Myrtle Point Re club celebrates fiftieth anniversary banquet
Charter members present at the fiftieth anniversary banquet include A. Me Parrish EL G Barker Henry A Schroeder Roland Bowers Bert Pearson Judee Dal King first president and Harry Dement. Back row shows Verne Lancy Gareth Goddard with board members Walt Crim Ray Morris and Spenny Ross.
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Myrtle Point Re Club
Evare
A. Me Parrish
EL G. Barker
Henry A. Schroeder
Roland Bowers
Bert Pearson
Judee Dal King
Myrtle Point Club
Harry Dement
Verne Lancy
Gareth Goddard
Powers Man Shot by Police In Midnight Arrest
Deschesnes 27 of Powers was shot in the shoulder by Chief George Hurst after resisting arrest during a midnight fight call. Hurst says Deschesnes struck back when questioned, prompting the gun to discharge unintentionally. Deschesnes faces assault with intent to kill charges once transferred to Coquille.
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Oram Deschesnes
Powers
Mast Hospital
George Hurst
Deshesnes
Hurst
Coquille
Deshsnes
Billy
Coyote Raiders Kill Ewes on Gaylord Ranch
L W Lund of Gaylord reported a coyote raid Friday morning on his 1200 acre ranch leaving five dead lambs shown in a photo. The raid helps explain a decline in his herd from 506 ewes to 350 over five years.
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L. W. Lund
Gaylord
Campaign to Stop Poison That Harms Wildlife
The Southwestern Oregon Houndsmen Association launches a campaign to end poison used by government hunters. They warn that poisons kill marten and other wildlife, while predators like cougar and bobcat often scavenge tainted meat, and urge hunters not to risk their hounds. The piece notes a broad habitat decline and calls for action.
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Southwestern Oregon Houndsmen Association
Coos
Curry
Young Missionaries to Speak at Methodist Church
Dr. Robert and Mary Peterson of Grants Pass will lead the Sunday evening service at 7:00 p m at the Methodist church. They have recently returned from India with reports and slides and will display costumes from their mission. Dr Peterson is practicing dentistry in Grants Pass during furlough and the Friendly Circle will provide refreshments after the program. Everyone is welcome.
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Robert
Mary Peterson
Grants Pass
Mrs. Peterson
India
Peterson
Tax Cut Clash Between Ike and Democrats Rages in Capital
The nation’s capital sees a heated dispute as Democrats push a $20 tax cut for next year while President Eisenhower warns it risks the budget and defense spending. House members accuse the Democrats of political maneuvering, amid calls for a carefully analyzed plan to ensure stability in living costs.
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Ike Eisenhower
House of Representatives
House
Ike
Rotary Marks 50 Years With Half-Century Candle Analogy
Myrtle Point Rotary club observed its 50th anniversary with a banquet at the M Crest school gym. Charter member Roland Bowers spoke, estimating Rotary would light millions of candles if each Rotarian ideal were one candle, noting the event drew about 175 attendees.
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Rotary
Bowers
Roland Bowers
Myrtle Point
Highway 42 Heads Coos Co Chamber 1955 Projects
The Coos County Chamber of Commerce outlines 1955 projects led by Highway 42.Plans include Roseburg to Highway 101 road study taxation freight cost reduction industrial growth water supply civic planning and traffic safety. Elton Schroeder of Myrtle Point serves as chamber president.
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Highway 42
Coos County
Elton Schroeder
Myrtle Point
Red Cross Drive Underway in Coos County Areas
Red Cross fund drive starts in Coos County on Monday and runs through March. Myrtle Point chair Dr Edward Eom with Bill Downing and Ritchie Jenee guiding a $1600 quota. Powers area sets a $500 target led by co chairs Mrs Ken Rolfe and Mrs Bob Cotton. The Royer family traveled to Monmouth and Eugene visiting relatives during the weekend.
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Coos County
Edward Eom
Theyrtle Point
Bill Downing
Ritchie Jenee
Myrtle Point
Powers
Ken Rolfe
Bob Cotton
These Young Ladies Earn Top Honors in Class of 55
Sharon Ansley and Daisy McCain were announced as valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 1955. The article notes their high grade point averages and academic achievement as leading students at the school.
