Eden Sails Into Exile After Suez Crisis
A speaker reflects on Anthony Eden's departure from England in a cargo boat to New Zealand after the Suez Crisis. He notes Eden's illness, the political toll on Britain, and the burden on leaders who face monumental decisions. The piece was published amid ongoing fallout and ends with a personal meditation on leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Eden
England
New Zeland
Victoria Docks
Mr. Eden
Egypt
Winston Churchhill
Eden
Will You Have a Part to Help Fight Polio
An editorial urges support for polio relief via the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. It notes winter high school games feature healthy players while many children are crippled by polio. Harold Rushing announces a Mother's March on January 31, inviting door to door contributions and vaccine awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Harold Rushing
Beta Sigma Phi
Rushing
Coos Bay Meets Myrtle Point In March of Dimes Benefit
A re match between Myrtle Point Bobcats and Coos Bay Pirates starts 7 30 pm February 5 at Myrtle Point High gym. Admission 75c adults 50c students 25c, proceeds to National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point Bobcats
Coos Bay Pirates
Myrtle Point High School
Ald
Frank Aiken
North Bend
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Harold Rushing
March of Dimes
Deskin Bergey Named Assistant General Manager at PP&L
Deskin Bergey was promoted to assistant general manager of Pacific Power and Light, succeeding Lloyd W. Edwards as he retires from Coast division duties. Bergey, district manager since 1954, will supervise PP&L operations from Coos Bay to Astoria. He will remain based in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deskin O Bergey
Pacific Power & Light Company
Lloyd W. Edwards
George T. Bragg
Bergey
Pp&l
Coos Be
Astoria
Izaak Bergey Promoted To Coast Division At Pacifi c Power
Izaak Bergey has been named assistant general manager in charge of the Coast division for Pacific Power and Light in the Coos Bay area. He succeeds Lloyd W. Edwards, with Bergey already directing the Bay area activities. Bergey serves on the Coos County Chamber of Commerce board and the Red Cross, and leads the Izaak Walton League chapter. He is president of the Southwest section of the Professional Engineers of Oregon and vice president in charge of the Izaak Walton League chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist
Pacific Power & Light
Coos Bay Area
Lloyd W. Edwards
Coos Bay
Pacific
Bay Area
Bergey
Portland
Coos County
Walter Bergey
Continueu
Jack Page
Why Oregon lawmakers face heavy taxes and wasted time
The Myrtle Point Herald rails against the proposed state legislature salary hike from 600 to 1200 dollars a year, arguing taxes crush Oregonians. It cites the 12 days of Senate bickering to elect a president, 289 ballots, and costly politicking, urging elected officials to focus on tax relief and real work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Herald
Oregon
Salem
Herald
State of
State Senate
House
Senate
Boyd Overhulse
Madras
Ore
Robert
Clarence Barton
Chuckles on TV giveaways grow bigger and richer
The column jokes about expanding television prize programs and richer contestants. It muses on paying national debt with a Treasury Secretary on air and humorously questions lunar aid if humans reach the moon, implying Uncle Sam should help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
Moon
Uncle Sam
Quote of the Week: A wise man is never less Gisele than what he chooses
A clipped, quirky maxims item notes that a wise person avoids diminishing themselves by choices, presenting a playful literary in-joke about self-perception and decision making.
Frosty Weather Grips Coos County Areas
Cold snap hits Oregon districts with 10 to 19 above in Coos County while Sitkum records 19 above and five inches of snow. Remote reports six inches of snow as showers threaten possible floods if a warm southwester misses the region.
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Mens
Coos County
Herald Office
U S
Elmer Strode
Sitkum
Remote
Lans Leneve
Portland Firm Wins Bid on Five Cool-Curry Projects
Wulul son Construction Company of Portland awarded the low bid on five construction jobs for Cool-Curry Electric Cooperative with a total of 346 082 04. Projects include 69 KV switching at Gold Beach and Elk River, a Brookings sub station, a Harbor sub station, and Gersel sub station. Other bidders were Brandon Company Vancouver 371 070 Ace Electric Tulsa 364 976 76 and Mullinix Construction Oklahoma City 360 520 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cool-Curry Electric Cooperative
Wululson Construction Company
Portland
Bruce Stuyere
Gold Beach
Gersel
Elk River
Brookings
Harbor
Brandon Company
Vancouver
Ace Electric
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Mullinix Construction Company
Oklahoma City
World War I Veterans to Elect Officers at City Hall
World War I veterans from Barracks 524 will meet at City Hall on Thursday February 7 to elect officers. Bert Pearson urges all veterans to attend and participate in the evening’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Myrtle Point
Bert Pearson
Attorney Meldrum Returns From Salem Two-Week Legislative Visit
Attorney Frank Meldrum returned from a two week trip to Salem where he joined 19 other Oregon attorneys in the Oregon State Bar Association public service program. The group will donate time during the legislative session to advise legislators and help draft bills, with two lawyers on duty at all times in the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C Meldrum
Salem
Oregon State Bar Association
Meldrum
Legislative Service
Capitol
Senate
Advertising Pays Testimony From Mrs Davenport
The Myrtle Point Herald notes a Tamale order rush after Zion Builders ad claims caused by phone orders. Mrs Glen Davenport apologizes for ads mislisting orders and confirms ad impact on sales. The Methdist church Smorgasbord dinner also drew a large crowd, proving advertising pays.
