02 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1956
Page
1
Voters in Myrtle Point approve a 135000 sewer trunk line bond by about 149 to 43. The project requires charter amendment and runs from the S P depot along Reeds ford road to the fair grounds then toward Roseburg road, intended to ease long standing sanitation concerns and spur new housing projects.
Coquille Chamber of Commerce allies with Myrtle Point to press for Highway 42. The group argues the East West route would benefit all Coos County residents despite concerns. A survey notes the corridor elevation reaches about 1408 feet.
The annual meeting of the Coos County Fair Association will be held this Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Community Building inside the fair grounds. Treasurer Barsidt Clarno and Co /Secya Necy Monger are noted as officials.
The Myrtle Point High School board and architect reviewed bids from three firms to remodel the high school and add new construction. Plans were revised to call for new bids on February 9 and 16, with bid openings set for February 29 at a special board meeting.
The piece from the Coos Bay Times dated January 23 raises questions about authorship of an editorial criticizing give-aways in resource development. It suggests Shelly Sackett or Ken Johnson as possible writers and references Secretary Douglas McKay and the Al Sarena timber case amid political debate and accusations of McCarthyism.
Local column hints at a new club called the Royal Association of Tiurncoats with a password theme described as Method of tronesetation. The item reads as playful gossip with invented terms and no clear details.
Myrtle Point Troop 99 plans its first Court Of Honor this Friday. The event recognizes scouts for Tenderfoot verification. the troop is sponsored by the Methodist Church Men's Club with Arlo Duncan as Scout Master.
Woodrow Robison of Arago was elected and installed president of the Coos County 4H Leaders Association. Ted Robinson of Green Acres was elected vice president with Mrs Roy Ellis of Arago as secretary and Mrs Betty Whapler of Riverton as treasurer. Warren Albertson of Bandon serves as member at large.
Ruth Weed chairing the Myrtle Point swimming pool committee announced the display of an architectural drawing by Free man Hayslip Taft Hewlett of Portland. The plan shows a pool south of the high school, reducing costs by omitting a separate heating plant and locker facilities. Estimated cost is about 45000 dollars, with the pool serving school athletic programs and the community.
Oregon shocked as Governor Paul Patterson collapses and dies during a talk with advisors at the Arlington club in Portland. He had retired to a upstairs room. a KWRO report notes his health had been deteriorating. Details remain unavailable.
Ray Collier suffered leg and foot injuries when a log fell and crushed a platform where he stood near logs loaded onto a truck. He was taken by Schroeder ambulance to Mast hospital and is recuperating.
Farmers in Coos County suffering winter flood damage may receive special assistance under a program that includes cost shares. Benefits cover debris removal up to $15.00 per acre, shaping and grading up to $50 per acre, seedbed prep up to 12 cents, and seed costs up to $10 per acre. Additional funds apply to phosphate fertilizer, earth moving for dikes, fencing, and initial grass cover.
At Worth Bend the Coos County Chamber of Commerce directors endorsed swift Highway 42 improvements. A report by Secretary Manager Howard Mapel highlighted urgent needs and two resolutions were adopted by an 18 to 2 vote, presented by Claude Mason of the Coquille Chamber’s 42 Highway committee.
Coos Bay region figures in an $8,000,000 1966 construction program by West Coast Telephone Co. for Oregon and Northern California. Beaverton and La Grande districts receive portions, with Coos Bay listed among the Oregon allocations as utility work to expand service. Details on exact splits withheld pending regulatory decisions in Salem and Olympia.
Myrtle Point Bobcats announce a shift of two league games to their home court this weekend. The next home game is set for Friday February 3rd replacing the original plan to play in Sutherlin, with the team hosting a Saturday contest as well.
Wyld pledges Chamber of Commerce support at a meeting opening with a toast from Austin Dodge as toastmaster. Secretary notes past year's work and remarks from George Chowing highlight progress and upcoming plans.
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