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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1959

Page

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Hoffa Boast Sparks Picket Campaign Across Cities

The article describes Hoffa backed picketing in New York City Denver and Florida from Palm Beach to Key West as officials warn against using law enforcement for private power. Police Commissioner Kennedy vows to fight, while critics recall public safety must come first.

New York City Denver Florida Palm Beach Key West Hoffa Belett Tie Big Guys Auton Henry Feinstein New York Stephen Kennedy Peonla Kennedy Calvin Coolidge Boston

Pacific Power Doubles Capacity and Projects in 1960s Plan

Pacific Power reports major capacity growth on the Lewis River projects in Washington, including Swift dam and a 250000 kilowatt powerhouse, plus a Merwin unit and Johnston plant outputs. The company served 305206 customers, with rising residential consumption and new transmission upgrades while planning for future regional power needs through the mid-1960s.

Pacific Wet & Light Company Northwest Coal Pacific Power Swift Merwin Lewis River Washington Johnston Steam Electric Wy . R Garett McClung den Ridge

March of Dimes Campaign Under Way in Coos County

The annual March of Dimes campaign is now under way in Coos County and will continue during January. Chairmen for Coos County report the drive supports research and patient care programs.

March of Dimes Coos Co Coos County

Area rainfall report notes flooding across valley region

Fragmentary radio style report cites water covering the valley with Weaver road flooded to about three feet. Local officials including Sherwood of Coquille and Myrtie John Da are referenced with positions in rural schools and other public offices.

Feets Sherwood Coquille Myrtie John da Preston Willis Comheeds Bill Cook Luther Dilrect Mail

Centennial Committee Meeting Postponed By High Water

The Centennial Committee meeting scheduled for Monday is cancelled due to high water. It will be rescheduled soon with the new date announced once decided.

Centennial Committee

Hatfield successor appointment challenged in campaign chatter

Transcription fragments show informal talk among unnamed Democrats accusing Hatfield of blocking his own successor during the election season. The text reflects political maneuvering and public scrutiny of leadership decisions amidst lively campaign discourse.

Mark Hatfield Ofayne Morse Mr. Matfield

Bud Griffin Named Myrtle Point Mayor After Council Meeting

Myrtle Point installs new city leadership with Bud Griffin as mayor. Delmar Greer to finish Griffin's council term and Ray Harris elected council president. Heat oil bids opened with Gordon MacKerrow of Shell Oil Co. low bidder. contract awarded. Security Bank chosen for city finance.

Elden Scoop) Brodie Myrtle Point Bud) Griffin Gene Pat) Parsons City Recorder Mayer Griffin Bud Griffin E. M Anglers' Cafe Robert Belloni Elvin Eads Mitch Myers Elden Brodie Grifin Brodie Myrtlewood Mr. Brodie Bill Elsie) Downing Walter Barklow Delmar Greer Griffin Ray Harris Greer Gordon MacKerrow Shell Oil Co Myrtle Point QU Co Standard Oil Co MacKerrow Union Oil Co Security Bank

Hatfield Names Howell Appling as Oregon Secretary of State

Governor Hatfield selects Howell Appling Jr. 39 of Portland to serve as Secretary of State. Appling runs Independent Distributors with over 3 million in annual sales serving Oregon and neighboring states. He is a Rice Institute engineer and Texas A&M trained executive with deep business and civic ties.

Salem Mark Hatfield Howell Appling, Jr Portland Oregon Efi State Appling Washington Idaho California Canada Carthage Tex Rice Institute Texas A & M Janet Beverly Michael Beth National Farm Equipment Wholesalers Association Portland Implement Tractor Association Associated Oregon Industries Portland Chamber of Commerce St. Thomas More Catholic Pal Club United Fund Cochairman Multnomah County Hatfield Committe Tice Board of Control Land Rd of Banking Board Mogee Aveem Ss Csngon Mathelas Tlen Howell Appling Appling Poling

Lions Urged to Help at Skating Rink and New Year's Party

Myr tle Point Lions discuss low volunteer turnout at the skating rink, where Joe Avina says only one lion helped with ticketing and skates for about 60 youngsters. The group also praises a financially successful New Year’s Eve party at the Community building and veteran Foster Thompson’s elk-hunting pictures.

