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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1955
Page
8
The article notes June as Dairy Month, tracing origins to 1938 when dairy industry groups promoted milk, butter, cheese and other dairy products. It mentions Bessie the cow’s link to Chicago’s history and highlights spring and bride traditions with dairy foods.
The passage extols the cow as a premier producer of nutritious milk rich in protein vitamins minerals and energy. It notes global recognition for the dairy animal created to yield nature's nearly perfect food from grazing on green grass.
Coos-Curry Pioneer and Historical Association met May 14 at the Coquille Hotel with 27 members. They authorized President Detlefsen to hire a curator to keep the Coos-Curry Museum in Coquille open for public 2 hours on three designated days and for occasional calls. The role offers service to pioneer families and future posterity. The annual picnic was set for July 17 at Norway’s McCloskey grove.
The audience for the recent trip event included Mrs. Schroeder and many attendees. Names appearing include Mrs. Fred Getty Portland formerly of Miss Nellie Haydon Mrs. Jenneth Mrs. James G Maple Miss Grace Cain Empire Louis L Knap Mr and Mrs A E Volck ar Langlois Mrs Carleep Twa Lee valley Mr and Mrs McCloskey Norway Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder Joe Laird Myrtle Point John Niel son Bandon Mrs Chas Stauff Mr and Mrs Oscar Gulovsen Coos Bay Victor West Jr North Bend one from Coquille Mr and Mrs E Norton Mrs Mary tant Mrs Helen Anderson Mr and Mrs Ed Detlefsen Mrs Ralph Stephens and Mrs Bruce Purdy.
Mr and Mrs G A Young attended the funeral of uncle A W Young in Portland. Bud Harmon is home on navy leave. Mrs Netta Forsythe visited daughter in Willow Creek California. Several local families hosted dinners and moved residences including the McKays, Richards, Wades, and Farmers. The Remote Community club mourns Mrs Lans Leneve, former Remote store owners.
Rev Richard Gross pastor of Calvary church Coos Bay will deliver the sermon at the local Lutheran church May 29. Rev and Mrs Norbert Heins will be in Reedsport for the morning ser.
A note states Mrs. Heins and her husband will travel to Albany to join friends for the 40th wedding anniversary celebration of Mr and Mrs. Oscar Ehrlich of Albany. The Heins are expected to return Monday.
An enthusiastic alumni group met at the Tioga hotel in Coos Bay on May 19 to organize Gamma Chapter of Southern Oregon College. Dr Elmo Stevenson attended to help establish activities in cooperation with the college with a luncheon August 31 at the Coal County Teachers' Workshop. Southwest Oregon graduates in Coos and Curry counties and Reedsport area are invited to join. Officers elected were Mrs Metzger of Bandon president and Mrs Dorothy Mayse of Coos Bay secretary treasurer.
The Lions announce a large fundraiser auction with items donated from clothing to household goods and a Cadillac car. Collection depots are Brodie Shingle Co Bill & Roys Service and Auto and Myrtle Point. The event accompanies dedication of a new Community Building at the fairgrounds with ceremonies at 9 p.m. and a public dance afterward. An inspection of the building will be held Saturday afternoon with time to be announced.
The Lions Dedication committee led by Don Driscoll with Dick Johnson Dr Ings Ley Jack Dunn and Curt Beckam invites residents to mark their calendars for Myrtle Point Day honoring the community and its people with a festive program and local recognition.
The American Cancer Society says 85 percent of skin cancers are cured today, but 95 percent could be cured with regular physical examinations to prevent cancer deaths.
TANTED-Housekeeping position ad seeks a lady to provide room and board for both parties. Contact Mrs. C. G. P. Moore at 505 Std and Willow or phone 402. FOR RENT small unfurnished apartment. contact number 1871 through City Oil and Fuel Co. Herald classified ads.
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