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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1968

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Christmas Mailing Tips From Postmaster

Postmaster Milton Schroeder notes no price difference between first class and third class mail beyond weight, six cents for ordinary Christmas cards. He urges first class to ensure forwarding or return if undeliverable and stresses legible handwriting and correct Zip Code usage. He warns of millions of undelivered parcels yearly due to poor packaging and addressing and advises mailing on one side with Zip Code inside and exterior wrap. over 70 percent of mail uses Zip Codes. He mentions the 6-cent Christmas stamp reproducing The Annunciation and notes stamps are on sale.

Milton Schroeder Myrtle Point Schroeder Farry Bird

Elks Memorial Services Planned Amid Reports of Jubilation

Local Elks lodge announces memorial services with speaker to be announced. In Myrtle Vale, Jersey cow Lord Faglempress at Myrtle Vale Jersey Farm earned a Triple Ton of Gold certificate for producing 7,066 lbs of butterfat and over 123,835 lbs of milk in twelve years.

Myrtle Vale Farm W. R. Davenport Myrtle Vale Jersey Myrtle Pomere Lord Faglempress Amerian Tersey, Citthe Club Columbus Ohio

Three Attend Convention Masa Rein Wilberger and Others

Masa Rein Wilberger Merlyn Hathaway and Ben Nichols attended the League of Oregon Cities Convention in Portland. Officials urged the 1969 legislature to adopt a sales tax or increased income tax to relieve high property taxes. The event covered sessions on law enforcement courts planning parks utilities streets and more.

Masa Rein Wilberger Merlyn Hathaway Ben Nichols League of Oregon Portland League

Mast Hospital Certified Extended Care Unit

Mast Hospital has been certified by the State Department of Health as meeting extended care standards. The Social Security Administration notified Mast officials that formal certification will be presented next Tuesday December 3. Eight beds have been reserved for extended care patients.

Mast Hospital State Department of Health Social Security Administration Mast Charlies J. Gustafson Western Medical Care Foundations Ance

Boy Scouts Court of Honor Held Monday Evening

Boy Scouts of America held a court of honor at the Scout Building on Monday evening November 18. Richard Robeson and Marvin Crosby presented awards. Recipients included Steven Crosty for heroinsim, Jon Loems earning First Class and merit badges, Ken Werner with Scoutmaster patch and Creek patrol tie, and several others receiving Second Class or camporee badges.

Boy Scouts of America Scout Bulld Richard Robeson Marvin Crosby Sesistant Jon Loems Tidee Ken Werner

Coos County Farm Bureau Members Attend Oregon Meet

Four Coos County Farm Bureau members joined the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Salem this week. Donald Schmidt and Mrs Schmidt attended from Curry and Coos counties with Bot Detlefsen and Mrs Detlefsen. Schmidt was reelected to the OFBF board and Mrs Schmidt to the women’s advisors council. Cons County was praised for reaching its OFBRE membership quota.

Coos County Donald Schmidt Norway Cous and Curry Counties OFBF Schmidt Bot Detlefsen Coquille Detlefsen OFB Women's Cons County

Condition Of Our Schools A Special Report Myrtle Point District 41

A long standing crisis in district 41 Myrtle Point shows overcrowding and aging facilities. The 1963 KR Erichsen survey highlights space shortages, limited equipment, and lack of programs, with Aragu School described as undersized yet in fair condition for its age.

Myrtle Point Spruce Craig Chase Protlest Rand Herald KR. H. Erichsen Oregon Aragu Rmaln

Santa visits, holiday events set in Myrtle Point

Santa Claus visits planned for November 30 and December 14 21 with photos and gift drawings. Retail stores stay open late December 14 21 and prizes include certificates and turkeys at the Hiland Theatre on December 31. Pack 99 meeting themed Showboat reports new Bobcat pins and den updates.

Santa Claus Santa Lori Ann Cartwright al Cartwright Myrtle Pols Bill Jefferson Sante Claws Security Bank Hiland Theatre Pack Den 3 Gaines Cub Monte Paullus Tommy Henderson Mark Dietz Mike Beene Bear Tedee Gree Roush Counry Peteh Charles Ath Relping Hand Steve Davis Mark Robinson Robin Haug Robin Whitsett Greg Roush Jerry Veeden Henrys Hares Myers Mitchell Beene June Hathaway Ed Verst Vear Pin Tima Myers Sovear Pir Clare Paullus Nancy Oeseak Tundees Gary Hareper Webelos

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