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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
1
A supportive item praising Sheriff Sprawn for his stand and dedication to taxpayer protection and citizen welfare. The piece argues the sheriff has earned esteem and urges respect for his duties, noting local editorial reflections about Myrtle Point and Coquille, with a light note on geography and continued discussion.
Friday night the Cruisers lost the final 70 to 40 to Morrisburg after a tight start. Injuries sidelined star Dick Spiteman, and the team battled until the end in the Belem tournament.
Owing to unavoidable circumstances the Myrtle Point Herald omitted extensive 4 H Club Week March 5 to 13 last week. Harold and Dottie Bargett were on vacation, limiting eight page issue. Walter Schroeder and others sent letters praising 4 Hers, Governor Patterson congratulated them, and an unsigned note to Sam Dement extols 4 H work at the Coos County Fair. Fly by night auctions have appeared in Coos County drawing attention to questionable bargains.
North Coos county Easter Seal chairwoman Mrs Pressnal says the annual drive began Monday and runs through Easter Sunday April 10. Leaders named for Myrtle Point, Powers, and nearby areas include Mrs Harold Watzling and Mrs Leon Kuhre.
Broadbent school board Dist No ac offered contracts to all current teaching staff for next year following a telephone report from Truman Hartley. Only one resignation has been received.
A Herald reporter spoke with Adrian Stanley, manager, who called the claim that Coquille Plywood, Inc. was sold out “plain gossip—there is nothing to it.” The article records the manager’s denial of the rumor.
Myrtle Point Elementary School District 41 C approves 1955 56 budget totaling 128 612 84 dollars a 0.7 mill increase over last year. Total levies rise to 54 2 mills including 0 7 mills for U H 2. Budget committee to review figures March 22 8 00 PM at Myrtle Crest School with trustees and board members listed.
Dana of Portland and Rex Putnam of Salem will speak at the Dora school house dedication in Myrtle Point on Saturday April 2 at 8:00 p.m. The building housed students since February 28. The old schoolhouse will be sold to the highest bidder with bids opening March 23 at 8:00 p.m.
Dora residents learn Lieutenant Forest G. Easton is training as a pilot at Spence Air Base near Moultrie Georgia. He is a Myrtle Point Union High School graduate of 1950 and a University of Oregon graduate of 1954. He earned his Air Force commission in June and married Shirley Baker of Dora in October.
Mrs Paula Cook and family hosted a Saturday evening dinner for the pleasure of Mr and Mrs Ben Daniels and their sons.
Washington special Congressman Harris Ellsworth argues for a broad multi year plan to fund dam and irrigation projects in Oregon and across the Columbia Basin. He notes current and planned dams including Lookout Point Fern Ridge Detroit Dorena McNary The Dalles and Chief Joseph and warns against politics delaying private public partnership needed to meet 1965 demand and 2 billion cost.
Ground Observer Corps sponsors classes taught by John Casper of Bridge and Mrs. Tom Forrest of Broadbent. Casper’s class meets twice weekly and will finish in four weeks, while Forrest’s class meets weekly and has about two months remaining.
Cascade College Choir of Portland tours nationwide singing sacred music in Myrtle Point First Methodist Church under Prof K Roy Hallman. The 36 voice a cappella group will perform with harp solos by Mrs Hallman and a free will offering collected.
Chuck Adams owner of Chuck's Flower Basket was chosen to lead the American Cancer Society 1965 educational and fund raising crusade in Coquille and surrounding area. The campaign begins soon under sponsor and runs the third consecutive year that the drive supports cancer services.
Myrtle Point Herald offers half price on a year’s subscription for new subscribers and existing members on Dollar Day Saturday. Each new subscriber brings a discount for both, with 50 percent of campaign funds kept locally. Look for further Dollar Bargain Day specials next week.
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club held a Sunday shoot as V. V. Hagedorn won his first leg with 46 total as he hit 24 from 16 yd and 22 from 19. Ford Worsham and Ford Worshar Jr. each posted 24 from 16 yd to share high marks. A club meeting is announced for Friday March 18 at the I.O.C.F. hall with cards, tunes and refreshments.
Golfers of the Valley must qualify for the spring handicap by Sunday night March 27. Players are reminded to complete the required rounds and submit scores to the club by the deadline to ensure eligibility for the new handicap standings.
Reverend Dick Cochran announced the Union Evangelistic meetings begin this Sunday. Host church and visiting speakers will lead services nightly, inviting area residents to seek spiritual renewal and community outreach efforts.
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