Nelsons Leave Myrtle Point for Dillard and Roreburg assignments
Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Nelson and sons Kenny and Danny depart Myrtle Point for new duties at the Dillard Winston United Methodist church and associate pastor role in Roreburg. They will reside in Dillard after three years serving Myrtle Point, where Nelson active in civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Nelson
Kenny
Danny
Methodist Church
Dillard
Rev
Nelson
Dillard- Winston United
Nelsons
Myrtle Point
Wilmer Briggs
Methodist
Briggs
Springfield
Coos County Health Clinics Close For Summer
The Coos County Health Department announces the summer closure of immunization clinics in June July and August. The 2nd Tuesday clinic in Coquille and the 3rd Tuesday clinic in Coos Bay at the IWA Hall pause until September 1968. A schedule will be published before reopening. questions may be directed to the Health Department Courthouse Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Elks Observe Flag Day in Coquille Valley
The Coquille Valley Elks Lodge hosts a public Flag Day ceremony in Myrtle Point Oregon with lodge officers and Boy Scouts of America. The event begins at 2 30 p m Sunday June 16 in front of the lodge overlooking the Coquille Valley. Members and guests are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille Valley
Les Simons to Teach at University of Oregon
Les Simons music and band instructor for School District 41 will teach the last two weeks of June at the University of Oregon summer music school. He will lead band work and provide saxophone instruction. Myrtle Point summer youth band begins August 5 for two weeks. potential young adult and adult bands may form if interest remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Simons
Myrtle Point
Area Students Receive Scholarships at Southwestern Oregon CC
Twenty six students in the college district will receive scholarships from Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay this spring. High school students chosen by the Scholarship and Loan Committee to receive full tuition scholarships include Ron Farmer and Sherron Farmer of Myrtle Point for Merit Scholarships and Paula Miller of Myrtle Point and Ed Ruiz of Powers for District Scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay
Ron
Sherron Farmer
Myrtle Point
Paula Miller
Ed Ruiz
Powers
June Dairy Month Highlights Coos County Dairy Growth
Coos County dairy income tops 3.5 million in the past year, nearly half of county farm earnings. Local producers expand herd sizes, improve efficiency, and promote milk amid inflation and rising costs, with DHIA testing, mergers, and new processing steps shaping the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Coos County
Oregon
Fred Hagelstein
Tillamook County
Washington
Malheur
Marion
Coos
Hagelstein
Uamr
Uamr Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Safwa
Myrtle Point
Southwest
Wayne Russell
Riverton
Southwest Oregon Dhia
License Examiner Here June 19
A drivers license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point at city hall on Wednesday June 19 1968 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applicants for original licenses or permits should file applications well before the closing hour to allow time for the required license test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Hospital Granted Extended Care Status in Local Facility
The Mast Hospital in our community has approval from the Social Security Administration to operate a limited extended care unit under the Health Insurance Benefits Program for the aged. Only a small number of beds are allocated, and regular hospital services remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health Insurance Office
San Francisco
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Social Security Administration
Mast Hospital
Paulson
Registration Day Set At SWOCC
Registration day for the regular summer session at South College is Monday June 17. Students are urged to contact the college at 868-3234 to prepare registration packets in advance. Advisors will be available all day. Classes begin Tuesday June 18. Workshops in music art and photography require early enrollment. A full schedule is available at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leuck
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos County Fair Plans Flattrack Races Kickoff
Coos County Fair board in regular session opts to open with Southwestern Championship Flattrack Motorcycle Races inviting riders from across Oregon and Northern California. A July pre fair race night is planned at the Coos County Fair Arena Myrtle Point with main events featuring multiple race classes and festival improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County Fair
Coquille
California
Oregon
Coos County Fair Arena
Myrtle Point
Bob Harlees
Coos Bay
Ares -Gree
Cops Y Pett
George Lee
Summer Speech Program in Coos County Receives Grant
The Coos County Intermediate Education District wins a 7300 federal grant from the State Department of Education to run a summer speech therapy program. Clinics will operate in Bandon Coquille Coos Bay Myrtle Point North Bend and Powers with therapists aiding children including those with stuttering and baby talk. Referals go through schools or the SED office at 2408 Colorado Street North Bend or call 756 3136.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Bandon
Coquille
Coos Bay
Myrtle Point
North Bend
Powers
State Department of Education
Oregon
Tom Walker
David T. Saunders
Colorado Street
Welfare program urges summer work for able residents
Coos County Welfare Administrator A M Hillstrom explains welfare rules allow summer jobs for eligible adults with no dependents. Most openings are in shrimp picking and choker setting, with part time roles for babysitting and yard work. New policy lets more children keep summer earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
Capainne Coos County
A. M. Hillstrom
Hilletrom
Coos County
Hillstrom
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ELKS
Les Simons
U of
Jerry Brodie
Billie Erlings
Erlings
Who
Burton Wilson
Don Bartley
SWOCC
Ren
Reedsford Rd
Caldwell
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