Last of the pioneer Carver family remembers 1868 journey
The feature shows Albert and Eva Carver of Myrtle Point with Charles Edward Carver and Mary of Coos Bay. The Carvers trace roots to Henry and Elizabeth Carver who settled near Myrtle Point in 1868 after traveling in an 18 wagon prairie schooner train from Chinoook Kansas.
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Pioneer Carver
Albert
Eva) Carver
Myrtle Point
Chas
Edward
Mary) Carver
Coos Bay
Thyrtie Point
W. K. Lundstrum
Bandit
Redding
Calif
Lundstrum
Kans
Edw
Laramie City
Wyo
Oregon
Carvers
Coos County
Carver
A Message From Germany Through the Myrtle Point Herald
A Myrtle Point lad stationed in the French Zone of occupied Germany sends a letter praising The Herald and its editor. He plans a fishing trip upon return and asks about purchasing paintings offered through this column. The piece also reflects on the Christmas season’s warmth and holiday greetings.
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Germany
Myrtle Point Herald
Myrtle Point
Denver Greer
S. F.C
Denver
Editor Miller recounts rise from $20 to newsroom life
An excerpt from the American Press describes Bellville Kansas editor A Q Miller starting in journalism with $20. It parallels early struggles of Little Point Herald publishers and hints at a sheriff sale that would shape his career as he began the path of a newspaper man.
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American Press
A. Q. Miller
Bellville
Kans
Telescope
Yttle Point Herald
Herald
Miller
Writers Fight Proposed Dam on Illinois River in Oregon
Western division directors of the Outdoor Writers Association oppose the 100 foot high Coos Curry Electric Cooperative dam planned near Bald Mountain in the Siskiyou National Forest. They warn it would destroy fish runs on the Illinois and Rogue rivers, with 195 miles of spawning grounds blocked and fish ladders ineffective. The Oregon Game Commission and others back the objection, while the project awaits approval by the Oregon Hydroelectric Commission.
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Tacoma
Wash
Western Division
Outdoor Writers Association of America Today
Oregon
Illinois River
Rogue River
Oregon Hydroelectric Commission
Bald Mountain
Siskiyou National Forest
Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Company
Fred
Oregon Game Commission
Isaac Walton League
Washington State Sportsman's Council
Peterson
Illinois
Rogue
Standard Oil Opens New Myrtle Point Plant
Standard Oil Company of California will have a bulk distributing plant at Myrtle Point ready by February 1 to 15. The four acre site, one and one half miles south of the city, includes a 40 by 80 foot warehouse a 12 by 80 foot loading platform a four stall garage a tank truck rack and five bulk storage tanks from the old site with added safety features. The plant adds 700 square feet of extra packaged stock storage and provides bulk storage for two gasoline grades two acer fuel grades furnace oil and stove oil. Uniquely the barrel cleaning equipment will be installed at this plant. Perry Roper serves as Myrtle Point manager and distributor.
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Standard Oil Company of California Bulk Distributing
Myrtle Point
Coos Bay District
W. B. Wilson
Roseburg Highway
Coquille
Coos County Chamber Directors Meet Jan 6 at Tioga Hotel
The Coos County Chamber of Commerce board of directors will hold its first 1955 meeting at the Tioga Hotel with a Thursday noon luncheon on January 6. Elton Schroeder of Myrtle Point will preside. Plans for year activities will be the main topic.
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Coos Co. C. of
C. Board of Directors
Meet Tioga Hotel
Coos County
Highway 42 Under Discussion by Coos County Chamber
Walt Crim reported on the Coos County Chamber of Commerce road committee meeting where no resolution was adopted to urge the state Highway Commission to let the contract for modernizing Highway 42 between Coquille and Myrtle Point. About $400,000 had been allocated in 1952. The Myrtle Point Chamber endorsed a resolution and will draft a letter urging immediate action. President Ross urged members to attend the annual banquet at the Myrtle Hotel next Monday evening.
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Walt Crim
Coos County
Myrtle Hotel
the Herald
Bergey to Speak at Myrtle Point Chamber Banquet
D. C. Bergey, district manager for Pacific Power & Light Co., will be the guest speaker at the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce annual banquet in the Myrtle hotel private dining room Monday at 7 30 p m January 10. He will discuss Industrial Development of Coos County and new chamber officers will be installed. Dinner tickets are 1 50 and available at the hotel lobby.