Myrtle Point Lions Club Joe Avina Lions Ne Otter Joe Jake Bill Knife Thompson

Security Bank Deposits Gain In Past Quarter

Myrtle Point local Security Bank reports higher deposits and loans for the quarter ending December 31 1958. Deposits rose from 5 764 183 57 to 5 482 683 21 by September 24 with a gain of 281 500 36 and loans increased 92 300 58 from 1 552 449 32 to 1 644 589 90.

Myrtle Point Harry G. Dement Ralph D. Co. & Poehlitz E. A. Wyld x. EB Zumwalt

Holmes Urges Bond Issue for Highway Improvement

Governor Holmes calls for a bond issue in a message to the state legislature seeking funds for highway improvements. The communication emphasizes a cooperative federal state approach and pledged action on transportation needs amid political transition.

Holmes

Flood threat eases as week's rainfall tops nine inches

Heavy rain drenched the region earlier in the week causing flooding along highways and slides near Myrtle Point and Coquille. Highway 42 remained closed from the area since evening and into Tuesday as waters receded and schools returned to normal.

Orian Port Ein Myrtle Point Coquille

Coos and Centennial Assn Elects Officers

The Coos and Centennial Association elected Langios as president and Yvonne Remaly as secretary treasurer. Directors include Raleigh Greene Terrell Cooper Saceth KDie Dudley Fosford and others from Gold Beach Brookings North Bend. Delegates from two counties discussed funding a Portland Exposition exhibit with a proposed budget range from 5000 to 10000 dollars.

Langios Yvonne Remaly Raleigh Greene Terrell Cooper Gold Beach Ae Saceth Kdie Brookings Dudley Fosford North Bend Chimbers of Commerce Coos-Curry Portland

Flora Laird Library Receives $1000 Gift From Patrons

A $1,000.60 donation from the Steadnie Hance Library was announced by the Flora M. Laird Library board. Officials said the gift will support library operations as a meeting was held to discuss upcoming rentals and a minimum charge.

Flora M. Laird Mattie Huling Stead Nie Hance

Scale No 78, AF and AM Werald Officers Listed

The officers named include Greet, Wornene ter, E M Griffin senior warden, Irvin Pearce Jr warden, Ralph Kringesinek Wee, Kirkpatrick secretary, Ray Collier Jr deacon, Harold Rushing Sr steward, Jim Neden Jr steward, Wm Huff tyler, George Royer marshal, and Bill Downing chaplain.

Werald Eee Greet Worneneter E. M. Griffin Irvin Pearce Ralph Kringeesinek Kirkpatrick Ray Collier Harold Rushing Jim Neden Wm. Huff Tyler George Royer Bill Downing

Bus离ound on Hick Wee way near Spruce Street bridge

A Greyhound bus ran off a highway near Hick Wee way about seven fifty five Monday evening. The vehicle left the road three blocks north of the Spruce Street bridge, ending up off the shoulder about two feet from the grade. Authorities reported no serious injuries.

Greyhound Monteek Coquille Spruce Street Bridge

Fairview Man Jailed in County on Robbery Charge

Police say a Fairview man was jailed after a late night robbery. Officers responding to a report found a suspect in the area and arrested him on robbery charges. The incident occurred Saturday night in the county, with investigation continuing.

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Lumber veteran from Pemn Avenue City joins Kentucky circle

A longstanding figure in the lumber trade with ties to the University of Pemn Avenue has been noted in Kentucky circles for his extensive career.

Wate University of Pemnaylvelle

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Frank Meldrum Ben Nichols Ray Morris Councllen V. A Bil Taskereley Herald Press Mr. Hoffa U.S Paul Harvey Eden Ridge Agendum Elmer Strode Gov. Hatfield Len Page Pu Beloni del Greer Secretary of State Ades Scoop Brodie Foster Thompson Gaylord Wik & Hunt Buddy Co Jackson Hole Wyoming Mr Thompson Robert D. Melmes Biase Coes County Hick Lands Fairview Rei James Buckley Wryndtsteh
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