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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
7
Fragmentary text references a sports event involving Bobcats and a night game but key names dates and places are missing. The readable parts suggest a basketball context with teams and a night match but no verifiable facts remain.
University of Oregon shows two sophomores earning rising roles as Johnny McKay shines at left half. Joe Tam moves toward quarterback behind Norm Van Brocklin while Bob Easter competes for a starting spot. Van Brocklin connects on seven of eight kicks, Tom completes three of seven passes, and a late holding penalty trims one extra point.
Myrtle Point Union High schedules two tentative JV games with Marshfield. The first game is at Pirates field Thursday night October 14, with a return game here on October 4. Both games start at 7 00 p m.
Alfred Powers of the Oregon state system of higher education writes Prisoners of the Redwoods a leading juvenile novel due September 13 from Coward McCann New York His prior works include Marooned in Crater Lake History of Oregon Literature and Hannibals elephants He edited Poems of the Covered Wagons last year The book unfolds swift action conflict and enterprise with giant redwoods along the northern California coast between Crescent City and Eureka a setting familiar to Oregon motorists on US 101
Lewellen suffered a second quarter leg tendon injury and was hospitalized then released on crutches. Coach Beckham expects limited action from Manning who injured an ankle in practice. Probable Bobcats lineup features Ford May Leeper Zell er Gilkison Brown Morris Bingham Krantz Hatfield Compton plus potential appearances by Worsham Morris Harry Clarno Kaiser Churchill Payton Cobb Hayes.
National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago will host 26 000 rural youth 4 H delegates leaders and extension workers from across the nation. The 1948 program includes awards tours discussions and social functions financed by merit gifts totaling 325 000. From San Jose California Mr and Mrs BR M Wilson visited the Carver home with Sgt and Mrs Harold Wilson and later joined them in Tacoma Washington for a brief visit.
Mr Forrest family and Mrs Dale Terp with son Jerry visited Mr and Mrs Frederic Tams Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs McAllister and baby girl moved into the Wayne Babcock place where McAllister works. Betty Lou Tams visited home folks weekend. Betty Lou Tams works at the Mast hospital. Home Extension club met at Grange hall last Wednesday.
Paul F Johnson, manager of Eugene Oregon Social Security office, says benefits are earned insurance not charity. He urges eligible wage earners to file claims and note benefits are an annuity from contributions. A representative will be in Coquille City Hall on September 29 1948 from 8 30 to Noon.
Zumwalt district leader describes transplant operations for Roosevelt elk. Past trapping data improved success to 160 percent with an estimated three hour conditioning period before loading to reduce flight response in these large, difficult animals.
Funeral services for Gladys Louise Woosley, 33, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Schroeder Funeral Home. She died September 19 at Mast Hospital. Born in Montreal County North Dakota on October 23 1914 she is survived by husband Frances Woosley and many relatives. Rev Roy K Deed officiated with interment in Norway Cemetery.
In a condensed newspaper notice a used butane gas burner stove is offered for sale. The ad asks inquiries to Mrs. Bridge Rt. Box 3 and provides contact details.
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