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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1969
Page
9
The Myrtle Point Herald staff thank John Head for making the prints on April 24 and Mrs. L. W. Vada Clinton for making the screened prints for the pictures this week. Their help is greatly appreciated.
44th Pioneer Curt Beckham led the Pioneer Day ceremony at the Myrtle Point Presbyterian Church on Friday April 25. Mrs. Mitch Myers and the Myrtle Point Women’s Club hosted the afternoon with reminiscences and Brooks history. Mayor Ervin Wilberger offered a welcome. Eldest attendees were Hattie Hatcher and Richard Haughton, with Dan Keating and Frances Rosell highlighted for long marriage and age honors. Music and readings by local residents followed.
A rummage sale fundraiser at the American Legion Hall runs May 2 and 3 from 9 to 5. Proceeds benefit local charitable efforts run by the Pentecostal Ladies Auxiliary.
Day celebration details list women’s club helpers and decorations with names such as Mrs. Paul Sprever Mrs. Homer Robinson and Mrs. Gereld Wright. The Dennis Smith family of Roseburg will move to Myrtle Point at term end with Mr. Smith employed at Superior Cheese and staying with the Endicotts temporarily.
Sitkuw hens Mr and Mrs Johnie Osbon of Bridge dined with his parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Osbon. Rev and Mrs Butt and family attended the Jester Hairston Choir festival in Coos Bay. John Miller of Newport stayed with Mr and Mrs Bob Grove. Ivan Laird traveled to Portland for Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative business. Mrs Laird sought medical care. Mrs Howard Newman honored on birthday with visit to Flora Lutenhizen and Mrs Gilbert Winston at Bandon. Charles Southmayd and family reside in the valley while he works for Walter Reisen. Mrs Walter Remen involved in nearby family news.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Laird and family attended the F F A banquet at Myrtle Point High School Saturday evening. Calvin Laird traveled to Portland on business, while Hailey Laird visited Kenneth Laird's home Sunday.
Mrs Jim Radford received a bridal shower hosted by Miss Johanna Beckham Miss Mary Powrie Miss Marge Humble and Miss Grace Cush ing at the Robert Powrie residence. The bride is Graceanna Berg former Broadbent resident and her March 22 marriage at Broad Bent Church was noted.
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