Value of Social Security and government spending debated
The Social Security Administrator warned Congress that without more funding, many elderly Americans would miss public assistance payments after April 20. He linked budget cuts to restored spending through supplemental appropriations, urging vigilance against government overreach and misrepresentation of finances.
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Congress
Charles Shortland
Congressional
Post Office
Shortland
Uncle Sam
Loyalty Day Proposed by Myrtle Point Mayor Robert C Belloni
Mayor Robert C Belloni designates May 1 1957 as Loyalty Day urging all citizens to reaffirm faith in the United States. He asks civic groups to participate with public demonstrations and national emblem displays in support of overseas veterans and the rights won by fighting forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Robert C. Belloni
Myrtle Point
Orcaoh
United States
Ter
Robert C Belloni
Soloist and evangelistic team to appear nightly at First Methodist
Jack Hunter of the Eddie Moran Evangelistic party appears nightly through April 28 at First Methodist in Myrtle Point. Hunter trained in Osbury College music, joins as soloist, song leader, and choir director. Mrs Moran accompanies on organ with her arrangements. Moran is a prominent evangelist touring the U.S. and 27 foreign countries. Reverend Edward McClurg leads the crusade with the church's support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Moran
Jack Hunter
First Methodist Church
Myrtle Point
Hunter
Osbury College
Wilmore
300 Voice
Moran
America
Edward McClurg
Soloist extends invitation to evening services at seven thirty
A soloist and committee member issues a public invitation to attend evening services at 7 30 p m. The notice emphasizes community participation and formal worship in the upcoming event.
Myrtle Point records largest population gain in Southwest Oregon
The Coos Bay Times reports Myrtle Point led Southwestern Oregon cities in population growth over the past year with 3 202 residents, a gain of 632 due mainly to annexation. Nearby towns show smaller increases while Gold Beach tops Curry County with 1 900 residents, up 253, and Gold Beach maintains the state’s highest growth rate. Port Orford shows no change at 1 300.
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Mytle Point
Oregon
Coos Bay Times
Myrtle Point
Times
Oregon State Board of Census
Empire
Coquille
Reedsport
Bandon
Eastside
Brookings
Curry County
Gold Beach
Port Orford
Annual FHA FFA Banquet Draws Over 200 at Hi School
More Than 200 attend the 10th annual FFA and FHA Banquet held Thursday April 18 in the high school cafeteria. Aden Hester state FFA secretary from Canby Oregon speaks. Gene Mast and Larry Hermann win Safeway awards. other honors cited for Ken Calkins Larry Hermann Gene Mast Doug Hervey and Glenn Kissel.
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FFA
FHA
Aden Hester
Canby
Oregon
Ray Neugart
Orvis Miller
F.F.A
Kenneth Crow
Ken Calkins
Larry Hermann
Gene Mast
Doug Hervey
Glenn Kissel
Safeway
Mr. Crow
John Carman
Hubert Armstrong
High School Seniors Earn Chance at Oregon Retail Institute
Four Coos county seniors headed to the Oregon Retail Distributors Institute at the University of Oregon May 5 and 6, sponsored by Elton Schroeder of Henry A Schroeder & Sons. They will represent Myrtle Point Powers Gold Beach and Bandon, chosen by their schools, with a program for Oregon students. Schroeder will preside May 6 afternoon as J D Macewan of the Retail Credit Association speaks on credit use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Oregon Retail Distributors’ Institute
University of Oregon
Elton Schroeder
Henry A
Oregon
Schroeder
J D. Macewan
Retail Credit Association
Portland
Simon of Cyrene Narrated Cross Carrying Story
A narrative retold from the magazine Together recounts how Simon, a Black boy from Cyrene visiting Jerusalem during Jesus’s crucifixion, was ordered to carry the cross. The tale, told by Chester A McPheeters, frames themes of obedience, power, and resilience amid oppression.
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Chester A McPheeters
Simon
Cyrene
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Christ
Golgotha
Reader
Rotarians to Celebrate Annual Ladies Night
The Myrtle Point Rotary club announces its annual ladies night banquet at the high school cafeteria. The program begins at 7 o clock Wednesday evening May 1 with an arranged entertainment lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Presbyterians to Hold Congregational Meeting
The First Presbyterian church invites all members to a monthly Fellowship Dinner after the morning service on Lords Day April 28. A special congregational meeting will follow in the church dining room with Rev Harold Roberts of Medford, Synod of Oregon, in attendance.
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Lords
First Presbyterian Church of
Noid
Harold Roberts
Medford
Synod of Oregon
Johnny Dickson Weds in Los Angeles
Johnny Dickson son of Myrtle Point pioneers Mr and Mrs TH Dickson married Miss Madelyn Randall in Los Angeles on Thursday April 18. The couple will return to Myrtle Point next week to settle at home after a two year romance that included a March visit by the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Dickon
Myrtle Point
Thomas FE Dickson
Los Angeles
Madelyn Randall
Dickson
Reverend Moran to Speak at M KE Sunday Service
Rev Eddie Moran conducts Community evangelistic services at the Methodist church delivering the sermon at morning worship on Sunday April 28 The event features Jack Hunter as soloist and song leader who will sing Oh What Love The final community crusade meeting is set for Sunday evening with a youth rally led by Rev Moran on Saturday April 27 Baptisms were held for Jane ice From Charles From Bruce Schroeder infant sons of From Schroeder and Young families The monthly official board meeting and commission sessions are scheduled for Tuesday evening April 30 in the social rooms.
