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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1975
Page
5
Local officials in Coos County plan a Bi Centennial observance. Mayors of each city support putting on a community event, citing civic pride and historical significance.
The article notes a project to restore the old gravé of Lord Bennett, founder of Bandon, who hailed from Bandon Ireland. It outlines local efforts in Coos Bay to rededicate the historic memorial and preserve regional heritage.
R expresses hope that every school emphasizes B-Con centennial history and presents a pageant play or program around 1776 times. Exhibits old history contests parades and other activities could be considered with advisory county input. Grants should be requested from Frank Quinlan director Americ Revolution Bicentennial Committee Portland Oregon 97207.
High school counselors and students in Coos Curry counties gain access to a computer based Career Information System from the University of Oregon and the Intermediate Education Districts. The system provides detailed occupation duties job market data and salary ranges with each 15 minute session costing about 50 cents. It was developed with a Department of Labor grant and is now active in Oregon with expansion planned to 20 states.
Delegates at the Myrtle Grange hall on January 16 welcomed Faye Tarbell and Mildred Norman from Oregon State Grange along with Arnald Tarbell and local guests. The session approved resolutions from Wallowa, Lost River, North Bayside, and Lexington Granges, discussed grass roots input, land use, and farm issues, and planned a County CWA conference for February 11.
Mr and Mrs Bill Farmer plus Becky Coleman return notes from Myrtle Point High School. Becky resumes post graduate studies in commercial subjects. Sally and Ron Farmer of Venus visit family in Portland last weekend. Tom Coleman remains in Coquille Valley Hospital after a work injury.
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