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Sharon Ansley and
Daisy McCain
Vale
Lions Boost Myrtle Point Community Building Progress
A Herald report details rapid completion progress on the Myrtle Point community building. Contractor Ray Barkhurst and crew advance rough work, sealing the pavilion, a the stage, and interior remodeling for a modern kitchen two restrooms and a snack bar. Edwards Electric handles wiring with Ray Harris & son plumbing. lighting will be a dimmable flood system and car parking floods. The fair board has completed a new foundation and roof, signaling a near finish and continued page three continuation.
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Myrtle Point
Herald
Ons Club
Oaks Pavilion
Ray Barkhurst
Coos County
Edwards Electric Co
Ray Harris & Son
Fair Board
Senators Alett and Allen Sponsor Pay Parity Bill
Oregon senators Alett and Allen push a bill to give women pay parity with men for similar work. The measure passed the Senate and moves to the House, with Alett predicting Oregon would gain national recognition for progressive social legislation.
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Alett and Allen
Salem
Oregon
Statehouse
Ige Vett
Coquille
R. Eugene Allen
Portland
Senate
House
Alett
Dr Smith Preaches War Time Sermon Series at First Presbyterian
At First Presbyterian Church Dr A Theo Smith launches a sermon series titled Five Great Truths That Have Stood the Shock of War and of Time. So far he spoke on The Foundation Doctrine of Our Faith and The Mysterious Hand of God. Next he will discuss In the Midst of the Throne and The Only Way. The series ends with God's Answer to the Hungry Heart. The pastor’s years of experience underpins the notable interest.
Communion Observed Wednesday at St Mark’s Episcopal
Rev Normes Stockett of St Mark's Episcopal Church says Holy Communion will be observed Wednesday evening at 7 30 during regular services. Sunday worship is at 11 am with Sunday school at 10 for adults and children. A nursery school operates at the PTA kindergarten building from 10 to 12 each Sunday to allow parents to attend.
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Normes Stockett
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Stockett
Adul
Vaudeville Show by Ei High Speech Class
Miss Jeanette Stone announces a vaudeville show at Ei High School auditorium on Thursday evening March 10 with curtain at 8 pm. Students have prepared skits musical numbers and pantomimes. tickets cost 75 cents for adults 50 cents for students and 25 cents for children under 12.
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Jeanette Stone
Coyotes Reducing Sheep Herds in Coos at Rapid Rate
Coos county faces increasing coyote predation on sheep with small lamb losses. Rancher Mr. Lund reports a drop from 300 to 950 ewes over five years and calls for alternative control methods such as hunting with dogs trapping and bounties noting poisoning is ineffective. Continued from Page Three.
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Coos
Aaron
Lambe
Tate
Lund
Meeting Called by Lay Citizens' Committee at Union High Library
A meeting of the Lay Citizens' Committee is set for Friday in the Union High School library. The executive committee will present reports and invite open discussion on building problems in Union High district No. 2, with recommendations to the school board. The notice urges public participation and links education to income and civic values.
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Lay Citizens’ Committee
Union High School
Union High District No. 2
Ies
Bidetary School Educatiom
Coquille Lions Banquet Welcomes Coos Farmers and Loggers
The Coquille Lions Club hosts its annual Farmer-Logger Banquet at the Community Building Friday evening. Guest of honor Clarence Ren announces Br. W. A. Dahlberg of the University of Oregon as the speaker, while Lions chairman and guests share light remarks. The event features a Swede speaker recounting a farm tale as part of the program.
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Coquille Lions Club
Coos
Ed Nete
Clarence Ren
Bamanet
Br. W. A. Dahlberg
Eee Speek
University of Oronen
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Yuan Hee
Methodist
Coos Co
Red Cross
J. Thomas Royer
Mary Ann
Monmouth
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Eugene
Ervin
University of Oregon
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Beth Pian
Lions
Washington
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Ei School
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Mr. Lund
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