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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1960

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Powers Cruisers Fall Short In Oregon State Class B Final

Powers high school Cruisers, led by 6 ft 3 in center Jim Boutin who scored 70 and grabbed 55 rebounds in the tournament, lose 63 54 to Malin in the state Class B final at Baker. Boutin earns all tournament first team honors and teammate Del Dungy makes second team as Powers finishes runner-up after earlier 60 45 win over Pilot Rock and 60 39 over Santiam. Coach Bob Bushnell calls Malin taller and stronger, praising his team for a hard fought final and sportsmanship.

Powers High School Cruisers Baker Jim Boutt Jim Boutin Powers Cruisers Malin High School Boutin del Dungy Herald Bob Bushnell Cruisers Pilot Rock Santiam People of Powers Powers High School Seasn Malin Santiam High School

J O Stemmler Former Myrtle Point Resident Dies in California

News from Stockton California reports the death of J O Stemmler 86 a former Myrtle Point resident and longtime attorney who left town in 1921 after practicing in Stockton for 39 years Funeral services were held Thursday at Martin Funeral Home Stemmler was an uncle of Harold and Belva Stemmler of Myrtle Point.

Stockton Calif J O. Stemmler Myrtle Point Martin Funeral Home Stemmler Harold and Belva Stemmler

Should Maurine Neuberger be appointed to Senator Neuberger’s seat

A Saturday column argues Governor Hatfield should name Maurine Neuberger to fill the late senator’s term. The piece notes her close work with her husband and urges a quick appointment to advance his program for Oregon constituents.

Mark Hatfield Judge Lusk Dick Neuberger U. S. Senate United States Senate Saters Maurine Hatfield Senator Neuberge Neuberger Senator Neuberger Oregon Democratic Party of Maurine Neuberger

Milk Scandal Doubt Cast Over Coos County Dairy

The Coquille Valley Sentinel blasts Dr. J J Van Gasse Coos county health officer for milk and cranberry scare stories. It accuses him of stoking public alarm while noting his 14560 yearly salary and upcoming July 1st changes.

Coquille Valley Sentinel J. J. van Gasee Coos County Police Gazette the Herald van Gasse

Girls Top Honor Roll At Myrtle Point High School

The semester honor roll shows girls outnumbering boys at Myrtle Point High. Nine girls and one boy earned all A's, with 21 girls and 11 boys receiving A or A and B grades. Notable all A's include Claudia Beckham and Linda Brown, while Rich ard Gassman is the only male with all A's.

Tae Myrtle Point High School Claudia Beckham Linda Brown Becky Carl Sue Hauschildt Barbara Laskey Andrea Lehmanowsky Leila Schroeder Sissie Skauge Marilyn Stringer Richard Gassman Carol Beber Diane Dement Kathy Ellis Jackie Francis Dian Greer Cheryl Guerin Ann Hammer Lindsay Hauschildt Priscilla Heins Vivian Hill Ann Horsell Diedra Hubbell Betty Johnson Janet Naslund Lovella Noden Becky Otter Diana Powrie Margaret Rasmussen Mary Sm‘iel Kathy Spires Emily Yellett Ben

Sportsmen to Hold Registered Shoot Here Next Sunday

The Myrtle Point Sportsmen's club and the Gold Beach Gun club plan a competitive registered shoot at the club grounds next Sunday March 20. Participants registering targets compete for the PITA donated high over all trophy with separate classes A B C and D. The Herald Press window will display some prizes. Beginning March 23 the Myrtle Point club launches a juvenile hunting safety program open to any boy or girl 9 years or older with five 27 rifles donated by George Worolley for training. Ammunition will be sold on hand or bring your own.

Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club Gold Beach Gun Club PITA Herald Myrte Point Club George Worolley

High School PTO Plans Owen House Open House Night

Myrtle Point Union High School's PTO organizes an open house on Tuesday March 22 at 8 pm. Student club presidents will present officers and group activities with displays from Industrial Arts FFA Camera Club Science and Biology and more. A baseball cage pitching machine bowling and band room tours will interest parents and the evening features a student-run refreshment service.

Myrtle Point Union High School Industral Arts Dep FFA GAA Bobcat Myrtle Leaf Organiz

13 Candidates File for Coos County Primary

Coos County records 13 candidates three Republicans and ten Democrats aiming for May primary. Only one per party can win to advance to November general. Notable entrants include Dora Lentz of North Bend among Democrats and Republicans Edw Hughes Chas McCulloch. Also filed for state and federal posts with names across Coos and Curry counties.

Coos County Dora Lentz North Bend Horeshoes Beryl Taylor Charleston Chas. F. Robinson Coos Bay William Pullen

Myrtle Point blood drive falls short by eight pints

Forty two residents donated blood to the Red Cross bloodmobile in Myrtle Point last Wednesday, eight pints below the area goal. Seven volunteers were rejected. Volunteers assisted by Mrs Humble included numerous hostesses in canteen reception and donor departments. one donor earned a 1 gallon pin.

Myrtle Point Red Cross Charles Humble Humble Barton Gasner Henry Gasner Paul Franzen H E Hutchinson Flossie Powrie Verne L. Lundy Clarence

Library Association Poster Contest for Coos County Students

In celebration of National Library Week April 3 to 9 Coos County library headquarters is sponsoring a poster contest for fourth to eighth graders from Coos County schools. Entries are due March 25 at the county library headquarters. Judges include Mrs LD Filshien of Bandon Mr George Boone of North Bend Mrs Joel Smith of Coququantle Jack Lestersons Bay Mr Cranick Powers and Mrs Richard Roush of Myrtle Point.

