05 Aug 1965
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1965
Page
1
Charles Oden, owner of Peat's Melody shop, asks the city council to extend a renewal agreement if he purchases the Roland Bowers building, which also houses Bowers Barbershop and the Melody shop’s bakery. The council indicated it would apply the same terms to the purchase.
Coos County fair banners fly along the highway Aug 11–15. Fire department put up the banners at the request of Fire Chief Mitch Myers during a chamber of commerce meeting. Merchants will offer Coupon Days and coupons distributed at the fair parade. An Air Force marching group from North Bend will carry the Colors in the parade. Les Simons forms two parade bands, practice at the high school. GP train tour to Powers eyed for next year with Myrtle Point promotion. Rev and Mrs George Williams back in Myrtle Point after a 9,000 mile tour. Williams to pastor and chaplain role at elder citizens home. Williams and wife attended Ocean Grove service. Williams will be chaplain and staff at the Church of The Brethren home. Safeway employees return to work after negotiations. Bucking contest grounds may be watered for the truck driving elimination. Thefts reported in Coquille over weekend. two at Episcopal Church and two elsewhere. Gail Smith, 9th grade English teacher, received a Master’s degree from the University of Oregon.
Donors at a Bloodmobile on August 2 contributed 47 pints with 60 attending and 13 declined. Harold Shephard will have open heart surgery in Portland within a month, supported by 24 pints. Curtis Beckham leads with Har old Walton assisting. Rainbow Girls Becky Noyes organized calls. Mrs Bert Gaenor chaired the contest. Jim King accepts five day visit to the Naval Academy.
J. J Bob Geaney, chair of the county board, slows recall effort as Burns heads the committee to remove him notes the pace is not rapid. The committee has about 1,600 of an expected 4,000 signatures with 9 days left from July 9 to file for certification.
The Myrtle Point school district announced the hiring of new teachers. Settling positions include Antoinette Agerter for high school English, Cleo Albertson at Myrtle Crest, Alice Claiborne for 2nd and 3rd grades at Arags, Kenneth and Barbara Holland at Bridge, and Orward Hoye and Douglas Muck in high school physical education. Rose Marie Jackson will teach atresiation staff roles noted, with others in education and remediation. some contracts still pending final acceptance.
A report notes tension between County Commissioner J J Bob Geanhey and county leadership. Myrtle Poldt voices concern over public disruptions affecting relations with Coos County and nearby communities.
Fragmentary text notes intense interest in the affairs of the O and C Counties. Mentions someone elected in November and questions surrounding public business handling.
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