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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1949
Page
5
Nov. 7 report notes 408 permits issued to deer hunters to hunt in county forests under lessee ownership. Officials promote safer conditions as no hunters killed or cattle harmed. cooperation from hunters and lessees praised for progress toward a goal of no hunter fatalities next year.
Catching Creek kin and others including Mrs Lester Higgins and Mrs Manon Lakey returned from a month in South Dakota with Mrs Ralph's parents. The W E Ralphs left the farm in charge with Mr and Mrs Bob Ralph caring for it during their absence.
Cornerstone ceremony mentioned alongside a flurry of local visits and family dinners. Residents from Coos Bay Myrtle Point Brownsville and Coquille attended charivam events and hosted relatives including the Lakey Bushnell Breuer and Kusell families with guests staying at the Wood and Frazier homes.
NBCs Johnny Olsen Ralph Edwards CBSs Ames n Andy and other TV figures headline a bustling season. Mentions include Olsen slipping on missteps, Edwards avoiding superstitions, E T Stevens rushing between broadcasts, and Allen Funt’s Candid Camera debut on CBS Video.
Dinner guests at the Higgins family included Dell Adams Harve Beebe Bob Bushnell and two Charleston visitors. R H McCall with cowhands moved cattle from Little Prairie. Char and Jack Kissell spent days last week on the Community building, a donated effort. Mr and Mrs F L Rema and Delila visited Mrs and Mrs George King Monday evening.
Sitkum News reports a weekend gathering at the Carl Laird home in Coos Be with guests including Kenneth Laird and families from Myrtle Point. Ivan Laird returned from Idaho Falls and Mrs Laird from Portland for medical care. A church crowd of 36 attended with a pot luck after Sunday school. a stork shower honored Mrs Don Baker at Mrs Charles Wilson’s home.
Social round of visits and greetings as Engie Wayne and others host and attend gatherings. Mrs Jenn A Nickason and guests are described. several attendees unable to come. Trips to Myrtle Point and visits with Howard Rackleff and Bryson families noted along with multiple homecomings and festival attendance. Community club activities highlight a lively revue with local performers and humorous skits.
A shaky note lists attendees Gerald Edward and Donna Rasmussen along with Mildred and Florence Strode and their teacher Jack Hultin. The event included a party Monday with skating and a moved cake, hosted by two Ellees.
Donna Lowdell and Milt Dayton with A A Herrmann present Vale ne Dayton Gene Autty Judy Canova in the Chi s Page Scene. Young Kerry Dayton four years old drums in the revue. Myrtle Point belies deliver dancing choruses throughout. Tickets on sale from merchants cast and Active club members. Advance tickets grant limited reserved seats in the gym. buy at Maga's for seat numbers. Door tickets not reserved.
Billingsley promotes a 20 percent savings on house and furniture insurance engraving Huggins Insurance 48 tf ch.
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