15 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1974
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item notes a temate event involving leg truck driving and throwing activities with references to Wade Avenue and women. Little readable detail to identify participants or outcomes.
Red Cross Bloodmobile will return to Myrtle Crest Gym in Point on August 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. Volunteer chairwoman Detlefsen urges community members to donate as hospital needs run high. She notes 400 pints daily support 87 Pacific Northwest hospitals and stresses voluntary donations are essential. Call 678-3673 for needed blood.
Public notices announce regular meetings of the Port of Coquille River Commission on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Myrtle Point. The schedule confirms monthly sessions and public access to discussions and decisions.
J O Cox with Oregon State University Extension Service said he hopes to fill the horticultural agent post for Coos and Curry counties by year end. State Sen. Jack Ripper and State Rep. Doc Stevenson met officials at the Coos County courthouse to discuss stalled vacancies and funding cuts. Coos County lost David Keir May 31 to private industry, provoking protests from farm groups and legislators over potential indeterminate vacancy.
The Caw County Fair and Rodeo welcomes top cowboys for Aug 16 17 events with a $94 000 purse. Night shows Aug 16 17 begin at 8 p m with an afternoon event on the 17th at 1 30 p m Entries close Aug 15 at 6 p m Christensen Bros of Eugene provide stock famed for National Finals Rodeo appearances.
The Southwestern Oregon Community College information booth will operate the Career Information System at Myrtle Point August 14–18. Visitors use a terminal to learn about job types and careers with college materials available, while the system links to the University of Oregon data center. Frank Schnieder oversees the booth with college staff on hand.
Mickey Moffitt, chairman of the Coos County Board of Commissioners, announced the county’s revenue sharing use for 1974-75 totaling 302 574 dollars. Allocations include Public Safety 28 976 dollars Public Transportation 230 273 dollars Health 9 943 dollars Recreation 15 793 dollars and Multipurpose and General Government 14 144 dollars. A detailed report will appear in the Coos Bay World. records are open at the Coos County Courthouse for public pickup under the Act of 1972.
District 41 outlines the next year’s school placements with Dora Arago and Broadbent areas feeding city schools. New and moving students should register August 26 and 27 at designated sites, with principals and district offices open 8 to 4 30.
Mary Jane Dellenback wife of Fourth District Congressman John Dellenback plans August in Oregon with speaking appearances and a Coos County Fair appearance. She taped Mike Douglas Show August 5 with other political wives and will return to Washington for classes at George Washington University. The family recently bought a new row house in Oregon and will restore it while supporting Shaw Junior High and home economics projects for students.
Dick's TV in the former Hiwayale building at 650 Eighth St Myrtle Point hosts a grand opening today through Aug 24. Owner Dick Barklow, previously Dick's TV Service, runs a shop for TV and stereo sales and service with a prize giveaway finale featuring two hour prizes.
A hunter safety course for beginners is planned for August 20 21 at the Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club on Gravelford Road. Sessions run daily from morning until afternoon with lunch required. registration at Western Auto in Myrtle Point before August 26.
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