Davenport Golden Wedding Anniversary at Methodist Church
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Davenport celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary surrounded by their children at the Methodist church last Tuesday evening. The group photo includes Ernest Davenport, Lloyd Duke Davenport, Rodney Davenport, Albert Davenport, and several daughters in law and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Davenport
Methodist Church
Ernest Davenport
Davenport
Robert
Lila) Ocheltree
Lloyd
Duke) Davenport
Rodney Davenport
Albert Davenport
Yellow jackets may deadly sting researchers warn readers
A Washington state resident and sport writer claim yellow jacket stings can be fatal if the bee has fed on rattlesnake venom. The piece notes jackets’ meat cravings, their swarms around leftovers, and cites a lunch incident where a man’s tongue swelled from a sting. The column ends with a humorous tease to continue on page nine.
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Washingon
The
Oregonian
Washington
Washington Citizen
Yellow Jackets
Harry Truman
Calf Born at Gravel Ford Farm Stuns Vet Visit
A report from Dr. A H Gardner at Gravel Ford describes a rare freak calf at Jess Caudle's dairy farm. The doctor explains the unusual anatomy while the writer recounts the shocking scene and a strong reaction from the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Gardner
Jess Caudle
Gravel Ford
Monster Calf Born at Local Dairy Surprises Farm
An unusual calf birth at a nearby dairy draws attention from neighbors and the Lions Club as residents remark on the remarkable offspring and its potential impact on the community.
Meeting on Union High School bond issue plans
Interested residents of High School District No. 2 gathered at Union High School on March 15, 1954 to hear a discussion of proposed additions and remodeling. Pal mer Hewlett outlined sketches including a science wing with physics and chemistry labs, homemaking space, five new classrooms, and twelve new teacher stations. The plan envisions a multi purpose gym, basement shop and kitchen, combined offices, moved lockers, and a total remodeling cost of about 60000 dollars pending state requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Elton Schroeder
Willis Sell
Schroeder
Palmer Hewlett
Correction Bond Election March 24
An error in a Myrtle Point Herald headline misdated the high school bond election. The notice of election confirms the correct date as Wednesday, March 24, with the typo acknowledged as the writer's fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Herald
103 Charter Members Initiated Into Coos County Shrine
Approximately 250 Masons and wives attended the Coos County Messiah White Shrine ceremony at the Masonic temple in Coquille on Saturday. 103 candidates were initiated as charter members with registration at 2 PM and officers installed by Bethlehem Shrine of Eugene led by Newell L. Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Messiah White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Coquille
Bethlehem
Eugene
Newell L. Hopkins
Shepherds
Ralph Kring
Myrtle Point
Rudolph Johnson
Bay
Shep
W. J. Webber
Coosay
Clarence
Cood Bay
Watch of
Rudyohnson
Hopkins
Miller Hayden
Salem
Sam Bentley
Sureme Worthy
Mata B
Supreme Worthy Herald
Lucile
Lansing Salem
Everett Hinshaw
Robert Bradford
Cottage Grove
Kate) Rassmussen
Rotary speakers highlight Red Cross drive at noon meeting
Guest speakers John Vinci of Myrtle Point and Maurice Komig of Coos Bay urged support for the Red Cross drive at the Rotary Club noon meeting. They spoke on the drive’s March duration and the need for blood donations to sustain humanitarian work. Bob Parsons chaired Myrtle Point efforts.
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Rotary Club
John Vinci
Myrtle Point
Maurice Komig
Coos Bay
Red Cross
Bob Parsons
Red Cross Rive
Myrtle Point Car Plunges Into River Near Remote Area
A Myrtle Point group escaped death Saturday afternoon when their car veered off the road near Remote and plunged into the Coquille River. Three people were injured, one seriously, including driver Mrs. Mack Sutphin and Mrs. Dervis Sutphin. Three children ages 4, 3 and 14 were also hurt. all were taken to Mast Hospital.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille River
Mack
Mary Evelyn) Sutphin
Dervis) Sutphin
Alee
Craig
Steve
Chester
Menthe
Mast Hospital
Republicans Call for 1934 Campaign Drive Nationwide
A 1934 campaign push is urged to elect Republicans to Congress and state and local offices to support Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Cees County meeting at the Myrtle Hotel heard speakers praise the Eisenhower administration as ideal and urged funding through the county finance committee.
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Congress
Senate
House
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Vicof
D. C
Cees County
Myrtle Hotel
Avena
Minnie King
E. C. Roberts
Myrtle Point
Eustace
Eisenhower
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club Builds New Clubhouse Plan Under Way
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club begins construction on a clubhouse at the trap shoot grounds with a paid foreman to start next week. Volunteers will help with work, and Harold Watzling invites all interested to assist. regular meeting tonight at the city hall. The project includes a baseball diamond rifle and archery range and promises a recreation spot rivaling any in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club
Aera
Gvorkers
Anglers
Harold Watzling
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point Plans Spring Dollar Day Kiddie Parade
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce reports plans for the towns fourth annual Spring Dollar Day to be held Saturday March 27 with a 1 30 p m Kiddie Kapers parade through downtown. Prizes total 200 in cash with eight divisions and younger entrants limited to certain categories. Parents should have children up to 17 fill out coupons and submit at Hu ling Lundy and Sons Maller Grocery or the Myrtle Point Herald. Free ice cream treats await parade participants at Brookdale Dairy.
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Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point
Retail Trades Committee
Bill Downing
Huling, Lundy and Sons
Maller Grocery
Myrtle Point Herald
Brookdale
Broadbent Man Invents New Method of Making Peeler Logs
Irvin L. Pearce of Broadbent Oregon has devised a plastic gadget to convert Douglas fir logs with flaws into peeler grade stock. The device, a thin blade like chip from Columbia Basin company, is stitched over pitch seams and cracks to open a path for plywood production and higher log prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Journal
Irvin L. Pearce
Broadbent
Columbia Basin Company
Irwin L. Pearce
U. S
Inter-Church Ministers Map Pre-Easter Plans in Myrtle Point
At the Myrtle Point Inter-church Fellowship meeting the ministers of the Church of the Brethren and other congregations outlined plans for a community study, pre-Easter Evangelistic services, and Good Friday services led by Dr A Theodore Smith of the Presbyterian church and Rev Wallace E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Church of the Brethren
A. Theodore Smith
The
Presbyterian Church
Wallace E
Candidate for Legislature Rever Corvallis Visit
A fragmented notice notes a candidate for the legislature visiting Corvallis to tend graves and pay respects. The readable portion mentions the location and purpose but lacks full details on dates or names.
Methodist Men Dinner Seeks Scout Sponsorship
The Methodist Men club will hold a 6:30 p.m. dinner in the church basement with Ray Harris Bud Epperson and Rev Edn McClurg organizing. Guest speaker Ber y Baker of Coos Bay executive of Coos County Boy Scouts will discuss sponsoring a Myrtle Point area troop and the group’s responsibilities.
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Methodist Men's Club
Ray Harris
Bud Epperson
Edn McClurg
Bery Baker
Coos Bay
Coos County
Boy Scouts
Myrtle Point
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Audrey) Holt
H. R
Bernice) Haughton
Elton
Lois) Schmidt
Des
Mary) Gracelon
Frank
Delores) Larsen
Lans
Knockin
George
Frenk
Henry
Waldemar
Lions Club
Heer
Myrtle
Ike
Ctrr Mall
Inter-Church
Corvallis
Ves O
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