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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1968
Page
8
A Myrtle Point writer recalls a parking citation battle in Corvallis Oregon. He faces a $14.00 debt for past meters despite long absence, fearing tow, arrest, or court action if unpaid. He mocks meter maids and notes carbon copies sent to many police departments.
Myrtle Point High announces a fundraiser for a 69 Bol cat at 1 dollar before October 25 with embossing on front covers for one dollar. Weekly elected Judy Horton as president, Marsha McCaffree as secretary treasurer, and Janet Reed reports. College reps visited October 10 meeting freshmen and sophomores while juniors and seniors spoke with college reps, and no school play will be held this year due to lack of face time.
Local residents hosted and visited across Bandon and surrounding towns with multiple family and hunting notes. Movements include Tomi Loeb moving to Bridge next week and various guests joining dinners, hunts, and celebrations in Bandon Myrtle Point Coquille Roseburg and Coos Bay areas.
Bandon Tigers defeated the MPHS Bobcats 39-13 as Pat Fraser connected for long scores and Dixon showed ground power. Myrtle Point started strong but Bandon’s defense stifled drives and Fraser’s passing and rushing helped secure the conference win.
Principal Richardson announced 69 70 National Merit Scholarship program registration for sophomores aiming to finish secondary school and enter college in 1970. Qualifying test dates February 15 and 18, 1969, at 9 00 a.m. in school with a 1.25 fee paid on Saturday. an extra 1.25 may be charged on a nonschool day for admin costs. If needed, fees may be paid by NMSQT on request. Highest state scorers become semi finalists for scholarships. Myrtle Point Chapter adds 18 new National Honor Society members including Dave Daniels and Margie Humble on Oct 7. ceremonies featured slides and refreshments. Homecoming blends with United Nations Day. 14 floats, bands, and participants parade October 24 at 2 30 p.m. down 7th Street to Spruce, back to the high school. Interclass field hockey results listed. freshmen beat sophomores 2 1, juniors beat sophomores 4 1. Preliminary SATs for juniors and seniors scheduled Oct 9 and 26 to gauge college board style work and key math and vocabulary.
Private Stephen Vincent Prescott, son of Mr and Mrs George V Prescott of Moran, and other local sailors from Myrtle Point area graduate high school in 1967 and enlist in the Marines with aviation guarantees. Private Leonard Meyer of Arago and Private Grady Michael Pinson of Powers begin recruit training in San Diego and face Camp Pendleton infantry. Private First Class Richard L Anderson of Myrtle Point serves with the First Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam assisting allied ground forces and civic action programs. Webelos Pack 99 meets weekly at the Scout Building with new boys and dads welcome.
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