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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1956

Page

6

Year Round Youth Activities Plan for Myrtle Point

Myrtle Point civic groups plan a year round program led by Mrs. Richard McCuskey. Projects include Cub and Boy Scouts FFA Rainbow Girls 4 H archery tile classes and a skating rink by the Lions Club. Summer activity slate features Legion baseball horseback riding boxing golf and tennis. A year round director may be hired with details due later at a city hall meeting.

Myrtle Point Richard McCuskey F.F.A Lions Club Legion McCuskey John Rhodes William Ta.tersley Amman Legion Catholic Men’s Club Chamber of Commerce City Council Episcopal Church Interchurch Fellowship Masonic Lodge Methodist Men Myrtle Point Saddle Club Myrtle Point Sportsmens Club Parent Teacher Association PeeWee Baseball Assn Rotary Club Seventh Day Adventists Church Rhodes al Wyld Ben Nichols

Remote Community Club Meeting Details and Local Moves

The Remote Community Club held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Gene Bulson's Sandy Creek home with a noon sack lunch and quilting time. Attendees included several local families, while Mr. and Mrs. Bert Inman and family recently moved to Gold Beach. Visitors stopped by, including Tony and Bob Lee from Chartaon, and local residents visited relatives in Coquille and Myrtle Point.

Gene Bulson Sandy Creek Lawrence Jennings Verson Sell Joannie Charles Bowers Orville McKenzie John Metz Jack Ford Cy Forsythe Henry Weathers Clarence Mayer Alf Young Ed Pillette Gene Buleon Barbara Bert Inman Gold Beach Tony Stenman Bob Lee Chartaon George Clarno Coquille Harry Williams Vernon Sell Ralph Todd Myrtle Point Melvin Turner Remote Tiller Don Reiber Ed Hannan Wincheater Evelyn Suph

Local guest and visiting stories from Roseburg area

Roseburg residents hosted and visited relatives from Coquille Baker Pasco and Klamath Falls. 4-H tractor tour attendees included Davis Koch Glenn Smith Don Bowers and leader Charles Bowers. Others visited relatives in Coquille and Sandy Creek while Warren Morin recovered from a mill injury.

Hypecue Sandyreek Charles Bowers Coquille Herb Andersonio Shelley Road Warren Morin Bone Mountain Ralph Wade Johnnie Stevens Roseburg Merle Bryant Harrison Bryant

Producer Tags Available for Livestock Carcass Movement

More than 3 000 producer tags have been distributed across southern Oregon counties in six months for moving livestock carcasses along public roads. Guy Hughes, district livestock theft investigator, says tags, required since 1955 meat dealer law amendments, are available free from sheriff offices, police chiefs, brand inspectors, justices of the peace, and at 101 North Ivy St Medford. Farmers may collect multiple tags if used soon.

Oregon Guy Hughes State Department of Agriculture Hughes Sheriff's Office Coquille Gold Beach Tankersley Myrtle Point Karl Duncan Coquiis W. W. Smith Harbor Justice of the Peace Arthur Niemann Port Orford North Ivy St Medford

Glen Lewis Leads Eureka High School Student Employment Bureau

Eureka High School Kay club operates a student employment bureau chaired by Glen Lewis born in Myrtle Point. He explains to TV audiences the club aims to help both boys and girls find part time work while supporting student needs.

Myrtle Point Eureka Eureka Standard Key Club Eureka High School Glen Lewis Jeff Lewis Mary Lewis Lyman Rockleff Ray Lewis Glen Kay Club

Weekend visitors and local social notes in Gaylord News

The column lists weekend visitors to Gaylord including Mr and Mrs Lester Meyers from Coos Bay and Mr and Mrs Henry Roth. It mentions visits by families from Charleston Ayrtle Point Brookings Reedport Catching Creek Myrtle Point and others, plus trips to the beach and Portland for an event.

Rees Daniels Lester Meyers Coos Bay Henry Roth Clinton Carman John Carman Marylin Luthell Bandon Tom Neal Tracy Cribbins Charleston Hal Radabaugh Ayrtle Point Berlon Huntley Rodrick Herman

Henry Roth Attends Funeral Service for James Childs

Mrs. Kermit Hayes and children drove to Medford last Friday where Gordon had dental work done. Coe eae etee et the Henry Roth attended the faeces services for James Childs in Coquille Monday, of this week.

Coe Eae Henry Roth James Childs Coquille Kermit Hayes Medford Gordon

Sitkum community events and immunization drive

Mr and Mrs Jack Gardner hosted dinner with brothers and families. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Dick Dewsnap and Joyce and Judy. Ivan Laird business trip to Coquille and attended A E A meeting. Duane Netland and Melanie Anne visited Sitkum. W A Mickason attended James Cotton funeral in Dora. Myrtle Leaf club plans Sitkum immunization day at McKinley on March 30 at 10 30 with small per shot charges. A skating party last weekend connected Sitkum with McKinley Arago Bridgewater Langlois. Attendees included Peggy and Mary Leifiste Vernon and Pearl Ann Rust Laura and Orvin Savage Jim Botasue Sherry Durst Chareynolds John Ronnie and Laura Kirsch.

