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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
5
A long column details women’s clubs in Coquille and nearby towns. Members attend meetings at the Tioga hotel and St Michaels hall. scholarships, Mother's Day tributes, and lodge installations are noted. A birthday party and garden club changes are also listed along with upcoming Cub Scout activities.
Members of Circle of the First Methodist plan a May 18 meeting at the church at 1 30 p m and the installation of a new WSCS slate during worship. Myrtle Extension unit to meet May 13 at 10 a m with potluck and demonstrations on home repairs and cake decorating. Families and friends hold Mothers Day dinners at homes including the Ocheltree and Harris households with multiple guests noted.
The Bridge Extension unit led Homemakers Festival attendance in Coquille with a display of slacks. The Community Church Missionary Society raised over 26 dollars at a cooked food sale. A serious accident occurred Monday in the woods near Cawrie's when Red Davis was crushed by an A-frame, killing him. May 13 is band day at Bridge school and May 19 graduation. Footing for the Community church foundation is poured. Mothers Day visitors included Mrs. Dave Kent and Mrs. Robert Kent.
The passage notes Mrs. Vernie Belcher of Washington as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Norton and separately as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dotson on a Wednesday.
The Southwestern Oregon Music Festival held in Coquille featured an honor band with Rafael Mendez as guest artist. Myrtle Point's Union High School band performed a dance routine and players selected for the honor band include Caroline Knowlton Lynn Schroeder Sharon Ansley Sydney Arnaud Peggy Meyer and others. The concert began at 8 00 with seven minutes per band and Mendez joined on multiple selections.
Three room house for rent on Cemetery Road offered by Mrs. A T Train. No dogs allowed. Call 4584. 28 11 ch.
Louise Palmer, a Myrtle Point Union High senior, received the Coos County Home Economics Extension council award from chairwoman Mrs. Burt Smith. The honors honor active 4-H girls and display county unit work such as copper etching, candles, fabrics, and health education. a 12th annual Homemakers' event honors leaders and members.
Half of US cancer deaths occur in people under 65 with 3,500 children under 15 among them. The American Cancer Society Crusade calls for participation and action.
A vintage classified ad lists numerous used cars with features such as radio heater power steering and new rubber. Notable entries include a 1952 Chevrolet 3 ton for 1088 dollars a 1950 Buick Super for 788 and a 1951 Packard Ultramatic for 76 2 1950 Chev 4 ton 4 speed for 888 and more.
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