Myrtle Point Driver Charged After Early Morning Crash
Carl Elvers Jr 9 suffered critical injuries when a Myrtle Point car driven by Oram crashed near Sunset Park Coos Bay a steel fence post struck Elvers later rushed to McAuley Hospital for a serious operation doctors held cautious optimism after the operation Dechesne the driver was jailed on DUI charges arraigned Monday seeking more time to enter a plea others including Raymond Hagge and a passenger were treated for lacerations deceased none reported
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Carl Elvers, Jr
Oram
Myrtle Point
Sunset Park
Coos Bay
Young Elvers
Raymond Lee Hagge Fount
Ivers
McAuley Hospital
Elvers
Dechesne
Coos Bay City
Justice Court
Spring Handi cap Golf Tourney sees early upsets at Elks club
In the Elks Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club spring handicap event, Leroy Sargent defeated former champion Erv Dettmann 3 down with two to play in the championship flight. George Linn beat Don Aasen 3-2, Larry Wilson edged Ron Getchell 3-2, and Earl Sargent beat Jack Sturza 6-5. Second flight results show several close matches, while the fourth flight featured two sudden death decisions, Floyd Hall over Bob Mast and Frank Meldrum over Tony Forbes.
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Divors
Elks Coquille Valley Golf & Country Club
Leroy Sargent
Erv Dettmann
George Linn
Don Aasen
Larry Wilson
Ron Getchell
Earl Sargent
Jack Sturza
Bill Down
Ing
Austin Dodge
Bud McDougall
Jim Thomas
Russ Holiman
Ralph Whitaker
Milt Roth
Leroy Robinson
Floyd Hall
Bob Mast
Frank Meldrum
Tony Forbes
Clayton Mast
Joe Avina
Gordon Reigan
Dennis Getchell
Jack Orr
Summit at Los Angeles shapes 1960 Democratic race
Human Events argues the battle for the Democratic nomination will hinge on Lyndon Johnson of Texas and Walter Reuther, with Kennedy and Stevenson fading. The national convention in Los Angeles looms as the crisis point, while Kefauver and Pabcebon figures are noted in the ongoing jockeying.
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Reuther
Jack Kennedy
Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Massachusetts
Walter Reuther
Adlai Stevenson
Kennedy
Stevenson
Budapest
Texas
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Johnson
Los Angeles
Washington
Pabcebon
PP&L Projects Bright Electric Future for Northwest
PP&L marks its 50th anniversary noting vast future uses of electricity to simplify home life. D R McClung cites advances from color lighting walls to cordless auto on off sensors and climate controlled blankets, while planning more hydro, coal, and potential atomic reactor research to meet rising demand.
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Pacific Power & Light Company
Pp&l
D. R. McClung
Pacific Power
Washington
Oregon
Northwest
McClung
the &L
P&l
Lynna Martin Only S. W. Ore. Student to Get Award Trophy
Lynna Martin of Myrtle Point, a Myrtle Crest student, won a gold medal for a science exhibit at the Rapidvest Science exposition in Portland on May 28. She was the sole Southwestern Oregon recipient among hundreds of students, with her project on the effects of bacterial action on toothpaste.
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Lynna Martin
S. W. Ore
Portland
Maple St
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Crest School
Southwestern Oreegon
Herr Martin
Sone
Srandother
Wanderers
Drowning of Myrtle Point Boy in Coquille River
John Henry Forsyth II eleven, son of Mr and Mrs John H Forsyth Jr, died after slipping into a deep hole while wading near the Spruce Street bridge. Twelve year old Jerry Caudle attempted to help. Divers found the body around 3 30. Officials and volunteers assisted in the search and paid tribute to all helpers. Burial followed at Norway Cemetery with services at Schreyder's chapel.
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John Henry Forsyth II
John Henry Forsythe Jr
Spruce Street
Jerry Caudle
Young Caudle
John Henry
Wally Lee
Coos Bay
Myrtle Point
John
John H. Forsyth
Christias J
Winnie J
Allen J
Winnie Gobal
Molalla
Ore
John Henry Forsyth
Yakima Wash
William
Schreyder’s Chapel
Gerald Gear
Norway Cemetery
Youth outing to Shore Acres Protestant churches event
Youth from Myrtle Point churches gather at 8:00 am at the Presbyterian church for a day trip to Shore Acres Park and return by 5:30 pm. Participants bring a sack lunch and provide own transport for the June 18 activity.
