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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1957
Page
4
Coos county extension staff urge safety during Fire Prevention Week from Oct 6 to 12. They warn defective chimneys cause many fires and stress yearly chimney cleaning and complete inspections, plus careful appliance placement and prompt egress in fires.
Bill Roush and Ralph Clarno returned Monday night from a deer hunting trip near Lakeview. The men described a safe trek with no incidents reported during their outing.
Gov Porter predicts broader public acceptance next month as federal grading standards for Christmas trees are adopted by the Department of Agriculture. The rules, effective around November 1, are permissive and aim to aid consumers while protecting small businesses from unfair competition.
The standards would define density taper balance foliage and deformities across three grades. They require sellers to state both the grade and the tree size at sale. The proposal aims to set clear definitions and quantify size to improve buyer clarity.
The Myrtle Point squad lost 7 to 6 at Toledo as a late Toledo score and good conversion gave the Boomers the edge. Roy Mast connected with Al Kalbus for Myrtle Point's TD and the near extra point decided the outcome.
Last Wednesday marked the passing of Jim Thomas and Cecil Bryant led events as Carl Elvers Jr. left Saturday to return to the U S navy base at Alameda California after visiting here with his mother Mrs Verne Stout and father Carl Elvers Sr. Mr and Mrs Stout took him as far as Gold Beach where they spent the weekend visiting Mrs Stout's mother and sisters.
Gaylord News reports the passing of James Neal a longtime local resident who spent his life on the Neal ranch He died after a period of illness and his funeral was held Thursday at the family cemetery on the ranch Attending relatives included Chuck Neal and baby Albany John Neal Terrybonne Ernest Hoffman Redmond Evelyn Daniels Ruth Morgan Berlyn Huntley Gene Waite Keith Blackwell and more neighbors and friends Several visitors from nearby towns joined the service and gatherings at the Neal home and Clinton Carman hosted relatives during a stay in Gaylord.
Mrs Flossie Wilson reports weekend visits by Bob Shelton of Coquille and family at Ray Shelton and Muri Laird homes. Evangelist Troy Costlow will lead a week of meetings starting Oct 14. A gym reception for teachers Mr and Mrs David Parker followed by a home extension unit planning session chaired by Mrs Don Baker.
Services for James Darius Neal age 69 were held Thursday in the Schroeder chapel Myrtle Point with interment at Neal cemetery Gaylord. He died in Mondmond Oregon after two months with niece Mrs Ernest Hoffman. Survived by brother John M Neal Terrebonne Oregon and sisters Mary E Carman Gaylord Waive C Newbury Empire plus nieces and nephews and many friends.
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