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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1960
Page
9
Dr Edwin R Durno spoke in Medford on aging issues for Oregon 4th district race arguing socialized medicine would raise tax costs and worsen medical quality. He warned political use of aging concerns and noted Republican campaigning in Lane County before returning to Medford.
Mrs born Carver who makes peetie in San Francisco and her wife Der Carver journey via Myrtle on the way home to Tolah. Mr and Mrs R A McArthur of San Jose and Ralph Arthur attend as Dement family relatives. Guests include Jeanette and Gail McArthur of San Jose and Ed Spannier Barry from San Francisco. Weber of Los Angeles visits with Grose family. Diane and Linda Cro depart Arcata with Rhoads Hrefe.
A telephone message from Coquille dated July 18 reports a meeting to establish the county planning commission and to appoint members. Named are Virgil Daniels Powers to rear term Verlin Herrmann Breoattent four year term John Carentas lord four year term John Rether North Bend three year term IF Brown Cous Bav treau tere seven G aharfer Coot two sain term Mrs Rey Higgins North Bend Jovear term.
Fire swept a Thornton store damaging a large shipment of electric appliances just installed. Insurance adjusters are due soon per Royal Tire manager. Fire Chief Mitch Myers lauded volunteers after police blocked the area and halted traffic around 6 p.m. until the blaze was controlled.
The City Beautiful committee led by Mrs. Clarence Strong and Mrs. Rufus Lockhart promotes a cleanup drive to spruce vacant lots, parkways, and lawns ahead of a major event. Residents are urged to cooperate with summer irrigation and yard care and present a united front as hundreds of visitors arrive.
A drivers license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point at city hall on Wednesday July 27 from 8 am to 4 pm, as announced by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.
The Coos county fair will feature a best of show yeast bread contest worth 10 prize dollars funded by Standard Brands Inc. Local women showcase skill in yeast raised white bread with judges scoring texture flavor aroma and appearance. The grand champion will be selected by culinary judges from the submitted entries.
The Coos county fair adds yeast bread classes for senior and first year entrants. Last year marked the first time the fair offered this program, signaling growth in its culinary education.
Ported text describes Senator Kennedy's campaign theme from Now to and references his record as Massachusetts representative turned senator. The fragment notes a failed challenge and hints at political contention surrounding Kennedy's stance.
Senator Scott presented a sharp contrast between Kennedy and Nixon. He charged Kennedy missed most Senate votes while campaigning, urged the public to weigh voting behavior against talk. The event featured Art Smythe as toastmaster and included local GOP figures and candidate George Gebhardt.
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