Alice Hammer Chosen for Stanford Freshman Class
May graduate of Myrtle Point Union High School Alice Hammer has received her appointment to enter Stanford University next September. Director of Admissions Rixford K Snyder notes the faculty committee approved her freshman class admission citing personal and academic achievement. Alice Hammer is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Hammer of Myrtle Point.
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Stanford University
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Admissions
Stanford
Rixford K Snyder
Paul Hammer
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point Youths Sweep Ten Age Road-E-O
Three Myrtle Point high school students won first, second and third in the Community Teen-Age Road-E-O at Coquille. Carol Montgomery took first, George Yellett second, Ken Button third. The event pits Myrtle Point against Coquille with written tests and four driving tasks. Carol to represent Southern Coos county in the May 27 State Teen-Age Head-E-O in Eugene. The state winner advances to the national in Washington, D C, June 29.
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Myrtle Point Forms Planning Commission as Two Contracts Awarded
Mayor Bill Eads names Ralph Whitaker Henry Rowell Dr Edward Engstresn Elton Schroeder and John Vinci to a new planning commission. First meeting set for tonight at 7 30 p m at city hall to discuss future needs including streets water filtration and zoning. Den Herder Construction awarded sewer trunk line contract while Sig Anderson Construction wins pumping stations project worth 36796 25.
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Championship and second flights in Spring Handicap under way
First round winners form the championship flight for this week while first round losers enter the second flight. Pairings include Al Hall vs Austin Dodge and Clayton Mast vs Danny Ellett among others. All golfers should arrange 18 holes before next Sunday evening.
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Austin Dodge
Clayton Mast
Danny Ellett
Russ Holiman
Butch Harris
Gary Morris
Bob Hewlett
Floyd Hall
John Lauterbach
Jack Dunn
Frank Meldrum
E. Wilberger
Spud Burbank
Andy Richardson
Dr. Ley
Ray Bates
Ralph Whitaker
Bill Downing
al Hicham
Lou Holiman
Leroy Sarg't
Danny Elliott
Earl Sargent
Geo. Hall
Ed McNance
Geo. Linn
Timmy Elliott
Bob Kralicek
G. MacKerrow
Ralph Gibbs
Tom Whitaker
Coos Bay editorial fire prompts Ellsworth reply on flood control
The Coos Bay Times editorials criticizing Rep. Harris Ellsworth over flood control and timber access roads prompt Ellsworth to write a reply. He defends his 1943 to present activity, noting federal funding of the Willamette Valley Flood Control Project exceeding $170 million and his role in introducing authorization legislation.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit Myrtle Point Wednesday
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Myrtle Crest school gym in Myrtle Point on April 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. Organized by Mrs. Kenneth Baker the drive urges donors to give a pint, noting past shortages and ongoing research improving blood use for saving lives.
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Dollar Day Draws 217 New Subscribers to Herald
The Herald reports 217 subscribers visited the office on Dollar Day in Myrtle Point, a record turnout surpassing last year’s 167. The rush followed a parade and left staff briefly short of help, but readers waited patiently. The list of new subscribers is published and the paper promises quality coverage.
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South Robertson Links School Integration to Prohibition Era Reaction
Senator A Willis Robertson of Virginia likens Southern response to the 1954 Supreme Court ruling against racial school segregation to Northern states' reaction to Prohibition from 1919 to 1933. He spoke on the Senate floor amid criticism from Senator Lehman of New York. He warned that the Declaration of Constitutional rights could undermine government and urged lawful means to oppose the court decision. Continued on Page Seven.
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A Gal for President at Whyrtle Point High
Whyrtle Point High School hosts an assembly Thursday as juniors Joanne Davenport and Jesse Adams announce their qualifications for student body president. The race is described as a potential historic moment with rivalries and campaign work by their supporters.
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Dee Richardson Buys Steve's Food Store in Coquille
Announced in the Herald that Dee Richardson of Coquille has purchased Steve's Food Store in the Odd Fellows Building at 8th and Azh. He takes over today, aims to offer groceries vegetables and meat with a drive in one stop free parking center. Richardson has 15 years of grocery experience and a wife and four children.
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Elks Host Myrtle Point Powers Night Dinner Dance
Coquille valley Elks invite ladies and guests to a smorgasbord dine and dance at the Myrtle Point Community Building this Saturday at 8 p m. Carl Elvers and Ray Getchell announce a floor show as part of Myrtle Point Powers Night with tickets available from the organizers or at the door.
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M. P. Rest Home Open House Set for May 5
Mrs. Mary Anne Anderson who bought the Myrtle Point Rest Home invites all community residents to visit during a public open house Saturday May 5 from 2 to 4 pm. The hostess notes improvements to the home and welcomes neighbors to tour the premises. Mrs Gus Metzgus and sons and Mrs J J Nemec and family were in Eugene Tuesday on business.
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