Oregon Tax Commission Announces 1957 Utility Ratios
The Oregon State Tax Commission released the 1957 utility assessment ratios showing easing of prior sharp reductions. Ratios for counties will continue to drop gradually toward locally assessed property levels, delaying full equalization. A House plan aimed to slow the cuts faced debate but later gained advisory support to ease hardship.
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Salem
Oregon
Oregon State Tax Commission
Commission
House
Senate
County Tax Equalization Plan Cuts Rates Over Time
The commission says gradual equalization will minimize tax disruption. Adjustments this year set utilities 20 percent above locally assessed property, with a 5 percent annual reduction planned. Some counties rose, many fell, overall about a five percent net drop from last year.
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Gilliam County
Coos County
Baker County
Coquille Valley Camera Club Plans First Meet July 29
The Coquille Valley Art Association sponsored Camera club announces its first meeting of the year on July 29 at 7 30 p m in the Art Center rooms on the Myrtle Point highway. Ed Throckmorton will teach dark room techniques and field trips are planned. Membership costs include 12 dollars annual dues plus 3 dollars for equipment purchases.
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Coquille Valley Art Association
Camera Club
New Art Center
Myrtle Point Highway
Ed Throckmorton
Sportsmen's First Friday Night Shoot At Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club held the first leg of their trophy shoot last Friday night. In Class B Dr Garner and Art Acheson tied 49 50 for top score. Clovis Church won Class C with 41 60 and Clinton Humbert took Class D with 38 50. Merchandise prizes sparked lively competition after the event. Shooters invited for Friday night at 8 p m.
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Myrtle Point Sportsmen
S¢Lub
Gar‘ner
Art Acheson
Clovis Church
Clinton Humbert
Big Lamb Auction at Leatherman's July 22
Coos County Feeder Lamb Sale at Leatherman ranch July 22 features a cooperative setup to maximize returns for sheep producers. Auction begins 1:30 pm with Bruce Brahs of Brah's Auction Yard handling bidding. Free lunch by First National Bank of Portland, Bonney's Drug Store prize draw, and phenothiazine drenches announced. Lambs arrive 6:00 am to 11:30 am. wether lambs marked for shipping. lambs sorted by fat, weight, and grade with records kept for each lot.
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Bruce Brahs
Brah
Corvallis
First National Bank of Portland
Fairview
Coos County Livestock Association
Gordon Dunham
John Landers
Oregon State College
Walter B. Steele
Weights and Measures Department
State Department of Agriculture
Oregon
Coos County
Howard Leatherman Ranch
Lamb Sale Terms for Pooled Pens and Weights
Buyers and sellers note that lambs of similar sex grade and weight will be penned in mixed lots around 550 100 and 200 pounds. Auction will use consolidated weights. A 40 cent per head selling fee applies with 10 cents due at consignment and 30 cents deducted from proceeds. All lambs must be disease free.
German Exchange Youth Arrives for Year in Myrtle Point
Sibille Knappe of Samberg Germany arrives July 14 to live with Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Lett in Broadbent. The 17 year old will enroll at Myrtle Point High School for her senior year as an exchange student and has studied English for three years. She is a commercial school graduate supported by the Church of the...
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Orlin Lett
Sibille Knappe
Samberg
Germany
Myrtle Point
Broadbent
Sibille
Myrtle Point High School
Church of the
Brethren Exchange Sponsors Return of German Student
A German exchange student arrived by plane accompanied by two fellow students who will reside in Grants Pass and Tillamook this year. This marks the second year the Lett family has sponsored an exchange student, following John Haise who lived with them seven years ago for one school year in the United States.
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Brethren Exchange
Germany
Grants Pass
Tillamook
Judge Belloni Guest Speaker Praises Bar Support
Judge Belloni spoke at a district event praising the Coos Curry Bar Association for its appointment recommendation and thanking hundreds of friends who sent congratulatory letters after his appointment. He noted Judge King’s workload and discussed the district’s caseload and court responsibilities.
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Eliment
King
Belloni
Coos-Curry Bar Association
Judge Belloni Resigns Local Post Moves to Myrtle Point
Judge Belloni says he will devote full time to a new job and will remain resident in Myrtle Point. The law firm Belloni Englegan and Jones closed the local office for the time being while he transitions. President Al Wyld introduced him at the event. Chamber Donates 3100 To Fair Parade
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Belloni
Myrtle Point
Belloni, Englegan
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jack
Beaver Boys State Showcases Civil Government Skills
Beaver Boys State at USC drew over 400 Northwest youths who formed 10 city governments and published a newspaper The Statesman with reports including Keith Schroeder meeting Sir Anthony Eden. Lions Rotary and Junior Chamber praised the program and urged ongoing participation. Skating rink attendance grows at Community building with Lions on duty. Lions club picnic at Mauna Loa Beach features exotic foods moonlight dancing and a humorous Best Dressed Mexican contest with a playful walk the plank warning.
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Lions Club
Bobby
Rotary Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Beaver
USC
Keith Schroeder
U. S. Senate
Sir Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Beaver Boys
Mauna Loa Beach
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Coquille Valley Art Camera Club
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Bob Belloni
al Hall
Lions, Ladies, Friends
Meat Department
D.A
Bologna
McKenzie Franks
USDA
Melowest
Frozen Foods
Boyd’s
Swift
Nally’s
Libby
Kaiser Broiler
FAIR
Hudson House
South Myrtle
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