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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
2
The report notes plans for a vacation parade on July 2 to open a united school. The intermediate department will meet at the Keansth Gallowey church with Mrs. Mary Dickey supervising, while the beginners department is overseen by Presbyteria Rhodes.
Renowned trumpet virtuoso Rafael Mendez will star at the Coquille Community building on Saturday night May 7 as part of the Southwest Oregon Band Festival. The concert opens with eight district high school bands and concludes with the District Honor Band led by Mendez. Admission is 1.00 for adults 0.75 for students and 0.50 for children under 12.
The charge of organization falls to a band of selected members meeting the best for Mr Mendez accompaniments under the direction of Carroll Nickels, Coq High band director.
Elder Hartnell officially dedicated the Myrtle Point welfare center with a prayer. The Dorcas society served refreshments as a crowd toured clothing on hand to aid those in need and church members predicted the project would greatly help the needy.
Mrs. Boeckelman announced the center will be open Wednesday 1 to 3 pm and Thursday 10 am to 1 pm for assistance reports. In emergencies when closed, contact Mrs. Chester Blisserd at 603. Mr and Mrs Bill n of Kirstein's Market offered use of the building as a welfare center.
Arago Parent Teachers Organization presents Hessie of the Hills at the Arago school gym on May 7 at 8 30 pm. Proceeds benefit the school kitchen with earlier showings at Coos River May 6 and Riverton May 14. Cast includes Leland Scott Ray Gibeau Lorraine Slagel and others.
Local tidbits note Phyllis Shelton and Pat Kerr visiting from Eugene to see family in Sitkum, plus Ray Shelton's vacation plans in New Mexico. A baby boy Stephen Richard Laird born April 25 at Mast hospital Myrtle Point joins brother David. Community members attend birthdays, skating trips, and 4 H Forestry plantings as the town gathers for club meetings and youth activities.
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