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Shore Acres
Sta Park
Myrtle Point
Presbyterian Church
Alice Hammer Graduates From Stanford University
Stanford University in Palo Alto California announced Alice Hammer daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Hargner of Myrtle Point as a member of the graduating class of 1960. She received a bachelor of arts in History at the ninth annual commencement exercises held in the Forest Amphitheatre on campus Sunday June 12.
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Alice Hammer
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Calif
Paul Hargner
Myrtle Point
Forest
Miss Hammer
Alice T Hammer
Oregon
Frasier Thompson Presents Alaska Big Game Images to Club
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's club members enjoyed a Monday evening program by Frasier Thompson of Gaylord who shared photographs from Alaska and British Columbia hunts. The presentation featured moose grizzly bear caribou stone sheep and goats to about fifty attendees with refreshments served afterward. Keith Schroeder, Linfield College student, returned home for the summer to live with his parents the Elton Schroeder family.
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Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club
Frasier Thompson
Gaylord
Alaska
British Columbia
Keith Schroeder
Linfield College
Elton Schroe
Fathers to Be Honored at Christian Church Service
At the first Christian church, pastor Hutton will honor fathers this Sunday morning with a sermon titled You Are a Father. The service will celebrate Father’s Day and highlight fatherhood along with the church’s plans for the day.
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Father
First Christian Church
Hutton
Myrtle Point Garden Club 2nd Annual Flower Show
The Myrtle Point Garden Club announces its second annual flower show this weekend with entries invited from the public. The event runs from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. both days with awards and judging under a national standard system.
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Myrtle Point Garden Club
Myrtle Point
Swimenlag lessons and July tennis classes announced
A fragmented notice outlines July swim lessons for six year olds and July tennis classes starting with beginners at 3 PM. It mentions first two weeks of instruction and basic techniques, though many words are garbled.
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Leesons
Man Held Without Bail After Knife Stabbing Incident
A man is jailed without bail awaiting court after a stabbing during a quarrel. Details of the stabbing are unclear, and the incident occurred as reported by Chief Ralph.
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Beene
Ralph
Farm sold near Myrtle Point to Rudy Rochek
John Arnold sold his 31.4 acre Reedsford road farm southwest of Myrtle Point to Rudy Rochek owner of Rudy's Texaco. Rochek plans to rent the house on the property soon and will continue living at his current address across the port. Arnold, formerly of Myrtle Point but now in Springfield Oregon, was in Myrtle Point over the weekend for the sale.
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John Arnold
Myrtle Point
Springfield
Ore
Reedsford Road
Rudy Rochek
Rudy
Texaco
Mr. Rochek
Arnold
Myrtle Point Chamber Switches to Monday Meetings
At the last meeting the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce voted to hold meetings on Mondays, not Tuesdays. The first Monday each month will gather at the Anglers cafe, and the third Monday at the Myrtle hotel dining room. The next meeting is Monday noon, June 20.
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Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Anglers Cafe
Myrtle Hotel
Prives
Woble Adamexe Of Powers Graduates At Southern Oregon College
The ceremony at Chutehill Hall on May 18 honored Noble Ada Mek son of Mrs. James Cohtege for completing studies at Southern Oregon College. Ada Mek earned a graduate status as part of the college’s 8000 word program.
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Woble Adamexe
Powers
Southern Oregon College
Noble Adamek
James Cohtege
Chutehill Hall
Beeth Falls Tech Institute Honors Robert Vaughn Grad
Robert Vaughn graduates from the Technical Institute at Beeth Falls. He is the husband of former Joanne Clement, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Clement of Myrtle Point.
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Robt. Vaughn
Technical Institute
Beeth Falls
Robert Vaughn
Joanne Clement
Leo Clement
Myrtle Point
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Rufushart
Gerene Davenport
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Carl Elvers
Sos Rata SS Young Club
Vern Stout
Young
Eden Ridge
Ray M. Shaffar
George
Part
Reutner
United States
America
LYNWA
Coquille River
Alaska-Canada
Chamber of Commerce
RIDGE
MDG
Calovade School of Mines
Mesasreh Pountetion
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