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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
6
Fred True presents his views on County Commissioner duties and policy priorities for a four year term. He stresses honesty, frugality with tax dollars, road funding needs, and a proposed five year levy to raise 1060000 annually to improve Coos county roads. He urges voters to investigate candidates and vote this election.
Tom Chappel an elderly resident living outside East Myrtle Point was struck at his cabin door and severly cut on the head. Police say two suspects are being watched while Chappel recovers after two days in Mast hospital.
Bridge News notes a PTA rummage and cooked food sale set for Saturday May 13 at the American Legion hall in Myrtle Point. Donations may be left at Murphy's store or with PTA members. Also reported are a school election vote on a teacher salary tax and a hospital surgery update for Mrs. H A Hatfield in Portland with her expected home return later this week. Lam shade making activity at Mrs A Richmond's with a luncheon and several participants is described.
James Jewett contracts flu as latest victim. Mrs. John Wilson receives a belated birthday shower with gifts and refreshments at her home, with friends from Roseburg Camas Valley and nearby towns attending. Sandra Daniels grows ill and recovers at home after hospital stay. School consolidation discussions arise as Bridge and Remote boards plan a May 8 vote.
Sunday at the H D Bones ranch included Mr and Mrs Kermit Hayes and two children Gordon and Sharon and Mrs Addie Hayes. Others visiting were Mr and Mrs Lester Thorp and Mr and Mrs Ken Rolfe of Powers and more.
Saturday visitors to H. D. Bones home included Mr and Mrs Carey Bones of Powers. Sunday guests at Jesse Hayes residence were Mrs Belva Barkdoll and Mrs Glenite Putastren of Point.
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