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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1966

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Hatfield to Seek U S Senate After Oregon Governorship

Governor Mark O Hatfield announced Wednesday his candidacy for the United States Senate. He touted job growth 138000 new jobs, a strong highway system, expanded education via a scholarship program and community colleges, and a statewide water study. He vowed continued service for Oregon and its people, aiming to be a senator for all.

Mark O. Hatfield United States Senate Salem Gether Oregon

Recreation District Formation Meeting Slated

A meeting to discuss forming a recreation district and building a swimming pool is set for 8 pm Thursday Feb 10 at the Myrtle Grange building in Norway. A Hall, chairman of an informal committee, invites all interested residents and organizations to attend.

Wn Recreation District Myrtle Grange Norway Hall

Services Held for Glen Colebank in Schroeder's Chapel

Funeral services for Glen Colebank were conducted at Schroeder's Chapel with Rev Gerald Nelson officiating. He was born January 1898 in Maywood and died January 5 in Myrtle Point at age 68. He lived in Myrtle Point 20 years after moving from Maywood. He and Lulu Frances married in Maywood in March 1920. He worked as a watchman at the Norply plant until his death. Survived by wife Lulu Frances, son Stanley of Myrtle Point, daughter Betty Jean Godfrey of Bridge, siblings Pete Colebank of Broadbent Lela Dick of Vancouver Ardyce Pierson Ina Mercer Faye Lindauer and four grandchildren.

Colebank Myrtle Point Rea Maywood Lulu Frances Norply Stanley Betty Jean Godfrey Bridge Pete Colebank Broadbent Lela Dick Vancouver Wash Ardyce Pierson Ina Mercer Long Beach Calif Faye Lindauer Bellavista

Ten Mile Lake Clearance Meeting Set

A committee on rehabilitation of the Ten Mile Lakes will meet at the Lakeside school gym at 7 30 pm January 18. State fish and game representatives will attend. All interested in lake clearance are invited and chambers of commerce are urged to send supporters to Lakeside.

Committee For the Ten Mile Lakes Lakeside State Fish and Game Commissions Chambers of Commerce Coquille Wings

Bobcats Battle Brookings and Bandon in Sunset League

Sunset co leader Myrtle Point heads to Brookings Friday and hosts Bandon Saturday in key league tilts. Brookings sits 1-1 with top scorer and size to challenge the Bobcats, while Coquille and Gold Beach edge the field. Dennis Waterman leads Bobcats with 12.6 ppg and Steve Ray adds 37 points last weekend as dangers loom for two tough road tests.

Bobcats Brookings, Bandon Sunset League Sunset Myrtle Point Brookings Boundon Gold Beach Pacific Coquille From & Ee Cats Bandon Bruins Red Devils Couls Bill Smith Dewey Ketfer Smith Bill Burgher Tigers Harold Miners Crew Dennis Waterman Bobcat Steve Ray Dennis Dayton

Methodists Set Meetings for Church Activities

About 33 people attended Sunday church events including the start of the school of missions with a 5 30 p m covered dish. Rev Gerald Nelson led the adult class. morning sermon titled Is Good Business The Church's Business from I Thessalonians 41-12. Monday 7 p m business night and commission meetings, 8 30 p m official board. Social hall host Mrs I L Rynearson for the Woman's Society of Christian Service Wednesday 1 30 p m at her home with Mrs Signe Bryant and Mrs Sylvia Pederson assisting. MYF council at the parsonage.

Methodist Church School of Missions Arange Gerald Nelson Nelson I Thessalonians Church Commission I. L Rynearson Woman's Society of Christian Service Signe Bryant Sylvia Pederson MYF

Flood Safety Advice Near Coos County Areas

Mrs Lloyd Davenport, officer for the Farm and Home Safety council of Coos county, with the Governor's Farm Safety committee, releases points to help flooded residents avoid danger. Boil drinking water from private systems, drain high water pools to prevent stagnation and mosquitoes, minimize travel to reduce road damage risks, and drain excavations under buildings while venting and drying foundations promptly.

Lloyd Davenport Farm and Home Safety Council of Coos County Governor's Farm Safety Committee

Volunteers Respond as Fire Called Twice Sunday

Volunteers answered a Christmas tree fire at 9 00 pm when Chief Mitch Myers had only three volunteers. At 12 30 am a fire occurred behind a store on Stover Lane. Coos County road crews partially filled Reedeford road and opened one way traffic around the flood damaged section.

Mitch Myers Stover Lane Coos County Reedeford Road

Bobcats Rally To Take Sunset Lead Over Pirates

Myrtle Point Bobcats upset Pacific 59 36 to seize a share of Sunset Conference leadership. Steve Rays and Dennis Waterman led a 22 point final quarter rally after trailing 33 29, with Ray scoring six in the period and Waterman matching him. Wayne Carpenter added 10, Ron Doyle strengthened the defense.

