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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
1
A Chicago Stockyards Inn hotel near the vast amphitheatre hosts the Democratic national convention. The writer recalls Tudor rooms from the gaslight era, noting aging plumbing and historic atmosphere as presidents and delegates gathered in years past.
Elton Schroeder, Coos County chairman for Morse for Senate, says Senator Morse will meet voters at the Coos County fair Friday afternoon June 17 at the Democratic booth. He will address Colleague at a Marshfield rally and attend a public dinner at Tioga hotel in Coos Bay. McKay will also appear at the fair grounds per the fair board.
Ralph Stuller editor of The Coquille Sentinel addressed the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce on the Coos County Fair. He praised the fair board and Harold Clarno while calling premium book advertising an investment in Coos County youth and economic progress.
The annual Coos county parade will be held Saturday at 11 o clock after a decision finalized Monday. Myrtle Point Saddle club sponsors with Mrs. Richard McCuskey as general chairman. divisions detailed and entrants to assemble at 10 30 a m on Maple street. The route runs east on Maple to Eighth, north to Ash, past Mast hospital to Sixth, south to Spruce, west to 2nd, then back to Maple to disband. Youngsters in uniform go to Brookdale Dairy for free ice cream.
The U S senator candidate Doug McKay cannot be in Myrtle Point on Friday August 17 due to prior Portland speaking commitments. He will attend in Myrtle Point on Wednesday August 15, visiting the Republican booth at the fairgrounds and meeting locals. An assistant will stand in for the 17th.
St Marks Men’s club of the Episcopal church take the sponsorship of the annual Cowboy Breakfast at City Park corner Second and Spruce Street. The event runs Sunday morning August 19 from 7 to 11. Co chairs Bill Downing and Harold Stemmler. All you can eat. Adults 1.50 and children 12 and under. Menu to be announced likely ham and eggs hotcakes and coffee. Tickets on sale in advance through Bill or Harold.
The writer recalls a trip from Mexico City to Morelia where Teresa’s family runs an optical shop. They tour a resort area called paradise in dreamland with pools dining and a dancing pavilion, meeting Alfonso Cortez Oroczo and learning about local prices and sights. Continued on Page Two.
Rev Hugo Gurney pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Grants Pass will preach at Myrtle Point Lutheran church this Sunday He is son of Mr and Mrs Wm Gurney Myrtle Point Myrt le Point High School graduate and later pursued theological training Rev Heines of the local church will hold service in Grants Pass Sunday in the city park
With all board members present and many visitors the Coos County Fair board held its final meeting before the 45th annual event opening at Anglers' Cafe. Sam Dement presided as plans were reviewed for a larger show with five national entertainment acts, a Wild West Rodeo, 11 new Carnival rides, and expanded exhibits and activities for children and families.
The Myrtle Point Sportsmen's club sponsors a merchandise shoot this Friday starting at eight. All shooters welcome to participate. Ammunition and eats will be on grounds.
A driver’s license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point at city hall on Wednesday August 15, 1956, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., per an announcement from the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.
SITEUM Aug 7 announces the sixth annual Coos Bay Wagon Road Association picnic at Fiona Park near Dora store on Sunday August 12. A potluck lunch at 1230 precedes a program and a business meeting to elect officers. Ted Kirsch Sitkum is president and T S Easton Dora leads the program. Clarence Churchill McKinley to give the welcome in the president's absence.
Agness and the Agness Community Council express gratitude to merchants from Myrtle Point Coquille Coos Bay and Powers for prizes donated to winners in field events at the first annual barbecue picnic held Sunday July 22. Proceeds from admission lemonade sales will buy fire fighting and first aid equipment as Coos county residents supported the event.
Union evening service set for Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Alter E. Jones to lead the event titled What Jehovah Witnesses Believe and What Are the Fruits of Their Teaching. All are invited to attend.
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