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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1963

Page

3

Eddie Conquest Services Held

Services for Eddie Conquest were to be held in Schroeder's chapel at 2 p.m. May 9 with the Rev. Neil Fisher officiating. Burial was in Norway Cemetery. He was born February 2, 1800 in Leon Iowa and died May 6 in Myrtle Point at age 83. Survived by wife Martha of Bridge sons Val Edgar Arthur and Edgar Conquest with siblings Viola Hastings and Elza Conquest and 12 grandchildren.

Eddie Conquest Schroeder Neil Fisher Bridge Community Church Norway Cemetery Mr. Conquest Leon Iowa Myrtle Point Bridge Martha Sone Val Conquest Anacortes Waeh Arthur Conquest Edgar Conquest Charleston Viola Hastings Goodland Kansas Elza Conquest Wash

Bridge TPO Meeting Rescheduled After Severe Rain

The Bridge school Teacher Parent Organization will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm. The meeting moved to May 14 from last Tuesday due to this weekend's heavy rain storm.

Bridge School

Mtude Genevieve Montgomery on Oregon Tech honor list

Genevieve J. Montgomery a medical technology student from Myrtle Point earned a place on the president's honor list for the winter term at Oregon Technical Institute by maintaining a high GPA.

Oregon Technical Institute Genevieve J. Montgomery Myrtle Point

Powers School Lunch Program Rated Excellent By Reviewer

The Powers community reports the Powers School Lunch Program rated excellent by an official reviewer during the 1963 1964 term. Officers listed include Virgil Daniels president Phyllis Caughill vice president Kenneth Rolfe second vice president Winnifred Elder secretary Donna Layman treasurer Helen Bones county representative with Hazel Lewis installing officer. A Pulse of Life film by Pacific Power and Light Company was shown. A field trip by 22 cub scouts visited the ban don fish hatchery Coquille Valley cheese factory and beach. Elmer Post was high bidder on city timber at 17 50 per thousand. Clyde Thorp and Clyde Thorp family attended Mother's weekend at University of Oregon Corvallis with sons James Adamek and Laurie Thorp.

North Powers Pective Virgil Daniels Phyllis Caughell Kenneth Rolfe Winnifred Elder Donna Layman Helen Bones Hazel Lewis Pulse of Life Pacific Power and Light Company Portland Dalles Bandon Coquille Valley Robert McDonald Tom Ellis Ben Coppes Duel Looney Harold Smith Earl Warner Bill Carmicheal Dean Porter Elmer Post

Simons Serves as Judge at Music Meet in Ashland

Les Simons, Myrtle Point schools music director, judged the Southern Oregon District Large Group Music contest at Southern Oregon College in Ashland. Other judges hailed from San Francisco State College Chico State College University of Oregon McMinnville High School and Humboldt State College. Participating schools spanned Ashland Myrtle Creek Riddle Sutherlin Glide Drain Klamath Falls Medford Roseburg Sacred Heart Grants Pass Days Creek Phoenix Lakeview and Josephine County.

Les Simons Myrtle Point Ashland Southern

Former Myrtle Point Resident Mrs Mahaffey Dies in Portland

Mrs J H Mahaffey, formerly of Myrtle Point and resident about 15 years in Arcata California, died Saturday in Portland where she had been visiting her son Robert Jobling. She had lived here about 15 years before moving to Arcata and had visited Portland since March.

J. H. Mahaffey Myrtle Point Portland Robert Jobling

Broadbent Youth Group Hosts Silent Auction Planned

The Broadbent youth group gathered for breakfast with Rev and Mrs Baker and others before a flood delay. Gareh Society meets Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Louis Northup home, followed by a silent auction. Charlies Meffman has been out work weeks due to a back injury. Families from Myrtle Point and Washington visited local residents.

Hoffman Leonard Wright Linda Meader Bob Pianalo Charles” Sharon Beverly Hartley Tony Dil] Watson Susan Baker Louis Northup Weodrow Sturgill

Services Held for Ienella Denniston in Powers

Funeral services for Ienella Denniston were held at 2 p m May 7 in Schroeder chapel officiated by Rev John Johnson of Powers Baptist church. Burial followed in Norway cemetery. Denniston, born September 38 1914 in Bridge, died at 48 May 4 in Myrtle Point. She lived in Powers for 10 years. Survived by husband Russell mother Elsie J Endicott son Donald Denniston daughters Jo Ann Magill Lois Pitts Betty Smigley all of Powers brothers Carl Morris of Bandon Welton Endicott of Empire sisters Vita Bechill of Coos Bay Lillian Roses of Powers.

Ienella Denniston Schroeder John Johnson Powers Baptist Church Norway Cemetery Denniston Bridge Myrtle Point Powers Russell Elsie J. Endicott Donald Denniston Jo- Ann Magill Lois Pitts Betty Smigley Carl Morris Bandon Welton Endicott Empire Vita Bechill Coos Bay Lillian Roses

Ruby Woodward Services Held in Myrtle Point Chapel

Ruby Woodward Myers Woodward services conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday May 4 at Schroeder's chapel Myrtle Point with Rev Hil Ms Slaymaker of Pioneer Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed at Norway Cemetery. She was born February 33 1004 in Arago and died April 30 in Eugene at age 80. Survivors include husband Wayne Woodward of Arago son Jerry Woodward of Coquille brother Oliver A Myers of Myrtle Point and sisters Mrs Stanley Halter and Mrs L E Barkow both of Arago.

Ruby Myers Woodward Schroeder Myrtle Point Hil Ms Slaymaker Pioneer Methodist Church Norway Cemetery Woodward Arago Eugene Wayne Woodward Jerry Woodward Coquille Oliver A. Myers Myrthe Point Stanley Halter L. E. Barkiow

Tops Club Dinner Brings Hats and Fun in Coquille

Myrtle Point TOPS Club members joined Coquille TOPS Club on Wednesday evening May 1 for a mad hatter themed dinner. Attendees wore self made hats and awards went to Mrs. Joe Renaker for pretty and Mrs. Bessie Van Vinck for funny.

Tops Club Myrtle Point Coquille Coquille Club Joe Renaker Bessie van Vinck

Veterans Elect Hector Ace to Lead Group

Veterans voted to elect Hector Ace as new leader of the committee. The decision came amid mixed views on strategy and outreach, with Ace promising stronger engagement and veteran support across communities.

Church of Brethren Sets Music Program

An ensemble of 10 singers will perform in a church music program at the Church of Brethren. The event aims to showcase vocal talent and community spirit within the congregation.

Church of Brethern

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and flowers

We thank our friends for their kindness and help during our loved one's illness and for the sympathy and floral offerings shown in this time of great need.

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Menard Wakkila Dale Nelson Daugh Clyde Thorp University of Oregon Corvallis James Adamek Laurie Thorp Whitman Brown & Haley Hoefler’s Chocolates Sempert’s Rexall Drug Store S&h Simons Music Myrtle Hotel & Club Oregon Broadbent Broadbent Youth Group Kenneth Stone Darlan Hammer Verlin Moore Louise Northup Ray Garrome Marvin Barsee Ruby Woodward Services TOPS Veterans Elect Hr Akca Deny Vlacheal Sles Karin Og Pe J An Mel Ee Carload Simmons Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
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