World’s Fair Of B P W Attracts Huge Crowds
The World’s Fair of B P W drew large crowds with exhibits from Switzerland by Dr Weis and George Hoffmann's ivory pieces. Items included Indian arrowheads from Mrs St Louis, Broadbent, woodwork by Bill Downing and Ray Neugart, Saddle Club displays, and a notable collection of dolls from 43 countries. Fritzie Forrest’s doll display stood out as one of the nation’s most prominent. Myrtle Point soldiers received horseshoe canteens crafted for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Gurney
Paul Meyer
Switzerland
Weis
George. Hoffman
St Louis
Broadbent
Bill Downing
Ray Neugart
Saddle Club
Fritzie Forrest
Tom Forrest
Fritze
Myrtle Point War Relics Show Brings Local Groups Together
Myrtle Point Oregon residents showcase wartime good luck relics while members from American Legion Auxiliary Lions Saddle and Junior Women clubs Martha Circle Presbyterian Aid Girl Scouts and other groups exhibit. Volunteers from B P W club and churches sold refreshments as attendees praised support from the community and local Legion members for organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lions Club
Saddle Club
Martha Circle Presbyterian
Myrtle Point Greenhouse
the Indies
B & P W Club
Martha Circle
Methodist Church
Bart Breuer
Paula Cook
Clare Lehmanowski
Vin H H Thomas
Alm
Orin Shull
Shendan
Ellsworth Inquiry Debate Echoes Through Page One
The text discusses U S government leases and Senate questions about data files. It references Senator Mecarths and the FBI in relation to a confidential material dispute. It indicates critique of administration handling and calls for continued investigation.
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State Department
Presiee
Epectier
Viet
Myrtle Grangers Oppose Building Of Damon Rogue
Myrtle Grange held a regular session with Grange Master John Caudle presiding. Officers were elected and first and second degrees conferred on R E Thompson and Robert Stevens. A report on the Rogue River dam proposal was presented noting potential harm to salmon runs and Rogue River tourism. A Red Cross drive collected 12.75 in the Myrtle Point area. Visitors included Carl Peterson and Chet Finn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C Aussley
Myrtle Grange
John Caudle
R E Thompson
Robert Stevens
Carl Hallana
Rogue River
Holland
Oregon
Ron Ellis
Red Cross Drive Committee
Myrtle Point
Carl Peterson
Chet Finn
Sumner
Grange
Ane
Vr Petersen
Nora
Buster Storrs
Cee
Brooett Mammoth
Cert class lists top students and honorees
The list notes 34 students across grades from freshmen to seniors. Readers include names like Karen Barklow Charley Bingham Gay Davenport Forest Shelton Evelyn Hall Pauline G Morris Laura Shelton and Marlene Train Man with all ones grades. Honorable mentions include Patricia Reed and Barbara Shull among others.
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Feelys Hal
Peggy Kinchelos
Delores
Melaeit
Jocelyn Norris
Bob Whitaker
Keoe Warner
Vance Carlson
Mary Ellen Hardman
Betey Lou Meyer
Glenda Pitnan
Phyllie Shelton Lloyd Winningham
Gerald Davenport
Cenevieve Moore
Bonnie Taylor
Shirley Tobey
Mary Waters
Karen Barklow
Charley Bingham
Gay Davenport
Forest Shelton
Evelyn Hall
Pauline G Morris
Laura Shelton
Marlene
Alice Wiley
Jennie Zinn
Rouse Warmer
Patricia Reed
Barbara
Beckham Names Juniors and Sophomores Roster
Beckham lists a large slate of players with juniors Kenny Parry Bob Whitaker Gerald Aasen and sophomores Harrison Bryant Loren Clark Gerald Davenport plus others including Dick Adams John Arnold Lloyd Bechtel Jim Bushnell Bill Gilpatrick David Haberly Ronnie Halter Doug Harris Wayne Harry Ross Pinkley Charles Porter Rich Roush Canyon Easton Ronald Grant Bill Howard Ray Mast Harvey McCall Ray Shull Stanley Morris Comell for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Parry
Bob Whitaker
Gerald Aasen
Dick Adams
John Arnold
Lloyd Bechtel
Jim Bushnell
Bill Gilpatrick
David Haberly
Ronnie Halter
Doug Harris
Wayne Harry
Ross Pinkley
Charles Porter
Rich Roush
Harrison Bryant
Loren Clark
Gerald Davenport
Canyon Easton
Ronnald Grant
Bill Howard
Ray Mast
Harvey McCall
Ray Miller
Ray iShull
Stanley Morris
Comell
Bill Rice of Larson Inlet Wins Safeway Scholarship
Bill Rice of Larson Inlet is Coos County’s recipient of a 18980 Summer school scholarship from Safeway Stores Inc for his 4H livestock breeding project. The award supports 4H members advancing to summer school June 3 to 23 with a $100 college scholarship, based on county first place and top county livestock score. Previous county winners include Karin Peterson in 1947 and John Van Calear in 1948.
