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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
4
In Powers City voters approved annexation by a 6 to 2 margin to bring the new tract opposite Selco mill into city limits. The August 29 special election at city hall authorized laying out streets and building lots on Minnie ting ranch. Bridal shower honors Mrs Ben Pearce noted with many attendees.
Funeral services were held Friday morning in Myrtle Point for 84 year old Robert L Morris who died Wednesday at his home. Born in Coquille in 1871 he was the last of the Morris brothers. After the service Mrs Morris and children traveled to Portland. The piece notes family land through the North Powers area and historic ranch roots tied to the Bingham mountain region. A separate teacher list released by Supt B R Eve details elementary and high school staff for the district.
For the first time since 1949 August recorded no rainfall. The rain year totals 5213 with a high of 84 and a low of 38 degrees, reflecting unusually dry conditions.
Members discussed plans for a member initiation drive at the last meeting with a short business session and refreshments. Several local families are noted visiting relatives, with updates on travel, births, and a great grandmother announcement.
The writer argues for a shorter season to aid bird recovery. Weather notes praise Oregon yet warn of fall and winter, while floods are rare and dust seen as minimal. Personal pleas follow about friendship, recent loss, and an invitation to Ten Mile Lake for fly fishing. The column closes with a note of rambling in search of inspiration.
A breezy sign off from the column writer Geo to readers. The note mentions a Spanish speaking friend and a plan to check an advertisement, ending with a farewell until next week.
Teenage girls in Bridge organized a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Sims mother of Mrs Stanley Perry on August 25. A neighbor drove Mrs Sims to a ride and back at a set time. The girls decorated the house and table, furnished refreshments, and guests included Mrs Maud Sims Ruth Allen Ruby Perry Phy lis Boda Sylvia Schultz Diane Christensen Janet Wyrick and Barbara Perry. A very enjoyable afternoon was had by all.
Edward Brittzel of Coquille Oregon purchased the young Guernsey sire Hanly's Valley Prince from Thomas H. Hanly of Coquille Oregon. The bull is out of Hanley's Princess Mary and sired by Valley Rogue Francis, announced by the American Guernsey Cattle Club in Peterborough New Hampshire.
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