Coos County Fair Set for August 21 26 Thrills Planned
The 1963 Coos County Fair runs August 21 to 26 with a first time English 4 H riding class and a 7 30 p m Style Revue for 115 girls. Exhibits include 108 4 H dairy head 1236 horses 96 sheep 45 beef plus poultry rabbits swine and hundreds of craft displays. Parade details note kiddies gathering near City Park and main parade at 11 a m with judging by 10 15 a m ribbons and prizes for top divisions.
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Coos County
Main Street
Myrtle Point
Leep Mill
Beag
Lepto Outbreak Reported in Myrtle Point Cattle
Dr. R P Whittaker of Myrtle Veterinary Hospital states Leptospira infections traced to several dairy and beef herds in the lower valley around Myrtle Point. Abortion in late pregnancy and blood in urine mark symptoms. calves show high mortality. Vaccination advised. one local man seriously ill.
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Quille Valley
R. P. Whittaker
Myrtle Veterinary Hospital
Whittaker
Myrtle Point
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Oregon State University
Duncan presses for full flood control study at Fairview site
U S Representative Robert B Duncan told the Cool Soil and Water Committee he seeks an intensive Corps of Engineers investigation of the Fairview dam site. He sent a letter to Maj Gen Jackson Graham warning of a possible bias toward Camas Valley Dam and urged completion of engineering studies to guide a proposed project.
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U.S
Robert B. Duncan
Cool Soil and Water Committee
Corps of Engineers
Fairview Dam
George F. Burr
Coquille Committee
Duncan
Jackson Graham
Washington, D.C
Graham
Camas Valley
Fairview
Coos County
Corps of Engineer Interagency
Salem
Hagelstein
Governor Advocates Rotary Clubs For Community Service
The document recalls remarks by William C. Jones of Eugene praising Rotary clubs. He notes Rotary brings together leading men to serve the community through organized service projects and civic engagement.
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Thetary Clube
Williem C. Jones
Eugene
Jones
Myrtle Motel
Rotary Club
Hes & Pergantity Witin
Dr. Jones
Rotary
United States
Cycle Operators Need Licenses in Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point police chief warns parents that under 16 or unlicensed drivers may not operate lightweight motorcycles. Two wheelers are motor vehicles and must be driven by a licensed driver aged at least 16. A 15 year old with an instruction permit cannot operate them.
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Lewis Floyd
Myrtle Point
Bread Baking Contest Marks Tenth Anniversary at Coos County Fair
Coos County homemakers enter a loaf in the tenth annual Bread Baking Contest at the Coos County Fair. J L Smith invites all to compete as Red Star Yeast Centennial Mills Morton Salt Safeway Penneys Farrs Hardware Security Bank Myrtle Point Lorenz and Don Greene's Western Farmer's Association sponsor prizes.
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Coos County
J. L. Smith
Red Star Yeast
Centennial Mills Incorporated
Morton Salt Company
Safeway Stores
Penney’s
Farr's Hardware
Security Bank of
Myrtle Point
Lorenz and
Don Greene’s
Western Farmer’s Association
Rotary Plans River Landing at Norway Boat Stop Site
Piyrtle Point Rotarians will begin work this week to improve a river access point at Norway, creating a picnic area and boat landing. President Mel Zumwalt announced the project, noting the area is small and owned by the Coast of Coquille River, once a river boat stop before roads and automobiles.
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Old Norway Boat Stop
Piyrtle Point
Norway
Mel Zumwalt
Coquille River
Exhibit Promised for Myrtle Point Coos County Fair
Postmaster Milton Schroeder announced the eight foot three sectional exhibit will arrive in Myrtle Point for the Coos County Fair. It is a new department item for its first year, shipped from Portland dedication and then to Salem State Fair.
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Myrtle Point
Coos County
Milton Schroeder
Portland
Salem
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EAC Tement Mounting
Rew Barn
Kerry Dayton
Beh ‘Elle
Rebes
Fred Hagelstein
Bill Ruhmann
Coquille
Christensen
Kindergarten States Fair
Floyd
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