Council Orders Action On Dilapidated Downtown Buildings
City council will summon owners of several dilapidated downtown structures to appear or submit plans. The building committee reported ongoing hazards at the Kenneth Lair, Hamilton Thrift, Myrtle Hotel, Roland Bowers, Myrtlewood Bakery, Mrs Watzling, and Flentje Perkins sites. A two hour parking study and an audit of city finances were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giby Council
Ric BU Knife
Kennett Wild
Hamilton Thrift
Myrtle Hatel
Roland Bowers
Myrtlewood Bakery
Jacqueline Watzling
Flentgc Perkins
Perkins
Kilife
Laird
Kenneth Lair
Security Bank
Bancroft
Fleming Conditions Improve After Feb 20 Car Crash
A McAuley hospital spokesman said Kent Liday is responding to treatment for injuries from the February 20 head on collision. Kent underwent leg fracture repair and later had a cast change, both legs in casts. Father Michael Fleming, injured in the same crash, remained in good condition with limited visitors allowed.
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McAuley Hospital
Kent
Doay
Michael Fleming
Kent Liday
Keizer Bivindrlal Hospital
Stream Clearance Project Begins on Coos Bay Route
The Coquille River Port announces a clearance project for the Si rum area on the Coos Bay Wagon Road. BP&S Logging of Myrtle Point will remove jams and debris from Camas Creek to Six Mile Bridge over about two and a half months, funded at 61920 under the Federal Disaster Act via the Army Engineers.
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Coos Bay
Bp&s Logging Company
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Corp of Army Engineers
Camas Creek
Coos County Bridge No
School District Extends Spring Vacation For All Students
The school board cancels the week of March 22 through March 28 for Spring Vacation due to the high school state basketball tournament. The calendar originally planned three days, March 24 25 26, but now entire week is off to meet state requirements of 175 school days, reducing from 181 to 179 days for District 4.
Myrtle Point Students Attend International Relations Conference
Ten Myrtle Point high school students will attend the International Relations League conference in Eugene on March 5 and 6. The topic is the Sino Soviet Rift. Delegates from about 90 Oregon high schools will participate. Participants include Debby Troxell, Lynda Gilkison, Marcia Knight, Evelyn Belanger, Bonnie Roth, Phyllis Pillette, Peggy Larson, Joan Dement and Dan Ellis. Accompanying the group are IRC advisor Art Motz and Mrs. Philip Belanger.
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Myrtle Point High School
Eugene
Oregon
Myrtle Point International Relations Club
Debby Troxell
Lynda Gilkison
Marcia Knight
Evelyn Belanger
Bonnie Roth
Phyllis Pillette
Peggy Larson
Joan Dement
Dan Ellis
Art Motz
IRC
Philip Belanger
Dianne Davis Presents Slides From European Tour
At the Myrtle Grange meeting on February 20 Dianne Davis displayed colored slides from her European tour with stops in Scotland England Germany Switzerland Italy Spain France and homeward via Scotland. Stanton Stevens and Ellis Southmayde briefed on legislative bills while Opal Davis reported on the school budget committee. Birthday wishes were sent to Stanton Stevens Elast Southmayde Einer Neilsen and Mrs John Caudle. Refreshments were served by the Master and several members after the program.
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Myrtle Grange
Dianne Davis
Europe
Scotland
England
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
France
Opal Davis
Stanton Stevens
Elis Southmayde
Einer Neilsen
John Caudle
Paul Davis
Vern Breuer
Bobcat Matmen Cruise past Coquille 84-3 at Myrtle Point
Bobcat matmen dominated Coquille 84-3 at Myrtle Point on Thursday, claiming their 14th win of the season as they swept all 12 matches. Leaders included Dennis Evans, Ron Mases, Keith Hill, Andy Lancaster, Marv Amos, Mike Roby, and Tom.
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Bobcat
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Tor
Dennis Evans
Ron Mases
Keith Hill
Andy Lancaster
Marv Amos
Mike Roby
Tom
Sunset Conference Champions Capture State Tournament Spot
The Myrtle Pelat high school Bobcat basketball team won the Sunset conference title and earned a State A2 berth. Kneeling are Jack Reeves and David Ralph. players include Colbert Starr John Gur ney Don Mast Reed Gurney Russell Stout Nick Gallo Wayne Arago Route Shull is a freshman and received a $900 Sears Roebuck Foundation scholarship at the Oregon State University ag banquet, where OSU awarded over $36,000 in scholarships and fellowships to students.
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Jack Reeves
David Ralph
Colbert Starr
John Gurney
Don Mast
Reed Gurney
Russell Stout
Nick Galloway
Dennis Waterman
Wayne
Myrtle Point
Oregon State University
OSU
Bobcat Basketball Team Wins Sunset League Championship Title In Two Thrilling Games
Myrtle Point clinched the Sunset League title by beating Gold Beach 68 53 in a key weekend pair. Reed Gurney led with 19 points, Bill Neal added 17 and 13 rebounds, while Terry Pullen and Don Mast scored in double figures as Myrtle Point raced to an 18 16 first quarter edge and 35 32 halftime advantage. The following night the Bobcats routed Pacific 63 28 as Gurney scored 19 and Neal 13, boosting their season mark to 18 1.
