Delayed decision on Coos County Fair takeover debated
Monday meeting of Coos County Fair Association board and County Commission discussed whether the fair should be turned over to the county. Assistant district attorney Brasch offered to research and provide a written report. Officials noted debts and budget issues while exploring legal options and alternative remedies.
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Coos County Pair Association Board of Directors
Coos County
Fair Board
Alt
Security Bank
Inter
Small Business Administration
Sale Association
Robert &. Brasch
Bronze Star Awarded Lt Herbert J Baker Vietnam Service
First Lieutenant Herbert J Baker son of Mes Jesse Said Myrtle Point was decorated with the Bronze Star Medal at Tan Son Nhut AB Vietnam for meritorious service while aiding military operations against Viet Cong forces. He is a weapons controller and a 1954 graduate of Dityville High School and attended Humboldt State College.
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US Air Force
Herbert J. Baker
Jesse Said
Myrtle
Path Of The Pioneers In Coos County Bridges And Rail Spur
Walter Hoff mans 1964 reminiscence details Coos County pioneers who built roads bridges and the Myrtle Point to Powers railroad. Key figures include J D Bennet Gravelford and Thomas Everden with multiple bridge projects from 1880s to 1914 and the 1912 rail line begun by Smith Powers Logging Co now part of Georgia Pacific. The article notes the landmark pontoon bridge and early water systems and ends with progress continuing through generations.
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Bonnet
Gravelford
John Sturdivant
Thomas Fverden
Coos Co
Fox
Ben Figa
Marsh Mold
Charlite
New City
Lee Valley
North Fork
Coquille
Charles B. Fox
Middle Fork
Bugarloaf Mountain
John D. Bennet
Coos County
Hoffman Place
Henry Hervey
McKintey
Coon Bay
Middle Creek
John Lisk
Cooper
Cous Co
Myrtle Point
George Roldinger
Rock Creek
al Balty
Thomas Everden
Lucas Brothers
Gavford
Powers
Smith-Powers Logging Co
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Olson
Nan Smith
CA Smith Lumber Company
Atlantic Coast
Adaline Smith
Horn
Pacific Coast
Coos Bay
Port Orford
Frazer
Walter
Milton Hoffman
Henry Warner
Otto Parry
Walter Whobrey
Ford Hansen
Bill Northup
Baker Creek
Marine air crewman serves in Vietnam unit at Chu Lai
Marine Lance Corporal Thomas Q. Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rod Detlef of Fairview, serves with Marine Air Base Squadron, First Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Chu Lai air station. Aircraft from Marine Air Group fly missions and provide close air support for U.S. and Republic of Vietnam ground forces. Seaman Recruit Michael Ralph Labart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin M. Labart of Broadbent, enlisted in the Navy Reserve program on November 15, 1966. Labart reports for active duty March 10, 1967. He is a 1966 Myrtle Point High School graduate and is employed by Georgia Pacific Corp.
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Thomas Q. Pierce
Rod Detlef
Fairview Rt
Marine Air Base Squadron
First Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Air Station
Chu Lai
Republic of Vietnam
Marine Air Group At
U.S
Repubile
Vietnam
Michael Ralph Labart
Melvin M. Labart
Broadbent
Navy
Labart
Myrtle Point High School
Georgia- Pacific Corp
Larceny Arrests Reported In Local Business District
Local business leaders and the city police report shoplifting activity in the business district. James Patrick O Neal, 19, of Myrtle Point has been arrested and charged with larceny. Police note additional cases, including juveniles, in the area.
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James Patrick O'Neal
Myrtle Point
Arma
Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point High Offers Drivers Education for Adults
Myrtle Point High School announces an adults driving course through the Drivers Education department. Interested individuals may contact the high school or instructor Doug Muck for enrollment details.
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Myrtle Point High
Doug Muck
Break In Attempt Reported at Myrtle Crest School
Police report an attempted breaking and entering at Myrtle Crest School during the past weekend. A broken window served as the entry point, with no other damage evident and no injuries reported.
