City Seeks Federal Grant for Myrtle Crest District Project
The city council approved an $83 000 federal grant request under the accelerated public works act for paving storm sewers sidewalks and curbs in the Bothwick improvement district near Myrtle Crest school. City Manager Ben Nichols warned of obsolete fire equipment and housing, noting possible higher insurance ratings unless standards are upgraded. He urged new and continuing council members to set clear goals and consider building condemnations for unsafe downtown structures.
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Bothwick
Myrtle Crest
Ben Nichols
Nichols
Powers News Holiday Travel and Local Celebrations
Local residents report extensive holiday travel and family visits across Oregon and Washington. Relatives from Powers visit in Long Beach Eugene and Portland while service members Pierce leave for duty. a December wedding in Powers ties the community with Curtis Warrick and Poppy Thornabury.
Peterson Awards Football Letters At MPHL Assembly
Coach Bob Peterson awarded 22 football letters to players and managers at the MPHL assembly on December 22. Seniors named include Paul Daniels Richard Gassman Gross Dave Hatfield Wayne Hardman Rex McCord Albert Menegat Dean Noyes Gary Poste Mike Roberts. Juniors listed are Tom Gallino Jim Matfield Pat McCue Richard Mooney Don Meugart John Pyatt BA Thomas Dave Winning. Sophomores named Mike Johnson and others.
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Richard Gassman
Dim Gross
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Wayne Hardman
Rex McCord
Albert Menegat
Dean Noyes
Gary Poste
Mike Roberts
Tom Gallino
Jim Matfield
Pat McCue
Richard Mooney
Don Meugart
John Py ‘Att
BA Thomas
Dave Winning
Myrtle Point Chamber Vows Personal Welcomes Top Priority
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce backs a personal greeting program for newcomers, rejecting mail greetings. Ben Daniels and Robert Cowart emphasize the value of personal contact. Mrs. Jakes Otter receives high praise for visiting newcomers and guiding them to services and churches. The program costs $1200 yearly, funded by 30 local businesses, with continuation pending funds.
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Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point
Chamber
Ben Daniels
Brewers
Robert Cowart
TV Systems
Cowart
Jake Otter
Dean Mascot
Chet Weed
Sparkman Family Home Burns in Myrtle Point
The Sparkman family of six children lost their home and contents when it burned Jan 1 during a local movie. They lived on the Don Schmidt ranch at Norway where Mr Sparkman worked and have moved into another home on the Schmidt property.
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Ray Jones
Ist Avyenus
Lloyd Keech
D. Ranta
Beatty Lay
Brown
Marcus Grey
Agness
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Georgia-Pacific
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Myrtle Point
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Alder Street
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Travis Sparkman
Don Schmidt
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