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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

4

Bobcats Take Third at Coos County Track Meet

Myrtle Point Bobcats finished third in the Coos County track meet at North Bend. Marshfield led in running events while North Bend dominated field events. team scores: Marshfield 7034, North Bend 691/2, Myrtle Point Coquille 19 9/10. Bobcats’ top finishes included Bob Richmond high pole vault 11 ft 3 in, 11 ft 7 in attempts, Dick Myers tied for high jump third, Jim Beck third in 100 yd dash, and Duane Simmons third in mile. Only two seniors on squad. Marlin Gasner missed the meet but will run at Roseburg. Sub-district winners advance to Springfield district.

Myrtle Point Bobcats Coos County North Bend Marshfield Myrtle Point Cath Coquille Bobcat Cindermen Wallis Kincheloe Richard Springer Jim Beck Dick Myers Duane Simmons Jesse Adams Bob Richmond Harrison Bryant Myrtle Point Mike Russel DeWard Springer Breed Myrtle Point Lee Adams Schulz McCainard Marlin Gasner Roseburg Springfield

Oregon Delegate Dorothy Teel To Speak In Coos County

Miss Dorothy Teel, one of two Oregon delegates to Europe under the IFYE program, will report to Coos county groups May 9 to 11. She spent June 16 to November 8 in Germany living with farm families and will share slides and travel details at several local meetings.

Dorothy Teel Oregon Europe International Farm Youth Exchange Program Coos County Walt Schroeder Miss Teel Germany United States Eastside P .A Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club Broadbent Grange Hall Schroeder Coquille IFYE Washington Dorothy Chicago

Myrtle Point Summer Recreation for Local Youth

Myrtle Point will sponsor a summer recreation program for boys and girls six years and older. The program runs June 13 to August 19 and is directed by Charles Humbke, Myrtle Crest school athletic director. Morning sessions are divided by age groups 6–7 at 9:00, 8–11 at 10:00.

Myrtle Point Charles Humbke Myrtle Crest School

City hosts mixed youth sports league schedule

The program sets 11:00 start times with activities across the city. Afternoons feature Pee Wee and American Legion baseball while Tue and Thu evenings bring a Junior High gym basketball league. Details to be announced as time arrives.

American Legion

Wet April tops Powers rainfall since 1947

April brought 838 inches of rain at Powers, the wettest month since 1947 when 805 inches were recorded, totaling 49.85 inches for the year. Temperatures ranged from 29 to 73 degrees with 22 rainy days and 23 nights below 40. Community society notes include attendance contest leaders and club activities.

St Paul’s Episcopal church to host confirmation class

A confirmation instruction class will be held Thursday at 7 30 pm at St Paul’s Episcopal church. The event invites all interested attendees to participate. Postmaster and Mrs A L Burch attended funeral services for the farmer's brother-in-law in Portland. St Paul’s Guild meeting set for Friday at 8 pm hosted by Mrs Clarence Spitznass and Mrs J F Johnson. Mrs Jay Waldren and Mrs Burmis Cowan visited Coquille on Thursday where Cowan received a stork shower.

Don Aber A. L. Burch Portland St Paul's Episcopal Church St Paul's Guild Wall Clarence Spitznass J F Johnson Jay Waldre

Chetco and Rogue River Projects Near Salem Action

The Oregon House unanimously approved a memorial backing two river works at Chetco and Rogue. The measure, urged by Rep. McKenzie, moves to the Senate where Sen. Ulett favors it. The memorial argues the projects will ease regional feelings and attract federal funding for a small craft harbor at the Chetco mouth and Rogue River harbor development at Gold Beach.

Salem Oregon House of Representatives Reproderick T. McKenzie Sixes House Senate George A. Ulett Coquille McKenzie Ulett Richard F. Chapman Coos Bay Coos Curry California Oregon Congress Curry County Pacific Northwest Gold Beach Harbor Rogue

Local Social News and Property Transfers in Gaylord

Mrs. Julia Howard visited family in Lowell over the weekend. Mr and Mrs. Jack Sperry hosted. James McWilliams reports a large bobcat kill on his sheep range. Several families visited Rees Daniels. Carmans returned from California via Arcata. Property changes include the Tom Thompson ranch purchase and related relocations. Head and Devereaux rental transfer. Sells visit to Lewis family. Kermit Helen, Powers visitors. Sunday dinner at the McWilliams home with Smeed and McDry families.

Rees Daniels Julia Howard Lowell Jack Sperry Warren Rema Guy Ralph Baby Creek James McWilliams Luther Daniels Myrtle Point Clinton Carman California Arcata Mr. Carman Annie Hamblock Los Angeles Eula Cooke John Carman Carmans James Devereaux Louis Sells

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