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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1960

Page

7

BLM Buys Mohawk Logging Road to Boost Timber Supply

The Bureau of Land Management announced it purchased the Mohawk logging road in Lane and Linn counties for about $174,000 after long negotiations with private owners. State supervisor Russell EF Getty said the 32 mile road will aid the timber industry by enabling better access and equal opportunities. A related contract to surface 18 miles of the Smith River road east of Gardiner was awarded to T C Meisel of McMinnville for $67,628.75, with surfacing on a rock base designed for heavy logging traffic.

Bureau of Land Management Itland Federal Ment Mohawk Lane Linn Russell EF. Getty BLM Bawkares Getty T. C. Meisel McMinnville Smith River Gardiner

4H Activities By Kay Mercereau

The Arsmo 4 H dairy club judged eight of Mr Mene gat s cows during practice. The next meeting is set for August 2 with refreshments served.

Kay Mercereau Arsmo 4-H

Towels Make Quick Summer Draperies For Cool Homes

Households can replace heavy winter draperies with Turkish towel curtains for a quick summer refresh. Clip towels to rods in colors or patterns and hang as slipcovers or accessory drapes to protect upholstery. When dirty, machine wash without ironing and reuse towels for drying at summer’s end.

Art Exhibits for State Fair Entries Deadline Set for August 14th

The Oregon state fair art department entry deadline is August 14. Entries will be accepted at Portland Eugene Corvallis and the fairgrounds. Judges including Glen Alps Franz Zasslinger Gordon Gilkey and Hal Reiggner will decide modern versus traditional works and premium allocations.

Salem Ronald Neperud Oregon Portland Eugene Corvallis Neperud Wri Fair Office Box Howard Maple Fair Commission Maple Glen Alps Franz Zasslinger Seattle Gordon Gilkey Hal Rieggnr Clearwater, Fla

Coos Bay to Host Shrine Football Classic on Sept 17

Ashland Southern Oregon College opens 1960 season against Sacramento State in the Myrtle Bowl at Coos Bay Oregon on September 17 at 2 pm. Raiders coach Al Akins lists over two dozen lettermen led by Gordy Carrigan and Bill Harper as key contributors as the team trains for a nine game schedule after the Myrtle Bowl.

Ashland Southern Oregon College Sacramento State College Coos Bay Oregon Raider al Akins Gordy Carrigan Raiders Oregon College Carrigan Akins Bill Harper Bill Harper F Frosh

Great Day of God Near Says Groh At Convention

Jehovah's Witnesses from Myrtle Point joined Portland attendees at Multnomah Stadium for a four day district convention ending with John O. Groh of Watch Tower Society speaking on Security During War of the Great Day of God Almighty He predicted an absolute war to end all wars and urged support for God and Christ The highlight was a baptism ordination and plans to apply new house to house teaching techniques for community benefit Officials noted meetings resume locally after the convention

Jehovah's Witnesses Myrtle Point Pezak Portland Multnomah Stadium John O. Groh Watchtower Society World Headquarters Mr. Groh Xed Groh Christ God the Almighty Lroy Emmis Kem

Obituary Josie Mast longtime Coos county pioneer

Josie Malinda Mast 83 died July 28 funeral July 30 at Schroeder Bros Mortuary officiated by Rev Norris Potts. Interment at Dora Cemetery. Born Gravel Ford February 24 1877 a charter McKinley Grange No 582 member. Survivors: daughter Mildred King of McKinley Ore. sons Milford Mast of McKinley and Roy Mast of Alegany Ore. sisters May Clark Irma Ingram Flossie Johnson Ruby Johnson Blanche Baker. six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Josie Melinda Mast Schroeder Bros Norris Potts Dora Cemetery Mast Coos County Gravel Ford McKinley Grange Ayman Mildred) King McKinley Ore Milford ‘Yaast Roy Mast

Safety Efforts In Powers Area Are Paying Off

Coos Bay Timber Company Railroad Safety Committee meets in Powers. Al Martin Georgia Pacific safety engineer reports no accidents in Railroad and Powers shop division and credits strong safety program and union cooperation. He discusses a mouth to mouth breathing film for rescuers, with plans to show it to Powers fire department and public groups.

Coos Bay Timber Company Railroad Safety Committee Powrs al Martin Georgia-Pacific Archie Lane Loren Warner Lumber and Sa Frenchy Patterson Sherman Garver Ray M. Shaffar Joe Wilson Buster Warrick Ed Brottom Martin Powers Hugh Bildamon Carie Cy Adamson Hill

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