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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1953

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Christine skit at Mayflower club feigns gender debate satire

A clipping shared by S E Jacobs of Roseburg recounts a Circus Saints and Sinners skit in the Mayflower hotel's Chinese room. A dialogue about gender identity includes Christine revealing she was neither fully man nor woman after operations, provoking a sharp remark from the companion about Senator Wayne Morse.

S. E. Jacobs Roseburg Washington, D. C Dispatch Chicago Tribune Press Service Circus Saints and Sinners’ Club Mayflower Hotel Lafayette Park McCarthy Christine Wayne Morse Oregon

Myrtle Point Proclaims May Cleanup Week 1983

The City of Myrtle Point Oregon announces May 18 to May 23 1983 as clean up week urging residents to remove fire hazards beautify yards and discard unsightly accumulations under mayoral authority of the common council.

Myrtle Point Oregon City of Zien

Officers of Women's Club and Pioneer Day Honorees

At the 34th Pioneer Day event hosted by the Myrtle Point Woman's club at the Presbyterian church the gathering recognized its officers and the oldest pioneers. Seated left to right are Mrs. Mary Burns age 95 the oldest lady and Mose Diett age 94 the oldest man, with Mr. and Mrs. Tori Guerin noted as the longest-married couple at 57 years. Top row lists club officers including Mrs. Kenneth Baker president and others.

Presbyterian Church Myrtle Point Woman's Club Mary Burns Ille Mose Diett Tori Guerin Woman's Club Kenneth Baker Harold Wats

Pie Social and Dance by Myrtle Point Odd Fellows

The Myrtle Point Odd Fellows lodge hosts a Friday pie social with card games and dancing. Ladies pay one pie, gents pay $1 at the door to support sending youths to the United Nations conference. pies will be auctioned by John Caudle. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Myrtle Point Odd Fellows Lodge Grand Lodge John Caudle Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

Myrtle Crest School to Sponsor Spring Concert

Myrtle Crest invites the public to a Spring Concert on Friday May 8 at 8:00 PM in the Myrtle Crest auditorium. Admission is free and the program features the Junior High band beginning band upper grade girls group and special numbers.

Myrtle Crest School Myrtle Crest Auditorium

Airman Floyd Transferred to Amarillo Base for Jet Work

A 3C Raymond A. Floyd of Broadbent has been transferred to Amarillo Air Force Base Texas to study jet mechanics. In a home letter he says he likes it there. He is the son of Mr Lewis A Floyd of Broadbent and his friends may write to him at AF 14 3342nd Sadn Amarillo AFB Texas.

Raymond A. Floyd Broadbent Amarillo Air Force Base Tex Lewis A. Floyd A. Floyd Amarillo Afb Texas

Pioneers Entertained at 34th Annual Meeting

The Myrtle Point Woman's Club hosted a 34th annual meeting for pioneers with a program by the high school band led by Lester Simons. Rev Richard Kellogg spoke, sharing Westward hardships and entertaining tales as Mrs. Orrin Lett sang, gifts were presented, and dining followed a short recess.

Woman's Club Pioneers Myrtle Point High School Lester Simons Ir. A. Theodore Smith Harold Watzling Pireseers Keth Baker E C_ Roberts Orrin Lett Harry Dement Floyd Hall Deleris Cefresh

Kincheloe Bid Accepted for Bothwick Improvement

The Point City council accepted Martin Kincheloe's bid of 15701.50 for grading and surfacing city streets and storm sewers in the Bothwick district near the new junior high. Work begins once engineer confirmation and contract signing occur.

Myrtl Point City Council Martin Kincheloe Bothwick Kinchloe Harris Street C Street Maryland Avenue Hermann Street Maryland Ave Diets Addition Bothwick Street Area Improvement District Kincheloe Fred Stubert Springfield Ash __ street Council Ash Street First Street

Interchurch Fellowship Meeting in Myrtle Point Draws Big Attendance

The Interchurch Fellowship meet at First Presbyterian in Myrtle Point drew a large audience. dinner served to over a hundred. Plans for a two week Daily Vacation Bible School June 1 to 12 were outlined by superintendent Mrs. Theodore Reith. Milton Schroeder reported $115 on hand for the project and a special offering was taken for Steven Goddard. Mrs. John Genso spoke on Korea, its history, and Christianity. Next gathering is at the Christian Church on the second Monday in June.

