Local SWORA Plans for Myrtle Point Race Track
Charles Humble reports Southwestern Oregon Racing Association weighing a quarter mile dirt oval at Coos County fairgrounds Myrtle Point. Tentative plan includes six lighting sets two sides seating for 2300, cement retaining wall, and cooperative financing with fair board or county support.
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Charles Humble
ITI
Southwestern Oregon Racing Association
Eusily
Myrtle Point
Bay Area
Club of Car Buffs
Coos County Fairgrounds
Stan Scott
Fair Board
Fairgrounds
Pair
Tom Guerin
Ciuerin
Douglas County Fairgrounds
Guerin
SWORA
Guenn
Myrtle Grange Initiation and Community Notes April Meeting
Myrtle Grange held a dual initiation for the Third and Fourth Degrees at the JOOF Hall Myrtle Point with Orvus Miller and Ellis Lewis presiding. The event included presentations by Martha Wright Erle Parker and others, poetry readings piano solos and a talent contest won by Nadine Evans, plus a tribute to Dowie Southmayde and closing remarks. Death notices for Elijah Lee Culbertson and Florence Sell followed with services in Myrtle Point and Bridge.
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Myrtle Grange
Joof Hall
Myrtle Point
Orvus Miller
Ellis Lewis
Martha Wright
Pomona
Erle Parker
Carman Messerly
Panter
Tax Association
Ellis Southmardle
Walter Barklow
T.ecturer
Ruth Evans
Grange
Dave Evans
Charlotte Rether
Miss Reither
Coquille
Camille
Kern
Nadine Evans
Miss Evans
North Bend
Bruce Miller
Wan
Educer
Dowie Southmay
Fawren
Hipten
Nellie Hammack
Elijah Lee Culbertson
Eugene
1OOF Lodge
First Christian Church
Laura Watson
Myrtle Point Funeral Home
Dave Patterson
Bridge Community Church
Sunset Memorial Park
Coos Bas
Earnest
William Schumate
Rich Schumate
Bridge
William McKain- Mev
Ontar
Jamiees
Dotrephew
County ownership eyed for fairgrounds racing site
Guerin says SWORA aims to bring horse racing to the fair agenda with county takeover seen as best option. Without county control the project remains a proposal as drainage and parking must be resolved before any decision.
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Guerin
Swora
Progress at SWOCC highlighted by Thompson speech
Sid Thompson addressed the Chamber of Commerce noon meeting on April 17, detailing SWOCC progress and campus growth with photos. He cited future job trends, noted 12 Oregon community colleges, and praised SWOCC’s accreditation and counseling program.
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Sid Thompson
Southwestern Oregon College
Chamber of Commerce
Thompson
Oregon
Polly Anna Club Meets For Sewing At Kasper Home
Dora the Polly Anna Club gathered April 13 at Elma Kasper s home spending the morning sewing. A lunch followed with twelve ladies including Wilma Shepherd Hilda Brown Marie Churchill Evelyn Jynn Esther Jenkins Ethel Abernethy Myrtle Ralstin and guest Marvin Jones. A supper party was held April 11 with Mrs John Ryan as demonstrator and host Ruban Brown.
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Polly Anna
BBC
Elma Kasper
Wilma Shepherd
Hilda Brown
Marie Churchill
Evelyn Jynn
Esther Jenkins
Ethel Abernethy
Myrtle Ralstin
Marvin Jones
John Ryan
Ruban Brown
Jeff Lynn
Robert Johnson Candee
Mitch
Glasgow
Lynn
Coquille
Darrell Myers
Scotty
Kerry
Wayne Pearson
Lori and
Misti
Millington
J P Nickholson
Betty Lea
Dorn
Deloris Peterson
Bobby
Sus
Caroline Albright
Wend
Sherrel Turner
Margie Knowlton
Cindy
Mark Evelyn Lynn
Millie Rassmusen
Fairview
Myrtle Point Hosts 29th Annual Southwestern Oregon Band Festival
The article recalls Myrtle Point brass bands dating to 1904 as the first in Coos County and notes the city now features bands from fifth grade through high school. The 29th annual Southwestern Oregon Band Festival is set to unfold this weekend in Myrtle Point.
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Myrtle Point
Coos County
Cub Scouts Hold Monthly Meeting at Myrtle Crest Gym
Cub Scout Pack 99 held its March gathering at Myrtle Crest gym with flag ceremonies and tool care demonstrations. Den 2 showcased plywood animal cutouts and thermometer holders while Den 3 made chef hat utensil holders. Den 4 demonstrated kite building and Dens 5 and 7 showed bird houses. Wolf badges were earned by Victor Garfone Mark Labart Kim Labart Jace Cooley and Brian St Louis. Bobcat pins went to Mark Robinson Kirk Albertson and David Weathers. New Cub Scouts Charles Hall Erik Albertson Kirk Albertson Jeff Clark joined. A nail pounding contest won by Den 4 and a balloon break contest followed with parents and leaders participating.
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Cub Scouts
Pack 99
Myrtle Crest Gym
Den
Den 2
Den 3
Den 4
Dens 5
Victor Garfone
Mark Labart
Kim Lambart
Jace Cooley
Brian St Louis Bobcat
Mark Robinson
Kirk Albertson
David Weathers
Charles Hall
Erik Albertson
Kirk
Albertson
Jeff Clark
Den 5
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