Long distance microwave link under construction Coos Bay to Eugene
West Coast Telephone Company advances a microwave system linking Coos Bay to Eugene. George McBride says testing underway with initial operation planned by September. Antenna towers near Coos Bay will relay signals to Hauser and Marys Peak, then to Can ary Hill and Eugene. The system promises fewer storm damages and less interference than open wire lines. Roadway improvements near the Coos Bay station ensure year round access.
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Coos Bay
Eugene
George McBride
West Coast Telephone Company
Me McBride
West Telephone Company
Tristan
Coos- Bay-on-Blossom
Coos- Bay-on-Blossom ‘Hill
Reater
Hauser
Feaph Cambane
Mary’s Peak
Canary Hill
Psalmic Lament On Republican Hard Times
Earl Johnson critiques the Republican administration with a prophetic parody of Psalm 23. He laments poverty, unemployment and cabinet and Senate opposition, imagining hardship and hunger as he decries policy and authority.
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Eisenhower
Senate
Earl Johnson
Coos Bay Wagon Road Picnic Held in Damp Weather
The Coos Bay Wagon Road picnic took place at Jacobsons Park on Sunday under damp conditions. Attendees included guests from a golden wedding anniversary at the McKinley Grange Hall with Mr and Mrs Ben Hudson and Mr and Mrs Ivan Laird among those listed.
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Elmer Wilson
Coos Bay
Local Visitors Share Sunday at Charles Wilsons
Kenneth Laird Allen and Calvin Mr and Mrs Elmer Strode and Florence and Mr and Mrs Elmer Wilson Mr and Mrs Alden Bright of Roseburg visited Sunday at the Charles Wilsons with others including Mr and Mrs Bud Ansen and children of Coos Bay. Mrs Elmer Strode Mrs Kenneth Laird Calvin and Allen and Mrs Elmer Wilson attended Pol-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Laird
Allen
Calvin
Elmer Strode
Florence
Elmer Wilson
Alden Bright
Roseburg
Charles Wilsons
Bud Ansen
Calvin and
Picnic and visits mark weekend in McKin range area
Residents attended a neighborhood picnic at the home of former residents, with Mr and Mrs Jenkins, and Mrs Julius Benham of Roeeburg visiting. John Southmayd returned from Presno California to see his ill brother Jim. Florence Briggs of Coos Bay visited John Southmayd’s home. Betty Jo, a niece, returned home for a few days with her family. Mr and Mrs Harold Powell and others went to Crater Lake and Crystal during the period.
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McKin Range Hall
Calif
Jim
Florence Briggs
Coos ‘Bay
John Southmayd
John_Southmayd
Louis
Becky
Frat
Bone
Bigelow
Betty Jo
Iteelow
Harold Powell
Crater Lake
Crystal
Powers community picnic notes and youth event plans
The Powers area reports a juvenile picnic planned for Tuesday and a county rally set for November 8 with Mrs Kenneth Mc Kenny and Mrs E Stephens in charge. Lions and Moose groups hosted socials at Orchard Park with about 70 attendees including families. swimming, softball, and music accompanied food and refreshments. Another recurring item covers the Wendling Old-Timers reunion with attendees and descendants, noting the area’s logging history and future annual gatherings. Red Cross swimming lessons at Orchard Park produced 19 certificates. youth recipients include Laura Lee Hill and others.
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Royal Neighbors of America
Kenneth McKenny
E Stephens
Robert McCray
Step Pane
D. Samuelson
Lebanon
Don Aber
Powers
Augden Endicott
Jerry Hills
Powers Lions
Orchard Park
Lions
Eddie Rubin
Carlton
Pauline
George
Wendling
Booth- Kelley Logging Co
Red Cross
Kenneth Rolfe
Romer Adolf
Janet Shawver
Laura Lee Hill
Jerry Adimson
Barbara—Langdon
Joanne Thompson
Judy McCulloch
Jimmy Ray
Tommy Gilkison
Bride surprised by social afternoon guests
Mrs. Burmis Cowan, a recent bride, was surprised when a group of friends called on her in the afternoon. They brought home gifts, provided refreshments, and spent a social hour with her.
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Burmis Cowan
Carey
Bones
Ford
Worahama
JF. Johnson
Jay
Walkeren
William , Mc+ Lyman
Roy Appleton
On Easley
Kenneth. E
Card of Thanks for Mack Ayer and Family
We extend sincere thanks to friends and Mast hospital staff for many kind deeds during Mack Ayer's illness and passing. Mr and Mrs Walter Ayer and Donna express gratitude for support and comfort from the community.
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Mast Hospital
Mack
Ikisawao
Walter Ayer
Donna
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George Dobson
Bruce—Gardner
Larry Thorp
Jon ‘Janet Cane
Beverly Swimmers
Leanna Saute Bees Adamson
Harold Fritble, Jr
J Frye
Dickie McMahon
Roser Frye
Dugie Freeman
Oregon
Robert Bailey
North Bend
LesterFhorp
Veterans’ Hospital
Heortland
South Pacific
W. E. Caughell
Wedderburn
Jack
A. L. Burch
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Delicia
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Carton
Kellogg’s
Elberta
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