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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1971
Page
4
News notes a bride wearing a family heirloom ring at a Saturday ceremony in Ne Roure? The article details church decor, reception plans, and many local people assisting, including ushers, maids, and relatives from Spokane and Tugara.
A fragmentary local notes page mentions families and visitors including Mr and Mrs Nea Mr and Mrs Struss and Mr Fred Nia. It references a trip to Eugene for a football game, visits with relatives, and sightseeing at landmarks of the gold rush era and a high dam construction site.
Lee Ray Auxiliary Post 2928 met at Catholic Hall with Nana Pettinger presiding as district president Dorothy Southworth attended from Bandon. Guests included Jon Bandon Margaret Suder Clara Harris and Arete Minour. Members donated $10 to the Salvation Army. A card party fundraiser is planned for Nov 20 in Myrtle Point to benefit the national home.
A double ring ceremony united the couple Miss Ih mie wot and Mr. Dave ushers, with family and friends attending. The bride wore a purple and white theme with chrysanthemums and orange blue accents, while the groom and guests dressed in formal attire. Reception details followed the altar with music and floral arrangements.
A fragment describes Mrs Miri Dea and Mrs Mary Hewar receiving a sister and others. It mentions a planned visit to California and returning to visit their son-in-law and daughter, with a mention of Tuesday and a Power in attendance.
Catholic communities in Coquille Powers Myrtle Point and near St. Bridget's St Ann and Alichaels will observe Mission Sunday on October 24. A special collection at all Masses will fund Catholic missions and donations will be pooled then distributed to the missions.
H A S Richards founder and speaker of the Voice of Prophecy will visit the bay area from October 22 to December 2. He will address audiences at North Bend Junior High on October 22 at 4 230 p.m. and at 11 a.m. on October 23. From October 23 he speaks four days a week at the Coos Bay Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sundays Tuesdays Fridays and Saturdays, through December 2 at 7 30 p.m.
Mrs Charles Wilson and her daughter Mrs Scott Mutchie with children from Talent visited last week. Mutchie arrived Saturday to take his family home.
The National BPW Week events in Coquille featured a Saturday banquet at the Health Department conference room. Wilma Forrest presided for Myrtle Point BPW with Mae Zabrinski opening prayer as Jean DePray Leona Hoffman and Alice Pearce spoke on aims and history.
The library lists new adult and children titles across fiction and non fiction including The Pigman The Ghosts that walk in Washington and So You Want A Job. A puppet show is scheduled for October 30, 1971 and two lost coats are reported as found.
The club has supported youth and community efforts, receiving life memberships in the Myrtle Point Garden Club and donating memorials to Flora M. Laird Library. It funded sleeping bags for Camp Humdinger, sponsored a campfire group, entered a Coos County Fair display booth, judged the Fair parade, and sponsored a circus. Erle Parton spoke at a Thursday meeting. attendees included Willamae Winningham and other members.
The Brethren Church on Railroad Ave lists Pastor Louis Root with Sunday School at 10 am and services at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Seventh Day Adventist at Maryland and Bender led by Lloyd D Merr with Sabbath School 9 30 am and 11 am service. Assembl y of God at Corner of hand Willow led by Rev Richard Jow with Sunday School 9 46 am and service 11 am 6 pm and Bible study 7 pm. First Presbyterian Jehovahs Witnesses at Kingdon 102th Street with Bible talks 9 30 am and Watchtower 10 30 am. Baptist Church Stover Lane led by Rev Joan Whitehead with Sunday School 9 45 am and service 11 am and evening midweek services.
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