The Mayer Brigade The Light Brigade for Highway 42 Crew
A local tribute praises Mr. Mayer foreman of Bridge and his Highway 42 maintenance crew as The Mayer Brigade for tireless work on a worn road. It lauds their skill, calls for official adoption of the name, and commends the crew beyond ceremonial praise. The piece also notes a shift from festive carols to modern music and ends with a historical aside about Abraham Lincoln.
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Mayer Brigade
Mayer
Bridge
State Highway Commission
Bobcats Split Two Thrilling Duels With Red Devils
The Myrtle Point Bobcats split two non-subdistrict games with the Coquille Red Devils. Friday they dropped 68 61 on the Myrtle Crest floor as Jacobsen led with 8 first quarter points and 22 total. Saturday Coquille took a 38 37 win on the road as Cosgrove scored 26, sparking a late Bobcats rally that fell short.
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Myrtle Point Bobcats
Coquille
Red Devils
Myrtle Crest
Jacobsen
Bobcats
Russell Cosgrove
Vis
Coos County Road Committee Meeting Set for Friday
The Highway division of the Coos County Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Coquille Hotel for a noon luncheon on Friday January 14 1955 Projects will be discussed according to George Burr chairman.
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Coos Co
Coquille Hotel
Coos County
Myrtle Point Cubs edge Powers Junior High in overtime
The Myrtle Point Cubs defeated Powers Junior High 39 to 37 in overtime at Powers. Nile Porter led with 18 points, Arvid Freberg 8, and Chas Barklow 6 as the Cubs’ strong second half erased a seven point halftime deficit. The team, projecting height and depth, emphasizes a starting five around 5 ft 11 in to 6 ft, with Porter and Barklow anchormen.
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Myrtle Point Cubs
Powers
Cubs
Nile Porter
Boths
Cuba
Arvid Freberg
Chas. Barklow
J. Monical
Coos Bay
Bridge
Charlies
Buddy
Lawrence Gary
Lions Host Annual High School Football Banquet Highlights
President Frank Meldrum led opening ceremonies and a business session where the Lions club incorporated as a non profit to enable approved projects. Jack moderated a lively evening with a floor show by Miss Jeanette Stone that captivated the audience before a strong encore request.
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Frank Meldrum
Lions Club
Lions
Meldrum
Jack
Jeanette Stone
Miss Stone
Wm. Olsie Downing
E. E
Spike) Leslie
Sheriff Accountability Sparks Coos County Debate
A heated exchange in The Coos Bay Times pits the editors against Sheriff Sena over who should oversee duties and resources. The Herald reprints Mr Strawn’s reply while questions arise about district attorney office auto use and deputy presence under sheriff authority. Continued on Page Two.
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Coos Bay
U. E
Coos County
Strawn
Ael
Lay Citizens Committee Seeks High School Solution
A Lay Citizens Committee outlines efforts to solve the high school dilemma through district consolidations and a building program. Members include T. S. Easton, William McKinley, Ted Kirsch, Othal Davenport, Mel Don Car, Bob Thompson, Luttrell, Gayle, Ralph Whitaker, and other local figures. Public meeting details to be announced.
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Lay Citizens Committee
Bridge
Ted Kirsch
Sitkum
Othal Davenport
Norway
Meldon Car
Arago
Bob Thompson
Luttrell
Gayle
Ralph Whitaker
Myrtle Point
Elton
Guest Editorial torney will be such work returned
Ten local es, as provided by law, are continued on Sack Page.
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Torney
Mrs VanViack Injured in Auto Mishap Near Myrtle Point
Mrs Edw BE VanViack of Myrtle Point broke a leg Saturday afternoon when a station wagon driven by her husband ran out of control between Norway and Coquille and knocked down about 20 feet of highway guard rail. The five VanViack children and Mr VanViack had only minor bruises. she rests at Mast hospital. Also notes a driver license examiner will be at Myrtle Point city hall on Wednesday January 18 1965 from 10 am to 3 pm.
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Edw. BE. VanViack
Myrtle Point
Secretary of State
Hiland Shows Seven Brides for Seven Brothers This Week
The Hiland screens Seven Brides for Seven Brothers on Sunday through Wednesday. The comedy follows Howard Keel and Jane Powell in a rustic tale of romance, barnyard antics, and a spirited clan of brothers with a farm avalanche ending mix.
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Oregon
Howard Keel
Jane Powbrothers
Jane
Keel
Hiland
Tueaday
Ike Liked by Demos COP Alike in Ellsworth Letter
Ellsworth reports that Ike is viewed similarly by Democrats and Republicans, praising the president's State of the Union as broadly acceptable. The letter notes a cooperative tone across parties and references party principles guiding support while acknowledging ongoing partisan dynamics.
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Ike
Demos
Ellsworth
Democrats
Iblicans
Int
Coos County Livestock Meet to Feature Meat Demonstrations
Coos County Annual Livestock Association meets in Coquille at 10 00 a m Friday January 21 with demonstrations on cutting wrapping and cooking meat. A pre meeting briefing at 8 00 p m January 20 in Coquille county extension office aims to prepare reports for the main event. Authorities and Oregon State College specialists will participate with a noon luncheon summary of a statewide conference attended by 300 people.
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Coos County
Coquille
Melvin Smith
Fish and Wildlife Service
M. E Kmeckervocker
Division of
Animal Industry
State Department of Agriculture
Harry Lindgren
John Landers
Oregon State College
Lindgren
Oregon
Or State College Extension Special
Coos C of C Board Pushes Legislation to Equalize School Funding
The Coos County Chamber of Commerce board urges state lawmakers to pass measures to level basic school support. Treasurer John Burles reviews the county chamber finances while President Elton Schroeder announces plans including a potential purchase by Pacific Truck Co. and other local developments.
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Coos C. of C. Board
Tee Es Resolution
Pacific Jotor T 5 Co
Be Alene
Pacific Truck Nes
Elton Schroeder
Coos County Dairymen Meet in Coquille January 3
Coos County dairymen will gather at the community building in Coquille for their annual meeting on January 3. A panel discussion on marketing dairy products featured Mrs. Ray Jeub who urged advertising to improve sales. The discussion stressed cooperation among farmers and merchants to promote local dairy goods.
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Ray Jeub
Coquille
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