Wildcats Fall Short as Reedsport Edges Myrtle Point 52 50
Myrtle Point High drops district opener 52 to 50 at Reedsport in a rough final period. Harold Cserger scores 20 for Myrtle Point while Olsen leads Reedsport with 18 points as both teams trade leads and the outcome hangs in the final minutes.
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Myrtle Point High
Reedsport
Braves
Cats
Myrtle Point
Harold Cserger
Ponies
Olsen
Myrtle
Kalbus
Wilson
Csergei
Harper
Mast
Patrick
Christianson
Menegat
Reedspoon
Abbott
Rowe
Husko
Stull
Hedges
Finney
Stender
Curry
Ritchie Daniels
Marv Radloff
al Barklow
Frosh
Bobcats Sweep Reedsport After Three Wins
Myrtle Point basketball took all three home games from Reedsport on Saturday. The Frosh won 48 28, the J V 49 41 with Al Barklow dominating rebounds, and the varsity led 30 15 at halftime and stayed ahead. Dick Wilson led rebounding, Gerald Patrick and Csergei top scored for Myrtle Point. This week Bandon visits Friday and Myrtle Point goes to Mapleton Saturday as Hiley returns for the Tigers.
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Frosh
Reedsport
J.V. Boys
al Barklow
Myrtle
Cats
Dick Wilson
Gerald Patrick
Arald Csergei
Bill Harper
Wilson
Kalbus I
Cserge
Harper
Mast
Patrick
Dunn
Schmidt
Abbott
Rowe O
Huske
Olson
Stull
Finney
Hedges
Curry
Stender
Bandon's
Tigers
Myrtle Point
Mapleton
Bandon
Hiley
Local teams showcase fast scoring in district play
Gary Martin, a former Myrtle Point standout now with Bandon, has produced several high scoring nights and is hailed as one of the quickest players in district competition.
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Gary Martin
Myrtle Point
Bandon
Three Week Lifesaving Course At North Bend Pool
The North Bend school system and the American Red Cross offer a three week Senior Lifesaving course at North Bend Municipal Pool from January 27 to February 14, Monday to Friday 6 to 7 30 p m. Two classes adult and student. Eligibility requires advanced swimming skills and a 10 cent pool basket fee.
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North Bend
American Red Cross
Mike Popovich
Red Cross
Market
Coos Bay
Bay Area
Stan Ludlow
C. F. Kelly
Herb Shephard
Andy Castillo
West Coast Tel Makes Big Gains in 1957
McBride reports the company connected and disconnected over 6,000 telephones during 1957 requiring one installer or pairman per change. The year saw a net gain amid active construction in the Coos Bay district and a largest program of $283,440 for a dial conversion.
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Langlois
McBride
Coos Bay
Where Does the Dollar Go in Modern American Households
The piece, drawn from Kiplinger’s magazine and cited by the Ladies' Home Journal, analyzes how American families with incomes from 3 000 to 6 000 spend after taxes. It notes deficits exceed savings in many groups and highlights how purchases on installments and planned withdrawals can mislead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Kiplinger
Changes Bureau
Department of Ture
West Coast Telephone reports rapid Oregon system growth in 1957
The company lists 1957 outlays for long distance facilities and dial conversions expanding service from Coos Bay to Eugene and Portland. Projects include Coos Bay to Crescent City, Gold Beach, Agness, Empire Charleston, and additional lines to Reedsport Winchester Bay and Wades Flat. Dial service reach rises to 82 percent in Oregon with total stations near 153000 and plant value about 50.4 million.
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Reedspoort
Coos Bay
Eugene
Portland
Crescent City
Gold Beach
West Coast
Agness
Rogue River
Empire-Charleston
U.S. Navy Oceanographic Laboratory
Charleston
Coquille
Hunter Creek
Reedsport
Winchester Bay
Wades Flat
Rande
Forest Grove
Hillsore
Oregon
Dial
McBride
Washinelon
California
Pacific Coast
Hatfield Enters Oregon Governor’s Race in May Primary
Secretary of State Mark O Hatfield announced he will seek the Republican nomination for governor of Oregon in the May primary. He said sincere supporters urged a free GOP choice and vowed a hard campaign with unified leadership and legislative experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark O Hatfield
Oregon
Hatfield Seeks Oregon Governor Job After Senate Run
Mark Hatfield announces entry into the May primary for Oregon governor or Secretary of State, arguing against higher state spending and taxes. He cites his public service, financial responsibility, and desire to renew business confidence and job growth while avoiding self interest. He notes Navy service in World War II including Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
State Senate
Oregon
Reis G
Mark Hatfield
U.S. Navy
South Pacific
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Great Decisions program informs on world affairs in Coos County
At a Town Hall meeting, speakers outlined the Foreign Policy Association and the 1957 Great Decisions program for Oregon communities. Local organizers and groups including P.T.A., League of Women Voters, American Legion, Red Cross, and Soroptimists attended. Contacts for Myrtle Point and Powers were given for participation and information.
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William R. Campbell
Foreign Policy Association
San Francisco
Coos County
Coquille
NATO
Me. Campbell
Oregon
Myrtle Point
Powers
Julia Duke
P. N. Belanger
L. Hauschildt
Verlin Hermann
P.T.A
League of Women Voters
North Bend
B.P.W
Sheriffs Posse
Coos Bay
American Legion Post No. 17
Sumner Grange
American Cancer Society
Coquille Soroptomist Club
American Red Cross
A.A.A.W
Coquille Toastmistress Club
Coquille Publc Library
Penant Serves to Please at Standard Heating
An OCR fragment notes a local feature on Penant serving customers at Standard Heating with branding cues featuring S and H Green stamps.
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City Neatng OI Co
Tandard
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Reedsport High
West Coast Tel
Entertainment, Tobacco
MISC
Hatfield
Iuj
Slisucmsp
Saguaya Joy
P & Zuypasard
Sasvak
Middle East
New York
United States
Herald
Pete
Myrtle Point Herald
Ford
Matic
Lounsbury Ford
Lounsbury
East
Ford Sales Coquille
Ore
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