Store Lease Negotiations Under Way for Myrtle Point
Montgomery Ward officials visited Myrtle Point and eyed the Thornton building for a possible corner store. Building Superintendent C F Maw said negotiations are pending and photos of the interior were requested. Chamber committee members Roy Robinson Al Hall and Charles Poehlitz will assist in bringing the store to town.
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Montgomery ,Ward and Company
C. F. Maw
Portland
Maw
Thornton
Montgomery Ward Company
Myrtle Point
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Robinson
al Hall
Charles Poehlitz
Herald and Statistics
Herald
Fireworks Set for July 6 Celebration in Bandon Park
A town festival in Bandon features a lumberjack breakfast at 6 00 a m, a fish fry under Chef Pete Hull, and a park concert led by Douglas Jacox. Invited flying clubs will shuttle from the airport, a Babe Ruth game follows at 2 p m, and a dusk fireworks display lights the South jetty as Co-Chairs Bob Schultz and Roland Parks lead a chamber effort.
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Pete Hull
Bandon
Douglas Jacox
Ron Sutherland
Bob Schultz
Roland Parks
Chamber of Commerce
Missing Coquille Boy Found Dead
Steve Gregory a 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Gregory of Shelley Road Coquille was found dead at 5 30 a m Tuesday after being reported missing Monday evening He was found about 200 yards from the family residence and had apparently hanged himself Monday after leaving home around 11 a m State police sheriff deputies and relatives had begun a search once he did not return Monday evening.
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Steve Gregory
Sherman Gregory
Shelley Road
Coquille
Oregon Dairy Princess Contest Adorns Coos Arrival
Entrants in the Coos county Oregon Dairy Princess contest attended last week in Portland with three contestants from the area. Organizers Calvin Crandall Jim Keever and Pat Straube coordinated orientation tours luncheons and interviews to showcase each girl. The Coronation luncheon on Tuesday June 28 featured Ray Kozak of KROW Dallas as MC and the crowd of 350 enjoyed the speeches, prime dairy industry support and a festive, televised atmosphere.
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Oregon
Oregon Dairy Products Commission
Calvin Crandall
Jim Keever
Pat Straube
Sheraton Motor Inn
Beslerity
Princess Network
Portland
Ray Kozak
KROW
Dallas
City Council Sets Hearing on New Budget
The council plans a formal hearing on the proposed city budget, addressing department needs including police cars and street department truck purchases. Citizens may attend to hear specifications and funding priorities.
Bells to Ring at Noon on July Fourth in Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point residents are asked to pause at noon July 4 for a four minute bell ringing to honor heritage. City finances show a 961000 tax levy within six percent limits, with 38 mills total including a 3 mill serial levy over ten years. Some residents arrive late to address poor television reception, while the local cable provider holds a city franchise.
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Myrtle Point
Ben Nichole
Hollis Mast Elected District 41 School Board Chairman
Hollis Mast was elected chairman of the District 41 school board at a June 26 meeting. Thompson was named vice chairman for the new year. Outgoing chair Howard Winkelmen received the board’s appreciation for his leadership.
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Hollis Mast
Igelicotteriert
Lions Elect President Directors for Next Year
The Lions announce new leadership including 241K Roth and Ross Pinkley with Bob Seesee as part of the slate for the upcoming year.
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241K Roth
Ross Pinkley
Bob Seesee Caehies
Allen Bartlett Pinning Incident at Farm Tractor
Allen Bartlett aged 16 was pinned under a farm tractor for about 20 minutes after the accident at 11 18 am. He was freed by bystanders and taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Allen Bartlett
Allen
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