Proposed death blow to Sixes River fishing
A mining concern plans to dredge the Sixes River to search for gold alarming anglers and locals. Critics warn dredging would destroy habitat for chinook, steelhead, and other migrations, pollute waters, and ruin tourism. Citizens urge strict enforcement and swift action to block the project.
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Sixes River
Oregon Sanitation Board
Sanitation Board
Coquille
Coos Bay
Oregon
Lung cancer deaths rise with cigarette sales link
Read ers' Digest article by Lois Mattox Miller and James Monahan notes a sharp rise in lung cancer deaths in America from 1920 onward, with 3400 in 1953 and 22,000 in 1952, linking the trend to cigarette sales and tobacco advertising. Continued on page
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readers' Digest
Lois Mattox Miller
James Monahan
America
Gavel Passed to Lions President Frank Meldrum
At the Lions Club meeting Frank Meldrum receives the gavel as the new president. Seated left to right are Kay Petersen secretary Mr Meldrum Mr Jeub and Past President Ed Semp ert. Back row includes Bob Cotton tail.
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Lions
Frank Meldrum
Kay Petersen
Mr Meldrum
Jeub
Ed Sempert
Bob Cotton
Forest Enniston Graduates from U of Oregon with Distinctions
Enniston, son of Mr and Mrs ToS Fotos, graduates from the University of Oregon with a bachelor of science in mathematics. He is commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force Reserve and reports to an air base in January for pilot training. He held YMCA and Tau Kappa Epsilon leadership posts and earned multiple honors at the annual ROTC graduation review. Easton, 20, previously graduated Myrtle Point High School in 1950.
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Forest Go Fasten
ToS Fotos+ kame
Marthe Peart
University of Oregon
Fasten
United States Air Force Reserve
Air Fore
Easton
YMCA
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Scabbard and Blade
Air Force R. O T. C
Air Force Association
Myrtle Point High School
Lions Hear Convention Reports at Wed Meet
Myrtle Point Lions club heard reports from local Lions at the state convention held in Coos Bay June 13 14 15. Delegates Frank Meldrum Bill Downing and Ritchie Francis spoke. Over 1100 Lions ladies and guests attended the Oregon State Lions convention largest yet. Ray Jeub installed new officers at the Myrtle Hotel meeting. The 1955 convention will be in Pendleton.
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Myrtle Point
Lions Club
Coos Bay
Myrtle Hotel
Frank Meldrum
Bill Downing
Ritchie Francis
Oregon
Pendleton
Ore
Sacred Concert At M. E. Church By Hallman Pair
Inter-Church Fellowship sponsors a sacred concert at First Methodist Church on July 6 at 8 p.m. by Professor and Mrs K Roy Hallman of Portland. Westminster Choir College graduates, they have taught at Cascade College since 1952. Open to the public. vocal and instrumental selections.
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K Roy Hallman
Portland
First Methodist Church
Hallman
Westminster Choir College
Princeton
N. J
Cascade College
Atlas Construction Seeks Turnover of New Sewage Plant
The Atlas Construction Co of Portland will hand over a new sewage disposal plant to the city, ready to operate. Mayor Jack Dunn says the plant serves an estimated population of about 10,000 and will begin operations soon.
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Atlas Constrruction Co
Portland
Jack Dunn
Myrtle Point
Wil
Rev Edw McClurg Warns Of Degrading Comic Books Endangering Children
At an In ter Church Fellowship meeting Rev Edw McClurg of the First Methodist church condemns degrading comic books and magazines as a greater danger to child welfare than ice boxes or fireworks. He cites sensational pictures and sexual content as a harmful force undermining morals.
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McClurg
Inter-Church Fellowship
Edw. McClurg
First Methodist Church
America
United States
Golfers Enter Blind Bogey Tournament On Cloudy Day
A large group of golfers braved cloudy skies Sunday to compete in the Blind Bogey event declared by the tournament committee. Winners included Bill Downing and Jim Ellis tied for first, Timmy Elliott took second low score, and Rusty Graves and a pair tied for second high. Mrs. Bob Kralicek and Sandra Jackson shared second high. Next weekend June 26 and 27 a flag tournament will award prizes. The public is invited to join.
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Old Sol
Bill Downing
Jim Ellis
Timmy Elliott
Rusty) Graves
Bob Kralicek
Sandra Jackson
Obscene Comics Debate Sparks Welfare Concerns
Debate over approving reading material for children highlights concerns about what is published. The article notes the influence of reading and imagery on young readers as officials continue to discuss policy and access.
Nationally Known GOP Woman Speaker to Visit Coos County
Miss Bertha Adkins assistant chair of the Republican National Committee will speak in Coos County, first at the Tioga hotel in Coos Bay Tuesday at noon and then at Coquille Court House at 8 PM. The event invites all residents to attend as Miss Adkins discusses a message of interest to all, organized by Coos County Republican president Miss Minnie Ring.
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Coos County
Bertha Adkins
Republican National Committee
Maryland
Tioga
Coos Bay
Court House
Coquille
Miss \dkins
Minnie Ring
Coos County Republicans
Miss Adkins
Winners in Jim Morris Handicap Shoot Told
Albert Strain of Bandon won the second lap in the Jim Morris Handicap Shoot last Friday at the Marthe Pasay Sportsmen’s club. Doc Mesdaws of Ga Peal tee and Nadya crf also scored, with Wool taking the permanent possessor of the trophy per secretary Harold Watling. A Friday night shoot starts at 8 o'clock and the public is urged to participate.
