Rain and romance derail plans in coastal Oregon tale
A writer recounts a Tuesday night disrupted by river flooding near Reedsford Road in Coquille. The plan to stay with his wife Audrey in town was thwarted as the river rose. neighbors like Ron Endicott and Chief Hathaway played roles in reassurance and caution. The piece weaves in humorous asides about Christmas parties, a local hotel Christmas tree, and a forthcoming musical night at the Myrtle Hotel with Timmy Patton.
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Audrey
Coquille
Reedsford Road
Ron Endicott
Ron
Chief Hathaway
Myrtle Hotel
Timmy Patton
Springfield
Oregon
Jimmy
Outstanding Sailor Receives Citation During Vietnam Service
Petty Officer James Russell Smith Jr, Aviation Fire Control Technician third class, attached to Attack Squadron 192 aboard USS Ticonderoga, earned a citation for outstanding performance from January 26 to July 23 1968 during combat operations in Vietnam. The award notes exceptional maintenance skill and initiative in repairing AdF Fire Control Systems, contributing to ship mission success and combat readiness. Smith, a 1966 MPHo graduate, is the son of Mr and Mrs Russell Smith of Norway and was stationed at Letmure Naval Base.
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ONE Hundred Ninety Two
Uss Ticonderoga
Smith
Adf
Faith
United States
Vietnam
Norman K. McInnis
United States Nav
James
Russell Smith
Norway
Letmure Naval Base
Handling Holiday Lights and Oregon Gift Foods
Extension experts advise checking old Christmas lights for wear before reuse to prevent fires. Replace worn sets and look for UL certification. use moisture resistant sets for doors and insulated staples to secure cords. Oregon products like cheeses apples pears jams jellies and seafoods make popular gifts.
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Frances M. Watts
Cous County
Ixtension
Miss Watts
Oregon
Velma Seat
Oregon State University Extension
Costa Rica IFYE delegate reports vivid early experiences
Wayne A. Shull, 1968 Oregon IFYE delegate to Costa Rica, recounts leaving Portland August 11 1968 traveling through Brattleboro White Plains and Washington D C before arriving in Palmares Costa Rica. He outlines Spanish language training parties with nine fellow delegates, host families in San Jose, local fiestas, and initial 4 H Club work challenges including seeking adult leaders for Palmares clubs. He notes collaboration with local agents and Costa Rica authorities and acknowledges support from Geigy Agricultural Chemical and others.
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Palmares
Costa Rica
Portland
Brattleboro
Vermont
New York
David Benedetti
Coos County
Empire State Building
David
School For International Training
Miami
White Plains
Geigy Agriculture Chemical
Washington, D. C
IFYE
Florida
Margaret Brennan
Massachusetts
Grace Woodman
Michigan
San Jose
Geraldo
National
4-H Club Foundation
Cooperative Extension Service
United States
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Mary
the Herald
Mary Caudle
Roy Robinson
Itn
Roy
North Bend
James Russell Smith, Jr
United States Navy
Jim Smith
Wayne Shull Writes
Estimados Amigos
Wayne A. Shull
Dorothy Brown
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Myrtle
CLUB
LUHUA
Patton
Myrtle Point
McCulloch
Yes
Don’s Saw Shop
Roseburg Rd
Samsonite
Samsonite Contoura
Desige
Mens Two-Surfer
Veg. Schroeder
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