False Representation by SOS Over Coquille Salmon Decline
The letter criticizes Save Oregon’s Salmon Incorporated for alleged dishonesty in arguing salmon are vanishing. It rebuts SOS figures on 1954 catches, notes prior unrestricted fishing, and defends the Fish Commission for stocking, stream clearance, and reopening habitat. It asserts SOS aims to close streams and undermine the Fish Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save
Oregon’s Salmon Incorporated
Coquille River
S.O.S
S. S
The
Fish Commission
Game Commission
Knockin Around by George Reuther and His Un-American Complexes
The piece condemns Walter Reuther and the United Automobile Workers for threatening a nationwide strike to demand guaranteed wages for all union workers. It argues such a law would force employers to pay full wages during layoffs, promoting loafing. The author criticizes union leadership as corrupt and alleges political favors shielded them for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuther
People of
America
Walter Reuther
United Automobile Workers
Lism
Dora School Dedication Highlights Student Performers
At the Dora school dedication Saturday students played a booster exercise labeled Dora School, receiving enthusiastic applause. The lineup included D Fred Mast, O Troy Long, RR Gloria Staman, A Joyce Counts, S Barbara Osbon, C Mike Sawyer, H Billie Tillery, O David Mast, L Terry Staman, and Randy Brown with flag bearer Phyllis Mast. Mrs. Milford Mast stood behind the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora School
Dora
Fred Mast
Troy Long
Gloria Staman
Joyce Counts
Barbara Osbon
Mike Sawyer
Billie Tillery
David Mast
Terry Staman
Randy Brown
Phyllis Mast
Milford Mast
Chilren
Annual Pioneer Gathering Here April 13
The Myrtle Point Women's Club sponsors the Pioneer Day at the local Presbyterian church next Wednesday April 13. Pioneers register at 1 pm enjoy visiting and reminiscence with a program starting at 1 30 pm followed by refreshments. Transportation is arranged by Mrs Verne Lundy and Mrs A L Pontie for those needing a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Women's Club
M J Myers
Verne Lundy
A L. Pontie
Easter Mass at local Catholic church at seven
Mass will be held Easter Sunday morning at seven o'clock at the local Catholic church officiated by Father Stephen Breitenstein, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Breitenstein
Easter and Maundy Thursday Services at Local Churches
The JT Marks Episcopal Church announces Maundy Thursday Holy Communion and sermon at 7 30 p m on April 7 and Easter services on April 10 including 9 30 a m worship and 11 a m Sunday school with choral communion. An Inquirers Class meets Mondays at 7 30 p m led by Rev Norman Stockett. Also listed are events for Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Myrtle Point with sunrise service at 5 15 a m on Catching Creek and an Easter program at 10 a m led by Mrs Allison Roberts with an 11 o clock message by Elder Noel J King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT. Marks Episcopal
Protestant Episcopal Church
Norman Stockett
Friends of Our Church
Church of the Reorganized. Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
C Street
Myrtle Point
Breuer
Catching Creek
Allison Roberts
Noel J. King
New Dora School Dedicated After Five Year Struggle
A five year effort to build a modern Dora school culminated in a Saturday dedication attended by residents from Southern Coos County. Rex Putnam and Marshall Dana spoke, praising faith in America as the community inspected the new building and its facilities. Continued on Page Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Farley
Coos County
Rex Putnam
Oregon
Marshall Dana
T. 3. Easton
New Dora
Dora
Rex
H S Budget Adopted by Committee Would Raise Salaries
The district budget committee plans a hearing on April 28 from 2 to 8 pm to discuss exceeding the six percent limit by 565 076 51 dollars. The extra funds enable a salary raise for staff and one more teacher plus a new buildings item offset by higher receipts for a 0.6 mill increase. Committee members include Mrs Elden Brodie Wallace Dement K Cutler Meld en Carl R E Doyle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elden Brodie
Wallace Dement
K. Cutler
Melden Carl
R. E
Myrtle Point to Host Southwestern Oregon Music Festival
