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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
2
A listed program promotes a set of films titled Operation C I A and Gur Mean in Saigon. The notice outlines showings under a triple feature format with possible regional venue details.
A pair of film showings titled The Big TNT Show and Blood and Black Lace play in glowing color at the neighborhood drive-in. Both features promise vivid visuals and sensational thrills for late audiences.
Myrtle Point on Highway 42 at 1 16 a m A vehicle failed to negotiate a turn after crossing a bridge nest of Myrtle Point and hit the embankment nearly head on The car veered onto its side in the east lane Police said Jerry Caudle Dana Watson and Dale Rochek helped at the scene Police Chief Lewis Floyd reported.
Delton Leroy Howell 22 died Friday in North Bend from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was a member of Weyerhaeuser Corp. Survivors include wife Shar on and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Willard N How of Myrtle Point, a sister Mrs. Joyce Hyatt, and brothers James Eldon of Empire and Kenneth L. of Myrtle Point. Funeral Wednesday May 11 at 1 30 p.m. Campbell-Watkins Coos Bay chapel with burial in Pioneer IOOF cemetery Coquille. Visiting relatives from Roseburg and San Luis Obispo and Pearl Harbor.
The Myrtle Crest tracksters led by Dennis Wise defeated Powers 15953 in a dual meet on the local track. Wise tied the ITI broad jump record with 18 9 and won the 100 yard dash. Three other double winners were Danny Neal Gary Horne and Terry Odle. The suidistrict meet with Coquille and Bandon is set for May 13 at 3 30 p m on the Cresters track. Mothers weekend attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Gross and their daughter Susie.
Installation of newly elected Future Homemakers of America officers will be held Saturday night after the annual FHA banquet in the cafeteria Our Future Homes will center the dinner to introduce parents to the chapter functions and activities. Judy Lewis suffered a concussion during an outing with her parents and was hospitalized at Mast then released May 8. She returned to Portland to resume duties as a student nurse at Good Samaritan hospital. Werd remains in critical condition at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene after a car crash on Highway 42 two weeks ago.
Sewing Club organized monthly by Jim Fawcett at her home. Seven members named Brenda Babcock Jeasie Bridg ham Felice Fawcett Debra Nelson Carla Sisson Debra Phillips Sallie Whiteett. Club named The Nimble Thim. Officers include Debdie Phillips president. April 36 project started with members using second year sewing books. Debdie is in third year. Mrs. Fawcett assisted by mothers and Mrs. Ed Van Vlack.
Sarah Elisabeth Munford of Malis Creek Myrtle Point died May 4 at age 79 after a long residence in the area. Services were held May 7 at 11 a m with Rev Ben Eillot officiating. Burial followed at Norway cemetery. She was survived by husband Robert two grandchildren and a daughter Lea tha Schroeder plus several siblings and extended relatives.
Mr and Mrs Tom Guerin visited Eugene from Friday to Sunday to see their daughter Ann and take part in Mothers weekend festivities on the University of Oregon campus. Mr and Mrs D G Ireland of Eugene traveled Monday with Mr and Mrs George Slagle. Mr and Mrs Irelan, former Myrtle Point residents, also visited.
Portland visitors George Hall and daughter Mrs Edward Laxey arrived Thursday and left Saturday while Elmer Strode hosted his daughter Mrs Jerry Bowes and granddaughter Vickie from Glendale California. The Bowes family visited Salem and Bandon, and Rev. Glen Mayhew returns Friday from a western ministers conference. Kenneth Young family spent weekend in Crescent City visiting Eugene Beckett, and Edith Rose of Campbell California is met in North Bend by sister Mrs Virgie Billings for a short stay. Bonnie McIntee of Coquille also visits local relatives.
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