Wm. Jackson to Sing Sacred Concert at M E Church Sunday
William A. Jackson, dramatic baritone, will give a sacred music concert at First Methodist Church Sunday at 7 30 p m He has acted in The Great Waltz with John Charles Thomas and Dorothy Kirsten and appeared with Raymond Massey and Tyrone Power in John Brown's Body He recently toured Korea with Bob Pearce and has performed before large crowds in major US and Canadian cities
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William A. Jackson
First Methodist
Mr. Jackson
John Charles Thomas
Dorothy Kirsten
Raymond Massey
Tyrone Power
John Brown
William
Jackson
Los Angeles
Mr. Thomas
Maryland
Music Academy of the West
Korea
Bob Pearce
United States
Canada
Farm plan praised by Monitor as soil bank approach
The Christian Science Monitor endorses Eisenhower's soil bank as a two part farm program. An acreage reserve targets wheat and cotton with 12 and 3 million acres cut, while a conservation reserve tackles long term land use. The plan emphasizes surplus reduction, conservation, and payments in kind to withdraw land from production.
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America
The
Christian Science Monitor
Eisenhower
East-West Highway Debate Shifts Favor to Highway 42
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce meets with representatives from Coquille Coos Bay and Powers and unanimously drops efforts for the Most Feasible Route. Instead the group backs Highway 42 as the priority and aims to urge state officials to improve it now, recalling prior support from the governor's committee chaired by Ralph Moore.
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Coos Co
Chamber Commerce
Presnt
Coquille
Coos Bay
Powers
Myrtle Point
State Highway Commission
Coos County
Ralph Moore
al Wyld
Walt Crim
Sportsmen to Enlarge Youth Activities Plan
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's club to expand youth programs under Mrs. Richard McCuskey with archery rifle instruction softball pingpong and more for boys and girls. Peewee and Junior Legion baseball continue. Club building interior to be completed within 30 days.
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Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club
O. C. Davenport
Norway
Richard McCuskey
Junior Legion
Davenport
Governor Patterson Urges Federal Action for National Highways
Gov Patterson declares the modern highway system is a federal duty and cites Eisenhower’s 101 billion highway plan rejected by Congress. He predicts action in the second session and calls for public demand, arguing highways are essential regardless of budget balance. The talk references a 50 billion proposal to modernize routes 99 and 30 in Oregon.
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Gov
Patterson
Eisenhower
84Th National Congress
America
Oregon
George Ulett
Charles R. Clinton Killed in Auto Crash
Charles Raymond Clinton age 20 was killed Sunday morning about 1 30 when his car crashed into a telephone pole near Norway while he was driving to ward Coquille. Police say he was traveling at excessive speed and he was alone in the car. Continued on Page 5.
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Charles Raymond Clinton
Norway
Clinton
Coquille
Shirtcliff and Owens Grand Opening This Saturday
The Herald notes a full day grand opening by Shirtcliff and Owens this Saturday with promotions and chances to win. Al Shirtcliff teases readers while keeping details away from Sackett, inviting friends and customers to join the event.
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Shirtcliff & Owens
Sackett
al Shirtcliff
Clarence
the Herald
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Install Officers in Joint Meet
The Myrtle Point lodges held a Wednesday eve joint installation at the I O O F hall with Everett Wolgamott and Don Wolgamott aiding. Mrs Emmett Hammack and Mrs John Caudle assisted as sustaling officers as guests watched a musical program and luncheon follow.
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Myrtle Point Odd Fellows
Rebekah
George D Nall
Noble Grand
Elvin Shilts
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Everett Wolgamott
Don Wolgamott
Emmett Hammack
John Caudle
Russell Evans
Leonard Moore
The
Lodge
C. P. Moore
Earl Roger
S. F. Stevens
A. E. Kirkpatrick
Walter Crabb
O. G
Oliver Enlund
I. G
J. M. Myers
Jack Ellis
L.S
Art Ratcliffe
L. H Pearce
Henry Boy
S. S
George W. Hall
Security Bank Reports 1955 Deposits Rise Over 1954
Security Bank of Myrtle Point reports cash deposits grew from 6 305 341.49 on December 31 1954 to 7 072 842.66 on December 31 1955. Cashier Harry Dement notes a $767 501.17 gain for 1955 and predicts continued prosperity in 1956. Directors Dement Lundy Perkins serve on the bank’s governing board.
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Security Bank
Securityank
Myrtle Point
Harry Dement
Board of Directors
Dement
Disaster Unit Organized Here at Meet Thurs
A Myrtle Point civil defense disaster unit named The Myrtle Point Disaster Corps was formed last Thursday evening under Civil Defense guidance. Ron Endicott was named director for the southern Coos county area including Norway Myrtle Point Broadbent Remote Bridge and Powers. The meeting in the city hall drew about 60 people. Coos County Civil Defense Director John Pickett of Coquille provided guidance.
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Meet Thurs
Civil Defense
Bill Tankersley
Myrtle Point
Ron Endicott
Coos County
Norway
Broadbent
Freaen
Endicott
John Pickett
Coquille
Swans and Wildlife Flourish After Flood Near Myrtle Point
Reporter notes a flood aftermath near Myrtle Point with 18 swans seen on a lake below a resident’s home along with many geese and ducks. Neighbors describe the scene as a sudden surge of wildlife within city limits and a shift toward a natural refuge.
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Earth
Bill Bell
George
Myrtle Polat
Neuberger Targets McKay in Sarena Give Away Scandal
Reports describe Neuberger aiming to smear McKay in a Sarena incident labeled a give away. The piece alleges a McCarthy era style inquisition with claims of misleading statements and evasive answers by figures closely linked to the event.
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Neuberger
McKay
Stink
Ry . Harris Ellsworth
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William Jackson
Sacred Lancert
First Methodial Church
Wm. Jackson
M. E
Knockin
Crim
County Road Committee
Coquille Chamber of Commerce
Prida
Chas. R. Clinton
I.o.0.f
Monard Haga
Tom Reyer
Stanton Stevens
Vernn Meore
C. P. Meere
Robert Trigg
Herald Press
Phete
Robert Y. 1Nornton
Atter
Gregen
Brewer
Joanne
Praia Gt Brennersien
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