Myrtle Point will host the Spring Vocal Music Festival for Southwestern Oregon on Friday April 22 at 7:98 PM. About six hundred high school pupils are expected to take part in the event featuring regional choirs and soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Blood Drive Urges Donors For Local Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Citizen of Southern Coos County learn that Coos County is among 27 districts served by the Red Cross Blood Center. Ninety eight hospitals receive 1200 pints weekly in April, with a 12 percent local need. Each pint costs the Red Cross $3 to prepare and is not sold. In 1954 the district furnished 1193 pints to hospitals. a continuation note appears on page nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Red Cross Blood Center
Red Cross
Coos
Coos County C of C seeks highway bridge plan
Coos County Chamber of Commerce road committee met at the Coquille hotel to review a statistical report on assets and potential. The report by Frank Calise proposes a modern through East West highway from the tie to the bay and to present it to the State Highway Commission for consideration to secure federal aid. The committee also pledged support to the Powers road project and discussed a $15,000 local lumber sector contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos
Coos C
Coos County
County Road Committee
Powers Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Catching Creek Church Plans Easter Egg Hunt
Catching Creek Church announces an Easter egg hunt organized by church volunteers. The event invites families and children to join in the festive search for eggs and treats with activities planned for the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catching Creek
Sunrise Service at High School Field April 10 Led by Interchurch Fellowship
A Sunrise Service will be held at 526 a m on April 10 at the high school football field. Organist Mrs. Glenn Wolff Long leads, with Carol Long opening, trumpet trio Christ Arose, and High school students performing. Howard Wolff leads responsive prayer, Pat Albertson and Paul Franzen sing One Day, Rev. George Lease gives the message Christ Our Life, and congregations sing He Lives. Easter breakfast follows at Myrtle Crest school cafeteria by Interchurch Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch Fellowship
Glenn Wolff
Orlin Lett
Carol Long
Christ
Howard Wolff
Pat Albertson
Paul Franzen
George Lease
Myrtle Crest School
Good Friday Services by Myrtle Point Interchurch Fellowship
Good Friday services hosted by the Myrtle Point Interchurch Fellowship include a two hour program with nursery care. Pastors deliver seven meditations on the words of the Cross including Rev Wallace E Jones Dr A Theodore Smith Rev Edw McClurg Rev Leo H Miller Rev Norman Stockett Rev Arnold A Dalke Rev George Lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Myrtle Point
Theodore Smith
Edw. McClurg
Leo H. Miller
Norman Stockett
Arnold A. Dalke
George Lease
Easter in Churches Offers Dramatic Play and Sacred Services
Easter events unfold across churches with a drama Blessed Are They presented by the Church of the Brethren at 5 Easter day. The cast includes Ben and Gwen Strick tar Kat Skiles and Howard Wom, Lee 4 and others with a children's choir. First Presbyterian holds an 11 o'clock service with The Lord is Risen Again and He Lives duet. Sunrise service on Brodie hill at 6:30 followed by a breakfast at the Darrell Brodie home. Luther Church Festival services at 11 am featuring The Glorious Freedom That is Ours Because Christ Arose From the Dead. Baptist Church plans flannelgraph Easter story in Sunday school and morning worship at 11 with solo The Holy City and The Awakening Chorus. Evening services for youth at 7 and evangelistic teaching at 8. All services in the Grange Hall 6th and Spruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren
Ben
Gwen Stricktar
Kat Skiles
Howard Wom
Wviaghter
Lee
Klow
Glenn
Carol Wolttf
Arthur Glock
Orlin Lett
First Presbyterian Church
Chet Blisserd
Brodie Hill
Norway
Darrell Brodie
Darrell
Dewsnap
McKinley
Leonard Moore
Edith Johnson
Young Peoplés' N
Grange Hall
6Th
Spruce
George Doss
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Herald Press
Dera
T. 3
Anepega
Dame Nee Mate
Back Rew
Marvey
Osbun
Marlin EB. Leng
Marry
Putnam
United States National Bank of Portland
Portland
Journal
H.S
Church OF the Brethren
Presbyterian Church
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