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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
1
The writer laments slow domestic aid for flood victims compared with European relief and notes pride in home care. A Myrtle Point visit praised locals for opposing a German student’s propaganda. Announced: a longer duck and goose season from late October to January 10.
The article outlines Secretary Douglas McKay's tenure promoting a broad interior program. It cites expansion of water development partnerships, federal loans under the Water Facilities Act, and planned dam projects along the Columbia River basin as part of a national effort to develop resources for future generations.
In Shive ley California Manuel Ozer Rubria attempted to flag a cab after a dance event. He climbed into Peestra’s car, heading east on Route 42, and offered to pay. Rubria demanded the money, grabbing at the door as the vehicle started to depart.
The sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dobinson Guerin was celebrated Sunday afternoon in the Presbyterian church social rooms. About 100 relatives and friends attended. guests included relatives from Oregon and California. The day featured a gilded family tree display, a tiered cake, and remembered reading from Eckley in 1895 uniting Thomas Guerin with Anna Tichenor.
All former residents of North and South Dakota and their families are invited to the Dakota Picnic at Bend city park North Bend Oregon on Sunday September 1. Bring a potluck dish and your own utensils coffee and milk are provided by the committee.
School staff new enrollments show higher totals than the previous year. The roster lists teachers including Miss Jeanette Stone English, Albert Amterson Engineering, and Mr. Richerd Molanse Science. Librarian Gene Grehem and staff in biology and American problems are noted.
Rev. and Mire. Phi Shuler of Pasadena Celit will open two weeks evangelistic campaigns this Sunday at 7 30 PM in the Maple School gym. Willem A Jackson, a dramatic baritone soloist, assists, having left top fame to present sacred music. Crowds heard him in Korea where he toured, with 6 o clock morning devotions beginning Monday. Myrtle and nearby churches anticipate strong attendance with union prayer services led by Rev. Wallace Jones.
The Twin Oaks Dairy club is represented at the state fair by George Miller Mary Eilen Davenport and Joanne Darwich with helpers at Greenek Glenda McCall in Coos County H judging.
Myrtle Point Bobcats football coach Tony Ashenbrener released the 1956 schedule with home games on Fridays and Saturdays including Siuslaw North Bend and Coquille on the slate. Conference play includes Douglas Myrtle Creek Bandon Sutherlin and Coquille.
Ritchie Francis. president of the Kfyrtle Point Lions Club and local Louns bury Ford Sales representative, was injured Sunday afternoon diving at Mauna Loa beach. He struck a shallow bottom and was taken by Schroeder ambulance to Mast hospital. He remained under care of Dr. Reed Gurney with an expected brief recovery.
A Canadian Lancaster bomber wreck, buried for three years, is being salvaged by a crew from Los Angeles area. The plane crashed with all hands lost, and debris spread across the sea. Salvage work at Iron Mountain in the extreme southwestern part of Coos County is expected to take about ten days to two weeks.
The Herald office reports Mr and Mrs Dean M Northrup of Soutraliee won ninth prize in a radio contest hosted by Don Hawry Pocket Regency featuring a Transister radio. A photo shows the couple with their children beside the prize.
Myrtle Point High prepares for a home opener against Douglas High on Friday at 8 00 p m. The Bobcats bring a younger, heavier squad while Douglas plans a T formation behind Tracy McClendon and Jim Miller. Ticket info: season passes available at $6 on a first come basis.
With the new term Myrtle Point reports 102 first graders against 125 expected. Second grade totals 111 for four rooms while fifth grade with sixty seven students for two teachers will be the largest class. Several teachers are listed for Myrtle Crest and nearby schools amid adjustments from low first grade enrollment.
Mrs Ed Brodie 68 died Wednesday night in Healdsburg California while on a trip to Oakdale California with her husband Mr Brodie The text notes she is survived by four etc but the fragmentary lines prevent full details of heirs or the exact cause beyond a stroke during travel
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