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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
1
The 1961 Coos County Fair in Myrtle Point runs August 16 to 30 marking the golden anniversary of the fair. It honors Coos County couples married 80 years or more with free passes and features a Golden Anniversary Bread Contest and special exhibits.
The columnist writes about window display pranks using English garlic, moving to a new house, a welcoming pie from a neighbor, and reflects on Portland’s crowded sports scene. He compares hockey, baseball, horse racing, and dog racing as promotional attractions with varying attendance.
Revenue from Oregon state forest land timber sales for the year ending June 30 totaled 3 933 458 77. Tillamook county led eastern and western districts with 708 787 70, while Cass county rose to second with 801 131 86. Other listed figures include Lincoln 117 933 88 Linn 901 890 08 Clackamas 36 000 76 Polk 95 323 78 Washington 23 029 26 Columbia 99 733 32 Curry 536 00 Josephine 71 3. Eastern districts show limited merchantable timber with Grant 13 440 00 Union 12 240 00 Klamath 2 400 73 Baker 308 00.
Ben Daniels announces the bi weekly Step and Shop drawing will shift from August Sth to Saturday August 12 to avoid Coos County Fair crowds. The $100 prize draws next on August 12 and then resumes the regular every other week schedule on the 26th. A winner two weeks ago makes the next drawing worth $100 with the event held on August 12.
The district plans a two year lease with a one year renewal option paying $190 monthly rent plus $10.50 monthly for insurance. The owner maintains the exterior while the district remodels interiors and gains exclusive use of a parking area. The plan aims to expand Spruce School class sections and address traffic and safety concerns. The Lester Demerit building would be adapted for offices with basement storage and cost effective renovation.
Myrtle Point High School class of 1951 members met with spouses for the 16th reunion at Coes Country Club on Saturday July Sind. Attendees include Ken neth Parry Myers and Gerald Anson with Mistresses, Mes. Ernic Evern don, Mes. Marriot Mercer, Curt Beckham, and others among a mix of graduates and spouses as seen in the center and side rows.
City Administrator Ben Nichols announced a heavy construction swing ten feet high was ordered by the Myrtle Point city council at the July 17 meeting. The order goes to a Portland firm to source components from an eastern manufacturer, with installation expected in two weeks or more. Youths are hoped to use the swing for the rest of the summer starting the week after the fade.
An informal fashion event titled Thursday Night Style Show takes place in the community building. Decor and a casual layout invite attendees to preview local styling trends and mingle with participants.
Mrs Allen sustained burn injuries when hot liquid spilled down her back and hips at a cafe. She was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment, remained under care through the weekend, and is now convalescing at home.
A 16 year old Coos Bay boy, Bob Newell, grandson of Mr and Mrs Newell of Myrtle Point, was injured while fighting a forest fire in the Wildcat Creek area of Camas Valley. He worked with the Bridge Guard Sta Thom crew mopping small patches of fire when a resting log rolled and struck him, sending him to a hospital for treatment.
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