Myrtle Point Bobcats Pacific Cats Steve Rays Ray Bobcats Pirates Dennis Waterman Ross Shepherd Waterman Wayne Carpenter Ron Doyle

Rotary Lions Blood Drive Challenge Promises Big Pints

The Myrtle Point Rotary and Lions clubs duel in a blood drive to raise 87 pints for local surgerys. The Tiloudmobile visits Myrtle Crest school January 32 from 3 to 7 PM.

Myrtle Point Lions Club Curt Beckham Myrtle Crest School

Elks Leadership Winners Revealed

Pete Goodbrod and George Linn announced leadership contest results. First place winners David Howard and Susan Spedy of Bandon, and Dan Brewster and Kathy Winkelman of Myrtle Point, will advance to the district contest.

Elks Pete Goodbrod George Linn Association of Elks Lodges David Howard Susan Spedy Bandon Dan Brewster Kathy Winkelman Myrtle Point

Pet licensing notice warns February deadline and penalties

The notice states a dog license must be obtained by February to avoid penalties. A late fee of 2 dollars applies for each license if the deadline passes, with locations listed for obtaining licenses.

Funeral for Myrtle Point resident Fred Warren held

Fred Warren 61 a Myrtle Point resident died suddenly Monday. Services were held at Schroeder's chapel with Father Michael Fleming officiating. Burial in Hawthorne Memorial cemetery Grants Pass. Warren a WWII Navy veteran later served in Naval Reserve and was Chief Motor Machinist Mate. Survived by wife Juanita and brother LaMoine Warren.

Fred Harry Warren Myrtle Point Schroeder Michael Fleming St. Ann and Michael's Hawthorne Memorial Grarts Pass Naval Reserve American Legion Grants Pass American Legion Post Warren Ken Button Ken Coquille Valley Elks Lodge Mr. Warren Marille, Mich Juanita LaMoine Warren

Lions Club Plans Founder's Night

The Lions Club will host Founder's Night at the hotel on January 19 with nine new initiates. Invitations go to all past presidents and charter members. Frank Grove, the high school athletic director, will serve as master of ceremonies.

Lions Club Frank Grove

Coos County Forest Land Classification Committee Meets

The Coos County Forest Land Classification Committee met briefly on January 25, 1906, due to high water. The committee classifies forest land as Class 1 Timberland and Class 3 Grazing Land and urges the public to attend the annual hearing.

Coos County Forest Land Classification Committee

Farmers Tax Guide Offered for 1966 Edition

Copies of the 1966 Farmer's Tax Guide are now available at the Coos County Extension Office, notes county extension agent Fred Hagelstein.

Coos County Fred Hagelstein

Naturalization ceremony honors 23 new citizens

Circuit Judge James A Norman presided Monday at the courthouse as 23 applicants were granted naturalization certificates in a formal ceremony. A reception by the American Legion auxiliary followed. Persons petitioning included Dieter Herman, Anton Kunz, Thomas Whalen, Kathleen Robean Frice, Hortensia Mejia, Frieds McCarthy, Ilse Sherman, Milton Jenkins, Edna Jenkins, Elfriede Hill, Hildegard Hinzmann, Sam Lal, Marion Clare Ma, Mae Hale, Dorothy St. Dorie, Irene Rose, David Sam Lal, Bhauramati Lal, Natsu Noble, Sylvia Allen, Ute Hohman, David Kita Smith, Antonio Ueda Beltran, Fred Stanley.

James A Norman American Legion Auxiliary Dieter Herman Anton Kunz Thomas Whalen Kathleen Robean Frice Hortensia Mejia Frieds McCarthy Ilse Margaret Sherman Milton Edward Jenkins Edna Jenkins Elfriede Hill Hildegard Hinzmann Sam Lal Marion Clare Ma- Severely Mae Hale Dorothy Wine St . Dorie Se Antes Roselyn Irene David Sam Lal

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Govenor Mark Hatfield US Senate Devel Recreation District Glen Colebank Services Glen Colebank The Myrtle Ten Mile Lake Methodists Reedsford Road William K. Winner David Doss Fort Shafter Maweil David Army Intelligence George J. Doss Michelle Marie Mrs. Reneld Carpenter Maet Hospital Michelle Jam. 5 Herald Prese Rotary Club Hank Rowell Gundams Dre Lytle Paul Detlefson Bob Det Lefson Danny Brown Jake Otter Eugene Fred Warren Lions Club Plans Bhauramati Lal Natsu Noble Sylvia Lavinia Allen Ute Helga Hohman David Allen Kita Smith Antonio Ueda Beltran Fred Stanley Rod McKenzie
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