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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

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Myrtle Point High Names Co Valedictorians and Salutatorian

Rich ard Gassman and Becky Carl share valedictorian honors with identical 3.951 GPAs while Lindsay Hauschildt is named salutatorian. Gassman plans to attend the University of Oregon aided by a $3,000 Georgia Pacific scholarship. Graduation events for 74 seniors run May 26 bac calaureate in the high school cafe with Rev. John Wood. May 29 commencement in the gym with speaker Hugh G. Simpson.

Ray Neugart Richard Gassman Becky Carl Myrtle Point High School Gassman Miss Carl Lindsay Hauschildt Bill Gassman Georgia-Pacific University of Oregon Meiden Carl Arago John

State Concert by Band Students at Myrtle Crest Gym

Twelve senior band students perform in the last home concert of the year on May 16 at 8 p.m. in the Myrtle Crest gym. Six Myrtle Point bands join in the annual program featuring the high school senior band and grades six to eight. Four musicians receive high school band awards for outstanding senior musicianship including service contribution progress award and fresh band cup. The concert is free. latecomers admitted between numbers. MPHS senior band docket includes King Cotton March Sousa Toy Symphony Jamaican Holiday Perpetuum Mobile Antiphony for Winds.

Myrtle Crest Myrtle Point MPHS Sousa Toy Symphony Perpetuum Mobile

Elton Schroeder Elected Vice President of Westores

Elton Schroeder was elected vice president of Westores a hundred store furniture buying syndicate at a Portland meeting. Westores includes 211 member cities in six states Washington Oregon California Idaho Utah and Alaska. The group pools purchases to secure better prices and discounts and runs warehouses in five locations Myrtle Point participates in committee work and promotion.

Elton Schroeder Westores Portland Washington Oregon California Idaho Utah Alaska Myrtle Point Westore

American Legion Poppy Sale Set In Myrtle Point

The American Legion and Auxiliary announce a poppy sale in downtown Myrtle Point on May 17 and 18. Mrs. Lloyd Jarvis is chairwoman. The Rainbow will sell poppies downtown Saturday. Proceeds aid veterans and their families.

American Legion Siu Myrtle Point The Legion Auxiliary Lloyd Jarvie

Women Golfers Urged To Qualify On Time

All women poloferd interested in playing in the Spring Handicap Tournament at the Coquille Valley are urged to qualify on time. The notice emphasizes early signup and eligibility requirements for the event.

Polferd Coquille Val

High School To Organize Athletic Booster Club

A meeting for men and women interested in high school athletics in Myrtle Point is set in the cafetorium at 7 p.m. Monday May 20 to organize a booster club and learn about the school athletic program.

Myrtle Point

Albertson Honored as Lay Citizen of the Year

G. E. Albertson received Myrtle Point Education Association’s Lay Citizen of the Year award for his service on the Southwestern Oregon Area Education district board and district 41. Esther Elliott retiring Arago teacher and Lee Bretlinger and Ruth Shaw also honored for district service and future-teacher guidance. Bill Evans presides with Ed Bowen and Margaret Mabie as officers.

G. E. Albertson Myrtle Point Education Association Albertson Southwestern Oregon Area Education District Board County Teachers’ Association Resdeport Esther Blliiott Arago School Lee Bretlinger Ruth Shaw

Church Plans House To House Pamphlet Distribution

The Rev. Richard Munson announced a tabloid sized pamphlet called The Last News will be distributed house to house. A youth banquet is set for early June to support the city wide clean up May 13 to 31, with remarks from A J Moore Pacific Power and Light district manager.

Richard Munson

Nazarene Church Dedicated in Myrtle Point With Dignitaries

The Nazarene Church in Myrtle Point was dedicated on Sunday May 12 drawing overflow crowds from Florence Coos Bay and Coquille. Dr W H Lewis general superintendent delivered the dedicatory message and praised the congregation for its vision and brick church. He noted his Kansas City work headquarters and past service in Norman Oklahoma and emphasized ongoing spiritual life in the community.

