Carl Gilbert Retires as Lineman for Powers and Myrtle Point
Carl Gilbert, a journeyman lineman for Myrtle Point Powers and Rural areas, retires after 39 years with Pacific Power and Light. A Myrtle Point banquet honored him with PJ Moore and Bill Head present. he began in Coquille and has lived in Myrtle Point since 1949. He will vacation, with Spud Rodgers set to replace him on the line crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gilbert
Powers
Myrtle Point
Pacific Power and Light Company
Bill Head
Coquille
Pp&l
PJ Moore
Coos Bay
Gilbert
Myrtl Point
Howard
Spud” Rodgers
Rodgers
World Fair parking runs smoothly amid crowds
World’s Fair officials say anticipated parking problems have not materialized as crowds approach. Operators cut prices to lure visitors and residents say access remains easy despite attendance topping 70 000, with traffic flowing smoothly on busy days.
McKean Smith to Stage Port Orford Art Show
Vicki McKean Smith of the Coquille Valley Art Association will present a one man show in Port Orford for the annual Battle Rock celebration in July. The announcement notes a quote attributed to Rousseau about inner peace.
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Vicki McKean-Smith
Coquille Valley Art Association
Port Orford
Local Circle News Sees Visits and Birth Announcements
Bridge News reports visits among Medford residents as Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Shults visit the Watermans before returning to Medford with their daughter. A birth is announced for George Clarno Jr., Roger William weighing 7 pounds 15 34 ounces. Family gatherings include Mrs. Wyrick’s birthday in Coos Bay and a party for Fred Osborn in Chehalis.
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Everettte C. Webber
Isaac Shults
Medford
David Watermans
David Waterman
Wyrick
Coos Bay
Royce Hancock
Empire
E. C. Webber
Ronald Huff
Glide
Clarence Biloyd
Greenacres
Everett Jenkins
George Clarno,Jr
Roger William
Clarnos
Clarno
Patch
Chehalis
Fred Osborn
CS. Osborn
Henry Ahrens
Kenneth Price
C D. Hudson
C S. Osborn
Frank Henry and Michael Newell Land Marlin on Vacation
Pharmacist Frank Henry of Sempert's R xall Drug and his nephew Michael Newell returned from Rancho Buena Vista about 70 miles south of La Paz Mexico. They landed a 121 pound marlin and a 99 pound marlin, plus several dolphin fish and a large African pompano. They also shot dove and rabbits on horseback.
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Frank Henry
Sempert
R.xall Drug
Michael Newell
Rancho Buena Vista
la Paz
Mexico
Henry
Coos County Art Association Plans August Meeting
The Coquille Valley Art Association will meet August 1 in the association building announced by president Liz Coke. Duties for the Coos County Fair will be assigned to members. The group held a June dinner for Myrtle Point professionals and businesswomen with Edna Hoffman chairing the event assisted by Chris Ray, Irma Hervey, Vick McKean Smith and Liz Coke. Recent canvas awards went to Bob Benson, Dotty Benson, Faye Rosendahl, Hurt Lee Anderson, Marjorie Leep, Shirles Cowart, Ann Hauschildt, Lindsay Hausehildt, and Grace Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille Valley Art Association
Art Association
Liz Coke
Dutles
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Edna Hoffman
Chris Ray Irma Hervey
Vick MecKean-Smith
Bob Benson
Dotty Benson
Faye Rosendahl
Lee Anderson
Marjorie Leep
Shirles Cowart
Ann Hauschildt
Lindsay Hausehildt
Grace Lewis
Sealed bids sought for Myrtle Crest and Bridge School roofing
Notice to contractors invites sealed proposals to roof Myrtle Crest School and Bridge School in Oregon. Bids due July 25 1962 at 8 PM with 140 percent bond and proof of insurance. Plans available at the district office. district reserves right to reject or postpone awards. Publications July 5 and 12 1962.
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Myrtle Crest
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Myrtle Crest School
Bridge School Bridge
Coos County
Paula M Cook
Public hearing set on Coos Curry Electric service area request
Oregon Public Utility Commission scheduled a July 25 hearing in Coquille on Coos Curry Electric Cooperative’s bid for exclusive service rights in parts of southern Coos County and coastal Curry County. The request cites the 1961 legislation and seeks to reduce duplication and costs while serving farms and timber lands. Towns Port Orford Gold Beach and Brookings are among incorporated areas named.
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Oregon
Public Utility
June C Hall
Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Coquille
Tr Seo
PUC Uruer
Cop
Cougs
Curry County
Cops
Coos County
Josephine County
Port Orford
Gold Beach
Brookings
Birthday Dinner Held for Mrs Dave Cox at Home
Mrs Dave Cox hosted a birthday dinner Sunday afternoon at their residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs F Donuvan Eddie Nam Mr and Mrs Raymond Lane Violet Lea Sheryl Ronnie Mr and Mrs Mefflin Stewart Ronnie E Jo Athan Doncin Bob Miller of Empire Latsia Strieber Four Mile Wicks Smith and family Glenn Gulstrom and family. Mrs Buenice Lillie has cooked at Camp Myrtle Wood two weeks. Mr and Mrs Jim Paris of San Diego were visitors with Mr and Mrs Tom Forrest Jeanne and Betsy Thompson attend Baptist activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Cox
F Donuvan
Eddie
Nam
Raymond Lane
Violet Lea
Sheryl
Ronnie
Mefflin Stewart
Ronnie E
Athan Doncin
Bob Miller
Empire
Jim Paris
San Diego
Calif
Tom Forrest
Miss Jeanne
Betsy Thompson
The
Baptist
Community Attends Weekend Visits in Myrtle Point and Nearby
A long list of weekend visitors and local residents is recorded in Myrtle Point and nearby towns. Families from Coquille Grants Pass Coos Bay Myrt le Point Powers and Chicago shared hospitality and social calls including Bob Seelge Dorland Hammer Am Robison Carrie Robison and many others. The note also records a church camp in Bend with Mrs Charlotte Lackey’s early release from hospital and return home.
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Bend
Charlotte Lackey
Dave Bregger
Coquille
Kenneth Stone
Leonard Watsons
James Gds Courtnss
Grants Pass
Wieyne Watson
Anna
Myrtle Point
Jaye Shannon
Scotty Watson
Andrs
Dale Hoffman
Timmy
Susan
Geo. Nelsons
Casey Ignites
Marine Corps
San Diego
Chicago
Bob Seelge
Dorland Hammer
Dr. Hammer
Tammy
Debbie Bell
Eugene
al Robison
Jess Robison
Riverside
Calif
Robison
Carrie Robison
Dick Ervin
Los Angeles
Ervin
Earl Royer
Lever
Cons County
State Grange
Rogers
Curry County
Pomona
Sixes Grange
Orville Deaver
Ollie Deaver
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Beta Sigma Phi
Husbads
Herald Press
Phot
Kodak Rima
Rexall Drac
Ore
Frank
Ind Bst
Rouchefou
Bridge News
Dolphin
Art Association States Meeting
Metzger
Public Utility Commission
Coos-Curry Electric
Henry A
Electric Living
Burlington
T.V
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
North Bend
D— Myrt
Rtle Point
Broadbent News
M. J. Stewart
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