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Myrtle Crest School
Myrtle Point Bobcats Dominate Sunset Conference All Stars
Myrtle Point's 1966 football team placed six players on the Sunset Conference all star roster. Jerry Brodie was named quarterback with 14 TD passes and 1,352 yards total offense. Wayne Carpenter and Brad Bosco joined on offense and defense, while Joe Buchanan Mike Anderson and Bosco filled key line spots. Newt Kiefer and Rick VanDuine also earned two way and defensive spots respectively. Myrtle Point led all schools with seven representative selections amid ongoing police inquiry.
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Myrtle Point
Bobcats
Jerry Brodie
Brodie
Bobcat
Wayne Carpenter
Carpenter
Joe Buchanan
Mike Anderson
Brad Bosco
Myrtle
Bosco
Rick VanDuine
Bandon
Newt Kiefer
Bobbcats
Brookings
Coquille
Gold Beach
Pacific
Airport Development In Sight At Myrtle Point Luncheon
State officials and local leaders met at the Myrtle Hotel to discuss airport needs for the Coquille and Myrtle Point area. Twenty attendees represented Coos County, two cities, chambers of commerce, port authority, planning commission, and major local industries formed a committee to pursue airport facilities meeting state standards.
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State Board of Aeronatics
Dunn
State Board of Areonautics
Ritchie
Myrtle Hotel
Tu Pday
Oregon
United States
Coquillee Myrttle Point
Coos County
City of Coquille
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Powers Church Dedication Marks Rebuilt House of God
The Church of God dedication occurred on November 30 at 3 p.m. with about two hundred attendees. The event honored the rebuilding after a fire that destroyed the first church prior to the May dedication. Dedication prayers were led by Dwite Brown and Rev. Louis Rose delivered the sermon. Memorial gifts were given for Elizabeth Lambert, Minnie Keller, Blanche Sinjith, Joseph Bealle, Bertha Newton, Olive Brooks, Edward Brooks, William J. Pullen, and Reuben Stevens. The church began in 1935 at Minnie Keller’s home. first minister in 1938 and property secured in 1940.
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Hazel Vi. Lewis
Church of God
Dwite Brown
Mary Ann Clark
Deanne Hansen
Kayleen Stevens
Louis Rose
Elma
Wash
Kenneth Stevens
Kayleen
Jesse Childiron
Dallas
Elizabeth Lambert
Minnie Keller
Blanche Sinjith
Joseph Bealle
Bertha Newton
Olive Brooks
Edward Brooks
William J. Pullen
Reuben Stevens
Florist Opens Open House In Myrtle Point Saturday
Myrtle Point florist will hold an all day open house on Saturday December 3 inviting the public to attend with coffee and cake served.
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Myrtle Point Florist Shop
Co-Op Sponsors Modernization Program
Cool-Curry Electric Cooperative launches a $16,000 all electric modernization program across its service area. Manager Bill Cook says a $100 credit is offered for each 200 amp service entrance panel upgrade when switching to electric space heat from fossil fuels. Additional $20 bonuses apply for new electric range, dryer, or water heater installations, only when qualifying for the all electric rate.
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Cool-Curry Electric Cooperative
Ww.a
Bill’ Cook
Cook
Christmas Party for Lady Elk Golfers Set at Coquille Elks Club
The Christmas Party for the Lady Elk Golfers is planned for Wednesday, December 7 at the Coquille Valley Elks Country Club. Lunch is at 12:30 p.m. for members and guests, with entertainment and a gift exchange on the agenda.
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Lady Elk
Coquille Valley Elks Country Club
SWOCC Offers Agriculture Record Keeping Course in Myrtle Point
SWOCC will offer a general education course in Myrtle Point for the first time. Dean Mason and Marshfield High Instructor Thomas Cruckshank teach the agriculture record keeping class. Registration is Jan 9 with a $14 fee. Classes meet Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. in the MPHS agriculture room through mid March.
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SWOCC
Myrtle Point
Mason and Marshfield
Thomas Cruckshank
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Path of the Pioneers
Walter C. Hoffman
Coes-Curry Museum
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MPHS
Powers Church
Co-Op
Myrtle Pont High School
Reedsport
South Umpqua
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Gold Seach
Gomes
Vereity
Tom North Bend
Tom Alumni
Roseburg
Mapleton
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