Local families gather for New Year and anniversary events
A sequence of Coos Bay area gatherings highlights include the 14th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Date Hoffman with cake and coffee at the Van Rooyen home, New Year dinners with extended relatives, and travel to Diamond Lake for weekend visits. Hospital birth news reports the arrival of Dennis Aston in North Bend while families celebrate holidays and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Dewey
Wm. van Rooyen
Charles Hoffman
Dale Hoffman
Dewey
King’s Table
Coos Bay
Date Hoffman
Vem Rooyen
Denny van Rooyen
Frank Lorton
John Horton
Wm. van Rooryen
Walt Strain
Cathy
Chris
Ken Stone
Marty
Bob
Don Gelstrom
George Weekly
Clenn Gelstrom
Debbie
T.V
Tim
Susan
Jon
Homer Oldham
Dean Meyer
Shane
Green Acres
Doreen Potters
Bandon
Diamond Lake
Jack Potters
Gary
Wayne Watson
Fara Grubb
Chancey James
David
Stephen Russell
Gald Besch
Walt Strain, Jr
Cathy Lee Christy
Joy Christi
Paula Pearce
Portland
Irvin Pearce
Jim Washburn
Dennis Aston
North Bend
Keizer Hospital
Washburn
Navy Air Force
San Diego
Judy Horton
Eugene
Miss Horton
Ad Hbirs
Myrtle Point Man Graduates From Recruit Training Center
Navy Seaman Daniel E. Krewson son of Hazel Krewson and husband of Billie Kay Robinson of Myrtle Point graduates from recruit training at the Recruit Training Center San Diego. A 1968 Myrtle Point High School graduate he attended Pacific University Southwestern Oregon Community College Covus Bay and the University of Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Krewson
Biliie
Kay Robinson
Raiilroad Ave
Myrtle Point
Recruit Training Center
San Diego
Krewson
Pacific University
Forest Grove
Southwestern Orregon Community College
Covus Bay
University of Oregon
Eugene
Navy Seaman Apprentice Howe Finishes Training
Donald J. Howe son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. K. Howe of Myrtle Point finished basic training at San Diego Recruit Training Center and will report to Aviation Mechanical School in Memphis. A 1968 Myrtle Point High School graduate, he earned an associate degree in mechanics from Southwestern Oregon Community College. He is married to Sharon A. Wilson of Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Donald J. Howe
James RK. Howe
Harris St. Myrtle Point
Recruit Training Center
San Diego
Aviation Mechanical School
Memphis
Myrtle Point
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay
Howe
Sharon A.wilson
Burton Wilson
Stringtown Road
Christmas and New Year Celebrations Across Arago County
The Young Adult Sunday class of Arago County Church hosted a Christmas party with Rev and Mrs Laughlin and many families in attendance. A New Years Day party at Olga Love’s home included the Lamb, McCain, Dixson, Gibeau, Gulstrom, and Lovelace families with chaperons. Christmas Eve and New Years Eve gatherings featured the Schrader, Lillie, Schrader, and Worton families among others. Local residents shared meals, visits, and holiday greetings across Coos Bay, Bridge, Myrtle Point, and Hauser, as relatives traveled and some planned Viet Nam duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago County Church
Ron Laughlin
Jim Johnson
Ed Johnson
Seaith
Gayle
Harot
David Tucker
Swede Gulstrom
Fults
Esa
Brucee
Olga Love
Ronakd
Deloris Lamb
LeAnna
Maralee McCain
Vickey
Becky
Kenny Dixson
Judy Gibeau
Leonard Gulstrom
Paul Tom- Mason
Roberta Wilson
Nancy Duren
Peggy Lillie
Glents Y Weever
Bruce Tucker
Carolyn Lovelace
Althalia Hester
Olga Lovelace
Gerald Lillie
Bob Waterin
Steve
Bridge
Bob Bass
Stacy
Coquille
Wilde Bass
Ed Harper
Coos Bay
Chuck Schraders
Veruca Howe
Judy Schrader
Bobby Krewson
Marilyn
Astoria
Bartera Dollarhyde
Myrtle Point
Lyne Schrader
Judy
Jim
Francis Schrader
Mike
Mere
Jen Krowsen
Bobby
Don Schirmer
Kay
Sherri
Creme
Brace
Fred Sjogren
Swede Gulstrum
Gerald Little
Joyce Lite
Corvallis
Don Marte
Ron Robinson
Air Force
Carl R. Holland
Dale Holland
Holland
Viet Nam
She Utter- Strow
John Menegat
Janice Hartless
Too old to drive and when to act in Oregon
Oregon official Chester Ott discusses age related driving decline and the challenge of timing license re exams. He cites 1969 suspensions of drivers 65 plus and notes annual voluntary relinquishments, with family letters pressing for re tests and the division offering multiple chances before suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cials
Chester W C.1
Oregon Motor Vehicles Division
Ott
Oregon
Myrtle Point Grange Holds First 1971 Meeting
Myrtle Point Grange opened 1971 with Master Russell Evans presiding on January 2. They reported a New Year’s Eve party, distributed prizes for bingo and pinechle, and announced upcoming meetings including Pomona on January 16 and a visitation on January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Grange
Russell Evans
the Grange
Eva Stevens
Orvel Miller
Gloria Caudle
Pat Snyder
Lorraine Snyder
Ruth Evans
Nadine Evans
Biola
Nellie Hammack
Grange Hall
Wade Clinton
Oregon considers restricted licenses for senior drivers
Officials describe steps to limit travel for older motorists through restricted licenses, with routes like church and market options. They outline three triggers for exams: family or judge referrals, accumulation of convictions or accidents, and accidents showing unfitness. Most grandfathered drivers pass, but about two thirds fail when specifically recommended for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobil
Perhim
Oregon
Motor Vehicles Division
Tme
Ott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dale Hof
Frank James
Ronnie
Ronnie Logston
Jim Pearce
Broadbent
Coos Bey
Glenn Gulstrom
Des Gulstrom
Ginger
Lisa Fry
Mark
Gail Labatt
Pat
Maurice
Treasa
Marlene Latimer
Delette Gul- Strom
Wynn Castleman
Mia
Mike Dooley
Ronnie James
Fred
Golde
Rosie
Elmer
David Planalp
Alan Brooks
Chris Libbett
Lee Ellis
Paul
Roxanne Taylor
Harold Smith
Dan Krewson
Seaman Daniel E. Krew
Donald How
Rage News
Clifford Johnsons
Hauser
Adrian Halter
Robinson
Bruce Thrower
Niel Road
Cazaredo
Calif
Melanie
Marilyn Glimberg
Santa Rosa
Donna
Kayleen
Sherri Schirmer
Verna Schirmer
Salem
Siegler
Wony Schiogmel
Sans
Ore
Tours
Evans
Grange
Vers
Jaaset
Centralia
Washington
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