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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1970

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Oregon 911 Emergency System Study Preview

The Myrtle Point report outlines an emergency communications system for multiple Oregon cities including Central Point Dallas Estacada Mood River John Day and Roseburg. It covers system characteristics call and response services investigative reviewers and operating costs plus a description of the new 911 concept and universal emergency numbers.

Ion Central Point Dallas Estacada Mood River John Day Mcbumnville Oregon City Roseburg Seaside Scappocee Sutherlin Union Sia United States

Coos County Fair Runs All Week With Rodeo And Events

The 8th annual Coos County Fair extends through Sunday with Kids Day at 1 p.m. and half price carnival rides. Friday features Senior Citizens Day and a Gloucester rodeo with an $8450 purse, sanctioned by the Rodeo Cowboys Association. Saturday highlights include a parade, horse show, lamb and chicken scramble, and teenage dances. Sunday offers Family Day admission and a cowboy breakfast before more free entertainment.

Fairgrounds Coos County Fair Coos County United Attractions Ver; Hermann Rodeo Cowboys Association

Upward trend seen for employment in South Coast July

The Coos Bay Oregon State Employment Service reports a cautious upturn in July with seafood processing and sport fishing leading industry gains. Canneries show full crews, and shrimp, salmon, and bottom fish dominate work. August should stay busy with back to school hiring and logs and lumber transport activity.

South Coast Coos Bay Oregon Edward J. Konka Konka Maneager Wonka

Dellenback to head Coos County Fair Parade 1970

Grand Marshall John R. Dellenback leads the Coos County Fair Parade set for Saturday August 15 1970 at 10 a.m. The lineup forms from Pioneer Park near Safeway Ice Cream and Leep’s Mill with floats antiques cars bands and horses.

John R. Dellenback Coos County Safenay Ice Cream Department Jack Dunn Mile Roth

Library summer reading program reaches about 100 children

About 100 children are registered for the library summer reading program with AO participating. Over 550 books have been read while Vickie Ellis assists this summer. City librarian Mrs. Bill Gessman urges continuing readers to finish 10 books for a certificate before the August 24 close.

Vickie Ellis Bill Gessman

Exams Set For Gridiron Prospects At Myrtle Point

Physical examinations for junior and senior football prospects are scheduled today at Myrtle Point High School per MPH football coach Dan Fisher. Sophomores are due Thursday Aug 20 at 5 pm, freshmen Friday Aug 21 at 5 pm, with varsity lettermen receiving gear at 5 pm Thursday and juniors/sophomores at 7 pm.

Myrtle Point High School Mphpo Dan Fisher Sophos Mores

COS Music Fair Attraction at Coos County Fair

The COS Music show entertains Friday at 2 p.m. as part of the Oak Grove Senior Citizens program at the Coos County Fair. Members include Judy Matthesen Eugene a former Anita Kerr Singer and Walt Hogan of Myrtle Point who has appeared on the Voice of Calvary TV and radio program. The group performs on the fair midway Friday 7 15 p.m. Saturday 6 46 p.m. and Sunday 7 p.m.

Oak Grove Coos County Judy Matthesen Eugene Anita Kerr Singers Walt Hogan Bob Hogan Myrtle Point Walt Voice of Calvary TV Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Midway

Rotary governor urges service beyond status quo

Rotary district governor Dr. Al Geiss spoke to the Myrtle Point Rotary Club last Thursday praising Rotary as a worldwide force. He urged members to live up to standards, address world and community needs, and adopt the term theme Due Consideration as a prelude to a just decision.

Les Simons Myrtle Point Rotary al Geiss Rotary Club Myrtle Point Club Duy Geiss Myrtle Point Rotary Geltss Oregon Technical Institute Klamath Falls

Flora M Memorial Library to Close Saturday Afternoon

Closure notice states the Flora M Memorial Library will be closed Saturday afternoon August 15 for unspecified reasons. The fragrment mentions the library’s schedule and the specific date. A concise local notice indicating a temporary shutdown.

Flora M. Memorial Liberary

Myrtle Point Summer Band Concert at Coos County Fair

The Myrtle Point Summer Band directed by Les Simons will give a 30 minute concert for Senior Citizens' Day at the Coos County Fair this Friday. The performance near the flower building includes marches waltzes popular tunes and a twirler display.

Myrtle Point Les Simons Coos County Simons

Dinner slated for Demos

A no host cocktail and dinner will be held at the Gy ule Valley Elks Club Saturday evening. Attending will be Representative Jason Boe, Representative Jack Ripper, Robert Straub candidate for governor, and Howard Lentz candidate for state representative. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6. Call 72 5700 before 5 p.m.

Gyule Valley

Haley and Coos Trucking Sponsor Safe Driving Awards

Haley and Haley and Coos Trucking sponsor this year’s Safe Driving Awards to be presented by Dellenback after the high climbing Loggers Shodeo. The event promises tough competition and a fast-moving schedule Sunday afternoon August 16.

Haley Haley and Coos Trucking Dellenback Shodeo

Ombudsman Haggard to Meet Oregonians in Coos Bay

Oregon Ombudsman Marko L. Haggard will visit Coos Bay August 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at city hall council chamber to meet with interested residents. No appointment needed as he conducts a statewide series of visits.

Konka Marko L. Haggard Oregon Coan County Haggard Teme Porary Council Chamber City Hall Coos Bay Makeng

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