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D. C. Bergey
Pacific Power & Light Co
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Hotel
Bergey
Coos County
Myrtle Point Chamber, of Commerce
Catching Creek Road Washout Strands Traffic Near Myrtle Point
A serious washout on Catching Creek road near Catching Creek mountain about ten miles from Myrtle Point cuts a 29 foot deep channel after culverts failed during the holiday rains. A county crew works on a bridge, with planking supplied by Elmer Davis Lumber Co, expected reopen soon.
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Bill Meade
Catching Creek
Catching Creek Mountain
Myrtle Point
Meade
Elmer Davis Lumber Co
Hagedorn to Lead Myrtle Point Sportsmen Club
Myrtle Point Sportsmen elect V. V. Hagedorn president for 1955 at city hall meeting. John Cawrse named vice president and Harold Watzling secretary treasurer with a slate of directors. Beginning Sunday practice shoots offer $3 per bird and a handicap trophy donated by John Dawrss with permanent possession after two leg wins.
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Myrtle Point Sportsmen’s Club
V. V. Hagedorn
John Cawrse
Harold Watzling
Secy
Treas
Ron Endicott
Bob Morrison
al Wlyd
Harrell Hutchinson
George Burr
Tom Forrest
Aled
John Dawrss
Geo. Burr
Coquille
Knight Couple from Vancouver Mark Weekend New Year Event
Mr and Mrs Elmer Knight of Vancouver are listed for a weekend event marking the New Year. The notice notes a social gathering at their home and expects attendance by local neighbors and friends.
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Elmer Knight
Vancouver
Ralph
Bobcats to Tangle With Red Devils Here Friday
Myrtle Point Bobcats host Coquille Red Devils Friday night at Myrtle Crest floor with 5 pm freshmen and 6 30 pm freshmen sophomores games preceding the 8 pm main matchup. Saturday games move to Coquille High School.
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Bobcats
Red Devils
Jr High
Myrtle Point Bobcats
Coquille
Myrtle Crest
Myrtle Point
Coquille High School
Presbyterians to Hold Annual Meeting Sunday
The First Presbyterian church will host its annual congregational meeting Sunday in the dining room after the morning service. Reports from officers and organizations will be heard and officers for the year will be elected. All men of the congregation are urged to attend.
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Presbyterians
First Presbyterian Church
New Year Weekend at Bay Bordered by Mr and Mrs Volehok
Readable fragments show Mr. and Mrs. Robert Volehok involved in a New Year weekend event at a location near Bay. The text confirms their names and a social context without full details.
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Mr. End
Bam Dement
Spc Bay
Robert Volehok
Mrs Mecheee Foster Thomppn Evans Family Notice
Mr and Mrs E D Mecheee announce a family event involving Sire Foster Thompen Sharon Heres and Mrs Marlin Evans. The fragmented text confirms a social or genealogical notice with multiple names and a Sunday reference.
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Mrs. E. D. Mecheee
Foster Thompenn
Sharon Heres
Dice
Mrs
Marlin Evans
Fragmentary note hints at social callers and hosts
Fragment shows names and titles like Mrs and Mr amid a social gathering reference. Details are incomplete, with unclear relationships and roles.
Mayor Eads Names Committees For City Services
Mayor Bill Eade assigns committees to city services at the first meeting of the new administration. Key posts include John Heeren on Police and Streets and Sewers with Ray Harris, and Ernest Bryant on Building with Elden Brodie. The council also considers an ordinance uniting City Recorder and Treasurer roles under the new charter. Next meeting set for Monday evening in January.
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Eads
Heeren Council
Bill Eade
John Meeren
Police Committee
John Heeren
Chalet Elden Brodie
Ray Harris
Elden Brodie
Ernest Bryant
Mrs. Downing
Frank Meldrum
Richard Vines
Bert Pearson
Ben Nichols
Brookdale Dairy Announces New Management
Brookdale Dairy reports new management as of January 1 in a Herald notice. The article notes changes in ownership and ongoing commitment to high quality milk, with a guarantee of top-notch products for wholesale and retail customers. A community meeting is planned for Wednesday at 8 o clock at Mrs. On’s home.
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The
Herald
Brookdale
Rietora
Ening
Ateaas
Eis Losaly Pro
Local Men Name New Officers in Coos Curry District
Local men Paes and Im sworn in as officers in the Coos Curry district. The ceremony marks new leadership for the area with hygiene and safety duties highlighted.
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Coos-Curry Im
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Pacific Peywer & Light Co
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Ray Collier
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