Wampum Days in Myrtle Point Sponsored by Local Business
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce backs a Wampum Days promotion with a free wampum reward for every dollar spent in local stores starting Monday. A giant auction on Saturday August 1 will trade real money for more than 1000 items including groceries appliances and home furnishings. The plan includes a street roped off auction and substantial participation from retailers led by Paul Freeze and the retail trades committee. A public hearing on August 4 will address a related move by Southern Pacific and Railway Express to discontinue the Myrtle Point agent and use the Coquille agency.
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Myrtle Point
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Ferce
Paul, Freeze
Retail Trades Committee
the Herald
Southern Pacific Railroad Co
Railway Express Co
Coquille
Frank Meldrum
Geo. W. Morgan
S. P
C Nate Loca
Public Utilities Commission
Mor
Oca
Powers Lions Loggers Breakfast a Big Success
The Powers Lions Loggers Breakfast drew strong turnout with 120 adult and 35 child meals served. Net proceeds of 176.25 left 10770 for Orchard Park Lifeguard service, while many Lions helped cook and organize.
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Lions Loggers
Powers Big Success
Daniels
Powers Lions
Orchard Park
Oamere Neer
B. R. Nicklaus
Ed Ve Vir Daniels
Bob
Jack Bushnell
John McKenzie
Tad Burgess
Archie Lane
Pinson, Crabill
Elmer Smith
Elmo Frye
PUC Hearing August 4 On S P Discontinue Application
The public utility commission will hold a hearing August 4 at 9 30 a m to consider the S P application to discontinue. Details on party representation and hearing location were partially listed, with additional notes referencing related changes and assignments.
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PUC
S. P
Powers Veneer Corp Runs Two Shifts At Powers Mill
Powers Veneer Corp operates two shifts at its Powers mill with a daily output of about 760,000 surface footages and 62 employees. Lee Foy, manager, confirms the plant’s ongoing operation and notes stable production.
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Powers Veneer Corp
The
Powers Veneer
Powers
Lee Foy
Veneer Co
Hitchhiker myths and crime fears raise alarms on roads
An article warns against hitchhiking as FBI findings show rising danger from hitchhikers and decoys. It notes that college students and soldiers appear innocent yet are most suspected, with examples from New Jersey turnpike where troopers arrested 162 runaways and 98 AWOL servicemen in one year.
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New Jersey Turnpike
Postmaster General Calls for Public Help Against Obscene Mail
In a national appeal, Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield urges citizens to oppose mail order firms sending obscene and pornographic material to homes. He notes parents face intrusions in mailboxes and links these actions to juvenile delinquency, urging public vigilance. Continued on Page Two.
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Arthur E. Summerfield
Lena Nation
Sil
Henry Schroeder Poised to Rival Dr Hermann in Crops
In this week’s editorial Henry Schroeder, descendant of the Baltimore Colony Schroeders, may rival Dr Hermann in cherry production. He displayed a 15 inch Royal Ann limb bearing 150 cherries and harvested 28 gallons, a possible single-tree record, as he plans to bake the family pie.
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Henry Schroeder
Dr. Hermann
Baltimore
Henry Aer
Baltimore Colony
Schroeders
Dr Hermann
Henry
Schroeder
M's Schroeder
Fishermen Return From Mexican Trip With Big Catches
Fred Gross and companions Frank Henry Paul Hammer and Dr H H Thomas return from La Paz in the Gulf of California with a prize 188 lb marlin caught by Doc Thomas and a 154 lb marlin by Paul Hammer. Fred claims two marlins and a 110 lb sail fish. Henry remains for a hunting trip.
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Fred Gross
Herald
Old Mexico
la Paz
Paul
Fred
Nk Henry
Doc
Wir
Mexico
Bill Forrest Sails Portland Yacht Club Boat to Hawaii
Bill Forrest brother of Tom Forrest of Broadbent pilots a Portland Yacht Club boat in the San Pedro California to Hawaii race. The 47 foot vessel carries a seven man crew and is one of five yachts entered in the event.