National Library Week Coos County

Blood need stressed after son's heart surgery

Mrs Robert D Detlefsen of Fairview recalls her 4-year-old son Paul undergoing Blalock procedure for a right-sided heart condition after three weeks in Portland's Dorenbacher hospital. She urges local donation as the Red Cross bloodmobile visits Myrtle Point, noting only 42 of 50 pints were taken and prompting hope blood saves lives.

Robert D Detlefsen Fairview Herald Office Paul Dorenbacher Hospital Portland Detlefsen Tillamook Red Cross Myrtle Point Cross

Elk leadership contest winners named in Coquille Valley

Coquille Valley Elks exalted ruler Howard Detlefsen announced youth leadership winners Tuesday night March 1. Miss Ann Mauney of Coquille earned the top female honor, with Linda Brown of Myrtle Point finishing second. Ben Brodie of Myrtle Point was the male runner up, and David Farr of Coquille won the top award.

Howard Detlefsen Coquille Valley Coquille Bandon Pacific Powes Coquille Valley Lodge Tillamook

Sitkum Logger Dies From Rolling Log Incident

Sitkum logger Ernest Floyd Mull 21 of Coos Bay Lumber Co was killed Monday afternoon last week when a dislodged log struck him. Services were held in Myrtle Point with burial planned in McMinnville. Survivors include his widow Janice Sitkum two sons Jerry Dean and Robin Brent, his parents Hazey and Mrs Mull, two brothers John and Lloyd, four sisters Harriett Shirley and Mrs Sherman, and Mrs V Coldfron.

Ernest Floyd Mull Sitkum Coos Bay Robin Brent Hazey Mull John Lloyd Fou Harriett Shirley Mull Sherman Gold Beach Mra V. Coldfron Huntsville Alabama

Miss Skauge to Speak at Church Fellowship Meeting

Miss Sissi Skauge will address the Inter church Fellowship at the monthly gathering at the Presbyterian church Monday night March 21. The program starts at 6 30 with a potluck dinner and plans to adjust meeting times will be discussed. All interested are urged to attend.

Sissi Skauge Interchurch Fellowship Presbyterian Church Aian

Myrtle Coffee Shop Set to Open in Coming Days

Dan Wagoner, proprietor of the Myrtle Hotel, plans to open the Myrtle Coffee Shop within a few days once new equipment arrives by Thursday. The former coffee shop room and the private dining room have been fully renovated.

Myrtle Dan Wagoner Myrtle Hotel

Alfred Shirtcliff Home on Spring Vacation

Alfred G Shirtcliff, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Shirtcliff of 1620 Maryland, is among cadets from St. John's Military School home on spring furlough. He is a junior at the school and will be home March 12.

Alfred Shirtcliff Salina Kans Alfred G Shirtclff Maryland St. John's Military School

Bobcats Fall to Willamina in State Tournament Semi finals

Myrtle Point Bobcats lose 42 to 38 as Willamina Bulldogs lock down the game with a stout defense. Larsen sinks seven free throws in a halves, and late rally falls short with Willamina sealing at the buzzer. Myrtle Point meets Vale in a third place playoff.

Bobcats Willamina Willamina Bulldogs Coos Bay Myrtle Point Pesky Larsen Bulldogs Larry Dornath Yoder Vale

Bobcats Rally Past Reedsport to Capture State Quint Opener

Myrtle Point's Bobcats edge Reedsport 52 to 49 at Coos Bay to advance to the state A2 bracket second round. Tom Curry clinched victory with two late free throws while Marv Radloff and Ray Mast led scoring.

Bobcats Reedsport Coos Bay Myrtle Point Fighting Cats Tom Curry Marv Radloff Braves Se «Ds Stull Blue Tt Man Marv Rarloff Ray Mast Tom Myrtle Tigers Hall Thomas Larry Dornath

Farmers Day Dinner Highlights J Jenkins and P Raven

Myrtle Point chamber members and farmer guests heard talks at the annual Farmers Day dinner at Anglers cafe. County Agent George Jenkins spoke on water conservation and weed control efforts, while 4 H leader Paul Raven detailed the nationwide reach of 4 H and Coos county projects and leadership training.

Myrtle Point Jenkine Myrtle Grange Hall

Oregon Jaycees Leader Dark Corbett Visits Myrtle Point

O W Dark Corbett guest of Myrtle Point Jaycees at a luncheon in the Catholic parish hall. Burns businessman and father’s drug store partner presides over Oregon Jaycees since May 1959. He travels widely for Jaycee work and meets national directors in Tulsa Oklahoma. Luncheon served by Myrtle Point Jaycee-Ettes.

O W Dark Oklahoma Myrtle Point Jaycee-Ettes

Myrtle Point High Grad Featured in Magazine Article

The former Miss Louise Nelson from Myrtle Point, a 1959 Queen of Charleston Days and graduate of the Myrtle Point High School, was profiled in Sunset Magazine for March. The feature highlights her as a spokeswoman for fishing habitats and displays a Rainbow trout sheaf.

Myrtle Point High Grad Adv Oregon Louise Nelson Bridge Myra Point Sunset Magazine Weiss Nelson Neenielly

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