Jack Gardner Mike Gardner Fairview Dick Dewsnap Joyce Judy Ray Shelton Ivan Laird Coquille Ivan A.E.A Duane Netland Melanie Anne W. A. Mickason James Cotton Dora Myrtle Leaf Club Sitkum Areata McKinley Arago Bridge Era Langlois Tanglewood Peggy Mary Leifiste Vernon Pearl Ann Rust Laura Orvin Savage Jim Botasue Sheri Durst Chareynolds John Ronnie Laura Kirsch

Birthday Party for Calvin Higgins and Local News

Mrs Lester Higgins hosted a birthday party Wednesday for her son Calvin Higgins on his fifth birthday. Attendees included Calvin Higgins Dorothey and Shirley Ralph Lawrence Northup Connie Reisenhuber Laura Ralph and Duffy McCall along with mothers present Mrs Lester Higgins Mrs Bill Reisenhuber Mrs Keith Northup Mrs Guy Ralph and Mrs Harvey McCall. Other neighbors and visits followed with several mentions of Mrs Zane Rema ill in Salem TB Sanitorium and improved condition. A birthday dinner Sunday honored both Mrs Harris and Mrs Don Burr with Northups Meredith Harris Charl ie Harris Patsy Burr Don Burr Fred O Connor Sandra Strong Empire and other guests attending.

Keith Northup Lester Higgins Calvin Calvin Higgins Dorothey Shirley Ralph Lawrence Northup Connie Reisenhuber Laura Ralph Duffy McCall Bill Reisenhuber Guy Ralph Harvey McCall Calia Rankin Warren Rema Frank Rema Zane Rema T.B Salem Rema Frank Bonne Broad Charlie Harrie Floras Creek Don Burr Bill Edwards Langlois Edwards Charlie Harris Harris Northups Meredith Harris Charlile Harris Patsy Burr Fred O Conner Sandra Strong Empire

Silver Tea planned for library by Chaparral lodge

Powers news notes the Rebekah chapter Chaparral lodge will hold its annual Silver Tea for the library in April with Don Aber as chairman selecting the committee. Meeting in Rebekah hall featured birthdays celebrated with highlight candles and cakes. Garden Club hosts and Easter poem program followed by refreshments. Several members attend Southwest Oregon Women's Auxiliary meeting and Bishop Carman tea in Emanuel Parish Hall.

J. W. Gamwell William McLayman Dick Cady Ray Myers L. Burch James Gamwell Carman Emanuel Roseburg Myers Dian Warner Richard Spiternass Lee Gilmore Portland Jack Bushnell Don Aber Coos Bay Earl Dukes

Valley Camp to Host Easter Egg Hunt for Juveniles

Valley Camp and Royal Neighbors of America plan an Easter egg hunt for youths on Saturday in Gamwells pasture. Mrs. Bowers and Virginia Arm of Enterprise visit the Reeves family. she is formerly Carmen Reeves.

Valley Camp Royal Neighbors of America Gamwells Pasture Bowers Virginia

4 H News Highlights Scholarships and Summer School

Walter Schroeder reports 4 H offers a $75 scholarship for high school seniors intending to study home economics at Oregon State College with April 10 application deadline. Donations boost 4 H building funds as clubs host activities and plan material purchases.

Walter Schroeder Oregon State College Lucky Livestock Club Bke Bandon

Broadbent News Highlights Church Events and Youth Aid

Good Friday services and Easter program announced at Broadbent Church with revised times. Youth Fellowship adopts a Korean War orphan, Lim Man Suk, 12, in Korea, to be cared for by the group. Local sports include Broadbent church teams vs Powers. women’s volleyball results favor Powers. Extension unit met for an all day session. care of the skin project noted. planning for Grab Bag and sewing machine demonstration on April 4. Dianna Gulstrom and Donnie Gulstrom birthday party reported with refreshments.

M. Stewart New Times Broadbent Community Church World Visions, Inc Lim Man Suk Korea Broadbent Church Powers Broadbent Extension Unit Peter Long Kenneth Parry Frank Larson Long Parry Larson Arthur Wise Bob Cline Nellie Armstrong Verlin Moore Raymond Long Archie Train Ernest Clausen Ralph Andrews Hepburn

Local church youth party and family notices feature Northups and Hartleys

Gale and Delores Northup and Hartley family members plus Jerry Simpson and Harold Hartley win party prizes at the church youth gathering. Ray Baker begins two weeks of naval training in San Francisco. Several local families host and attend gatherings with names like Pearce, Yellett, Mai, Galloway, and Hartley listed among guests and celebrants.

Gale Delores Northup Sharon Hartley Mike Joni Jerry Simpson Harold Sharon Hartley Ray Baker San Francisco Duane Sandra Pearce Susan Babcock Lela Long Carol Tucker Lois Sumners David Mai Joe Robison Jack Hermann Larce Galloway Gayle Thompson Emelle Yellett Ivan Pearce Jimmy Tomy Heath Katheryn Wright Diana Gultsrom Bobby Joe Godfrey Terry Sherry Odle Gale Dale Jerry Carol Simpson Was Godfrey Buster Odle Wayne Babcock Arlen Judy Riverton Bill Miller Winchester Bay Earl Bayer Elvin Fetch Nevie Smith Marvin of Powers Arzie Smith Verlin Moore Archie Train Protect Coquille Ed Heath Grants Pass Max Simpson Coos Bay Richard McAllister Charolette Richard Lee Piedmont Missourie Bob Thompson Dick Curtis Tom Forrest San Diego Norman Oklahoma

Weekend and weekday visitors to Myrtle Point area

Miss Alice Griggs hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Andrews after weekend stay. Overnight guests included Mr. and Mrs. Perry Van Vliet from near Spokane. Wm Mai and relatives plan to attend Good Friday services. Greenacres guests joined Mr. and Mrs. Stewart for Sunday dinner. Broadbent Grange members joined Coquille Grange visitation. Charles Evans hosted Beulah Gould birthday dinner. Fugate family accompanied Evans to Coos Bay.

Alice Griggs Myrtle Point Ralpht Andrews Bill Mai Perry van Vliet Spokane Wash Wm. Mai Orland David Brawley Peggy Stanley Randy Roger Greenacres Mefflin Stewart Orlin Lett Lonna Bridge Carl Charles’ Evans Beaulah Gould

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