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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

7

Stranded Fish Salvage At Myrtle Point Club

The Myrtle Point Sportsmen's club launches its annual fish salvage project this week to recover fish stranded by high water. Conservation chairman Tom Forrest leads the effort and calls for volunteers. contact Myrtle Point at 5343. Bill Church won a Jim Morris trophy leg with 45 94 from 16 yards and 21 from 21 yard handicap at the weekly Sunday shoot. Beginning and the registered shoot at Roseburg opened trout season, but few attended the local Sunday event.

Myrtle Point Tom Forrest Tom Bill Church Roseburg

Power Health for All and the Case for Walking

A May day scene prompts reflection on walking as essential daily work. The piece argues foot health keeps muscles strong and warns that overreliance on mechanical transport weakens mobility.

Proper Walking Method for Health and Comfort

A health column advises readers to walk using full body movement with hips, keeping feet parallel and soles on the ground. Emphasizes correctly fitted shoes and suggests low solid heels for work rather than spike heels. Sponsors note The Coos County Tuberculosis and Health Association endorses the piece for better health.

The Coos County Tuberculosis and Health Association

Southfork Mavericks 4 H Club Elects Officers

The Southfork Mavericks 4 H Club elected Lynne Galloway as president and Lynn Harriman as vice president at a Thursday meeting held at Kenneth and Karen Galloway's home. Other officers include Linda Fry secretary Lance Galloway reporter, led by Romauld Grant with members Judy Fry Gary Grant Louis Hartley and Gary Jy. A marshmallow roast followed.

M. J. Stewart Kenneth Galloway Southfork Mavericks Lynne Galloway Lynn Harriman Linda Fry Lance Galloway Romauld Grant Judy Fry Gary Grant Louis Hartley Gary Jy Ben Rogers Frank McCaray Coquille Earl Roger George Waldner Nampa Idaho Bob Palmer Mr. Palmer Clarence Ward Eugene Joe Evernden Murl Poland Powers Orlin Lett Max Simpson Junction City Charles Evans Portland Violet Miller Nellie Armstrong Azzie Smith Fred McAllister Port Orford A. J. Stewart Verlin Moore Albert Moore Dorothy Teel

Oregon delegate to speak on German farm visits at grange

An Oregon delegate under the International Farm Youth Exchange program will discuss her experiences with German farm families at the grange hall. Wayne Gilpatrick and Dale Hoffman visited over the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Gilpatrick and Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman.

Oregon International Farm Youth Exchange Program Grange Hall Germany Wayne Gilpatrick Dale Hoffman Ha! Gilpatrick Charles Hoffman

Coos County Hosts Homemakers Festival May 4

National Home Demonstration Week runs May 1 7 with a Homemakers Festival on Wednesday May 4 in the Coquille Community Building. Principal speaker is Mrs Azalea Sager, former state home economics leader, speaking on South America experiences.

Total Extension Service Coos County Azalea Sager South America Myrtle Carter Azalea House Coquille

Buck Goodman Family Home After Marine Hospital Return

Mr and Mrs Buck Goodman are home from the Marine hospital in Seattle and are improving in health. The Bridge school music festival held April 27 featured a Heart Sweetheart show, rhythms, and a sequence of tunes including Oh Susanna Virginia Reel Jesse Polka Aura Lee and a Trumpet solo by James Dupuis.

Dayne Hudson Buck Goodman Marine Hospital Seattle Bridge School Susanna Virginia Reel Jesse Polka Aura Lee James Dupuis Beautiful Doll Denver Wagon Wheel Squire Harvest Moon Jesse Polka Square Choir

Community Notes Include Musical Selections And Welcoming Guests

The item lists songs Swiss Walking Song and When You Were a Tulip performed by mixed choirs and duets Ruby Perry with Gary Coster and a dancing class by Mrs. Vance. It notes visitors Mrs. Free Sharp of Florence and Mrs. Daisy Anderson staying with Mrs. M A Ehrig. Eddie Hatfield elected Bridge water district director on April 27 and Dayne Hudson attended a wedding reception at Coos River for Dave Kent and Robert Lorsung families.

Ruby Perry Gary Coster Vance M. A. Ehrig Free Sharp Florence Daisy Anderson Bridge Ddie Hatfield Bridgewater Dayne Hudson Coos River Dave Kent Robert Lorsung

Auto License Examiner Here Wednesday May 11 Myrtle Point

A drivers license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point at city hall on Wednesday May 11, 1955 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This announcement comes from the Secretary of State's office.

Myrtle Point Secretary of State

Standard's pest control advances protect farms and gardens

A discussion of home and farm pest battles highlights California Spray Chemical Corporation’s 1907 lead arsenate to fight codling moths and new oils to control scale and other insects. The piece notes dusts and sprays for fungi and pests like grasshoppers and boll weevils, plus dairy and beef benefits from pest management.

Standard’s California Spray Chemical Corporation

Motoramic Chevrolet Draws Crowds As Top Road Performer

The engine writes a new chapter in automobile performance records as 1955 cars race ahead of rivals. Experts gather to compare stock car power while the Motoramic Chevrolet leaves competitors behind, inviting fans to test drive and feel the thrill.

Daytona Beach Florida Chevrolet Chev Rolets Motoramic

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