All Highways Blocked by Slides and High Water Evacuations Underway
Terrific rains caused widespread flooding and earth slides isolating Myrtle Point area. Highway 42 near Bone Mountain and Sugarloaf halted, Gravel Ford road pavement torn out. Many families evacuated by boat, Red Cross and welfare centers assisting. Police praise local volunteers and telephone operators for evacuation efforts.
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Myrtle Point
Highway 42
Bone Mountain
Sugarloaf
Ford Road
Coquille
Arago-Stringtown
Spruce Street
Stringtown Road
Bill Tankersley
Ernie
Legion Hall
Actoss
Red Cross
Myrtle Point Welfare Center
Tankersley
Sackett hounds and Coos county real problems
Public tensions rise in Coos county over a campaign led by Sheldon Sackett to expose alleged “rottenness.” The DA Pickett Sheriff Strawn and Governor Patterson are criticized amid a charged public dispute as locals await further detail and a continuation on Page Two.
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Sackett’s
Hound Dogs
Sheldon
Coos County
Shelly
Sackett
John
Fred
Sheldon Sackett
North Bend
Pickett
Strawn
Patterson
Highways Blocked by Slides. One-Way Traffic Expected Soon
State police report one-way traffic through slides on Highway 42 to begin by noon as crews work to clear torrents from recent downpours. Milton Schröder, Milton Schroe der, the local postmaster, delivered a box car of first class mail to Myrtle Point after a Coquille truck returned with missing mail. The Highway Department continues efforts to restore road access, with timing uncertain.
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Coquille
Highway 42
Milton Schroeder
Myrtle Point
The
Herald
Milton
State Highway Department
Bill Tankersley
Rob Weed
Pat Donahue
Coquille River
Stewart to Run for County Commissioner on Democratic Ticket
William F Stewart 63 a Coos county resident for 12 years and former local constable announced plans to seek nomination for county commissioner on the Democratic ticket. A lumber worker and Laurel Grove property owner he leads Bandons Veterans groups including Farracks VFW and district five past commanders. He also headed the Bandon Cranberry Festival Association and Westmost Grange and served in World War I and the Nicaragua period of service.
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Bandon
William F Stewart
Coos County
Stewart
Laurel Grove
Bandon Farracks
Bandon Cranberry Festival Association
Westmost Grange
Watch Night Services at Church of the Brethren
The Church of the Brethren plans a watch night in the social room from 9 to 12 on New Year Eve 1955. At 12:01 a.m. the congregation will gather in the sanctuary for a New Year worship service led by Pastor Miller on the theme Will You Now Follow The Pioneer of Life. Breakfast will follow in the social hall. no morning services at 10 or 11. Evening service at 7:30. Open to all. Happy New Year.
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Church of the Brethren
Miller
Sensational Ticket Sale Rumors for East West Game
Gossip says scarce East West football tickets for San Francisco are 25 cents at the Myrtle Hotel. Two local men, George Linn and Karl Dement, allegedly offer the bargain and prompt wonder about their motive.
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San Francisco
Myrtle Hotel
George Linn
Karl Dement
Babson Predicts GOP Victory and 1956 Prosperity Outlook
The Herald publishes Roger W Babson's forecast for 1956. He predicts Eisenhower will be renominated and re elected, the Republicans win a majority in Congress, with election year speeches and policy guidance. He warns of tougher business profits, notes wage rises may boost retail sales, and foresees rising advertising spend and continued liberal credit.
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Babson
Herald
Roger W Babson
Dwight D Eisenhower
Ike
Eisenhower
Five Killed as Remote Slide Destroys Neal Home
State police led a bulldozing rescue to the Neal residence at Remote where five members of the Marion Neal family were killed in a mud slide that buried the house under 2 to 4 feet of debris. Survivors include two injured children and several relatives. Tommy Neal remains missing as authorities plan a helicopter removal once located.
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Neal
Tommy Neal
Bob Weed
Johnny Cawrse
Marion Eugene Neal
Becky
Mary
Tommy
Tuesnoon
Margaret
Billy
Roseburg
Myrtle Creek
Remote
Neals
Powers
Harold Rushing
Sugarloaf
Douglas County
Darris Gant
Myrtle Point
Reporter Relates Battle Leading to Remote Tragedy
Chuck Grell recounts a distant conflict that culminates in a tragedy. The piece portrays the arduous journey and peril faced by those involved, highlighting the cost of pursuit and the quiet aftermath surrounding a remote incident.
Powers Crushes Bobcats 58 to 38 in Friday Game
Powers defeated Myrtle Point 58 38 as the Cruisers dominated with stout defense. Myrtle Point’s Bill Harper led the Bobcats with 15 points while Powers guard Goodman poured in 16. Myrtle Point drops to 4 wins 3 losses and faces Crescent City in upcoming games.
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Powers
Bobcats
Myrtle Point
J. V
Little Cats
Bill Harper
Cats
Goodman
Gary Watson
Gary
Myrtle Crest
Crescent City
Calif
California Boys
Atyrtle Point
Crescent City Boys
Coos County Men at Western Highway Meet in Denver
Coos County officials Howard Maple and George Burr attended the Western Business Men's Highway Meet in Denver, with How ard Pyle of the Eisenhower administration outlining federal highway plans. Pyle warned Congress may flood the 85th session with highway bills, urging a pay-as-you-go program, a package deal, and a 10 to 15 year time frame to build a mature national road system.
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Coos Co
Denver
Colo
Howard Maple
Coos County
Maple
Burr
Pyle
Congress
U. S
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Rts
Contini
Knockin
George
Sackett Ballyhoo
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Chuck Grell
Kids AT Hiland Theatre
Lions Club
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