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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

8

Sutherlin Edges Myrtle Point In Narrow Football Thriller

Sutherlin beat Myrtle Point 20 to 19 as Stillwell led a late charge with a two yard TD run and Myer’s pass to Kincheloe set up a long scoring play. An earlier 28 yard run by John McCain was nullified by a penalty, keeping the game tight into the fourth quarter.

Cats John McCainn Little Stillwell Kee Stillwell Myr Gasner Kincheloe Sutherlin Myrtle

Lions Host to Building Donors Remarks on Community Service

Clarence Barton of Coquille and another donor praised the local Lions club for sponsoring a building project. Mr Miller commented that this type of community service exemplifies the club’s civic spirit and dedication to aiding the community.

Clarence Barton Coquille Lions Club Mr. Miller

Lions in Virtually Every Country Aid Community Projects

Lions leaders report broad participation in community builds. Austin Dodge, chair of the Lions building committee, outlines past work and future plans for renovating the community building. The Chamber of Commerce donates 200 for table legs, with Coos Bay Lumber Co supplying table tops. Myrtle Point Women’s Club pledges a piano for the same building.

Austin Dodge Lions Building Committee Ae Ie Beeeeeas Ritchie Francis Chamber of Commerce Lions Coos Bay Lumber Co

Upsets Highlight Golf Finals With 36 Holes Deciding Champion

The tournament will conclude with a 36 hole championship match between Chet Noyes and Ervin Wilberger. Noyes seeks another title while Wilberger aims to replicate his strong play against Dettman. Early flights produced wins by Ley over Dunn Hall over Kralicek Gibbs over Waybrant Burbank over Meldrum Mickelson over Elliott and McCarthy over Whitaker. Final matchups list 118 hole championship plus 18 hole flights for the other divisions and note a late remark about a players’ gear.

Noyes Wilberger Dettman Dr. Robt. Ley Jack Dunn Floyd Hall Bob Kralicek Ralph Gibbs Jack Waybrant Frank Burbank Frank Meldrum C. C. Mickelson Dan Elliott Bob McCarthy Ralph Whitaker Bill Downing Bob Hewlett George Hall Chet Noyes Ervin Wilberger Dr. Ley

Primary Pupils Stage Hallowe'en Parade At Maple School

Maple primary students will parade downtown in Hallowe'en costumes on Monday October 31 at 1 30 PM If rain occurs the event moves to the Maple primary school gym The plan covers a downtown march with students in festive attire.

Hallowe'en Maple Primary School

Living Costs Jump During and After Wartime

The NAM Northwest office reports price inflation tied to four brief war periods across 1820 to 1954, noting 115 years of price stability or decline. It argues there is no inherent rise in prices and urges avoiding past fiscal mistakes to prevent future inflation.

Northwest National Association of Manufacturers NAM Pric

Red Cross Gray Lady Service Forming in Myrtle Point

Mrs. Bert Pearson is appointed chairwoman for the Gray Lady Service in Myrtle Point with Mrs. E A Wyld as co chair. The effort follows a county survey by Red Cross staff and local leaders who say volunteers will comfort the sick in rest homes and hospitals without nursing duties.

Bert Pearson Gray Lady Service Myrtle Point E. A. Wyld Arthur Berg National Red Cross Vivian Casebeer Coos County Cal M. King T. Verle Mac) Johnson Mast Hospital Vida Estelle Meen Myrtle Point Rest Home Red Cross Walsey Rovd Washington

Guidance urged for women to seek Gray Lady help

A speaker encourages women lacking start‑up footing to seek guidance and not wait to be asked. She urges them to call the Gray Lady Service for support and direction.

Gray Lady

Local Chairmen Named to Lead Community Volunteers

The chairmen who will organize and supervise workers from Coos Bay North Bend Coquille Myrtle Point and Bandon are Mrs. W. Brad Wilson Mrs. Robert Banks chairman Mrs. Leo J. Cary Mrs. Best Pearson and Mrs. E. F. Lucas.

W. Brad Wilson Coos Bay Robert Banks North Bend Leo J. Cary Coquille Best Pearson Myrtle Point E. F. Lucas Bandon

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