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Forrest
San Pedro
Cal
Hawaii
Bill) Forrest
Tom Forrest
Broadbent
Porter on Racketeering in Organized Labor
Rep Chas Porter argues for legal rights for rank and file union members against racketeers while preventing employers from meddling in unions He favors targeted legislation to deter labor racketeering and safeguard unions without punishing legitimate leadership He cites McClellan hearings and Hoffa as context for a careful approach.
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Rep
Chas. Porter
Harvard College
Southern Pacific Company
McClellan
House Education and Labor Committee
Jimmy Hoffa
Hoffa
Tare Reas
Centennial art display features world renowned Last Supper carving
Oregon’s centennial exhibition highlights a mother of pearl carving of the Lord's Last Supper by Ivaz Khan Beyian, completed after 27 years. Now owned by Armenian John Korenian, the piece is paired with French tapestries and rare rugs, including a scene of 60 world famous characters.
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Theoptat
Oregon
Pas
Ivaz Khan Beyian
John Korenian
Beyilan
Ben- Marche-Russel
Eugene
Korenian
India
Kerdestan
Jerusalem
Christ
Apostles
Beylan
Farouk
Egypt
France
Pioneers Set Plans for Annual Picnic at July Meeting
Reports on preparations for the annual picnic will be heard at the regular Coos-Curry Pioneer and Historical Association meeting in the Coos-Curry Museum Saturday July 11. Directors seek large attendance before officer elections. The picnic will be held at North Bend Community Hall on Sunday July 26 with a potluck dinner at 1:00 PM.
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Coos-Curry
Meldon Carl Named to Succeed Tom Guerin on Coquille Port Commission
Meldon Carl of Arago has been named to succeed Tom Guerin on the Coquille Port Commission, per Bill Bell who reported to the Herald office Tuesday morning. Carl is the son of John Carl.
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Meldon Carl
Tom Guerin
Coquille
Arago
Coquille Port Commission
Bill Bell
Herald Office
Carl
John Carl
Starm Elected International President of Lions International
Clarence L. Starm of Manitowoc Wisconsin was elected International President of Lions International at the association’s 48th Annual Convention in New York City. Lions International with 800000 members in two countries regions is the world’s largest service club. the group supports youth service projects conservation and community efforts worldwide.
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Clarenes L. Starm
ManaVex
Wisconsin
Lions International
Federal aid for Oregon highway project possibilities
Senator Neuberger forwarded a Missouri description to the Myrtle Point Herald showing a Bureau of Public Roads reply. The federal-state highway program is cooperative, but states decide eligible projects. The letter outlines how federal funds are apportioned and the steps needed for Winnesaukee to the Bearente to qualify.
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the Herald
Dick Neuberger
Neuberger
Bureau of Public Roads
Oregon
Commissioner of Public Roads
Richard Neuberger
United States Senate
Washington, D.C
Senator Neuberger
Congress
Be Allg s and Boys Speak at Centennial Dance
Lions Club sponsors dances at the Coos County Fair in the Community building with music by rman bend. Douglas Jenking and Marlow Funds recount Beaver Boys State attendees while Myrtle Point youths Ben Brodie and Larry Neu gart miss due to the festival at the University.
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Chas
Lion Evans
Tom Perkins
Monty Martin
Jake
Poehitiz
Ritchie Francis
Lions Club
Coos County
Douglas Jenking
Marlow
The
State College
Ben Brodie
Larry Neugart
Myrtle Point
Beaver Boys
Uni
Awards for Prises at Herap Show
July 41 12 awards announced for Prises at Herap Show include urney Cleaners Wade's Tro lee Brewer's shoes Clo gen id Su Co Griffin Farm Supply Sed Mate Creek Ranch recognizing local businesses with prizes for service quality and community impact.
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Prises
Herap
Urney Cleaners
Wade's Trolee Eee
Brewer's Shoes & Clogen - Id Su Co
Griffin Farm Supply
Sed
Mate Creek Ranch
Weather Conditions of a Century Ago and Road to Roseburg
Serial note recounts historical climate details and the argument for building a road to Roseburg. It cites Binger Hermann and a past imperial context, contrasting concerns of infrastructure with political turmoil and strategic needs. The piece mixes weather observations with road planning in a period voice.
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Binger Hermann
Roseburg
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