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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1952

Page

4

County Fair Board Reforms At Portland Meeting

State fair board leader Herman H Chindgren pushes stronger county fair integration under new state leadership. Twenty five stockholders attended with 89 shares represented. new directors Sam Dement Harold Clarno Perry Roper E L Clausen and VA Roush elected. officers named Sam Dement president W A Roush vice president Harold Clarno secretary Perry Roper treasurer. Mrs Minnie King announced Coquille Valley Art association exhibit at Powers as largest in state outside Portland.

Portland Herman H. Chindi Chindgren Wadgren Ring Dement Billingsley Fair Board King Powers Minnie King Coquille Valley Art Association Board of Disrettors Sam Dement Harold Clarno Perry Roper E. L. Clausen V A. Roush Sam Cement W. A. Roush

Business meeting attendees named from Coast towns

The gathering included E. L. Clausen of Broadbent A. R. Duke Davenport J. R. Smith Coquille and Willis Van Leuven of Bandon plus others from the area.

E. L. Clausen Broadbent A. R. Duke Davenport J.R. Smith Coquille Willis van Leuven Bandon

Local Chamber Proposes CoC Housing Plan

The Chamber of Commerce discusses forming a locally owned company to build affordable homes with small down payments and monthly installments. A housing committee is named with Paul Hammer as chair and several members listed. The next Chamber meeting is set for Monday noon February 18 and invites attendance.

Dick Lakey Harold Watzling Glenn Barrows C. D. Mason John Frater Harold Frieberg Delbert Leep Vern Estelle Arden Floyd Harold Belloni Myrtle Point Used Car Co Pat Donahue Schroeder Wallace Dement Herald Chamber of Commerce Ben Daniels Breuer's Doperaiski Paul Hammer Frank Meldrum Henry Schroeder Ed Roberts Austin Dodge Chamber

Catfish and perch flood Tenmile Lake harming anglers

Zone fishery chief John Rayner warns Tenmile Lake overrun by bullhead catfish and perch risks stunting mature size. Infested catfish and trout declines trigger complaints from Lakeside residents over loss of favored foods and food competition with young salmon. The game commission plans to net 75 tons of dressed fish to curb the infestation.

Ten Mle Lake John Rayner Commission Tenmile Lake Lakeside Game Commission

Oregon warns on perch and catfish balance at Tenmile Lake

The Oregon game commission states anglers should not overfish Tenmile Lake as the aim is a proper balance among fish food and supply. They note perch and catfish will rebound with responsible limits and advise limiting catches this year.

Tenmile Lake Lhe Game Commission Oregon Game Commission

Coquille Valley Art Association elects officers

The Coquille Valley Art association elected officers for the year: President Mrs A O Walker Vice President Mrs Ralph Taylor Secretary Mrs A O Jacobsen Treasurer Mrs Gee Ransom. Directors re elected are J Arthur Berg Ralph Stuller and Gerge Ulett. A Feb 6 exhibit in Powers features weaving ceramic and painting with Powers club hosting. A reception and one man show for Maude Walling Wanker set for February at the Community building in Coquille featuring The Story of Myrtlewood.

Coquille Ore Coquille Valley Art Association A. O Walker Ralph Taylor A. O. Jacobsen Treas Gee. Ransom J Arthur Berg Ralph Stuller Gerge Ulett Powers Powers Business and Professional Womens Club Powers Womens Club Minnie King Myrtle Crew Powers Clubs Maude Walling Wanker Ulile

Churchill Urges Britain Burden Sharing To Ease Suez Strains

In Washington Harris Ellsworth reports Churchill argues Britain seeks relief from Cold War costs. He proposes the UK should shed some commitments to keep Suez open and join other endeavors, warning united Western unity risks if Europe overextends. He cautions against forming a three bloc world.

Washington, D. C Winston Churchill Great Britain Churchill England Suez Canal Europe United Kingdom Free World

Drawing and Painting Class Open to Teens and Public

A new drawing and painting class has been opened for high school students or any person fifteen or above. Classes are held Thursday evenings at 7 30. Participants may attend one or two sessions to become acquainted with the course and decide on further enrollment.

Montag Ies Wanker Our County Neo One

Local Socials Report From Catching Creek Area

Catches of social visits include the Rema and Kissell families at Arago on Saturday night honoring Chester Crab and Rita Kissell. The Phillips moved from Catching Creek to Gaylord while Rema and Breen visit Powers Myrtle Point and Coos Bay.

