Fire destroys MP home in late night blaze
Dennis Duncan woke to his barking dog and evacuated his children from the burning two story home at 421 Fifth St. before firefighters arrived at 11 25 p m. Leona Shields owned the residence. One Duncan child suffered a chest burn during escape. Fire crews stayed on scene until 1 50 a m with cause still undetermined.
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Fifth St
Leona Shields
Dennis Duncan
Mitch Myers
Duncan
Myers
Truck driving trials set for Saturday at Coos County Fair
Trials and eliminations for the Coos County Fair and Albany Timber Carnival truck driving contests are scheduled for Saturday at the Myrtle Point fair grounds starting at 12 noon. If rained out, events shift to June 20. First place advances to the World Championship Timber Carnival in Albany and the Coos County Fair. second to fourth enter the fair. A $15 entry fee is charged.
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Coos County
Albany
Myrtle Point
Redwood trees praised for Myrtle Point area growth
Mayor Ervin Wilberger at the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce meeting proposed planting more Redwood trees in nearby rural areas. He noted trees planted 30 to 40 years ago have thrived and suggested a local group take on a new project.
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Myrtle Point
Ervin Wilberger
Wilberger
Fire Chief Warns on Chimney Flue Blockages
Myrtle Point Fire Chief Mitch Myers warns homeowners against sealing chimney flues unless done by a competent mason. He cites past fires from blocked flues and a cabinet built over a chimney, including a blaze at 210 Sixth St on May 26. Elton Schroeder owned the residence, Ken White occupied it, with alarms at 11 25 p.m and 3 a.m. Myers thanks residents who brought coffee to firefighters at 3 a.m.
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Myrtle Point
Mitch Myers
Myers
Sixth St
Elton Schroeder
Ken White
Myrtle Point Adopts Housing Program and Merits System
Myrtle Point City Council approved joining a housing authority leasing program with Coos County Housing Authority, with no city cost and rent subsidies for tenants. The council also adopted a merit-based personnel system and discussed sewer charges for Dutch Maid Laundromat, School District 41, and Safeway Ice Cream. residents questioned high bills under the new rate structure.
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Coos County
Frank Meldrum
Housing Authority
Myrtle Point
District 41
Safeway
Ed Kirkpatrick
Laundromat
Kirpatrick
Antique Car Show invites entrants for Myrtle Point event
Seventy six invitations have been sent for Myrtle Point's seventh annual Antique Car Show to be held Saturday June 27. Chet Weed reports several local cars are expected. display spans three downtown blocks closed to traffic. Awards include three restoration divisions and a sweepstakes trophy plus hill climb trophies. Free lunch for entrants and guests with ongoing entertainment.
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Chet Weed
Myrtle Point
Bloodmobile set for Myrtle Point June blood drive
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Myrtle Crest Gym on June 11 from 3 to 7 pm. Local residents Mrs. Wayne Turner and Mrs. William Bouska have undergone open heart surgery or will soon, with Carla Parrish awaiting surgery. The article notes high blood use and donor needs, urges parental permission slips for students, and lists contact names for blood lists.
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Red Cross
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Crest
Wayne Turner
Broadbent
William Bouska
E. Willow
Portland
Carla Parrish
Wallace Parrish
Bridge Rt
Carla
Myrtle Point High School
The
United
Herald Office
Detlefsen
Curt Beckham
May mortgage totals in Coos County rise above prior year
A Pioneer National Fi the Insurance Co report shows 70 mortgages valued at 1 272 538.76 recorded in Coos County in May, surpassing the 923 848.12 figure for the same month last year. Mortgage totals for the year reach 241 mortgagers valued at 6 579 480.50.
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Coos County
Elementary pupils learn economics at Myrtle Point High School
A term long program teaches basic economic concepts to elementary pupils. Teachers from Myrtle Point and Powers study classroom economics, with classes producing butter, maps, and assembly line projects to show production, exchange, and the circular flow of money.
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Myrtle Point High School
William Sharp
Myrtle Point
Powers
Russell
Myrtle Point and
Southwestern Oregon Community College
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