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Officie
Rfle Pont
Jack NeeVesault
Gold Beach
Bil Neal
Bobcats
Bill Neal
Reed Gurney
Terry Pullen
Don Mast
Cats
Panthers
Myrtle
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Points
Reeves
Pirates
Bill Neah.i
John Gurres
Russ Stout
Nets
Richard Bell
Bobcat Basketball Aims for School Season Record
Myrtle Point Bobcats eye a 21 1 season after clinching the Suncvet League crown. Reed Gurney leads scoring, with Terry Pullen Don Mast and Dennis Waterman in the backcourt and Bill Neal at center as they host Brookings and face Douglas in a critical weekend. Olson of Brookings and Bonde of Myrtle Point are notable scorers, while Myrtle Point seeks to extend a nine game win streak and surpass 19 2 1961 club marks.
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Myrtle Point Bobcats
Breekings
Douglas
Jack Reeves
Cats
Bobcat
Bobcats
Reed Gurney
Coech
Coquille
Terry Pullen
Don Mast
Myrtle Point
Brookings
Rick Olson
Sunset League
Trojans
Braves
Myrtle Creek
_MP-Coquille Meet: M.P. Wins Fourth Straight vs Coquille
M.P. achieves a 14th victory over Coquille and Mike Johnson in a meet where Arapplers earn 40 points. Evana or Mason and Poste pinned rivals in round two while Hill Lancaster Amos and Johnson won in round one. Crumpton Pearce and Kelly won by 4-0, 6-3, and 8-0 respectively in individual bouts. Gary Burton of Coquille beat Al Bernett 3 in the 191 pound bracket as Coquille pushed the weight class and M.P. added five more counters to the total.
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Evana
Or Mason
Poste
Hill
Lancaster
Amos
Johnson
Crumpton
Pearce
Kelly
M.P
Gary Burton
Coquille
al Bernett
Myrtle Point Spring Opening Promotion Draw Planned
The Myrtle Point chamber of commerce retail trades committee voted to hold a drawing for four prizes of two reserve tickets to the upcoming basketball tournament. The drawing occurs in front of the Hiland Theatre at 3 pm on March 20, with tickets available from merchants starting March 15.
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Chamber of Commerce Retail Trades Committee
Hiland Theatre
Myrtle Point
Retail Trades Committee
Chet Weed
Club Appoints Ed Pillette To Two Year Post
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's club names Ed Pillette as new director for a two year term, filling the vacancy left by Bill Stone who moved to Medford. At a club meeting State Game commission chairman Tallent Greenough discussed pending legislation and consolidation of game and fish commissions. The club won the inter club shoot with Gold Beach and keeps the trophy. In the PITA shoot Feb 28 Roger Todd won class B, Dick Larson won close class C, Marvin Helvey won class D, George Veytilla won overall, Ken Wise doubles winner, Scott Wise junior winner, Velma Andersen high in overall.
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Ed Pillette
Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club
Bill Stone
Medford
State Game Commission
Tallent Greenough
Gold Beach
Roger Todd
Dick Larson
Marvin Helvey
George Veytilla
Ken Wise Wee
Scott Wise Wee
Velma Andersen
Herald Samples Powers Today
Powers residents will receive this week’s Herald carrying the complete Powers school budget and district school information. The paper is sending 356 extra copies to Powers this week.
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Herald
Poowers
Ae Point
Farm Bureau To Discuss Zoning Laws
The coy County Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday March 9 at the Norway Grange in Norway to discuss zoning and take a stand. A spotluck sale begins at 8 p.m. and a Keystone Wire film in Portland shows wire making. All members urged to attend.
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Coy County Farm Bureau
Norway Grange
Norway
Portland
World Day of Prayer Observance Planned in City
The World Day of Prayer will be held at 1 30 p m Friday March 5 at the Assembly of God Church under the auspices of the Inter church Fellowship The service will be led by Mrs Richard Munson with participation from Presbyterian Methodist Brethren Christian and Assembly churches The theme What Doth the Lord Require is announced by Mrs Munson and a slate of speakers includes Mrs Richard Evans Mrs Frances Warriwow Mrs Jack Moore Mrs Norman Brown and others with public attendance invited.
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Myrue
Assembly “of God
Richard Munson
Munson
Presbyterian
Methodist
Brothern
Christian
Assembly
Richard Evans
Frances Warriiow
Jack Moore
Norman Brown
Carl Dale
Jennie Crebb
Vic Stevens
Leston ‘Dickey
John Woodr
Fiaghew
Floyd,roeder
Li Ae
Reed
S. F. Stevens
Walter Price Wins Trip to Spain Portugal
Myrtle Point high school senior Walter Price chosen by the Portland Oregonian for Parade Magazine Young Columbus IX tour of Spain and Portugal. Selection based on route management scholastic ability and leadership. Two week trip begins April 15 on Iberian peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Oregonian
Parade Magazine
Spain
Portugal
Wes Walter Price
Myrtle Point
Price
Iberian Peninsula
Highway bids to be called for four lane project
George Burr of Coquille met with housewives early this week and a state highway letter to Sen. George Chapman announced bids will be sought for the Rink Creek to Glen Aiken creek four lane highway section in May. The project cost is stated as 41345 million dollars and Chapman urged solid support for the hr 42 project to prevent further limbo.
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George Burr
Coquille
State Highway Department
Rink Creek
Glen Aiken Creek
State Department
George Chapman
Burr
Chapman
Oregon
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Ellis Southmayde
Don Brewster
Sunset Conference
Myrtle Pelat High School
Neal Ross Shepherd
Bill Floyd
Jim MacKerrow
Ross Robinson
Lloyd Grant
Ron Doyle
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Shull
Pacific High
Pacific
John Morris
Bruins
Gurney
Barnum and Bailey
Bill Neals
Mike Johnson
Eanning
Charlie Crumpton
Jim Pearce
Dennis Kelly
Club
Farm Bureau
Walter Price
Boosters
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