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Albert Strain
Bandon
Jan Morishan
Marthe Pasay
Doc Mesdaws
Harold Watling
Noden Edges Noyes in 41C School Director Race
James Noden won the District 41C school director race against Laverne Noyes by 53 to 41. Othal C. Davenport was reelected to a five year term by unanimous vote as 94 voters participated, the largest turnout in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Noden
Laverne Noyes
Othal C. Davenport
114 Students Enrolled in Red Cross Swimming Classes
Paul Franzen, chairman of the Red Cross swimming classes for youngsters, reports 114 students started lessons at the Coquille pool. The figure trails the 167 registered but exceeds last year's numbers as weather aided comfort for swimmers.
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Paul Franzen
Red Cross
Lions Club
Coquille Pool
Nine Coos County 4-Hers Honored at Oregon State Summer School
Nine Coos County 4-H members were elected to house offices at the annual Oregon State College 4-H summer school. Roles include Sally Shellenbarger as song leader and Jack Yager as athletic manager among others. The event at Oregon State College concludes this Friday.
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Coos County
Oregon
Sally Shellenbarger
Roberta Reavis
Alpha Gamma Delta
Barbara Robertson
Alphia XI Delta
Sharon Ansley
Geranna Stevens
Sackett Hall
Bob Johnson
Caution Hall
Larry Nicholson
Lambda Chi Alpha
Jack Yager
Myrtle Point stores to decide July 5 opening
Stores of Myrtle Point will stay open or close Monday July 5 based on each shop's choice. The move follows a Chamber of Commerce report noting past lack of cooperation. Most establishments plan to close as July 4 falls on Sunday.
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Myrtle Point
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Downing
Charlie Bingham Returns From Harvard to Myrtle Point
Charlie Bingham has finished his third year at Harvard and will be manager of the Harvard football squad for the 1954 55 season. He arrived home Sunday to spend summer with his parents and relatives and to revise plans to work in the woods due to a strike. He is greeted by relatives in Myrtle Point.
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Charlie Bingham
Harvard
Myrtle Point
Family Returns Home From Ne Nampe Idaho
Mr and Mrs Den Driscoll and children return to Ne Nampe Idaho after a trip with Mr and Mrs Chris Dris oe. The report notes a family reunion and travel details from the readable OCR snippet.
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den Driscoll
Chris Drisoe
Ne Nampe
Idaho
Dairy's Value to Nation Highlighted at Rotary Farmer Day
Wes Chapel, president of the Southwestern Oregon Dairy Industries association, spoke at Myrtle Point's Rotary Farmer Day dinner about dairy's impact on the economy. He cited milk consumption, dairy product surpluses, and the need to support farmers amid national supply considerations.
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Rotary
Myrtle Point
Wes Chapel
Southwestern Oregon Dairy Industries Association
Myrtle Hotel
Pacific Power Sees Growth Fit For Northwest Power Needs
Pacific Power and Light president Paul B. McKee told Coos Bay employees the Pacific Northwest will keep pace with rapid growth. He cited federal projects at The Dalles McNary and Chief Joseph adding 3,000,000 kilowatts and noted studies of hydroelectric plans totaling 1,181,000 kilowatts to meet post 1960 demand, including 536,000 kilowatts at Bruce’s Eddy.
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Mountain States Division of Pacific Power and Light Company
Coos Bay
Pacific Northwest
Paul B. McKee
Pacific Power and Light Company
Coos Bay Area
Tioga Hotel
Pacific Service Area
Dalles, McNary
Joseph
McKee
Pacific Power,and Light
Bruce's Eddy
Strike Leaves Northwest Lumber Mills Idle As 100000 Walkout
An estimated 100000 lumber workers in the Northwest walked out on Monday amid AFL and CIO pressure for higher wages and benefits. Employers doubt they can grant raises, predicting a long strike that may force small operators to close after shipments stall. logging continues in spots like Myrtle Point while independents face ongoing uncertainty.
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Northwest
AFL and
CIO
Myrtle Point
Coos County Livestock Tour Set for Next Sunday
The third annual Coos County Livestock Tour opens at 9 30 a m with stops at Schiel Hereford ranch Fishtrap road north of Arago Leland Peterson ranch north of dike on Coquille Bandon road Raymond Capps sheep ranch Crystal Creek Ruach Seaview farm west on lower Elk river and Rod YacKenzie farm north of the Coos county line where brush control by sheep and goats will be shown All interested from Coos and Curry counties urged to attend
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Coos County
Leland Peterson
Dike
Coquille-Bandon Road
Raymond Capps
Crystal Creek
Seaview Farm
Lower
Elk River
Rod Yackenzie
Sheen
Coos
Curry Counties
Pee-Wee Baseball Teams Ready for Action in Myrtle Point
Four teams of local boys will play in the Pee-Wee Baseball league in Myrtle Point. Each team is sponsored by a service club or veteran organization and will practice at the Sportsmen's trap grounds. Team lineups include Active club Lions club American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars. Players meet at Maple Take at 5 30 and 8 on specified days.
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Myrtle Point
Active
The
Lions Club
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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