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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1945

Page

6

Logeing Bridge Collapse Delays Forest Operations

A log truck crossing the South Fork bridge below Rock Creek in the Siskiyou Forest caused the structure to fail. Trusses collapsed but the truck crew escaped injury. a temporary bridge was built and traffic resumed. The truck hauled logs from Stardleys camp. owners include Donna Gilmore, Nina Gilmore, and Leslie King. The report also notes a Powers wedding and local club activities.

South Fork Rock Creek Siskiyou Forest Mast Weaver COC Stardleys Camp Donna Gilmore Gilmore Nina Gilmore San Francisco Calif Leslie King A_ King Powers Robert Greene Episcopal Church of Coquille

Senior Ball Draws Crowd at Deep Sea Fantasy Theme

The 1946 Senior Ball drew a capricious crowd to the high school gym, decorated with sea greens and marine life motifs. Myrtle Point orchestra Jack Ellis conducted music until midnight as the grand march began early. juniors hosted a seniors banquet beforehand.

Jack Ellis Vrchestra Myrtle Point Woman's Club

Gamwell Family Receives Word From Son at Sea

Ensign Stephen Gamwell wires his parents that he is driving from Daytona Beach Florida toward the west coast. The note from the serviceman arrives as an ongoing page update continued on Pago Seven.

Jo OW Gamwell Ensign Stephen Gamwell Daytona Beach Florida West Coast

Service Men and Families Noted From War Dispatches

The letter read by Mrs Laws and others describes servicemen returning from England to Patrick Henry Camp Virginia with diphtheria and throat pain while undergoing treatment. It mentions hopes for transfer to the western county for care and notes family updates including spouses staying near the home front and a soldier named Private Shep Herdonne.

Mre Lawte Thorp Pte John Thorp England Patrick Henry Camp Virginia Germany

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