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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1955

Page

5

Bridge Powers 4H Members Receive Pins and Awards

Presentation of 4 H pins and awards to Bridge and Powers clubs occurred last week. E T Ted Roberts in Bridge and Jack Murdock in Powers presented pins funded by First National Bank of Portland. Leaders and members across Textile Painting Child Care Cooking Sewing Woodworking and other projects were honored with 100% completion and pins, including numerous named members and club leaders.

Bridge Powers P.T. A First National Bank of Portland E. T Ted” Roberts Jack Murdock Lyle Hardman Ross Coster Jeanette Norton Bill Coster Darlene Norton Janet Wyrick Dianne Christensen Barbara Norton Audrey Waterman Bridge Nimble Fingers J. Davis Evelyn Hardman Stephen Koch Wayne Terry Wyrick Barbara Reager Sally Birdwell Babara Perry Kay Robison Louise Nelson Sharon Cota Paula Lancaster Sharon Ocheltree C H Brown Andrew Waterman Gary Norton Rial Aames Ruby Perry Ruth Allen Barbara Perry Frank Groves Ron and Sammy _ Cribbons Dellmer Daryl Robison Janes Dupuis Stanley Waterman Chas Bowers Don Bowers

4 H News highlights club projects and sewing tasks

4 H News notes four achievement programs completed at Bridge Powers Greenacres and leaders banquet praise for Karin Albertson as toastmistress. It discusses rodent control, a Charmingly Yours project for 11 to 13 year old girls making garments, and bachelor sewing for boys including camp aprons tool kits and basic garment care.

Bridge Powers Greenacres Karin Albertson

Pollyanna Club Holds All Day Meeting at Wilson Home

The Pollyanna club met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Elmer Wilson for an all day gathering. Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Churchill and Mrs. S.

Elmer Wilson Pollyanna Club Clarence Churchill

Local Social News and Weather Report Highlights

The report lists names of hosts and guests including E McCarthy and Mrs Melvin Point er with several others in social gatherings. Elmer Strode notes the U S weather reading for October at 10.99 inches of rain with peak 75 degrees on the 3rd 16th and 13th and a 37 degree low on the 27th. Local families visit relatives in North Bend Blue River Ukiah Riverside and Oakland with multiple trips and dinners at the Wilson home and other gatherings.

Edward Wilson North Bend C J Haynes Blue River Charles Wilson Arthur Jenkins Ukiah Calif den Jon Munson Poland Ted Kirsch Charles Reynolds Frank Fish Don Baker Elmer Strode Rosita Dorst Keith Thompson W A _ Nickason Benora Newkirk Mike Lea Coos Bay Blue Haver Don Haynes Simner Wilson Earl John Arnold

Driver license examiner to visit Myrtle Point city hall

A driver license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point at the city hall on Wednesday November 23 1955 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An official notice from the Secretary of State's office confirms the dates and hours.

Myrtle Point Secretary of State

Menasha Opens New Plywood Mill and Stud Plant at North Bend

Menasha Plywood Corporation has started production of a 2 by 4 by 8 foot stud mill at North Bend Oregon next to its plywood plant on Coos Bay. The $250000 facility produces 80000 board feet per shift from Douglas fir logs and supports mixed car service for plywood and studs. The mill offers rail water and truck shipping, enhanced packaging for fork lift unloading, and features anti stain treatment precision trimming and wax seal with WCLA inspection.

Pacific Northwest Menasha Plywood Corporation North Bend Oregon Menasha Coos Bay Coos Menasha Stud Mill Northwest

Menasha Woodware Firms Lead Regional Lumber Push

The Menasha Wooden Ware Corporation of Menasha Wisconsin directs plywood and lumber sales through Menasha Sales Corporation based in North Bend Oregon. A P Stinchfield serves as general manager of Menasha Plywood, with Mowry Smith Jr as manager of Menasha Sales Corporation and Wilbur Craig as sales manager.

Menasha Wooden Ware Corporation Menasha Wisc Menasha Sales Corporation North Bend Oregon A. P. Stinchfield Menasha Plywood Mowry Smith, Jr Wilbur Craig

Southern Pacific Pays 1955 Taxes on Coos County Property

Southern Pacific has paid 46 833 71 for 1955 taxes on its property in Coos County. C D Mason, agent, announced the payment.

Ss. P Coos CO Southern Pacific Coos County C. D. Mason

Railroad Tax Payments Highlight Complex Shared Burden

The railroad pays $2,445,337 in gross taxes on its property while Southern Pacific must contribute an additional $132,392 for its share of taxes on jointly owned firms including Oregon California & Eastern Railway, Northern Pacific Terminal Company, and Pacific Fruit Express Company.

Oregon Southern Pacific Oregon, California & Eastern Railway Northern Pacific Terminal Company Pacific Fruit Express Company

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