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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1950

Page

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Ramblings in Lans Leneke Wy Ht Engage Saliett With Joe Kata

Unclear text fragments describe a social engagement involving Joe Kata from Northwetern News and figures linked to Portland Powlpy edict veterans. Mentions congratulating Kota apa on a recent Warm oot tie and references to Peter at tae and Joe Koadtat for vog tment.

Joe Kata Northwetern Jon Salkeld Portland Kote Apa Kro Pall Peter At Tae Joe Koadtat

Two Party Governor Nomination Battle Plays Out

Local Democrats contest a two way race for governor between Austin Flegal and Lew Wallace with early returns showing Flegal leading. Republican Governor Douglas McKay secures nomination unopposed. A lively evening in Myrtle Point features amateur acts, pageant judges, and a large crowd as entertainment highlights the political chatter.

Austin Fliegel Lew Wallace Flegal Douglas McKay

Myrtle Point Dedicates Fine Scout Building

Myrtle Point honors sacrifice with the dedication of a premier Scout building in Oregon. Richard Pointer, killed in action, was remembered as Austin Dodge led ceremonies. Ed Peterson spoke on youth programs while a flag ceremony and school band spotlighted community support for Boy and Girl Scouts.

Myrtle Point Ralph Pointer Oregon Richard Pointer Austin Dodge Dodge Robert Powrie Mroo Arnold Metby Wilmer A Hrigas Peterson America

Vacation Bible School Starts Here June 5 at Myrtle Point

Myrtle Point hosts a six day Vacation Bible School under Inter-Church Fellowship led by John Parish of First Christian Church. Sessions run June 5 to June 18 with a closing joint meeting June 18 at the Methodist church featuring student exhibits and a program. Churches cooperating include Methodist Presbyterian Church of The Brethren and Christian Church. Programs are organized by age group with multiple church locations and teachers drawn from all churches.

Myrtle Point Inter-Church Fellowship John Parish First Christian Churches Methodist Church Church of the Brethren and Christian Church Briggs Christian Church Weber Presbyterian Church Smith Church of the Brethren Alima Letts

Marshall Dana Delivers Commencement Address At Local High

Marshall Dana editor of the Oregon Journal will deliver the commencement address at the Close of 0 high school tonight at 8 o clock in the gym. daylight savings time noted.

Marshall Dana The Oregon Journal Daylight Savings

Local Talent at Powers Scores in Lions Club Night Contests

About 350 spectators watched Powers Lions club amateur night at the Powers gym last Wednesday. Twenty local acts vied for cash prizes with Ray Getchell as MC and judges from Myrtle Point. Prizes ranged from 25 to 5 dollars for five top acts including the Calvert sisters and the Mystic square dance group. the program featured fifteen additional numbers.

Powers Yttle Point Lions Club Stan Furman Alph Kring Myrtle Point Jackughell Ray Getchell Millard Carlile D Rodgers Grover Reavis Arkansas Travelers Eviny Tonkney Lions Club Powers Last Wednes Powers Lions Club Ralph Kring Stanley Furman G. W. Hall Myrtle Point Lions Club

County Votes to Exceed 6 Percent Limit

Rural school board election May 15 approves exceeding 6 percent limit with a $469,961.32 increase to meet a $777,466.08 budget for the 1950-51 school year. Yes 448, No 162. Martha Mulky Purdy noted.

Mty Martha Mulky Purdy Rural School Board

Helen Johnson Chosen Princess at Canyonville Bible Academy

For May Day festivities Canyonville Bible Academy selects Helen Johnson as princess. She is 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Johnson of Myrtle Point, and will be a junior at C. B. A. this fall.

Canyonville Bible Academy High Co Helen Johnsson Helen T. R. Johnson Myrtle Point Nealer

Memorial Day Services Set by Myrtle Point Legion and VFW

Myrtle Point American Legion and VFW announce Memorial Day observances at Myrtle Point and Norway cemeteries and a river bridge ceremony next Tuesday May 3 wreaths firing squad and flags placed on graves. Afternoon service at Dora churchyard. Assembly at Legion hall 9 30 daylight time.

Myrtle Point Dora Legion VFW Legion Hall

Box Social at Broadbent School House

The Parent Teachers association hosts a box social at the Broadbent school house on Saturday May 27 at 8 p m to raise funds for school lunches.

BOX Social Broadbent Ladies of the Parent-Teachers Association

Census contact urged for those overlooked by city

The city urges residents who were missed in the census to contact Mayor J. M. and City Clerk. Call City Recorder at city hall immediately, as time to complete the census is running short.

J. M Myersou City Recorder Core

Broadbent Budget Meeting Sets May 15 at School

The May 5 budget vote passed 14 to 3. Third room plans were approved and contracts open May 29. Construction may start when school ends in June. Two new teachers to be hired. applications from Bennik, Truman Hartley, Hobart Smith. Community taps PTA activity.

