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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1954

Page

6

Republicans Rally for Freedom and Taft Hartley Debate

Dr Raymond McKeown hosts a Coos Bay banquet praising Eisenhower and denouncing wartime excesses while urging unity in the Taft Hartley era. Mrs Minnie King previews campaign actions and introduces the aged Lincoln era Republican, as locals note weather attendance and plan the next Coos County Republican meeting in Myrtle Point.

Raymond McKeown Coos Bay Minnie King Powrs Coos Co Republican Club Mabel Davis King Cco McKeown Mary Racieman Coos County Abraham Lincoln Myrtle Point George Woolley H. R. Dayton Waldemar Gurney Herald John Gearhart Dora

Coos County Among First to Ban Bangs Disease

Coos County, led by WV Glassyer then county veterinarian, was among the first to ban Bangs disease. The county began covering part of the testing program costs in 1932 and 1934, with support from the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry.

Coos Co Glassyer Federal Bureau of Animal Industry

County cattle disease eradication progress and vaccination shift

The article reviews the eradication program in Coos county from 1934 onward, noting part time support from Dr Glaisyer and J H Bennett, wartime laxity, and the shift from vaccination to test and slaughter. Reactor rates fell from 5.54 percent in 1848-49 to 0.26 percent by 1943-54, with state and federal indemnity details and Bang’s-free area criteria. It also mentions the Chamber of Commerce banquet and plans for a new high school and street widening.

Glaisyer J. H. Bennett Coos County Wy Bureau of Imal Industry Bureau of Animal Industry Chamber of Commerce Mitch Myers Ed Sempert Fourth Street Fair Grounds

Chamber Considers Public Pamphlet Revival and Good Friday Cooperation

The M P Chamber favors reprinting a pamphlet, aims to publish new cuts, gather material, and mail free copies with envelopes within about 30 days. A local resident soliciting merchandise sales was deemed outside Chamber jurisdiction. Rev A Theodore Smith urged closing pudding houses 1 to 3 p m on Good Friday April 16 for pre Easter services, item referred to Retail Trade committee for report. Churches plan a city wide canvass in March.

Chamber of Commerce A. Theodore Smith Ministerial Association Church Fellowship Group Methodist Church Retail Trade Committee

Birthday party hosts gather in Gaylord area notes

Mrs. Allen Rovinson hosted Donna Forbes fifteenth birthday with fifteen guests including Rosemary James Myrtle Point and Betty Boles from Bridge. Other attendees came from Broadbend Powers Myrtle Point Arcat Cal. Several local residents and relatives, plus travel to and from Portland and Charleston, appear in visit reports and weekend gatherings.

Allen Rovinson Donna Forbes Rosemary James Myrtle Point Robert Paul Harrison Bryant Betty Boles Bridge Carol Watson Ray Baker Louise Palmer Killip Frye Bobby Johnston Jack Miller Kathey Skiles Lynn Galloway Broadbent P Donnamae Robertson Meador Robert Root Powers Harry Morgan Richard Annie Hamblock Arcata Calif Clinton Carman John Carman Clinton Hamblock Bandon W. P. Lear Portland Lear Glendale Ore Glen Daniels Rees Daniels Cottage Grove Gaylord School Ken Barkdoll Loretta Jess Hayes Kermit Hayes Madras Bob Corbin Bones Charleston Tommy Luttrell

Four-H party and club event at the gym Saturday

Arts and Crafts club hosted a 4-H party with dancing and games in the gym Saturday evening. Attendees included Kathy Skiles Louise Palmer Lois Sumner Norma Sumner Barbara McNeel Eva Belcher Jane Miller Ray Baker Pat Palmer Alfred Crumpton Bobby Johnson Leren Chestnut Mrs. Robert Palmer Mrs. Dewey Miller and Lawrence Chestnut.

Fred Tams Arts and Crafts Club Kathy Skiles Louise Palmer Lois Sumner Norma Sumner Barbara McNeel Eva Belcher Jane and Miller Ray Baker Pat Palmer Alfred Crumpton Bobby Johnson Leren Chestnut Robert Palmer Dewey Miller Lawrence Chestnut Cal Penrod Hobart Smith Cliff Benniksen Maggie Simmons W. D Riverton Broadbent Glenn Hawkins Michael Eugene Larry Tams B. R. Bigelow Hauser Glen Gulstrom Minta Duncan Corvallis Wayne Babcock Dale Terp Bandon Arlen Judy Coquille Gayle Baker Myrtle Point

Outdoor Cooking Project Meeting at Scout Building

Mrs Myrtle Green of Roseburg visited her son and daughter-in-law Ted and Mrs Green. County extension agents train leaders in home economics February through 1955 with sessions on canned foods and outdoor meals. Training hosted by Miss Emma L Webster at the county extension office Coquille on Friday Feb 19 at 10 am. leaders bring a sandwich and table service. The second planning session occurs Tuesday Feb 23 in the extension office conference room. Miss Eleanor Trindle, state

Scout Myrtle Green Roseburg Inlaw Ted Green Emma L. Webster Coquille Eleanor Trindle

Parry and Forrest Guests at Broadbent Valentine Dinner

Mr and Mrs Floyd Parry and other couples attended a Valentine dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Tom Forrest. Tom Forrest Jr and Jimmy Kessler are visiting Riverside California this week. Mr and Mrs Elvin Tams moved their trailer to Broadbent and are living on the grounds.

R. J. Johnson Floyd Parry Kenneth Parry Sharon Lloyd Lackey Tom Forrest Tom Forrest, Jr Jimmy Kessler Riverside Calif Elvin Tams Broadbent

Unit project planning and outdoor meals training schedule

The program will select one problem for study next year and list several projects for unit voting in March. A planning meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday February 23 at Kirkworth home Coos Bay with project leaders bringing sack lunches. Outdoor meals will be taught February 25 and 26 at Kirkworth and Myrtle Point sites. Leaders should wear slacks and bring table service. Miss Shirley Damon will present accessories for clothes this week and March meetings cover remaining units.

Kirkworth Coos Bay Scoug Myrtle Point Shirley Damon Home Economics

Competition Spurs Better Gasoline and Cheaper Prices

Competition and research have improved gasoline since 1925 with two gallons doing the work of three. The push for better engines boosts power and economy. Standard Oil of California invested $225 million last year in exploration and facilities, yielding better service and valuable oil reserves for consumers.

Standard West America Standard Oil Company of California

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