First Presbyterian Church Theodore Reith Treaster Milton Schroeder Dard Boy Steven John Genso Korea Orient Christian Church

Inter-Church Vacation Bible School Set for Myrtle Point

The Inter-Church Daily Vacation Bible School is planned from June 1 to June 12 in Myrtle Point. Leaders from participating churches organize sessions at the Free Presbyterian and Christian churches with specific classes for primary beginners and nursery audiences.

Martha Circle Dinner Benefits Steven Goddard

Martha Circle and WSCS sponsor a benefit dinner for Steven Goddard at the Methodist church basement Myrtle Point on Wednesday May 13 from 5 30 to 8 00 p m The menu includes roasted turkey mashed potatoes fruit salad vegetables homemade pie and cake Adults pay 150 per plate children 75 Proceeds go to the Stewie Goddard Friendship Fund via Rotar.

Stevie Goddard Methodist Church Myrtle Point Martha Circle WSCSA Stewie Goddard Rotar

Methodists Honor Mothers at Sunday Service

Alt the Methodist church plans special Mothers Day services on May 10. The bouquet goes to the largest family, and to the oldest and youngest mother. Sermon titled Gods In dispensable Partner. Nursery provided by Martha Circle. Morning worship 11:00, Sunday school 9:45, Youth Fellowship 6:00, Evening worship 7:30, Midweek Prayer Thursday 7:30. Everyone welcome.

Alt the Methodist Church Martha Circle

Davenport Cows Earn Ton of Gold Certificates

In Columbus Ohio on May 4 two registered Jersey cows owned by W R Davenport Myrtle Point Oregon received Ton of Gold Certificates from the American Jersey Cattle Club for producing over a ton of butterfat in four years. The cows Flossy Eagle Boy Queen and Peer Lnd Noble Flossy produced 36 903 pounds milk 2 190 pounds butterfat and 41 164 pounds milk 2 118 pounds butterfat respectively. The Ton of Gold award started in 1942 and has been won by over 2 800 Jerseys.

Columbus Jersey W. R. Davenport Myrtle Point Ore American Jersey Cattle Club Davenport Eagle Boy Queen Peer Lnd Noble Flossy Ohio

Cattle certs cut to seven dollars for new dairy cows

Coos and Ocean View dairy associations announce new plan lowering capital certificates for new cows from 12 dollars to 7 dollars. Cash or earnings deductions cover remaining cost, easing first year investment for county dairymen affiliated with Oregon breeders groups.

Ocean View County Dairy Breeders’ Association Ed Donaldson Coos County Association Carl Peterson Ocean View Association Inn At Cheration Ben’ Nimettchon Monson Oregon Way Breeders’ Asociation

Fort Lewis Basic Training Starts For Pvt Daven

Private Wm Daven t son of Mr and Mrs W R yet begins basic training at Fort Lewis in a brief military noticelisting the new recruit and family connections in this hometown column.

Fort Lewis Wm. Davent W. R. Yet

Harrison Maintains Coos County Road Funds Fairly Divided

Judge James W. Harrison of Coos County defends even allocation of county road money after a Chamber of Commerce protest. He says cemetery road east of Myrtle Point has received attention and county improvement records support no district discrimination.

James W. Harrison Coos County Chamber of Commerce Herald Cemetery Road Myr Tle Point Harrison

Desperate Ambrose Comedy Of Old West At H S Auditorium

Desperate Ambrose a rootin tootin satire on the Old West premieres at the high school auditorium with a cast led by Ambrose Groves and Joe Sinko. The production supports Steven Goddard in a Portland hospital as the senior play travels town for a benefit. The show opens at 8 p m with tickets advancing a large crowd turnout expected.

Ambrose H. S. Auditorium Tenite Dead Man's Gulch West Mr. Kittredge Ambrose Groves Joe Sinko Bert Niller Monte Lund Sheriff Grandel Jerry Davenport Hoot Owl Pete Rom Grant Stinkweed Myrtle Point Bobbie Britton Steven Goddard Portland

AWOL Army Private From Presidio In Accidental Shooting

Telegram to Chief of Police Dick Vines says Ralph Raymond Herker accidentally shot himself last Thursday at Presidio California and is AWOL from a California base. Guards are sent to return him as he recovers in Mast a hospital. he is expected to travel once officers arrive.

Dick Vines Ralph Raymond Herker Masta Hospital California Presidio Herker Vines Vikes

Melba Myers Sells Christmas Seal Stamps for Sale

Miss Melba Myers gathers Christmas Seal sale stamps from more than 40 countries and partners with supporters to furnish decorative table adornments for holiday shoppers.

Melba Myers

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