Benniksen Truman Hartley Hobart Smith

Lyle Carver Named President of Myrtle Point Lions Club

The Myrtle Point Lions Club elected Lyle Carver as president at a regular meeting. Ray Neugart was named first vice president with Jack Dunn as second vice president. Other officers include Ed Semperi as vice president Bill Downinae as third vice president Grady Johnson as secretary Frank Meldrum as treasurer Otha Davenport John Vinci Reed Gurney and others. Installations are planned for the second meeting in June. Carver succeeds George Linn as president.

Myrtle Point Lions Club Lyle Carver Ray Neugart Jack Dunn Ed Semperi Bill Downinae Grady Johnnson Frank Meldrum John Meeren Tall Twister Otha Davenport John Vinci Beard Serpetees Reed Gurney Lion Meer Don Driscoll Mr Carver George Linn

Coquille Takes Lion's Share In Baby Arrivals

In the past week Mast hospital welcomed eleven newborns: seven boys and four girls. Coquille led with six births, Myrtle Point had two, and Roseburg and Sitkum each had one. Parents list includes Hickam, Howel, Robinette, Richardson, Hartle, Stubblefield, Nadine, Bailey, Jones, Hilts, Wright, and others, with birth dates from May 15 to May 22, 1950.

the Mast Hospital Coquille Myrtle Point Mr. Stork John I Hickam Hal B Howel Elmer D Robinette Delos E Richardson Guy M Hartle Wayne Stubblefield Roseburg James K. Nadine Port Orford Robert O Bailey Richard D Jones Coquilie Robert F Hilts Bernard C Wright Sitkum

Myers May Run Again For Mayor Myrtle Point

W. L. Bell circulates a petition to file M. J. Myers as a mayoral candidate in Myrtle Point. Myers says he would run if requested by friends and notes he is not yet a candidate.

Walt Crim Coos Co Niy Panther Democrats Myers Myrtle Point W. L. Bell M. J. Myers Moore Mr. Myers

Myrtle Point Odd Fellows Visit Bandon for Initiation

A Myrtle Point group attended the Bandon lodge Tuesday evening taking two candidates Robi Morris and W C Williams to receive the third degree as part of a class initiated by the lodge.

Myrtle Point Bandon Lodge Robi. Morris W.C Williams Eee

Coos Voters OK d Mill Road Levy and Bridge Bond

Coos County residents approved the d Mill Road levy, aiming to raise about 195 006 annually for five years. Voters also backed the Bullards Bridge bond issue by a strong margin, while a county official race totals show Fred True, Republican incumbent, leading unofficially.

d-Mill Road Coos Bullards Bridge Coes County Ards Fred True

Liberty Bell arrives for U S bond drive display

A crowd gathered at Fifth and Spruce to view a Liberty Bell replica displayed to boost the bond drive. The bell, one of 52 moulded in France, arrived as the Myrtle Point Lions Club sponsored the show with Elton Schroeder speaking.

Suh and Spruce United States France Fifth Myrtle Peint Lions Club Elton Schroeder

Pertinent Advice Given Graduates By Dr Smith at Baccalaureate

Dr A Theodore Smith pastor of the Presbyterian church gave Myrtle Point high school graduates advice centered on faith and diligence. The talk emphasized that God rewards those who seek Him and that peace comes from a steadfast life. The piece notes Coquille’s prominence in club leadership and state Federation roles with names and offices mentioned.

Dr. Smith A. Theodore Smith The Presbyterian Church Myrtle Point High School Fac Ted

Bridge Children See Liberty Bell Monday

Frank Shrem of Bridge invited Henry Spargo to take the bell to Bridge so children and residents could see and hear it. The bell visit included a historic talk by Paul Lancaster, with Helen Robbins ringing the bell. The event ended with a swell dinner at the Schram home and high praise for the day.

Liberty M Potnt Frank Shrem Bridge Henry Spargo Paul Lancaster Helen Robbins Boerge

Buy a Poppy This Friday or Saturday

A brief appeal invites the public to purchase a poppy this Friday or Saturday to support veterans who fought in past battles. The notice emphasizes helping the men who served.

How Myrtle Point Cast Primary Ballots

Myrtle Point precincts 54 and 55 vote in Friday's primary election. The tally shows Morse 77 and Hoover 108 for U.S. Senator, McKay 61 for Governor, Moore 179 for State Representative, and various local candidates with smaller counts. Voters also rejected the road levy by a margin noted in the counts.

GOP Dave Hoover Myrtle Point United Wayne Morse Congress Harriforth Douglas McKay Eee Ralph T. Moore

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