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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1964
Page
3
Jerry Dodds 81 of Bend files to run as a Democrat for state representative in Coos County. Current employer and full details are unclear due to damaged text.
Funeral services for Thomas Volna Johnson were held at 11 a.m. Monday in Schroeder's chapel with Rev. Glen Mayhew officiating. Burial followed in Myrtle Point cemetery. Johnson, born August 31, 1873 near Knoxville Tennessee, died February 20 at age 90 in Myrtle Point, where he had lived for 52 years. Surviving are his wife Ethel.
Funeral services for Donald Cupinski were held Saturday February 23 at 2 p.m. with Elder Dean Mason officiating. Burial followed at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens. Cupinski, born June 3 1888 in Baltimore, lived in Myrtle Point since 1918 and worked on Southern Pacific bridge construction. Surviving are his wife Minnie and children Albert Carl Donald Alice Ruth Beth Jean plus 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Treasurer candidate Vera A. Shipp of Coquille announces more than 12 years of public bookkeeping experience. She previously spent five years in the Coquille recorder treasurer’s office with work at the state highway and extension office. The Shipps have lived in Coquille for over 230 years and are parents of Spud Rodgers of Myrtle Point and Jim Shipp, a pilot and flight instructor.
The Christian Youth club invites teenagers and parents to a semi formal banquet on Saturday February 29 at 7 30 p m in the high school cafe teria. Barbecued beef is the main course. Rev Neal Fisher of Bridge will speak. Special music will accompany the Let Your Light Shine theme. Tickets are one dollar at the door or in advance.
The first 4 H beekeepers club in Cops County meets at 10 a.m. on Saturday March 7 at Mr Rus sell's home on the North Bank Road. Membership requires at least 9 years old and care for one hive. the project may be profitable.
Mast Hospital reports three births including a son to Mr and Mrs Ronald E Panrose at 10 16 p m February 16 1964 a girl to Mr and Mrs Raymond Sommerfeld at 8 27 a m February 19 1964 and a girl to Mr and Mrs Fiton Morgan at 9 06 a m February 2 1964 all in Coquille Oregon and Powers Oregon with weights seven pounds thirteen ounces seven pounds fourteen ounces and seven pounds eight ounces respectively.
Ballot measures seek a 3 percent retail sales tax with food and drugs exempt and varied income tax relief. Proposals would fund school districts and tax relief while limiting future income tax hikes. Legislature would draft the law if measures pass. majority vote decides which measure prevails.
Worded notes indicate a successful concert and drive event highlighting Thomas Brockman and the Tipton Trio. Premier acts bring instrumental pieces, with plans underway to sustain the fad and series growth through early fall engagements.
Family fun events planned at the Bridge include a 6 p.m. dinner and volleyball for grades 5 to 8 with mothers. Mothers and fathers will join basketball games. No admission charged. Local visits note Brend Dire and Gary Vatne with children in Monmouth visiting Mrs. Vatne's parents. The Webber family traveled to Eugene for a weekend visit.
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