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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1957

Page

7

Educators in Curriculum Study At University

Eugene Oregon hosted a national level curriculum study conference for superintendents last week. About twenty five district and county superintendents attended with the association of school administrators joining the event to merge summer meetings. Prominent national figures Dr William H Burton and Dr Paul J Misner attended as consultants. Oregon participants included Marion Winslow Dean Paul B Jacobson Dr A A Sandin Rex Putnam B L Simmons and Joseph I Hall from the state department and University of Oregon.

Hubert E. Armstrong Myrtle Point Union High School University of Oregon Eugene Association of Paul J. Misner American Association of School Administrators Glencoe Ill Oregon Marion Winslow Coos Bay Oregon Association of School Administrators Paul B. Jacobson A. A. Sandin Rex. Putnam B. L. Simmons Joseph I. Hall State Department of Education

Premium Lists for Oregon State Fair Now Available

Premium lists for Oregon's 92nd state fair are available from county agents or by request to the State Fair Office in Salem. The booklet features the fair slogan Oregon GROWS on What Oregon GROWS and includes Governor Holmes and the new fair commission. New board members include John H Travis, Marguerite Berg, Arsel C Narver, Del Milne, and A M Roush. Earl Schar remains cattle superintendent and Max Manchester directs the horse division with a new halter class.

Salem Oregon Howard Maple Mr Maple Holmes New Fair Commission John H Travis Hood River Marguerite Berg Arsel C. Narver Portland del Milne A. M. Roush Myrtle Polst Earl Schar Silverton Max Manchester J. J. Thompson Marion County Edwin C Ridder Sherwood Kenneth Jennings

Land Products Show Led by Marvin Black of Salem

The four day event highlights rabbits and pigeons with Marvin Black of Salem heading the land products division and directing last year’s show as well as the honey bee division.

Marvin Black Salem Black

Coos County Livestock Marketing Association Organized

The Coos County Livestock Marketing Association, a non profit cooperative, was organized with officers elected and Wallace Dement guiding the formation. The group aims to enable Coos county producers to market livestock and products. members include president Tom Guerin and vice president Fred Gross.

Coquille Coos County Livestock Association Tom Guerin Fred Gross Hollis Mast Byron Birdwell Walter Curtis Ray Waterman

Beauties to Be Shot At Miss Oregon Contest Seaside

The 11 contestants for the 1957 Miss Oregon title will be photographed on Seaside Beach Friday and Saturday morning July 26th and 27th starting at 9 a.m. at the Seaside Junior Chamber of Commerce event. Photographs may show groups or individuals for about two hours before the pageant's major events that weekend.

Oregon Seaside Dick Walter Seaside Junior Chamber of Commerce

Obituary notices from Powers and Myrtle Point area

Obituaries report Lawrence L. Cunningham died at home in Powers on July 15 with service at Schroeder Mortuary led by Rev Bruce Spencer and burial in Powers. survivors include Florence and two sons Kenneth and Edward Don. Also Charles Francis Gilroy 91, a landscape gardener and Spanish American War veteran, burial at Willamette National Cemetery after services in Portland. Merl Richard Poland 72, Myrtle Point area blacksmith and former Salem youth baseball player, burial at Norway Cemetery. Charles Albert McCloskey 98, died from woods accident near Bridge, services at Schroeder's Chapel, burial in Reston. survivors listed for each.

Lawrence L. Cunningham Powers Coos County Schroeder Bruce Spencer Florence Kenneth Edward Don Myrtle Stine Englewood Calif Margaret Cunningham Wilson Eureka Claude Cranmer Coos Bay Walter Swanson Los Angeles Clarence Cunningham Fred Cunningham Springfield Charles Francis Gilroy Myrtle Point John Dooley Willamette National Cemetery Portland Merl Richard Poland Leo Miller Norway Cemter Poland Salem Myrtle Point Powers Pearl Charles Huntington Beach Charles Albert McCloskey Mast Hospital Bridge Schroeder's Ralph Burbank John Hayward Carl Kriger Ontario Cal Bill Kriger Glendale McCloskey

Ames Brothers to Appear At the State Fair Night Revue

Salem announces the Ames Brothers radio TV and recording stars will head the Oregon State Fair Night Revue from August 31 to September 7. Milne says the show joins top acts for nightly performances. The group’s hit Naughty Lady of Shady Lane set a one day sales record and their Rockin Shoes release rises in popularity. Manager Maple vows outstanding fair entertainment.

Salem Ames Brothers Oregon Milton Berle Ed Sullivan Jackie Gleason Shady Lane Howard Maple

Benton County Lamb Sale Planned at Corvallis

The Benton County Livestock Association sponsors a feeder lamb sale at Brad's Auction Yard in Corvallis on July 31 1957 at 1 00 p m for 4000 head of lambs. Ed Albertson says the event invites all sheepmen to consign and aims to provide uniform lots for pasture and feed lot buyers. The sale will sort grade and pool feeder lambs into lots. Perkins Drug Store Plans Remodeling of Store This Week Manager Don Schirle begins extensive remodeling efforts at Perkins Drug Store.

Benton County Livestock Association Brad Corvallis Ed Albertson Perkins Drug Planning Perkins Drug Store Don Schir

Store Renovation Plan Expands Services and Layout

Mer announces a modernization plan including gondola type self service fixtures extending store length. A greeting card and gift wrap department expands with a broader card line. New prescription stock fixtures will be installed and the prescription area converted to a semi open style.

Mer

Bob Parsons Leaves To Accept Post In Staunton Illinois

Bob Parsons local public accountant has sold his practice to Wray and Mac Murray of Coos Bay and Coquille. He came from Portland after graduating Santa Clara University seven years ago and leaves to take a position in Illinois. Mrs Parsons and Bonnie Lynn will accompany him. Parsons was active in civic affairs and will be replaced by Gordon Reagan.

Bob Parsons Wray & MacMurray Coos Bay Coquille Parsons Portland Santa Clara University Chamber of Commerce Sec Rotary Club Southwestern Oregon Accounting Association St. Michael's Men’s Club Elks Lodge

BLM Seeks Input on 1958 Timber Sale Plans

Coos Bay Bureau of Land Management announces planning for 1958 timber sales will begin soon with priority for salvage of fire killed windthrown and beetle infested timber. District Forester invites companies or individuals to submit suggestions on tract selection and salvage opportunities.

Coos Bay Bureau of Land Management

Ninth Annual Timber Sale Plan Details Available

The plan outlines location, estimated volume and sale timing for each tract in the coming year. District Forester drafts based on sustained yield, available personnel, and sound management. An Advisory Board with industry and public members reviews it to ensure equal access for all bidders.

Public input sought on 1958 timber sale plan

Residents with suggested tracts should contact the District Forester's office in Room 293 Post Office Building Coos Bay at the earliest. Deadline for suggestions is August 15, 1958.

Coos Bay Aere

Man Uses Others Failings to Spotlight His Own

A person attempting to highlight another's weaknesses ends up revealing their own flaws. The remark underscores how vanity or spite can distort judgment and mirror insecurity.

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