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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1949

Page

2

Western Auto Supply names change with no real effect

Harold Wateling and his wife operate the local Western Auto Supply store now branded Western Auto Supply Company as part of the Western division of Gam. The Herald promotes their big page ad announcing special bargains and a major restock ahead of a large sale.

Western Auto Supply Company Harold Wateling Estern Mr. Wateling West- Auto Supply Company Gam Watsling Watzling The Herald

Rabbits and local wildlife threaten farmland and health

Readers note persistent rabbit overgrowth damages crops with rapid multiplication and torments farmers. They call for action while lamenting toxic plant life and thorny bushes in Douglas county. Scorpions and rattlesnakes are described as dangers in remote areas near Mount Bollivar and Rock Creek.

Douglas County Forestry Service Gold Mountain Cow Creek Rock Creek Vernon Sellace Bollivar Coast Range

Rivalry Lacks Stakes as Ireland Dominates Early

In a letter from the match, observers note Ireland’s clear edge with no competition in goal efforts and a subdued contest atmosphere. The piece emphasizes Ireland’s quiet superiority and the absence of notable risks or stakes in the early phase.

Ireland

Myrtle Point Woman Active in Local Clubs and Youth Work

Mrs. Whitaker, partner in Myrtle Wand Bakery, has led the Myrtle Point Woman’s club as president, served as secretary, and contributed to the library, Eastern Star, Girl Scouts, Natal Day, and Sunday school. She supports local junior and high school athletics and is mother to Robert 16 Bruce 13 and John 9.

Myrtle‘wand Ralph Whitaker Myrtle Point Order of Eastern Star Women's Club Coos County Federation of Women's Clubs Methodist Church P.T. Association Natal Day Association

Grangers Stage Stiff Competition at County Fair

Grangers present a stiff competition at the Coos County Fair with a 836 cash prize and silver loving cup for the community exhibit. North Bayside booth wins first in the stunt show and a close second in the exhibit. Coquille places second overall. Second prize in the exhibit is 34 dollars. Many clubs contributed white ribbon booths including Myrtle Point Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Granges and camps from multiple towns. North Bayside booth designed by Mrs. Emil R. Peterson features a woman with a cheese head as central theme.

Beeth North Bayside Alee Grange Coquille Bayside Keepe Myrtle Point Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid McKinley Grange Randolph Community Club Valley Camp of of Powers Myrtle Point Parkersburg Community Club Sumner Grange Coos Pomona Grange Greendell Grange Bandon Grange Gravel Ford Ladies’ Club Future Farmers of America County Home Extension Council Siskiyou National Forest Emil R. Peterson

Mrs Evernden To Open Play School September 12 to 21

Myrtle Point High School will host a two week play school directed by Mrs. Bv eenden Jr for preschoolers aged three to five. Enrollment is limited to fourteen with equal gender balance sought. The program runs 8:30 to 3:15 daily with lunch 12 to 1 and fruit juice crackers provided. Parents may loan play equipment and contact Mrs. Evernden before Friday noon.

Myrtle Point High School Hems Coupernes Bveenden, Jr Evernden

Displaced German Youth Arrives for Farm Home Stay

Johannes, one of fifty German high school youths invited by the Church of the Brethren and U S government, arrives in New York Sept 15 after a Sept 7 Bremen send off, to live in American farm homes near Broad Bend Oregon, then enroll at a local high school for agricultural learning and rehabilitation efforts.

Beathren Bremen Germany Jeo New York City New Windecor Maryland Broadbent Oregon Johannes Church of the Brethren Goddard

Must hire garage by month’s end at Myrtle Point

Classified notice seeking a garage to hire in Myrtle Point. Contact Myrtle Point location, telephone 36-1, or write box 97 48-3t-pd. Deadline end of month.

Myrtle Point

School board plans early foundation work at site

The board will arrange drainage and grading to begin foundation work soon. Mr Hoffman stated the project will be prepared for the earliest possible start date, with leveling and site prep to support construction.

Ory Seard Hoffman

Myrtle Point Sportsmen Club Sees Rapid Growth

The Myrtle Point Sportsmen club grows from 50 members on March 1 to over 200. A major meeting will name a president, secretary-treasurer, and six directors plus discuss yearly projects and programs led by Ed.

Myrtle Point Sportsmen Club

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