Downtown Myrtle Point forms renewal committee
City council named Jack Dunn as chairman along with City Manager Ben Nichols and City Attorney Frank Meldrum to explore forming a corporation and investment company for a renewal effort called Operation Bootstrap. They may involve the Small Business Administration and aim to revitalize the downtown area within two years.
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Jack Dunn
Ben Nichols
Frank Meldrum
Myrtle Point
Small Business Administration
Nichols
Chamber of Commerce
West Coast Telephone in Stock Merger Plans
General Telephone and Electronics and Western Utilities announce an in principle merger. The deal calls for 0.8 GT&E share for each Western Utilities share and 1 GT&E share for each Western affiliates share, with potential preferred stock calls and issuances. Western Utilities and its affiliates operate in western states and provide water services in parts of California.
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West Coast Telephone
General Telephone and Electronics Corporation
Western Utilities
California Water and Telephone Company
Southwestern States
Telephone Com
Donald C. Power
Chester H Loveland
Western Utilities Corporation
Gt&e
Western
California
Water Rights Imperative for North and East Forks
The article explains rising concern over water shortages on the Coquille river North and East forks as farmers ranchers and domestic users rush to file for water rights. It notes the State Water Resources board policy setting 26 cubic feet per second minimum stream flow and the need to secure rights before regulation applies.
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Coquille North
Best Feek
Fred Magoletein
Coquille River
Gravelford
Dora
Sitkum
Lee Valley
Fairview
East Forks
Salem
State Water Resources Board
Sud
South Coast
North and East Fork
Episcopal Church To Host Women Event
The Episcopal Church hosts a day for churchwomen featuring a business meeting and a luncheon at noon. The program includes activities and a scheduled agenda for members.
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Episcopal Church
Episcopal Churchwomen
Bobcats Grab Sunset Conf Tie With 50-50 Victory
The Bobcats beat the Pacific Pirates 50-50 to join a three way tie for third in the Sunset Conference at 4-5. Craig Brown sparked MP with early 6 points in the third as MP pulled away 41-38 after three. Gary Rogers led with 17 points for the Pirates, while Bill Neal posted 13 points and 13 rebounds for MP.
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Bobcats
Grove
Bobcat
Pacific Pirates
Th Brookings
Bandon
Pirates
Pacific
Craig Brown
Jim Hatfield
Gary Rogers
Bob Neff
Gary David
Pirate
Bill Neal
Reed
John Gurney
Jv's
Neal
R. Gurney
J. Gurney
Brown
Hatfield
Pullen
Wells
Waterman
Winningham
Mast. Rogers
Neff
David
Cox
McDonald
Eason Files For House Seat In Coos County
Fred Eason an attorney from Em pire with a 90 year old, married with three children and five years practice seeks election to the state house. A Democrat, he graduated in 1964 from Olympic Junior College Bremerton and from Northwestern College of Law Portland. He urges voter choice for the vacancy left by Clarence Barton.
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Fred Eason
Empire
House of Representatives
Eason
Olympic Junior College
Bremerton, Wash
Northwestern College of Law
Portland
Clarence Barton
Dencan
Coquille
Duncan
People
Laird Files for Coos County Commissioner Nomination
Jesse J. Laird of Myrtle Point filed for Democratic nomination to the Coos County Board of Commissioners. Born in 1908 to Coos pioneer parents, he has worked 36 years in logging and served on county committees, aiding the Southwestern Community College formation and leading as former International Woodworkers of America president.
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Jesse J. Laird
Myrtle Point
Board of County Commissioners
Coos
Southwestern Commnaity College
International Woodworkers of America 3
Coos Bay
Knight-Templar Eye Foundation
Opened Law Office of James H. Nelson in Myrtle Point
James H. Nelson aged 44 opens a law practice in Myrtle Point with offices on Spruce Street. A Portland native formerly linked with Edwin York, he relocated to Southwest Oregon for hunting and outdoor sports interests after attending St. Marys Minnesota, Iowa State, and earning a law degree at Northwestern School of Law in Portland.
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James H. Nelson
Myrtle Point
Spruce Street
Mr. Nelson
Portsland
Edwin York
Nelson
Oregon
St. Mary's
Minnesota
Iowa State University
Northwestern School of Law
Portland
Fertilizer Tests Boost Coos County Land Production
Coos County extension agent Lynn Cammon reports soil tests show nine of 16 soils deficient in nutrients in recent years. Fertiliser 3-24-2 use doubles production on some lands when applied per soil needs. Tests from the lab will be ready in about two weeks and are available at the Coquille extension office for planning fertilizer programs.
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Coos County
Lynn Camnon
Sell Tech New
Ering
Coquille
Nobody Came At Budget Meeting Despite Marching Call
No attendees showed up for the budget briefing as organizers urged action. The planned march and public discussion did not draw participation.
Republicans to Meet for Luncheon in Bandon
The Republican Women's Club announces a luncheon meeting at Lloyd's cafe in Bandon on Monday.
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Republican Women’s Club
Lloyd's Cafe
Bandon
Tailoring Class Starts In March At Myrtle Point
Southwestern Oregon College offers a fourth tailoring class for women in Myrtle Point. The coat sewing class runs from 1 to 4 at Beout Cabin starting March 23 with Mrs. Strassburg as instructor.
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Southwestern Oregon College
Myrtle Point
Beout Cabin
Strassburg
Geaney files for security omen claim
An individual named Geaney announced today that he is filing for a security-related claim involving Bob Gransy and J. J. Geb. Details on the allegation remain limited.
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Bob Gransy
J. J
Geaney
Duncan files for Coos County state representative seat
North Bend mayor Roger Duncan announces Democratic nomination bid for Coos County state representative. A Bay Area native and former councilman, he sold Myrtlewood Crofters last week and boasts Army Silver Star service in Europe. He vows to oppose age based employment discrimination bills.
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Roger Duncan
Coos County
North Bend
Bay Area
Duncan
Myrtlewood
John Reiher
Glasgow
Coos Bay
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