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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1954

Page

4

Powers Boy Scouts In Court of Honor Awards Made

The Powers Boy Scouts opened their Fall season of work in September and held the Court of Honor on Wednesday evening. Star awards went to Ronald Getchell Bill Reese Jim Boutin and N obel Adamek. Merit badges were earned by several Scouts including Reese Boutin Rolfe Adamek Unmachinery Stewart Ada mek and others. A God and Country class started September 16 with weekly meetings for a month. One year service pins were awarded to multiple Scouts and Dennis Anderson received perfect attendance. A birthday surprise honored Mrs John Purvis on her 83rd birthday with cake ice cream and a gift. attendants included several local women.

Powers Boy Scouts Ronald Getchell Bill Reese Jim Boutin Nobel Adamek Larry Rolfe N. Adamek Dennis Mike Stewart James Adamek Pat McMahon Terry Epperson Dennis Anderson Larry Thorp Billy Utterback Gary McDaniel Merie McDaniel Ronald Bennett Ray Getchell Ray Lindsley Rome Adolf Curtis Townsend

Local community notes include social events and sports

Hazel Lewis and Mrs James W Gamwell host Fellowship club. First prize at contract awarded to Miss Rif and Mrs Burch. Powers High football team defeats Bandon 26 to 18 in their first season game. Teachers welcomed at Rebekah hall with corsages. staff listed. Garden club visits by Mrs Kern Mrs Larson Mrs Mast. numerous local visits and picnics described. Gaylord Women’s club meets with light attendance.

Floyd Summers Fellowship Club Harvey Jack Eugene Jess Shepherd A. L. Burch Archie Lane Loren Warner Clarence Spitznass Annamae Riff Riif Burch Powers High Bandon H R Millard Stanley Yates Romer Adolf Keith Browning Geo Schmock Darwin Michaels Robert Bushnell Stephen Beck Supt Nicklaus Alan Rhay D. C. Feather Roseburg Wilbur Merchen Donald Reeves O D. Dunn Eddie Aubin W T. Grove Curtis Kelley Rhay Annamae Rif Carl Utterback

Local club news and family milestones across Rogue River area

The Rogue River district chairwoman presented samples of new ribbons for the club’s flowers and refreshments capped the afternoon. Mrs. Lester Thorp is elected president with Mrs. Floyd Summers as secretary. News includes newborns Rita Katherine Shorb and Carol Sue Schmock, and several visits and weddings in Roseburg Myrtle Point and Port Orford. Donald Denniston returns home after service in Korea and Fort Lewis.

Rogue River District Lester Thorp Floyd Summers William Shorb Rita Katherine McAuley Hospital Coos Bay George Schmock Carol Sue Mast Hospital Harvey Jack J. W Gamwell Port Orford Eugene Corrinne Stewart Roseburg Dale Crew Don Aber Kenneth Rolfe Powers Albert Wafer Wafer Glenn Wafer Baptist Church A. L. Burch Oscar Mintoyne Elgin Chapter Order of the Eastern Star

Local Social Gatherings Span Myrtle Point to Tillamook

Mrs. Dewey Winkelman hosts a potluck with two Myrtle Point children present. Visitors include Mrs. James Devereaux and Mrs. Allen Hale. Duane Hayes and Dale haul lambs to Roseburg. San Carlos California’s Mr. and Mrs. Saboff visit Rees Daniels’ family. The Devereauxs visit Tom Devereaux in Hauser. Hank Roth hosts Shull from Broad Bend and Jare Dement from Myrtle. LeRoy Bettin drives to Tillamook. four children stay with Dale Bettin’s family in Allegany.

Dewey Winkelman Myrtle Point James Devereaux Allen Hale Jess Hayes Duane Hayes Dale Roseburg Keith Saboff San Carlos Calif Tom Devereaux Hauser Hank Roth Shoty Shull Broadbent Jare Dement Myrtle LeRoy Bettin Tillamook Dale Bettin Allegany

Simpson Family Visits Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Max Simpson and family visited Mrs Simpson's sister Mrs John Holbrook and family of Roseburg over the weekend. Miss Peggy Smith and Miss Janice Godfrey spent the weekend visiting Miss Godfrey's uncle and family on Catching Creek.

Max Simpson Mrs Simpson John Holbrook Roseburg Peggy Smith Janice Godfrey Miss Godfrey Catching Creek

License examiner to visit Myrtle Point city hall

A drivers license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point on Wednesday September 29 1954 from 10 am to 3 pm at the city hall per the Secretary of State's office.

Myrtle Point Secretary of State

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