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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1956
Page
9
Pacific Power plans the first public utility electronic brain computer installation costing about 1 million dollars. The system includes 1500 dual and triple purpose tubes, 70 kilowatts load, and an air conditioned dust controlled room. It will automate customer accounting and meter readings using punch cards and magnetic tapes.
A West Coast Telephone Company report by district manager George McBride highlights big progress in Coos County. In 1965 residents used telephones heavily with more local and long distance calls completed in 1955 than 1954 and 700 new lines added to serve the district.
A transportation agency approves wage repairs affecting 161 operators and additional traffic staff. The action addresses pay adjustments, benefits, and back pay, aiming to standardize compensation and reduce staffing disruptions. Local union representatives comment on improved fairness and recruitment implications.
Walt Schroeder extends an invitation to a week long Chatcelab Fun Fest May 13 to 20 near Plummer Idaho. The event targets community leaders and learners from 4 H to church groups offering dancing crafts outdoor activities and party planning. Cost is 29.50 covering meals lodging insurance notebook and supplies.
Walter Schroeder notes CARE hunger relief drives with small donations sending surplus foods to Ger many and outlines tool books and children's books drives. Extension office offers free Modern Miss magazine. 1955 4-H scholarship winners listed alongside camp scholars Nancy Jane Kelley Sheila Balkema Marion Harris Joanne Davenport and Lorance Bickworth.
A list of individuals from Coquille Greenacres Sitkum Myrtle Point North Bend and nearby areas is acknowledged for participation in miscellaneous projects. The notice congratulates these record book keepers and highlights names such as Evelyn Hardman Louise Waterman Rosalie Schafer Carolyn Rick Genevieve Jackson Antoinette Fithian and others.
During Easter services at the First Methodist Church several individuals received baptism. Named attendees include Mr. Wm Brower Kimberly Kay and Robyn Jo along with infants Martin Lee and others. The event featured the church Easter Sacrament welcoming new members and families.
An infant daughter is welcomed to the family of Mr and Mrs L Grisham and is noted with Judy Linda and other extended relatives.
Bobcat track schedule lists relays at North Bend on April 13 and Hayward Relays on April 21. Meets include Coos Bay South district Roseburg Ashland district and state in Corvallis with a county meet for Frosh and Sophs. Dual meets planned for Frosh and Soph with five events at the county meet for those not in varsity events.
Married voters must re register for the May 18 primary. Ensure your married name is in the voter book and note that registration closes on April 17.
The note warns voters they must register to vote in the upcoming primary. Registration closes April 17, and the call asks if their name is in the voter book. It emphasizes the urgency of completing registration.
Dining room table and six chairs for 35 dollars with Kirby cleaner and attachments. Trade offer: Monarch trash burner and electric stove for a sized electric stove. Contact Mrs. H. Utchison at telephone 644. 23 2t ch.
South end of Myrtle Point calls for bids on trench excavation and site grading with a unit price contract. Deposits refunded only if bid is rejected or plans are returned in good condition. prequalification required ten days before bid opening. proposals must be on regular bid forms totaling at least 5 percent of the bid.
The City of Myrtle Point awards bids for sewer pipe and fittings for Crossing A in the 1900 lineal feet project. Waterman’s bid matches specifications for 30 inch pipe with couplings and end pieces. City Manager Ben Michels announces the April 5 1988 publication date.
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