R~z Rema Fran’. Rema Delila Charles Kissell Arago Chester Crab Jan Bistin Bremerton Cre Rita Kissell Ralph Chas Kissell Charlie Berger Bill Eastside Carl Bushnell Ivan Phillips Catching Creek Gaylord S. F. L. Rema Powers A . Carman Myrtle Point Bill Ralph Lester Higgins Coos Bay V Bushnell

Residents named in local society notice

Mr and Mrs Homer Frazier and children of Myrtle Point, Glenn Farrin of Twin Oaks, and Mr and Mrs J L Bushnell of this community are listed in a local social notice.

Homer Frazier Myrtle Point Glenn Farrin Twin Oaks J L Bushnell

Local Notes From Arago And Coos Bay Area

Mrs Mars Allee Watkins reports on logging start at the Johnson place near Halls Creek. Mrs H E Watkins visited Cods Bay and Mrs Jess Damron. Jack Damron returns from air force leave in Oklahoma City and longs for the Pacific coast. Mrs Jess Damron sold Englie Wood farm and lives in Coos Bay. Wayne Asell on leave from Army hospital in Montgomery visits his parents. Mrs Walter Farrier improves after illness. her daughter is semi invalid. O H Aasen and spouse attend Dairy dinner in Coquille and are fined by a Kangaroo court for March of Dimes. Gerald Lillie advances on a new home project.

Cooper and Doyle Halls Creek Johnson Place Cods Bay Jess Damron V. J. Caudill Jack Damron Air Force Oklahoma City Oklahoma Pacific Coast Englie- Wood Coos Bay Wayne Asell Army Hospital Montgomery Ala E. A. Russell Walter Farrier Ted Scheil O. H. Aasen Dairy Association Coquille Kangaroo Court March of Dimes Clyde“ Lillie Gerald Lillie

Arago Notes Lose Pace But Share Community Events

Russell Johnson ill with a bad throat Friday. Mrs Johnson recovered from flu. Guests at Lloyd Johnson home include Mr and Mrs McCain and Johnny and Mr and Mrs Lee Osborn. Arago Garden Club meets first Thursday in February hosted by Mrs. The fish were biting Monday. Emil Peterson and Mrs C H Manuel were eke. Mrs S L Lafferty improved after care from Warren Ives. Dr Ives moved home from hospital. his sister Mrs Esther Spooner from Chicago stays with them.

Johnson McCain Johnny Lee Osborne Lloyd Johnson Ular Music Arago Garden Club Byron Hervey Emil Peterson C H. Manue S. L. Lafferty Warren Ives Dr. Ives Esther Spooner Chicago

Local Residents Attend Social and Visits in Oregon

Mrs Chas Bowers and guests attended the FFA banquet in Myrtle Point Thursday evening. Arnold Sullivan visited his brother Arthur in Charleston Friday. Carl Neer of Bridge spent Tuesday evening at the Chas Bowers home.

A H Ritches Sutherlin Bud Bratton Chas Bowers Vernon,Sell Myrtle Point Arnold Sullivan Charleston Arthur Carl Neer Bridge Bert Mecum Chas. Bowers Roseburg Ray Mailer Leslie John Wooungg Owste Haus Remote Eureka Calif Francs Perry Truman McCasland Tony Stenman

Bennetts and relatives visit Harold Shepherd home

Dora News notes Mr and Mrs Calvin Bennett and two children of Portland with Bennett's brother Lee Bennett visiting at Harold Shepherd home. Mrs Lee Bennett and child staying with her parents. Olive Hooper also home for weekend. M C Miller travels to Eugene to visit wife and daughter. Mrs Miller recovering and able to walk. John Gearhart and children visit Vancouver Washington with Mrs Gearhart's parents Mr and Mrs J H Anderson.

Calvin Bennett Portland John B. Gearhart Vancouver

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Fair Hull Chamber Commerce For Co. C. of C James Stewart Hiland Theatre Steve Hannagan Olin Industries Inv Art Association Henry A. Schroeder & Sons HWE Oregon AEE EE Thrifties Hudson House Juices Ide Dundee O “George Bristol Harris Ellsworth A Yes Er Merry Bushnell Arago News Mars Allee Watkins Dora News Miland Theatre Lean Page Kitchen Iwitety
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