarded eyeglasses and precious metal scrap into new prescription glasses for the needy. Founded through Mrs. Arthur E. Terry, the program distributes via hospitals and welfare agencies and has helped about 180000 people in 26 years with over 250000 pairs sent yearly.

Short Hills New Jersey New Eyes For the Terry Mer Junior Service League New Eyes Essex Coumty Medical Society National Society For the Prevention of Blindness New Jersey State Commission For the Blind American Academy of Opthalmology Deep South Maine New Eyes For the Needy, Inc Short Hills 2

Standard Heating Oils Promises Prompt Service

City heating oil company advertises prompt service and phone contact with Standard Oil. Offers S & H Green Stamps as a customer incentive.

City Heating Oil Standard

Broadbent News Community Officers and Events

The Bridge Broadbent purchasing association met March 3 in the grange hall electing Glenn Gulstrom president and Walter Hardman vice president with Tommy Luttrell as secretary treasurer. Directors Ray Garonne and Alf Young. Weekend guest of Susan Babcock was Violet King. A birthday party for Violet Long was hosted by the Lucky Teens 4 H group with cake ice cream and games. Senior Youth will play volleyball and basketball with Arago at Broadbent gym Thursday at 7 30 p m. Mr and Mrs Raymond Long visited Portland and saw Luther Cox and David and Don. An Easter film sponsored for Sunday March 16 at 7 45 p m depicts modern life and the Foster family highlighting Christ's resurrection. Summer Bible school teachers include Mrs Frank Northup Mrs Bill Mai Mrs Glenn Gulstrom Mrs Dale Hoffman Mrs Dave Lundin and Mrs Kenneth Stone. Mr and Mrs Robert Thompson and Mr and Mrs Stanley Knight visited Mrs A J Hoover of Gravel Ford. Mr and Mrs Lee Blankenship and Barbara Pearce of Yakima were guests of the Cates family.

Bridge-Broadbent Purchasing Association Grange Hall Glenn Gulstrom Walter Hardman Bridge Tommy Luttrell Gaylord Ray Garonne Alf Young Susan Babcock Violet King Violet Long Carol Henshaw Kathy Lundin Rosella Smith Lorene Belcher Johnny Sioestreem Arago Broadbent Raymond Long Portland Luther Cox David Don God Summer Bible School Frank Northup Bill Mai

Outstanding Young Farmer banquet noted in Roseburg

The Outstanding Young Farmer banquet in Roseburg drew about 600 attendees on Saturday with Mr Gulstrom placing eighth in the state. A memorial service was held for Wayne McCall in Cottage Grove for his community service. The report lists local visits and family gatherings across Myrtle Point, Medford, Reedsport, Empire and surrounding areas.

Washington inconstant politics and weather in one city

A vivid portrait of Washington as a place of shifting policies and erratic weather forecasts. The piece notes repeated policy reversals since 1933, inflation fights turning to deflation, and a capital marked by organized confusion despite an air of order. It closes with a reflection on Washington’s paradoxes and constant buzz.

Will Rogers Washington Agriculture Department Pennsylvania Avenue Washington Monument Capitol Building White House Abraham Lincoln Abe George Washington Mount Vernon Potomac Les Washington Congressional

Funeral Visits and Family Gatherings Reported

The funeral of Mrs Smiths uncle Mr Lawrence Altree drew relatives to Seal Rock South Beach Mir Agat Beach Newport and Thel Creek including the Altree and Grove families plus the Bakers Farnsworths and Polly. The Fry boys Donte and Russell Hospitalized with pneumonia cases for treatment and observation.

Smith Lawrence Altree Smiths Roy Kelly Seal Rock Loren Hiss South Beach Mir Wm Hacken Agat Beach George Altree Charles Altree Newport Gerald Grove Thel Creek Roy Baker Roseburg Hal Farnsworth Jeeda Baker Don Billy Joe Polly Idlewild Masters Donte Russell Fry Glen Fry Mast Hospital

Sitkum News social events and local visits recap

The Home Extension unit met at the gym with demonstrations by Mrs Charles Reynolds and Mrs Sam Jones. The business meeting elected a nominate committee for new officers. Local residents visited, hosted dinners occurred, and family events were noted including a wedding anniversary and a birthday. Dollie Fish remained hospitalized with burns and skin grafting issues.

Flossie Wilson Mirs Charles Reynolds Sam Jones Jones Don Baker Tom Seifeste Doc Clayton Kenneth Laird Pernie Hines Clarice Jones Helena Thompson Pauline Leifeste Eleanor Laird Durtis Laird Billy Reynolds Florent Clayton Margaret Clark Pells Nickason Dorothy Baker Alice Strode Wm Barnett Halls Creek Floss. Wilson Elmer Strode Bandon Strode F H Minor Binger Laird Julius Benham Roseburg Ivan Laird

Oregon Plans Bonded Debt Reduction in March and April

State Treasurer Sig Unander said March 1 deposits in New York will retire 1.25 million in highway bonds and 414 thousand in interest on 43.25 million of bonds. On April 1 the state will retire 1 million of veterans welfare bonds and pay interest on multiple bond blocks, reducing total bonded debt to 215.618 million from 217.943 million as of January 1, 1958.

Oregon Sig Unanac Unander New York City Anander Veterans’ Welfare

Births at Mast Hospital March 1958

Birth announcements from Mast Hospital list new arrivals on March 3 to March 7. Parents include George Christianson Myrtle Point with a 7 pound 9 ounce girl, Joshua Jennings Bandon a 8 pound 13 ounce girl, George Huser Coquille an 8 pound 13 ounce girl, James Gardner Coquille a 6 pound 13 ounce boy, Alvin Hickam Coquille a 7 pound 4 1/2 ounce girl, and Eldon Smandres Coquille an 8 pound 1 ounce girl.

George Christianson Myrtle Point Joshua Jennings Bandon George Huser Coquille James Gardner Alvin Hickam

Guest Editorial Miss Davenport Praises 4-H Benefits

Miss Joanne Davenport of Oregon State College, Coos County’s notable 4-H figure, writes about 4-H fostering initiative and leadership. She notes saving about $1,000 from nine years of club work to fund college, urging support during National 4-H Week March 2-8.

Joanne Davenport Oregon State College Coos County Hall

4 H Campus Involvement Shapes College Life At OSU

The writer describes majors and minors in physical education camping and recreation leadership and notes involvement with 4-H campus clubs on the Oregon State campus. Azalea House, built by rural women for girls from rural communities, provides affordable housing as the author enjoys college life and sees this year contributing to personal growth.

Oregon State Azalea House Rural Women of Oregon

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