Hiway 42 Highway Plans Move Ahead for 1961 Work
The Oregon State Highway Commission outlined future Highway 42 construction from Powers Junction eastward. Bids open July 28 in Salem. plans include a two lane alignment with curves along the Middle Fork Coquille river and a new junction on the south bank. Rights of way, bridge surveys, and potential paving contracts depend on funding, with service anticipated by fall 1962.
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Baiem
Ore
Salem
Oregon Stateway Commis
Powers Junction
Piddle Fork
Powers Payway
Middle Fork Coquille River
Forest Cooper
Highway Commission
Leaf Mountain
Mullen Creek
State Highway Department
Cooper
Mullen creek-Bridge
State Highway Dept
Fridge
Myrtle Point-Powers Junction
Harrison
Coos County Fair Board Finishes Final Meeting
The Fair Board met with 27 attendees including all members and guests to organize Coos county's 49th annual show in Myrtle Point. The event runs August 17 to 21 with the parade floats encouraged and Chamber participation planned.
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Fair Board
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Anglers Cafe
Forest
Chamber of Commerce Prepares for Fair Parade in Coos
Mitch, chair of the retail committee, reports at the Monday noon Chamber meeting that a parade entry is planned for the Coos County Fair parade on Saturday August 20 at 10 am. Merchants are asked to close Friday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4 to allow employees to visit the fair. The suggestion was approved unanimously.
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Mitch
Chamber of Commerce
Anglers
Coos County
Ray Harris
Coos Bay
City crews pave Spruce Street for fair preparations
City workers and equipment lay asphalt on Spruce Street to improve slick conditions ahead of the Coos County Fair, with the project described as a material boost to the event.
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Spruce Street
Coos County
Arago Road floods to end with $200,000 bridge project
County officials announce a $200,000 circular bridge on the Arago road to replace flood prone segments between Spruce Street bridge and the mountain. Bids will be let by the State Highway Commission at its September meeting. The project uses federal 60 percent, state 20 percent, and county 20 percent funds. The road will be raised about 10 feet and a stretch to Stringtown road eliminated to ensure uninterrupted flood water flow.
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Walter Barklow
William F. Griffiths
Coos County
Heralan
State Highway Commission
Arago Road
Spruce Street
Spruce Street Bridge
Stringtown Road
Jesus and the Apostles Practiced Communism say reader
A Coos Bay World forum letter reprints claims that Jesus and the Apostles marketed communal living and charity as early communism. The letter argues socialism is righteous and cites Beard to explain constitutional fears and social critique while praising Soviet free education and universal health care. The writer contends American youth benefit from discipline and nutrition under socialism and questions U.S. appetite for private wealth.
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Coos Bay
Charles A. Beard
Jesus
Apostles
Russia
America
Belloni Speaks To Realtors In Coos Curry Areas
Judge Robert C Belloni of the circuit court addressed the Southern Oregon Realtors Association at the Anglers Cafe. He promoted the Cape County fair in Myrtle Point August 18 to 21 and discussed a Curry County fair as a standout statewide event. He also highlighted a planned International Trade Fair benefiting Southern Oregon and Coos County.
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Robert C Belloni
Circuit Court
S. W Oregon Realtors Ase’n
Anglers’ Cafe
Coos
Curry Counties
Bob Hogan
Myrtle Point
Curry County
Oregon
Coos County
Elks Picnic Draws About Four Hundred Attendees
An estimated 400 people attended a Sunday picnic at the local golf course. The event featured races and games for all ages from 1 to 4 30 p m. Dinners were spread on the fairways between holes four and five under the direction of Ellis Chuck Humble Frank Meldrum and others from Myrtle Point and Bandon. Harold Belloni and his wife won the egg throw contest amid yolk spills that challenged the fairway crew. Over 60 dozen hot dogs were enjoyed by attendees.
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Ellis
Chuck Humbie
Frank Meldrum
George Linn
Myrtle Point
Mike Carver
Jim Olson
Bandon
Harold Belloni
Ray Whiteside
Jaycees Congratulate City Council On Water Fluoridation Plan
A large Jaycees delegation attended the meeting to applaud the council for moving toward fluoridating the city water supply and to hear the first reading of the ordinance. The second reading is set for August 15, 1960 with adoption targeted for September 6, 1960.
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Jaycees
Jaycee-Ettes
Maple St
Hamilton Thrift
Teenagers Enjoy JC Sponsored Friday Night Dances
Last Friday night the Myrtle Point Jaycees reported a successful dance for teens at the Myrtle Hotel banquet room. Up to 25 couples crowded the floor as the Sterio Hi-Fi juke box played popular tunes and snacks were available at the Coffee Shop.
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Stan Parry
Myrtle Point Jaycees
Myrtle Hotel
Sterio
Jaycees
Big Agness Illahe Boat Race Draws 1000 Spectators
Over 1000 residents attended the fifth annual River White Water Boat Race from Agness to Illahe. Ideal weather kept crowds upbeat as competitors faced a 16 mile course with crews and boats aiming for the finish. Continued on page 11.
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Agnes
Illar
Agness
Last Call for School Budget Public Notice
A public notice warns voters about a new proposed school budget and the finality of prior tax bases. It urges awareness among residents as discussions continue and hints at changes to district funding and tax allocations.
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Scheols
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