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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
9
The letter discusses congressional decisions on a postal pay raise, noting past vetoes and the likelihood of override votes. It mentions objections to equity in the raise and the final conference amendments. The note also covers flood control and reclamation funding, plus nominations to service academies with exam dates and merit as the basis for appointments.
A drivers' license examiner will be in Myrtle Point on Wednesday May 25 1955 at the city hall between 10 a m and 3 p m according to an announcement from the Secretary of State's office.
The Community club met at Mrs. Clarence Bloyds Rock Creek home with refreshments for a list of members and guests including Mrs. John Metz Mrs. George Holloway Mrs. Henry Weathers and others. Weekend guests included Mrs. S A Barker and daughters from Salem and Callie Johns visiting Walter Hardman’s family.
Mrs Raymond Cott thanks friends for kindness and words of sympathy after her bereavement. She also expresses gratitude for floral offerings and support from the community.
The article outlines criteria for a good hobby and explores collecting making and doing hobbies. It encourages choosing activities suited to age and circumstances, with growth potential and minimal vocation interference, emphasizing personal creativity and lifelong interest. It also lists activities like music travel sports writing and crafts as possible hobbies.
4-H Leaders Association will meet May 19 at 8 p m in the extension conference room. Mrs Bruce Horton a 1952 International Farm Youth Exchange delegate to the Netherlands will speak and show slides about six months living with farm families.
Point Oregon resident dies May 7 1955 in Pendleton after sixty years in the Church of The Brethren. Married Sept 1 1901 to Noah J Bonewitz at Myrtle Point. Survived by husband three sons Clarence Alfred Kenneth Brice six grandchildren and a sister. Ervin preceded in death.
Election returns show Mike Russell winning the presidency of the 1955 56 Myrtle Point Union High School Student Association. Other officers named are Marlin Gasner, Peggy Meyer, Rochelle Noyes, and Jesse Adams serving as vice president secretary treasurer and sergeant at arms respectively.
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