Myrtle Point Opens New Library Building in 1953 Dedication
Myrtle Point celebrates dedication of a new library building after years of planning and funding. The project grew from an $8,000 bequest and a $25,000 bond issue to cover costs, with Mayor Jack Dunn accepting the gift and Miss Marguerite Laird presenting the library in memory of Flora M Laird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Laird
4Th and
Maple Street
Flora M. Laird
J M. Myers
City Hall
Jack Dunn
Library Board
Myrtle Point
Laird
Marguerite Laird
Oakland
Calif
Flora M Laird
Myrtle Point Library Dedicatory Ceremony Honors State Librarian
The Myrtle Point library dedication featured Miss Eleanor Stephens Oregon state librarian praising good books as life catalysts. Local leaders including Mrs. Milton Mast and Mrs. Will Lundy welcomed guests from Coos Bay and beyond, with a tea hosted by the Womens Club and a display of world trophies.
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E C Barker
Myrtle Point
State Library
Cornelia Marvin
Bank of Myrtle Point
Claude Randleman
Gaylord
Eleanor Stephens
Salem
Oregon
Stephens
Miss Stephens
Abraham Lincoln
America
Lincoln
Point Woman's Club
City Recorder
Woman's Club
City Hall
Belle Whitaker
Anita Howe
T G Sumerlin
Mast
H F
Elda Laird
Eickmeier
Orinda
Cal
H §S Bower
Coos Bay
J W Conrad
E Smiles
Reedsport
C A Langworths
North Bend
H M. Lewis
R Munro
Liibrary Board
Powers
Ruth Petty
H L. Gamble
Wess Jarvis
Dorothy Lenthold
W. Burgher
Bandon
E. W Watkins
T> Gould
Ray Sanford
R A Jeub
Coquille
Jo M Myers
Cos Lemanowsky
John Peterson
Ralph Kring
Hentry Rosslow
Verne” Lands
A L Powne
Howard Rackleff
C R Anderson
E F Hall
Howard Whitaker
Sarah Hermann
E . Sempert
Rosslow
R . Bowers
Eight Baptized at First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church welcomed eight new baptisms including Mr and Mrs Gilbert Brower Iris Brower Marilyn Gates William Gates Dom Mabie Virginia Schmidt and Mrs Keath Smith. They join Sally Alexander Mr and Mrs Robert Gates Patricia Gates and Mrs Garnet Nogh as new members. The celebration precedes Advent with Rev Edward McClurg’s sermon The Divine Initiates in the evening at 6 30 during the final session of Adventure In Mission.
Faces of India shown at 8 o'clock worship service
A moving picture titled Faces of India will be shown during the 8 o'clock worship service as part of the church program.
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Sion
Moving Picture
Faces of India
Letters From Readers Highlight The Christian Science Monitor
Readers from around the world praise the Monitor for its straight thinking and ideas. One writer notes returning to school after 18 years and using the Monitor for inspiration in work and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free World
Thehristian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Monitor
Christian Science Monitor
Norway Street
Boston
Mass
USA
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A. Theo. Smith
Lee Raypost
American Legion
Robi. Parsons
Henry Rowell
Vic Bushnell
Earl Adams
Frank Henry
Woodwind
E. Barker
Will Lundy
California
Edn McClurg
Miss Laird
Seal Founder
Einar Holboell
United States
Denmark
Mercury
Family Motors
Mytle Point Used Car Co
Mercur
Spruce St
Herald
M. E. Church
Rose Marie Altmoun
Fon Blyth
Howard Keel
Fernando Lamas
Decilar
Manone Sanatione
Lalor
Ay Collis
Hiland Theatre
Gee. Bletter
Sete
Cork
Flex
Ble
Home Owners Life Ocompanny Guarantee
Henry A. Schroeder
Coos Bay, Ore
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