Coquille Streets Face One Way Debates and Fishing Ethics
A letter warns that a proposed one way traffic plan in Coquille could hurt merchants during tourist season and notes growing but still unsettled support. The piece then shifts to river access issues on Sixes River, criticizing trespassers and anglers who lack respect for landowners and farmers near Dry Creek. It laments irresponsible sportsmen and close-quarters duck blinds harming fair angling and hunting.
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Coquille
Sixs River
Sachat
Dry Creek
Arma
Elfhar
Cannery funding progress noted by Myrtle Point official
Ben Daniels reports that while full pledges are not yet received, assurance exists that the required funds to keep the cannery in Myrtle Point will be met, with a possible cash deal with the sealer owners. City planning commission notes Tepeotacania adopting tied and improved streets near the new school as a major project.
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Ben Daniels
Myrtle Point
Dave Doperalski
City Planning Commission
Political clash over Truman era policy in state party dispute
A spirited exchange between Democratic state chairman Bill Joeslin and GOP chairman Sig Osander centers on whether the Truman administration kept faith with Americans. The piece attacks Joeslin’s defenses of Alger Hiss and calls Tea Pot Dome a mere “Sunday School picnic” beside broader alleged city moral failings. Continued on Page Two.
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Josslin
Unander
Bill Joeslin
Sig Osander
GOP
Truman
Sossiin
Hie
Harding
Joeslin
Harry
Mr. Josslin
Alger Hiss
Hiss
Acheson
Ross Pinkley Named District Player of the Year by Coaches
The district coaches select Ross Pinkley as Player of the Year. The first team includes Scolari, Winton Miller of Ashland, Don Laird of Coquille, Rich Roush of Myrtle Point, Bob Grove of Coquille, Peter Patt of Myrtle Creek, Vern Tenney of Ashland, Weeks, Pimkley, Eddie Howe of Coquille, Bob King of Crater, and Delmar Andrews of Myrtle Creek. Coquille leads with two on the all star second team and Myrtle Point places Willard Coquille, Harris, Powers of Ashland, Spence of Crater, and others on the list.
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Elton Arena
Scolari
Winton Miller
Ashland
Don Laird
Coquille
Rich Roush
Myrtle Point
Bob Grove Couille
Peter Patt
Myrtle Reek
Vern Tenney
Weeks
Pimkley
Eddie Howe
Bob King
Crater
Delmar Andrews
Myrtle Creek
District Crows
Willard Coquille
Harris
Powers
Spence
Mellow
Klinolg Valley
Thurman
Ceuter
Melay
Sutherlin
Fowler
Monroe
GOP Women Meet in Coquille Previewing Communism in America
The Coquille GOP Women gathered with state chair Irene Gehrlinger presiding and E. S. Norton assisting. Portland guest Mrs Fred Gronnert spoke on Communism in America noting Soviet Russia recognition by the Nazi government and alleged subversive activities.
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Irene Gehrlinger
Republican Women's Unization
E. S. Norton
Cos County
Gehrlinger
Fred. Gronnert
Portland
America
Gronnert
Soviet
Russia
Wind Storm Ravages Coos County Towns and Mills
Terrific winds caused widespread damage in Coos County with blown down trees and debris along highways. Myrtle Point and surrounding areas lost power and telephone service from Tuesday morning until early Wednesday. The Moore mill reported about 75000 dollars in losses, with other properties crippled. Downtown businesses and residents faced heat and candlelight to cope, while a Herald reporter covered the scene and photographed wreckage.
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Coos County
Myrtle Point
Co County
Bardon Tell
Herald
Zane Grey
Coos Among Nation's Largest Timber Producers and Plywood Growth
Portland report says southwest Oregon counties rank among the nation’s top timber areas. From 1940 to 1950 sawmills expanded from 138 to 41 plants and 12 under construction. plywood plants rose from 1 to 13 active with 3 under construction, yielding about 773 million square feet capacity.
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Coos
Portland
Pacific
Bentesle Organizations and Individuals Named in Continued Notice
A fragmented notice lists organizations and individuals involved in a financial matter with specified amounts. Details continue on Page Seven.
Change In Ownership of Superior Cheese Plant Not to Affect Personnel
The Argosy Fund buys the Myrtle Point Superior Cheese site from Safeway Stores for 165000. The deed covers lots one to eight and vacated street portions. The transfer, handled to Guaranty Trust, is said not to affect operations or personnel per manager Dave Doperalski.
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Superior
Argosy Fund
California
Coos County
Superior Cheese Company
Myrtle Point
Safeway Stores, Inc
City of
First Street
Argosy
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
Myrtle Pointroperty
Arizona
Idaho
Gxishome
Texas
Colorado
Cane Cramen
Tan Tee No
Dave Doperalski
Lightning Strikes Cause Shocks Across Town
Residents report electric shocks and damaged wiring after a storm. Mrs Frew Manty described a jolt in her kitchen as lights flickered and outlets burned out. Clyde and others urged caution as the weather continued to threaten power, with no serious injuries reported so far.
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Frew Manty
Paris
Barry
D Anderson
Freiguie
Clyde
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Dave Doperalaki
OOL Wales
WZ Point Chamber Commerc
Dave Doperalse
Genera Manager
Pagerer
Chee
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Roberts
Austin
Dodaz Peopeinon Min Theatre
Mllingsley
Ross Pinkley
Rogs Pineley Bobcat
Veer Coaches of Football District
Lively
Myrtle Point Sutters
Wanker
Bentesle
Coos Bay
Bobcats
Frisat
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