08 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1957
Page
1
On July 23 a four engine Constellation traveling from Tucson to Chicago faced an in-flight scare when the pilot dodged what appeared to be another aircraft’s running lights. Thirty four passengers were jolted with one woman injured. Crew and belted passengers largely escaped harm.
The Myrtle Point Saddle Club and guests met at Daniels Grove on Powers road Friday evening for the annual picnic. They swam in the river, enjoyed a combined picnic supper and wiener roast, then discussed future plans and activities for the year.
Pacific Power and Light has one more phase of Eden Ridge core drilling to finish this week near the Coquille River south fork. Geologists and engineers will study results to assess hydroelectric potential and feasibility of a coal fueled plant, with permits in place from state and federal commissions.
Don Lucas president of the Agness Community Council spoke at the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce. He described Agness as the most isolated spot in the nation due to no telephone or electric service and urged building a market road to Powers and marketing centers in southern Coos County.
Ray Getchell proprietor of the Myrtle Point Getchell and Hermann Store promotes a gigantic Business Adjustment Sale by Brooker Sales Agency. The sale runs through Saturday August 3 with over 700 dollars in prizes offered free. Prizes are on display in store windows and winners are chosen by age weight miles traveled to the sale. See Mr. Reese or Mr. Getchell for details.
A Herald reporter meets Hardee Walton Mast 85 at a Lee Valley picnic. Mast, among Coos County's earliest pioneers, recalls moving from Roseburg after birth near there. His Lee Valley farm, once bought for a $20 gold piece by his grandfather, is now valued over $100,000. Continued on Page Two.
Loren Haley of Haley and Haley Molalla Oregon truck ing franchise owner wrecked his Cessna Sunday at 2 p.m. He and his wife were uninjured. The improvised runway caused the plane to fail to stop. a sapling was knocked down. Accident happened opposite Don Cunningham home on the Powers road to the Siskiyou National Forest. Plane disassembled and sent to Portland for repairs.
Rev L Higgins was officially approved as manager of the Coos County Chamber of Commerce by the board in Coos Bay. He will begin active duties September 1, leaving the North Bend Chamber where Dr Robert Kiever noted the move would benefit the entire county.
Rev. Arnod Jonas of Pilgrim Church for the deaf in Los Angeles will preach at the regular morning services at the Lutheran church next Sunday. He is a leading sign interpreter for the deaf and serves as Los Angeles county court interpreter.
The 1957 Cowboy Breakfast features pancakes with syrup, ham and eggs, coffee or milk at Spruce Street City Park on Sunday morning August 18 from 6 to 11. Adults pay 1.25 and children 10 and under 0.75. Austin Dodge will provide music and Episcopal Church Men’s Club members host in waitress aprons.
A Kansas Picnic is set for August 11 at 1 00 PM in Umpqua City Park Roseburg with the Fairgrounds joining. A potluck lunch will be served.
The 4th annual Coos County Bread Baking Contest offers more merchandise prizes than previous years. Winners become Queen of the Fair with runners forming the queen's court. Sponsors include White Satin Sugar Company and Fisher Flouring Mills, providing sugar, yeast, and flour prizes to the top seven bakers.
The schedule outlines the 46th Cops Co Fair with entry days August 14 15 16 17 and 18 at the fair grounds Browning Bros Carnival and entertainment lineups including 4-H dairy beef sheep and poultry shows judging contests home economics dress reviews and a professional rodeo. Highlights include 9 am to 8 pm entry on Aug 14 and ongoing contests Aug 15 with timed show rings exhibits and a grandstand parade.
The Coos County Fair Board led by Sam Dement held its final pre fair meeting at Anglers Cafe and Lounge with 32 attendees including all exhibit department heads. Officials voiced optimism for the 46th annual fair opening next Wednesday with entry day for exhibits and the event running through Sunday.
The Rogue Boat Race at Agness on Sunday brings entrants from Kalamath Granta Pase Powers Theisen and Gold Beach to test endurance over six miles round trip. The event follows the crowning of the queen and a log sawing contest with prizes including 500 dollars and a General's trophy. Admission to the full barbecue and show is 1 95 for adults, 78 cents for 6 to 14, with under 6 free.
The Coos County Fair Bread Baking Contest winner's cup donated by Evans Dairy was shown in Breuer's Shoe and Clothing window after Ben Daniels of the same store dressed the window first. Daniels also announced a donation of a lady's Western Shirt to the Queen.
The Coos County Showcase Fair Parade in Myrtlewood County will be the fourth annual event. Mrs Dick McCuskey supervises the parade with a new formation from Maple and C streets in front of Maple Primary. Fraternal floats form on C street facing Maple while commercial floats go east on Maryland avenue past the school building to Form on Both facing C street. Horse riders meet at the Scout building block facing Maple to join on Willow street. A map will be displayed in the Heras window for full details. Children have a shorter route.
Washington July 31 Special Representative Charles O Porter filed a bill to authorize all Rogue River Basin structures. The measure seeks joint development by the Army and Reclamation Service with forest protection and Agriculture input. It authorizes about 65.6 million dollars plus adjustments for cost changes.
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