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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
5
Local residents gathered for dinners visits and weekend trips with relatives in Salem Roseburg Coos Bay and Eugene. Wedding events and family updates fill the social calendar as clerical notices announce the annual school meeting and budget vote for Coos District 410 with district officials listed.
Several makes of forage harvesters with one wagon each will be shown at the Laird farm near Broadbent on Powers road this Friday May 26. George Jenkins county agricultural agent announced the program starts at 10 a.m. and runs to midafternoon with lunch served at noon by a community group.
Donma Holliday will receive a scholarship to Oregon State College and Forest East is awarded a scholarship to the University. This marks three academic awards for Myrtle Point students as notified by the Oregon State System of Higher Education.
Residents report return to Remote after winter stay in Dora where Mr Stacy worked. A number of local visits and family updates follow, including school commencement and picnic plans for Methodist Point and Martie Point. Church services at Bridge church and an eye operation in Portland are noted.
Sealed bids for timber land and platted lots in Coos County are due May 29 1980 with at least 10 percent certified check of offered price. Minimums include timber and land prices plus a Boise Marshfield area block of about 688 lots. The county reserves right of way and may waive defects in this advertising. First publication May 11 1980.
Results show round one play in the spring handicap tournament at Coquille Valley. Championship flight winners include Chet Murphy over Al Petre and Geo Procknow over Oscar Henrich by default. First round results list many winners and several defaults, with subsequent third round pairings to be played by May 28.
In Myrtle Point area notes a bridge club gathering at Mrs L A Laflamme s home on a Thursday May 7th. Attendees included Mrs Andrew Wet, Mrs Walter Goran, Mrs Toren Cruet, Mrs Bet Harker, Mrs Ong Werlover, and others. high score achieved by Mrs Schraster.
Mrs Cara Bashines reports busy activity at Catching Creek with logging and milling. A new Emerson Whitnes mill will be operated by Charles Jr Kissell, Jack Kissell, and Kenneth Kissell. White Rock hosts a second mill, the McClellan mill, with seven workers starting Wednesday. A logging camp begins on the Austin place as a road is built.
In Portland boxing circles the fighter Joe Kahut from Woodburn Oregon is hailed as a magic draw for fans. An all star card may be staged in the city of Roses with Kahut featured to boost attendance and gate receipts. Kahut’s rise from four round preliminaries to main events is highlighted by wins over Big Bill Peterson and Joey Maxim, with praise for his character and clean living background.
The article predicts Joe Kahut, a 21 year old heavyweight, could become world champion if he wins in future fights. Backers see him as a credit to his division and on track at the height of his career. Hore’s optimism centers on Kahut proving himself worthy of the crown.
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