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Eddie Moran
Methodist
Standay
Eb Nation
Jack Hunter
Rev Moran
Janeice and
Charles From
Philip From
Bruce Schroeder
Milton Schroceder
Steven Young
Robert Young
The
Methodist Church
Commission
Driscoll Family Attends Corvallis Basketball Game
Mr and Mrs Don Driscoll and their son John traveled with John O'Sullivan to Corvallis on Saturday to attend a local basketball game.
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Don Driscoll
John
John O'Sullivan
Corvallis
Blood Drive Urges 130 Pints From Area Citizens
Area residents are urged to donate 130 pints of blood as the Red Cross bloodmobile comes to Myrtle Point next Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Larson, Broadbent, leads the drive and notes no charge is made for donated blood. Register in advance at local shops and stand locations. The bloodmobile visits Myrtle Crest gym from 2 to 4 p m.
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Red Cross
Myrtle Point
Frank Larson
Broadbent
Anglers Cafe & Lounge Expands After Remodeling
The Anglers Cafe & Lounge at 71 14 Spruce Street has completed remodeling. The kitchen moved to the rear while the dining room and ballroom merged to nearly double dancing space. Private dining and lounge unchanged. Mr and Mrs O A Comp Compton say the venue can host up to 300 for banquets.
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Anglers
Spruce Street
Coos County
O. A
O. A (Comp) Compton
Spremiacoett
Ervin Royer Installed as President of Phi Mu Alpha
Ervin Royer of Eugene Oregon was installed as president of Phi Mu Alpha the men s music fraternity at the University of Oregon He is a junior majoring in music education and the son of Mr and Mrs J T Royer Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Royer
U OF O University of Oregon
Eugene
J T Royer
Myrtle Peint
Phi Mu Alpha
Royer
University of Oregon
College Student to Speak at Christian Church
Northwest Christian College student Les Taylor will speak at morning services during the NW Christian College Day at the Christian Church on Sunday April 28. A special offering will be taken to support the college in Eugene.
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Christian Church
NW Christian College
The
Les Taylor
Northwest Christian College
Eugene
Sunrise Service Draws Myrtle Point Residents Easter Morning
A large Myrtle Point crowd gathered at the high school football field at 5:30 AM for an Easter Sunrise service led by Rev Audie Moran of Wisconsin Kentucky. The event featured songs by Jack Hunter and organist Mrs Orin Lett, with Rev Wallace Jones as chairman. A breakfast followed in the school cafeteria prepared by the staff.
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Eddie
Myrtle Point
Jesus Christ
Revaudie Moran
Wlwre
Kentucky
Edw. McClurg
Moran
Jack Hunter
Orin Lett
Wallace Jones
Sery
Georgia-Pacific President Predicts Bright Coos County Future
Owen R. Chatham president of Georgia-Pacific Corp spoke at a Coquille banquet, predicting strong Southwestern Oregon growth, especially in Coos County, while dismissing fears of timber decline. The event followed by the Coos Umpqua and Shuslaw Indians meeting April 28 at Empire Community Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia - Pacific
Coos County
Deep South
Owen R. Chetham
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Oregon
Coquille Community Building
Georgia-Pacific Company
Boy Scouts Plot Busy Summer Camp and Fund Drives
Troop 99 maps a packed season with unit camp-outs, a district camporee June 1 2 and a week long Camp Tsiltcos at Siltecops Lake August 4 10. Older Scouts eye a Philo mnt Ranch trek. fund raising includes an odd job clearinghouse run by John Rhodes and a scrap metal drive led by Arlo Duncan.
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Troup 99
Tsiltccos
Siltecops Lake
Philmont Ranch
Arizona
The
Methodist Men's
John Rhodes
John
Arlo Duncan
Golfers Ahoy Here’s Your Partners For First Round
Local golfers begin the annual Spring Handicap at Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club with 32 players in the first round. Handicaps and pairings were set Sunday evening as the five week event unfolds to crown the champion. Committee members Al Hall, Russ Holiman, and Bob Hewlett oversee the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divors
Coquille VaNey Golf & Country Club
al Hall
Russ Holiman
Bob Hewlett
Kagan
Seek
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Herald Press
H. S
School of Administration
U of O
Knockin
George
McPheeters
Presbyterians
Johnny Dickson
M. KE
Anglers Cafe
LIONS
Fair Grounds
Myrtle Point Lions Club
Debbie Abel
Malcolm Abel
Debbie Sly
Jim Sly
Joan Sutphin
Dewey Sutphin
Ernie Eads
Jack Eads
Derry Knight
Donald Knight
Billy Maze
Fred Maze
Reed Gurney
Lions Committee
Jim Howe
Joe Avina
Jack Orr
Gordon MacKerrow
Gene Owens
Holy Lands
Umpqua
Siuslaw
Boy Scouts
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