Coos County Fair Opens with Treasure Chest Theme
The Coos County Fair underway in Myrtle Point draws crowds for livestock, produce, flowers, arts and crafts and merchandise exhibits. George Jenkins steps in as treasurer, succeeding retirees Ann and Sarah Roush, with Fair Board President Tom Guerin and Secretary-Manager Harold Clarno guiding the event. The parade after the rodeo promises excitement, with last year’s turnout topping 10 000. the theme Treasure Chest of The West sets the tone for a busy Fair Week.
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Coos County
Myrtle Point
Herald
George Jenkins
Ann
Sarah Roush
George
Fair Board
Tom Guerin
Harold Clarno
Letter to Coos County Commissioner J J Geaney Praise
A reader thanks Commissioner Geaney for his work on economy and recreation in Coos County. The writer, a former Parks and Recreation official from Curry County, credits Geaney as county court chair and supporter of public projects. The note expresses admiration for Mr Mahaffy and urges continued voter support.
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J.J. Geaney
Coos County
Curry County
Mr. Mahaffy
Bob
Speeding Auto Brings Death Near Myrtle Point
A two car crash on Highway 42 near Myrtle Point at 4:30 p.m. Friday Aug 6 killed Virgil Lee Brower Jr 21 and Robert Joseph Johnson 21 both Yakima Wash. Johnson driver and John son 21 died later at Sacred Heart Eugene. Pratt 20 and Thomas 22 of Myrtle Point sustained minor injuries. Car owned by Conrad Auto Co of Coquille.
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Virgil Lee Brower Jr
Robert Joseph Johnson
Myrtle Point
Leslie H. Pratt
Coquille
William Lee Thomas
Myrtle Point Medical Center
Johnnson
Pratt
Thomas
Brower
Mast Hospital
Johnson
Sacred Heart
Eugene
Coos Bay
Yakima
Washington
Yakima, Wash
Conrad Auto
Family News Highlights Movements and Births Across Counties
Easton family travels from Dora News Easton in Bandon for Mrs Neely's 93rd birthday. Cpl Easton heads to Travis AFB for Phillipines training before Vietnam. Roberta Joe Petersen born Aug 3 weighing 9 lbs 8 oz, sixth child. Numerous visits and open houses mark social life from Coos Bay to Sweet Home and Hillsboro, with relatives in Springfield, Port Townsend, Whidbey Island, and Mary Sue.
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Easton
Bandon
Neely
Cpl
Forrest Easton
Klamath
Calif
Grant Combs
Travis Air Force Base
Phillipines
Vietnam
Jerry
Baker
Marlin Long
Chris
Troy Long
Fairview
Charleston
Dave Neethup
Northup
Mattie Work
Lioyd Beardman
R. S. Lynn
Fred Meaders
Debbie
Beverly
Jim Baker
Jerry Crosby
Marvin Crosby
Steven
Robin
Teresa
Springfield
Liday
Port Townsend
Wash
Meader
Lloyd Boardman
Jim Grubb
Vera
Billy
Mary Sue
Whidbey Island
la Vesa Siamen
Coos Bay
Joe Peterson
Lorna
Laura
Warren. Collen
Coquille
Lavern Park
Sitkum News Picnic Draws Attendees From Far and Wide
The Belieu picnic on Camas Mountain drew a large crowd with attendees from California. Local residents include Mr and Mrs W A Nickason of Myrtle Point and Mr and Mrs Ivan Laird. Household plans mention Steve Laird, Bob Garrett, and Lloyd Latimer heading to Camp Firerest. Pastor Robert Mears and family left for Cleveland Ohio to visit his parents S A Mears. Muri Laird shopped in Eugene. The Lairds hosted a barbecue with Harvey Nixon and family from North Bend. The Tooleys moved to assist with Kenneth Laird ranch work as the Lairds traveled to Pendleton for horse care and to Wheeler. Ted Kirsch and party were away on business last week.
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Belieu
Camas Mountain
California
W.A. Nickason
Myrtle Point
Ivan Laird
Camp Firerest
Steve Laird
Bobby Garrett
Lloyd Latimer
Robert Mears
Cleveland
Ohio
S.A. Mears
Muri Laird
Eugene
Harvey Nixon
Karen
Jimmie
Charles
North Bend
Nixon
Laird
Murl Laird
Ames Tooley
Kenneth Laird
Pendleton
Appalaloosa Rarches
Wheeler
Ted Kirsch
Rummage Sale Sponsered by University Mothers Club
Rummage sale sponsored by the University of Oregon Mothers Club to be held Friday and Saturday August 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thorntons Building at Spruce and 7th. Proceeds support club activities.
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U. of O. Mothers Club
Thorntons
M.P. Lions
The Word Defines the Church and Its Existence
The text states the Word of God preexists and creates the church, not the church creating the Word. It asserts the Word as the unfailing sign to locate Christ's church, with service and class times listed as 16:30 a.m. and 1115 am respectively.
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Sehedt
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Ore
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Myrtle
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Middleton
Idaho
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Boise Valley Trailer Club
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Rogue
Duane Neotland
Lebanon
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Dora News
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Desis Mears
Jennifer
Doris Garrett
Lael Davis
Daisy Laird
Laureta Belsen
George Newman
Myrtle Creek
Howard Newman
John Kirk
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Roseburg
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