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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

7

Oregon Legislators Praise Session Achievements at Salem

State Representative Roderick Sen aire and House members lauded the 115 day session ending in Salem for boosting state finances with a 41.2 million income tax rise and a 3 cent cigarette tax while enacting 774 bills. Governor Patterson affirmed progress toward adequate services and finance reform. Senate President Elmo Smith and others hailed the legislature as productive.

House Geary Oregon Paul Patterson Senate Elmo E. Smith John Day Oregon Assembly Patterson Board of Control and Higher Education Hiefo Depareont Cc of Portland Oregon Development Commission Pacific Northwest Wireda Multnomah County Acing County Paul Geddes Roseburg

Sitkum Indians Triumph 16 to 5 Over Wolves

Sitkum Indians defeated the McKinley Wolves 16 to 5 in a Friday baseball game at the school. After the win Mrs. Roy Sturdivan treated the players to popsicles.

Sitkum Indians McKinley Wolves Indians Roy Sturdivan Elmer Wilson Charles Wilson Myrtle Point Orlin Lett Lonna Broadbent Annie Lett Alan Rhay Tim Phil Gary Tom Leifeste Harold Mullen Eugene John Stinson

Surprise Birthday Party At Mecum Home On Sandy Creek

A group of neighbors gathered Thursday at Mr. and Mrs Bert Mecum s home on Sandy Creek for a surprise birthday celebration for Mrs Mecum. Guests included Mr and Mrs Neill Mooney and Dickie Joanne Nichols and more. Alf Young and James Dupuis joined later. Alf Young then left for a visit with her parents in Bellingham, Washington. C M Thomas of Roseburg also mentioned.

Charles Bowers Bert Mecum Sandy Creek Vernon Sell Albie Ritchey Sutherlin Gene Bulson Alf Young Bellingham Wash Charles Wessel C. M Thomas Roseburg

Local News Briefs From Coos Bay Region

Swayze and arid family visit. Clifford Jennings of Powers spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs L B Jen and Mrs Tony Stenman drove to Coos Bay Saturday for business. Melvin Baughman remains confined to Mast hospital after back injuries at Coos Bay Lum. Evelyn Sutphin of Roseburg visited her mother Mrs Bert Mecum.

Swayze Arid Clifford Jennings Powers L. B. Jen Tony Stenman Coos Bay Melvin Baughman Mast Hospital Evelyn Sutphin Roseburg Bert Mecum

Health for All TB Hidden Danger in Plain Sight

The article explains tuberculosis can hide behind a healthy appearance, with infection not guaranteeing disease. Exposure may not trigger illness for months or years, and even cured patients risk relapse if health is neglected. It urges personal responsibility in knowing TB status.

Ramblings Continued From Page One

A humorous column shares substitutes for corn cobs using tissue paper rolls gifted by a reader from Portland and Roseburg. The piece also recalls a boxing bout between Bobo Olson and Joey Maxim with playful skepticism about Maxim's punching power.

Portland Roseburg Hill-Billey Bobo Olson Joey Maxim San Francisco Maxim Olson

Declining Boxer's Career Fades After Loss

A veteran fighter experiences a waning career as his performance slips after a tough defeat. Reports note dwindling support, injuries, and fading prominence in the sport. The article cites recent bouts and public reaction to his decline.

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