Church of the Naszarene Florence Coos Bay Coquille W. H. Lewis Myrtle Point John Wood Ministerial Association John Dayton City of Dr. Lewis Church of the Nazarene Kansas City

Sargent Bankruptcy Notice Is Filed

A notice announces the final meeting of creditors for Karl Sargent, filing bankruptcy proceedings and naming a deadline for claims. The document records the official filing and scheduled creditor meeting.

Sargent Karl Sargent

First Grade Registration Set for District 41

District 41 announces first grade registration on Friday May 17 for six year olds by Nov 15 1963. Parents bring birth certificates. Registration spots include Maple Primary Bridge Brosdbent Dora Sitkum Arago with Maple from 3 30 to 5 pm.

Maple Primary Bridge Brosdbent Dora Sitkum Arago F. Reyer TSM Sivut

Golfers Paired For Coquille Handicap Tournament

Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club opens its annual Handicap tournament with 46 golfers, the largest field yet. First round matches must be played by Sunday evening, with winners remaining in their flights and losers dropped to lower flights as Jock McLarrin announces handicaps for this week.

Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club Pest Jock McLarrin Frank Meldrum Hall Art Meary

Bond Sale Drive Is Now Underway

The 1963 Freedom Savings Bonds drive begins with aims to make every American family a bond owner and shift debt to true savers. Myrtle Point chair Charles Poehlitz announced the effort, joined by Oregon committee chair Thomas Prideaux who urged all regular-income families to buy at least one Savings Bond by July Fourth.

Charles Poehlitz Myrtle Point Thomas 8. Prideaux Oregon Savings Bonds Committee

Garden Club Dinner At Myrtle Point To Install Officers

Garden Club members and guests will gather at Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club Friday at 7 p.m. for a dinner and the installation of officers. Members will share photographs of trips taken to various states and countries.

Myrtle Point Garden Husbanda Af Mesberd Myrtle Point

City Court Hears Jury Trials on Drunk Driving Charges

Two jury trials were held this week in city court for drunk driving offenses after about three years with one verdict of guilty for Jack Falkoske of Bridge 35. He faces a $300 fine and 90 day license suspension. appeal planned. Jack Leroy Eads was found not guilty by a jury.

Jack Falkoske Bridge William

Grand Opening Set For Dick's Place Under New Management

The Grand Opening of Dick's Place will be Saturday under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Al Caudle. The business was formerly operated by Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Carver and invites all to attend.

Dick's Place al Caudle Lyle Carver

UGN Keeps Within Its Set Drive Quota of 19018

The drive reports reaching 19018 dollars so far through varied efforts. Mentions include Ge vailla and a reference to a man named Al Rover amid the misheard lines and garbled text.

UGN Gevailla Paprell Cheigman al Rover

Spring Weather Opens Logging and Road Work in County

The first week of spring weather in Cass county signals renewed timber activity with Stanley Logging of Camel Valley to remove con. The Bureau of Land Management extends the Middle Creek timber access road for the coming building season. Pyramid Block Company loads equipment on the Powers highway to straighten curves for summer trucking.

Cass County Bureau of Land Management Middle Creek Pyramid Block Company Powers

Lions White Elephant Sale At Beds Garage Lot

Lions auxiliary runs a Saturday sale offering a wide array of merchandise including a jewelry counter and hot dogs and coffee. The event starts at 11 am at the vacant lot near Beds Garage, with Bresgene invited to attend.

Lions Lions Auxiliary Beds Garage Bresgene

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GAA J. D. Hauschildt Miss Hauschildt Becky Carr Risheld Geesmi Salu Peterian Lindsay Manechildt MP Teachers Association Bill Evans Ed Bowen Margaret Mabie Church A. J Pi) Moore Pacific Power and Light Company Conkeee Y Nazarene Church Houston Church In Texas Nazarene Norman Okla Department of Evangelism DAR. V NM. Lewis George Mall Don Driscoll Steve Novack George Linn Bud Meek Russ Hollman Dave Johnson Don Warner Jay Gardner Larry Wilson Ralph Whitaker Milt Roth Phil Belanger Ben Nichols Erv Dettman Ed Mowe Ray Bertley Gelfers Garden Club Moving Con Stanley Logging Camel Valley Sithhem
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