19 Aug 1954
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1954
Page
1
A Curry County reminiscence recalls a ruined Sixes river camping spot wrecked by logging and road work. The writer describes returning to the site during a fishing trip, finding debris washed toward the sea, and praising the old pioneer who once hosted hospitality there. Continued on Page Nine.
Readiness for the All County Parade in Myrtle Point centers on a 1 pm downtown march. Ed Roberts for the Myrtle Point Chamber invites Governor Patterson to join the line of march and, if he attends, he will ride in a lead car. $225 in prizes are funded by the fair board and chamber.
The Coquille Valley Golf and Country club schedules the Fallast Tournament starting Saturday August 2 and a dinner dance Friday night August 27. Trophies from the Spring Handicap will be awarded at 7 30 PM in the club house dining room followed by a program pictures and dancing. All golfers are urged to attend.
The account from George describes a flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City with remarks on the plane, service, and a passing note about changes under Cordinez rule. The writer mentions Ann Sheridan and observations on beggars, the Red Cross, and time differences.
Mr and Mrs John Rhodes Wayne and Phillip returned on Monday from a weekend visit with the Dean Brannon family in Smith River California.
Myrtle Point voters face a special election on August 24 1954 to decide if the city should adopt a new charter. The current charter, first enacted in 1901, has been amended many times and a council appointed commission including ex mayors Elton Schroeder and J M Myers and Wallace B Dement prepared the proposal.
Aug 19 21 features Browning Bros Carnival Show at the fair grounds. Admission varies by age with free under 12. Events include horse shows, judging, livestock parades, rodeos, dancing at Oaks Pavilion, and Grange talent showcases. Major acts include Max Barbour and Bill Bingham with calf scrambles and cutting horse contests.
Members of the Cees County Fair Board meet before the ND Annual Fair at the Myrtle Print grounds. J N Smith proposed a bread baking feature and praised a $28 bid. Portrait shows board members including Duke Davenper and George Jenkins with other attendees present.
Extensive improvements finished last week at Mom's Drive-In owned and operated by J. G. Bingham and Mr and Mrs Rick Bingham. The popular dining spot now seats 90 customers at once.
Famous rodeo act returns for the 49th annual event drawing county crowds. Max Bédrbcour's troupe includes cow punchers broncho riders and Brahma bulls as locals gear up for the big show with the slogan let er buck.
Four teams in Myrtle Point showcase youth baseball with support from the Lions Club Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Players are highlighted by local organizers and a community display of talent and teamwork.
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