Myrtle Point Centennial Queen Contest Entrants
Five Myrtle Point young women compete for the Myrtle Point Centennial Queen title. Each entrant is sponsored by a local organization. profiles note birthplaces ages heights weights and ambitions. Arlene Aasen Iris Brower Elaine Dunn and Shirley Tobey are profiled with personal details and hobbies.
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Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point
Elaine Dunn
American Legion
Shirley Tobey
Lions Club
Iris Brower
Kirsten
Arlene Aasen
Rotary Club
Peggy Dayton
Herald
Poten
Elton Aasen
Chehalis
Wash
Old Fashioned Grandmother in Bus Depot Garb
A traveler recounts meeting a little old lady in a Greyhound depot in Eugene wearing a huge sun bonnet and checkered apron over a blue dress. The sight evoked childhood memories of grandmas and sun bonnets, prompting thoughts of greeting her as grandma, then choosing not to approach. Continued on Page Nine.
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Eugene
Greyhound
Myrtle Point Veteran Decorated for Service
Pacific Fleet Navy Lt. Carl L. Gilbert son of Mr and Mrs Carl L Gilbert of Myrtle Point receives two gold stars in lieu of fourth and fifth air medals aboard USS Valley Forge off Korea. He flies Panther jet with Composite Squadron 61 and returned to the United States last month after a six month combat tour.
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Pacific Fleet
FHTNC
Navy
Carl L. Gilbert
Myrtle Point
J. J. Clark
USN
Seventh Fleet
Valley Forge
Korea
Gilbert
Composite Squadron 61
United States
Taft Remembered as Honest Statesman by Eisenhower
Death claims Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio a revered statesman and patriot. Despite heated campaigns he was praised by enemies for his integrity and by President Eisenhower as a tragic loss to America. The piece notes his strong beliefs and public trust.
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America
Robert A Taft
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Eisenhower
Taft
Congress
Senate
Tobey
New Hampshire
Willis Smith
North Carolina
Joseph Bryson
South Carolina
Garrett L Withers
Kentucky
Merlin Hall
Wisconsin
House
Ellsworth Explains Why No Tax Relief This Year
Washington dispatch notes a gloomy Congress as it nears recess. The piece honors Senator Taft and others who died this session, highlighting the impact on lawmakers and the nation as 531 members cope with loss during a tight term.
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Ellsworth
Taft
Harris Ellsworth
Washington, D. C
Congress
Washington
Rotarians Warned America's Great Danger Lies From Within
Dr. Marty L. Dillin district governor told Myrtle Point Rotary last Thursday noon that Rotary has built fellowship among businesspeople worldwide and acted as a bulwark for peace in a war weary world. He traced Rotary started 48 years ago by a few visionaries and noted its growth to 56 nations.
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Rotary
Myrtle Point
Rotary Club
Marty L. Dillin
Rotary International
Dillin
Rotary Clubs
Dr. Dillin
Bridge Community Church Old Fashioned Box Social
Bridge Community church ladies sponsor an old-time Box Social auction at Bridge Grange hall this Saturday evening. Public invited to bid on baskets and enjoy food. proceeds to finish church property. Ladies bring baskets and home made candy wall is for sale. all are welcome.
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Heeren & Linn
Bridge Community Church
Bridge Grange Hall
Amony Ae
Free Examinations For Children Entering School Aug 18
Free preschool and first grade physical examinations for children entering school will be held at Myrtle Crest School on Tuesday August 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are required by phone 1463 or 851 if no answer. Dr Harold Osterud county health officer Norma Clark county health nurse and Parent-Teachers Association members will be present. No charge for the service.
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Myrtle Crest
Harold Osterud
Norma Clark
Parent-Teachers * Association
Paul Hammer
Am's Pioneer Curio Collection Adds Dutch Oven Item
Am's collection of old time pioneer curios expands with a Dutch oven entry. Recent additions include a 1912 Coos county fair photo and a note about the Dutch oven carried by Mrs Leatherwood and her grandparents across the plains. Am welcomes more items.
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Takenother
Ao Pioneer
Coos County
Leatherwood
Golfers must qualify by August 9 for Fall Handicap Tourney
Andy Richardson reminds golfers that next Sunday August 9 is the last day to qualify for the annual Fall Handicap Tournament. All players must submit an 18 hole score by Sunday night to establish handicaps, with larger scores potentially widening opponents’ chances.