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Herald
Zion Builders
Glen Davenport
The
Zion B
Herald Office
Myrtle Point
Sharon Ansley and Louis Lund Make Oregon State Honor Roll
Sharon Lavelle Ansley a Myrtle Point sophomore in home economics and Louis Monte Lund a Myrtle Point area senior majoring in agricultural engineering earned full term scholastic honor roll honors at Oregon State College. Both graduates of Myrtle Point High School maintain at least a B plus average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State College
Sharon Lavelle Ansley
Louis Monte Lund
Myrtle Point
Ansley
Eldon C Ansley
Myrtle Point Lund
Louis W Lund
Gaylord
Myrtle Point High School
Fire Destroys Gravelford Farm Home Sunday Afternoon
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Paul Davis farm house and garage near Gravelford Sunday afternoon. Mrs Katherine Cotton occupied the house. Loss estimated at $5,000 with partial insurance. A Cool Forest Protective Association truck from Bridge Station arrived in time to prevent further destruction. Some household furnishings were saved.
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Paul Davis
Gravelford
Davis
Katherine Cotton
Cool Forest Protective Association
Bridge Station
Carol Porter Honored at U of Oregon Smarty Party
University of Oregon honors freshman coeds with B average or higher at Mortar Board Smarty Party held January 23. Carol L. Porter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Porter of 805 B Street Myrtle, is among the honorees.
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Carol Porter
U. OF
University of Oregon
Eugene
Mortar Board
Carol L. Poster
Harry Porter
B Street
Myrtle
Ward Armstrong to Speak at Hi School Thursday
Ward Armstrong, a Myrtle Point youth and India exchange goodwill student, will speak at the high school Thursday evening at eight. Sponsored by the Coos County 4-H Leaders association, the event invites all interested listeners to attend.
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Ward Armstrong
4-H Leaders
Myrtle Point
India
Coos County
4-H Leaders Association
National Farm Bureau Meeting Attacks Labor Power
Coli G. Parker, chair of the National Association of Manufacturers, warned at the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting that without a countervailing political force unions will seize the presidency and both houses, turning the nation toward socialism as in England.
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National Farm Bureau Meeting
Congress
Coli G. Parker
National Association of Manufacturers
Parker
American Farm Bureau Federation
Local Sportsmen Attend All-State Meet in Corvallis
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's club representatives Harold Watzling and Tom Forrest attended the Oregon Wildlife Federation midwinter gathering in Corvallis January 18 19 to discuss conservation issues affecting Oregon's natural resources and wildlife. The federation meeting draws diverse sportsmen and conservation groups to address shared challenges across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore
Wildlife Federation
Corvallis
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club
Ore- Zon Wildlife Federation
Harold Watzling
Tom Forrest
Oregon
Oregon Wildlife Federation
Error in School Taxes Sparks Mixed Billing Revisions
Sheriff reports errors in Rural School District levy pricing from last fall. Some taxpayers in districts No 2, 3, 27, 32, 47, 65, 77 were over billed. others under billed. Corrected statements will be mailed. refunds or new bills issued as appropriate.
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Coquille
Legion and Auxiliary Crab Feed Attracts 250 Plus
More than 250 people attended a crab feed at the Scout building last Sunday hosted by the Anglican Legion and Auxiliary posts. Positive remarks suggest another feed will be staged soon to raise funds for an extensive Legion building program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Legion
Legionnaires
Legion
Cranberry Club Meet Promises Wisconsin Growth Film
The Southwest Oregon Cranberry Club will show a Wisconsin cranberry growing film at its annual meeting tonight at Teresa hall Bandon. The session starts at 7 30 p m with Leander Panter, president, stating the event highlights the program and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Southwest
Oregon
Purebred Angus Cows Sold at Tule Lake Sale
A report from Tule Lake California notes buyers from Marsijén Feerer and Grogs at Myrtle Point purchasing purebred Angus cows. The fragment mentions local cattle trade and farm buyers amid a regional sale.
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Myrtle Point
Ugh
Urebred Angus Cowsrom Marsijén Feerer
Tulelake
California
University of Oregon Concert Band to Perform in Myrtle Point
The University of Oregon Concert Band sponsored by Myrtle Point High School will give a concert February 7 at 8:00 p.m. in the Myrtle Crest gym. The group, praised by Dr Edwin Franko Oldman as a top US concert band, includes Roger, a Myrtle Point High graduate, in the French horn section. Tickets are $1.60 for adults and student pricing applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Baker
Dennis Lumm
Butch Brodie
Jim Brodie
Leon Brown
Ted Conk
Karl Hagen
Doug Hervey
Gene Mast
George Miller
Terry Owens
Ed Fallin
Jim Rylander
Keith Schroeder
Dennis Smith
Jos
Virg Smith
Dick Stitt
Rich Springer
Myrtle Point
Bill Geister
Oregon State College
Us Bay
Cnet Halifai
University of Oregon
Pollu
Myrtle Point High School
Myrtle Crest
Edwin Franko Oldman
United States
Roger A
Duate
Reberter
Outsta
Wind
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Sandra Jackson
Joy Howell
Paula Lan
Chiefs of State
Byy George
Cool-Curry Electric
Frank Meldrum
Mrs. Davenport
Sharon Ansley
Louis Lund
Oregon State
Legion and Auxiliary
Cranberry Club
Ened Gross
Hi School
U. of O
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