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Bill Rice
Larson Inlet
Coos County
Safeway Stores, Inc
Safewa
Eunty
Simmer
Bill Monroe
Mulino
Clackamas County
Cans County
Karin Peterson
John van Calear
Hospital Admittances List From Myrtle Point and Nearby
A compiled list shows multiple individuals admitted to hospitals or clinics in and around Myrtle Point, Coquille, Bandon, and Portland. Names include Elton Schroeder Grant Willard David Beene Frank Gilbert Jesse Robbins Myrtle Point residents and others such as Mrs Ar den Maiden, Mrs C O Hervey McKinley, Rt Coquille, Raymond Bennett, Allen King, Pete Stepp, Mrs Emily Adams Powers, Jack Whalen, Langlens Rochard, Bolin, Robin Butler, Gary Larsen, Sandra Forrest Winchester Bay, Mrs Leland H Bark low, Joseph Frye Norway, Mark Lee Cadman, and more. The document reads as a roll of admittances with partial addresses and affiliations in the region.
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Elton Schroeder
Grant Willard
David Beene
Frank Gilbert
Jesse Robbins
Myrtle Point
Arden Maiden
C O Hervey McKinley
Coquille
David Francies
Alice Francs Bridge
Raymond Bennett
Allen King
Pete Stepp
Emily Adams Powers
Jack Whalen
Langlens
Rochard
Bolin
Portland
Robin Butler Bandon
Gary Larsen
Broadbent
Sandra Forrest
Winchester Bay
Leland H Barklow
Joseph Frye
Norway
Mark Lee Cadman
Pioneer Meeting at Coquille April 8
The Coos Curry Pioneer association will hold a regular meeting in the Coquille Community building Boy Scout room on Saturday April 8. A luncheon is planned at noon at the Coquille Hotel and all interested are urged to attend.
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Cogquille
Coos-Curry
Road and Bridge Measures to Be on Primary Ballot
Coos county Court sets two road and bridge measures on the special ballot for the May 18 primary. One seeks a five mill ad valorem tax for five years beginning with the fiscal year, within constitutional limits. The second funds a bridge project to support Purdhards ferry on the Coquille River.
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Coos County
Invosupynett
Permian
Bows Canary
Pudhards
Coquille River
Coos County Proposes Bonds for Bridge Project
The county plans to issue bonds up to 860000 to match a state appropriation for a bridge. Bonds bear interest under 3 percent for 20 years with payments each five years. Ferry operating funds are expected to cover the county share. bonds require state matching funds. Estimated bridge cost 600000. prices then peak. If cheaper, county may issue only half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Coos County
Stin
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Gatherings
Noray and Mrs J Finley Sehroe hosted dinner with Mr and Mrs Bert Laver Mio and Mrs cithal. Daven entertained Miro and Mis tas Wilson with Canasta Susie. April 4 marks a birthday anniversary for Mio and Mrs ral Bbrech. Roseburg shopping and weekend gatherings noted.
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J Finley Sehroedee
Mro
Bert Laver
Cithal
Daven
Miro
Sunday Visitors And School Activities Report
A community page lists visitors at Bud Castie's home including Elizabeth Lett and Leslie, and Mr and Mrs Straville. Nornae school held visitors day for first and second grade classes with several attending mothers and teachers. An Easter party was planned for the following Wednesday and other local social notes mention residents from Broadbent Powers and Myrtle Point, plus a wedding anniversary and a flower show pledge at Couile.
Birthday noting visitors and family gatherings
Birthday April 3rd near noon for Sherrie Smith. Sherrie to stay with grandparents. Mr and Mrs George Gasner of Coquille and Mr and Mrs Ellis Warner of Broadbent visited Monday at the McCloskey home. Mr and Mrs Johnny Levison and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sawell of Myrtle Point. Mrs E F Beecher was Friday luncheon guest of Mr and Mrs J Wo McCloskey. Mr o and Mrs Guy C Grant called on his aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Zack Grant of Myrtle Point, Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrie Smith
George Gasner
Coquille
Ellis Warner
Broadbent
J. H. McCloskey
Johnny Levison
Lloyd Sawell
Myrtle Point
E F Beecher
J Wo McCloskey
Guy CC Grant
Zack Grant
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Gift of
Melba Myers
Meloa Moers
Treee
Tur En
Eberybod
Sun- Mon
Afril
Sunda
Munday
Bob Hope
Belend Ceiver Heland Young
Merald
Clube
Ellsworth
FBI
Cnost Damag
St Department
Sers Ce Commission Upear
Myrtle Grangers
Damon
Beckhan
Dale Bona
Jim Krantz
Bill
Jim Bushnell Ball Davenport
Dick Andersen
Roseburg
Uredeey
Bill Bowerman
University of Oregon
Chester Stackhouse
Willamettette
Isc
Dave Sere
Pape One
Beckham Names
Safeway
Bullards Bridge Bonds
Norway News
Mra
Darrell Brodie
Susie Revison
Mio
Ral
Pert Soper
Laturdes
Helland Oh Tren
Heroe
Mir
Mins Piartel
Brendes Catasta
Jean Hreochie
Alltitter
Merle Poland
Powers
Guy Grant
Flove Prugham
Johnny Levinson
Coos Bay
Seattle
Johnmy Lees
Couille
Darrel Pruchie
Mis Bat Bae
Barthelas
Myrtle Hotel Coffee Shop
del Monte
Swit Premium
Sugar Belle
Terry
Bisquick
Castle Crest Bread
Libby
Betty Crocker
Bugs
Armour Star Swift Premium
Rath Blackhawk
Hormel
Newtown
Fay
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