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Andy Richardson
Otd
Local Firms to Have Floats in Empire Centennial Parade
Two local firms The Henry & Schroeder & Sons and Thorntons will have floats in Empire’s Centennial parade on August 8. The Empire Parade committee invites any organization or individual to participate. The parade begins at 11 o’clock with formation at the Y at 9, drawing many Southern Coos county residents to Empire for the celebration.
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Henry& Schroeder & Sons
Thorntons
Empire
Empire Parade Committee
Coos County
Lost Ladies Wrist Watch and Bracelet at Shrine Picnic
Mrs May Graham of 839 South Street Dods Bay asks for return of a Harvey wrist watch and gold bracelet lost at the Shrine picnic at Mastgrove on Sunday July 26. Anyone finding them should contact her at the given address, care of Robert Ferguson.
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May Graham
S &Th Street
Dods Bay
Harvey
Mastgrove
Robert Ferguson
Snathher Giant of Forest Bites the Duet
A massive tree segment measured a near nine foot diameter and carried about 15 000 feet of lumber. It was hauled by Leep Legging Co. and sold to Coes Bay Lumber Co. on a New 1. Shown are Brout, Bedins, Lina Sehreder, and others from the E. B. 8 Legging Co. who cut the test.
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Leep Legging
Coes Bay, Lumber Co
Ya Ase Brout
Gredy Bédins
Om Lina Sehreder
4H Leader to Deliver Dedicatory Address in Myrtle Point
Coos County 4 H Leaders announce the dedication of the new 4 H dormitory at the Myrtle Point fair grounds. Burton Hutton Oregon State 4 H leader will give the dedicatory address with George Jenkins as master of ceremonies. Public is invited to attend the 8 o clock service. The dormitory will house 92 4 Hers during the Coos county fair.
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Coos County
Fairgrounds
Myrtle Point
Maurits Jalo
Burton Hutton
Oregon
George Jenkins
Ale
Jalo
Busi
Two New Entertainment Features Added to Program by Fair Board
Coos County Fair Board meets at Anglers Cafe Myrtle Point with 100 percent attendance to approve a pioneer centennial themed show. The annual event runs August 13 to 16 featuring a sheep dog demonstration by Harold Knuths and trained dogs, with Howard Leatherman handling the sheep. Also planned is an amateur rodeo with two riders, a roper and a tying cowboy.
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Fair Board
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Sam Dement
J. L. Smith
Harold Knuths
Shedd, Ore
Roseburg
Howard Leatherman
Mr Smith
Lee Barklow
Roper
Myrtle Point Band to Play Concert in Coquille Next Monday
The Myrtle Point Community Band will perform at 8 15 p m next Monday in front of the Coquille Community building. Manager Spenny Ross says the event supports the Myrtle Point Centennial Queen contest. The band and five contestants will also parade in Coos Bay Timberoo and Empire Centennial parades next Saturday.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille
Spenny Ross
Coos Bay
Calf and Lamb Scramble Sponsors Named for Fair Events
Local sponsors listed for the Calf and Lamb Scrambles at the fair include Henry Spargo Al Pier eco Cove Bay and Mrs Minnie Kin. Scramble times are set with two calf scrambles during the professional rodeo on Aug 15 and Aug 16 and a girls only lamb scramble on Saturday around 2 30 p m.
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Henry Spargo
al Pier Eco
Cove Bay
Minnie Kin
George F. Burr Motor Co
Coquille
Carroll's
Coquille Auto Co
Coquitez-Lou Blanc, Inc
Coos Bay
Lounsbury Ford Sales
Howard Leatherman
Fairview
Bay Heat
Myrtle Folnt
Plans Under Way for Big Fair Parade in Myrtle Point
Coos county plans a major fair parade in Myrtle Point on August 18 at 10:30 AM. Ann Roush, Chamber of Commerce parade chair, leads arrangements with the Myrtle Point Saddle Club. Districts across the county urged to participate with elaborate cash prizes for each division and pioneer day displays marking the county’s 100th anniversary.
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Coos
Coos County
Ann Roush
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Myrtle Point
Cees ‘County
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Coos Co
Gilbert Brower
Harold Dunn
Emphais Shirley Tobey
Lois Tobey
Grants Pass
New 12
Tach School
Pat Donahue
Lans Leneve
Ray J Harris
Don Harris
Mark
Jacksonville
Medford
Knockin
George
the Herald
ED Harris Ellsworth
Enny Ross
Bridge Com. Church
Snathher
Herald Press
Lamb Scramble
Bird
Bedi
Myrtle Point Saddle Club
Uow
Cowboy Breakfast
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