11 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
1
A garbled account describes a Teesday dinner gathering and a football game moment where Ciné and Beots made key plays on the 36 yard line. Bossat Mine's defense held, and the upset added tension as Myrtlet and Coquilis fans reacted with disappointment and elation.
The drive seeks a total of 8848 for War Fund Boy Scout and Salvation Army work in Coos county with regional quotas for Coos Bay North Bend and Bandon and other areas. Chairs include Rev W Payne Milo Reed Dr Ralph Bline and Orville Valentine. Funds support USO seamen relief prisoners aid foreign relief and Oregon child welfare. Myrtle Point notes prior drives exceeded targets.
Myrtle Point forms several bowling teams this winter with Rainbow girls Billie Osborne Trolso Annabelle Vadnais Elizabeth Pearson Barbara Brooks and a high school squad including Bill Dayton Perry Ro per Jr Ray Anderson George and Joe Nichols. Other groups feature Paul Brown Jean Wella Charlene Gebwain Don Sutphin and Selendarry with backs unnamed. Lions club also forms a team with Lyle Carver Ralph Whitaker Dick Johnson and Dale Elliott.
Readable fragments describe a window scene and a cryptic exchange. The text mentions fruit and an all day feast with unclear context or participants.
The note outlines a Victory Drive issue set to start October 2 with a total of 1 900 000, of which 470 000 goes to E’s. Quotas cover other sales. Oregon quota for the Lean is 968 500 000, 922 500 000 in B’s. Bonds and notes include 2% and 8% rates dated November 15 and December 3.
At a regular semi monthly meeting last Friday at city hall Myrtle Point and Coquille riding clubs arranged a joint horseback ride this Sunday meeting at Arago. Eighteen members and two visitors attended. The clubs detail a site for a future clubhouse and discussed a name change to be submitted by Sept 21. A benefit dance at the Onka pavilion drew a large crowd.
Church notice states the United Brethren plan their quarterly conference near Catching Creek with Rev. Benjamin as superintendent and Marsters as pastor. Worship to be held in the new church building at noon with the expected attendance of parishioners.
In Peoria the Vic Bowling Alley plans a night schedule to allow one or more teams to play. The Herald Building next door hosts related chatter about potential games and local bowling news.
In a telephone conversation with Laird’s wife in Portland, it was announced the lieutenant colonel will be returning to the States between October 15 and near the West. Details indicate Laird is a pe...
A school announces a carnival with a grand prize and 10 smaller prizes funded by four queen candidates Audrey Goodman Ramona Francisco Colwen Shepard Mane Laird. Votes determine eligibility and pageantry quotas with classes running concessions and aiming for top organization scores to win prize points. A jitney dance is planned and freshm en will participate. Attendance expected from all grades.
Nyse Foie and Reedepert in ae oadines Pos poy me ree. Engiebert warns inclusion of a project in the eligible list does not assure future support. Coca Bay Times reports Bigsby taken to Portland after an accidental shooting near Beckreeky. Schroeder then sinks, receives care in Salem and Portland including blood transfusions. condition improving.
The Carnival and a large turnout are being planned while Mr. Norton, the principal, has been absent from a school this week and is in Portland on business.
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