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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

7

Commencement Exercises Hold Dual Powers Ceremony

The Powers High School and eighth grade graduation were held Friday in the new gym. Rev William A Dooley gave invocation and benediction. Salutatory by Julene Fry, valedictorian Laurence Wiwatowski, and remarks by Dr Elmo Stevenson highlighted the event. diplomas awarded and scholarships announced to Oregon institutions. A memorial coffee followed for Dr Stevenson and faculty. Joe Leggett, longtime local transport operator, died recently after a long Powers residence and service.

Powers William A Dooley St Bridget'’s Church Julene Fry Laurence Wiwatowski Nicklaus Elmo Stevenson Southwestern College of Education H. C. Millard University of Oregon Oregon State Julene Frye Elwin Frye Noble Adamck Marshall Casteel Robert Frye Sidney Fuller Judith Gibbs Leon Kuhre Alice Magill Richard McMahon Jane McDonald Dan Peterson Richard Thorp Layton Truax Arien Morgan John Peterson Robert Peterson James Pribble Judith Reeves Nancy Stewart Donald Schragg William Shorb Violet Taylor Laurence Thorp Thomas Truax Irene Williamson Karen Young Anna Mae Ruff R. Nicklaus Dr Stevenson Joseph Joe) Leggett Mast Hospital Myrtle Point

Local Notables and Community Notes Highlight Powers Area

Obituary notes for local residents include the passing of a longtime Powers gas station owner and school board member, with survivors listed. Chamber of Commerce discusses TV translator installation to boost Powers reception, aiming for 1000 subscriptions. Social updates cover a Reno wedding, a surprise shower with an electric coffee maker, and various family travels and gatherings across Coos Bay, Medford, Seattle, and Yachats.

Powers Odd Fellows Lodge Joseph, Jr Punky Charle E L Cody Earl Warner Burtal Sunset Cemetery Coos Bay Chamber of Commerce Bingham Mountain Portland

Paul Harvey Receives Missouri Industrial Editors Award

Paul Harvey, renowned news analyst, received the first Missouri Industrial Editors award for distinguished contributions to communications. Dean Earl English presented the bronze plaque during recent Industrial Journalism Day activities at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

Paul Harvey School of Journalism University of Misouri Misouri Harvey Dean Earl English Journalism School

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