International writers conference set at Washington campus
A Pacific Northwest International Writers Conference is planned for July 27 28 29 on the University of Washington campus. Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas will open the program and speak at the Friday dinner. The event features workshops on juvenile writing non fiction novels outdoor writing poetry and playwriting with tours to Weyerhaeuser and Snoqualmie National Forest and is a joint effort by Oregon Washington and British Columbia writers.
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Pacific Northwest International Writers Conference
University of Washington
Big Timber
Supreme Court of the United States
Portland
Justice of the Peace
United States Supreme Court
Paul Bunyan
P P Bliss
Mr. Bliss
Oregon Coast
Bliss
P. P. Bliss
Outdoor Writers of America
Supreme Court
Seattle
William O. Douglas
White River
Weyerhaeuser Timber Company
Silver Creek
Snoqualmie National Forest
West Coast Lumbermen’s Association
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Lions Club Picnic Set For July at Orchard Park
The Lions club annual picnic is scheduled for Sunday July 15 at Orchard Park. The item lists multiple local residents and their travels including the Shorb family moving to the A I King ranch house, Louise Tobin and Dorothy Anderson visiting Easleys, the Farber family hosting, Jorgensen visiting Arcata, Elams returning to Oklahoma, Reeves family in Nebraska, Grove family trips to Ontario and Astoria, Aber visiting Redwoods and Oregon, and the Rubins in Eugene for a golden wedding anniversary.
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Lions’ Club
Orchard Park
Lowell
Buzz) Shorb
A I. King
Louise Tobin
Dorothy Anderson
Portland
C. P. Easley
John Crawford
Mary Farber
Larry Dwyer
Hans Jorgensen
Arcata
Calif
Thurman Elam
Oklahoma
Don Reeves
Judy
Gary
Nebraska
Thomas Grove
Ontario
Frank Grove
Don Aber
Redwoods
Oregon
Redmond
O Brown
Columbia Highway
Astoria
Eddie Rubin
Pauline
George
Eugene
Local Families Share Visits and Moves Across Oregon
The report details relatives visiting Bend residents and trips to Lakeside and Silverton. It notes Harold Ross and John visiting Mrs. Hermann’s parents in Bend, Louis Latbert joining the group at Lakeside, and Floyd Summer returning from the University of Oregon for the weekend. It records moves to Albany by Don Kiesal family and visits by Mrs. Reagan and Gaylord to Mrs. Briggs in Bend.
School Bell Awards Honor National Education Leaders
Twelve million parents and educators gathered for the first annual School Bell Awards as part of the 94th National Education Association meeting. The awards salute 1955 58 distinguished services in education with recipients including The Associated Press Look magazine Westinghouse Broadcasting and CBS for 16 page supplements and notable TV coverage.
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Bedell
National Education Association
Associated Press
Look Magazine
Westinghouse Broadcasting Company
White House
Columbia Broadcasting System
School Bell Awards
Roger E. McKay
San Francisco
National School Public Relations Association
John Lester Buford
National Education Association of the United States
Rollin’ Brown
National Congress of Grents and Teachers
Samuel Miller Brownell
United States Commissioner of Education
Office of Education
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Henry Toy, Jr
National Citizens Council For Better Schools
Vernon Nickell
Council of
Taylor T Hicks
National School Boards Assc
C. O. Wright
National Assoc
Secrettaries of State Teachers’ Assoc
4 H Camp Myrtlewood Opens With Comic Theme
More than 120 Coos county 4 H members prepare for the annual 4 H camp at Camp Myrtlewood near Bridge. The event features a comic strip characters theme and promises engaging activities for youths under Walter Schroeder's guidance.
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Coos County
Camp Myrtlewood
Bridge
Camp plans include overnight sleep out and cookout
The club introduces an overnight sleep out for members with Mary Anne Norton in charge. She is crafting plans for the event and will supervise the overnights and campfire breakfasts. Staff addition welcomed as to enrich the camping experience ahead of the county fair. Projects should be ready by August 15.
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Dick Tracy
Lil’ Abners
Dennis the Menieces
Terry and the Pirates
Mary Anne Norton
Mary Anne
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