Magnetic Attraction Of Oregon Promises Dramatic Development
OSU geographer Dr. Richard Highsmith identifies five assets driving Oregon’s growth: prime location, abundant land, vital water, varied climate, and a Pacific border enabling marine study and resource development. He notes potential orderly growth amid wary residents and improving West Coast markets reducing East reliance.
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Christmas Program Plans Highlight District 41
Schools across District 41 announce Christmas programs with multiple sites and dates including Dora Broadbent Arago Bridge Spruce Myrtle Crest and Maple schools. Church events at Nazarene and Assembly of God feature songs readings films and a Watch Night service.
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Richard Munson
Lions Theater Party With Santa Slated This Saturday
The Lions club hosts a 1 p m theater party featuring Lassie film viewing and a Santa visit for all community children. Peter Hemec heads the committee with Elvin Murray Jim Myers C L Van Foseen Ray Collier and Ross Pinkley coordinating bag stuffing at Mollers to distribute nuts candy and oranges. Santa also plans stops at the hospital and Pioneer House Saturday afternoon.
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Ross Pinkley
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Christmas Concert Planned by Myrtle Point High Vocal and Instrumental Groups
Myrtle Point high school vocal and instrumental departments present their annual Christmas concert during the December 22 PTSA meeting in the high school cafeteria. Directors Rose Mary Kronquist Les Simons and Robert Zimbleman lead fresh man chorus octet triple trio and choir with selections like Carol of the Drum White Snows of Winter Do You Hear What I Hear God Rest You Merry Gentlemen and O Come Emmanuel. Pat Cunningham narrates Twas the Night Before Christmas and the chorus and band perform a final group number.
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Myrtle Point High School
Rose Mary Kronquist
Les Simons
Robert Zimbleman
Bobcats Open Season With 34 32 Win Over Central Linn
Bobcats edge Central Linn 34 32 in a tense season opener as coach Jack Reeves watches his squad overcome early miscues. The low scoring clash featured turnovers and a small halftime margin before a late push keeps the Cats ahead.
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Christmas Vacation Times Announced
Scheel announces the Christmas vacation period with school calendar details noting an end date for the break.
Council Opens Year With Jan 4 Dinner Meeting
The city council will hold its first meeting of the year on January 4 at the Myrtle Hotel for a dinner with outgoing and incoming members. Afterward a regular council meeting is scheduled in the city hall council chambers at 7:30 p.m.
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City Hikes Taxi Fares and Fees
City Manager Ben Nichols announced a fare increase to 75 cents per trip and 10 cents for each added passenger. The council also approved a $10 per cab annual general tax fee and a $20 per year operation license.
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Ben Nichols
School Lunch Holiday Fete Is Scheduled
Special holiday luncheons will be served to all children in the school district on Wednesday. Pupils will be transported to Myrtle Crest for lunch and offered ham turkey, celery sticks, rolls, fruit cake and milk.
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Myrtle Crest
Postal Boxes Now Have Keys and New City Street
The post office replaces combination locks with keyed locks for mailboxes. City council orders relocation of River Road through Leep's Mill yard to create a dedicated street behind the mill for area residents. A 3 foot right of way will be acquired for the new street.
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