Debate Over Fishing Derbies Splits Oregon Anglers and Officials
The Oregon State Game Commission opposes fish derbies that award prizes for landing prize fish while many sportsmen and citizens support them. A bill to ban derbies is before the legislature, arguing derbies push anglers to select streams and threaten game fish. Critics warn that widespread fishing tips by writers and agencies amplify pressure on waters, harming fish more than derbies themselves.
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Oregon State Game Commission
Pin Agai T.V
Ons
Lions Club Meeting Lets Members Promote Businesses
A Myrtle Point Lions Club session at the Myrtle Hotel den featured a speaking program where each member briefly advertised his business, a breach of the Lions code that typically forbids advertising. The "tail twister" fines were mentioned as punishment for violations. Continued on Page Two.
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Lions Club
Myrtle Hotel
Myrtle Point
Lions
Reports on High School Needs Approved at Citizens Meeting
At a Friday gathering with over 70 district residents, the Citizens committee unanimously supported the Investigating Committee on High School Needs and referred the reports to Union High School District No. 2 board. The reports advocated consolidation of administration to unify education from first grade through high school, without transporting outside students into the city.
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Ralph Whitaker
Myrtle Point
T. 8. Easton
Dora
Ted Kirsch
Sitkum
Bill McKinley
Bridge
Othal Davenport
Norway
Milford Mast
McKinley
Meldon Carl
Arago
Bob Thompson
Broadbent
Thomas Luttrell
Gaylord
Citizens Committee
Board of Union High School District No. 2
the Herald
Lumbermen Gather for 44th Annual Stockholders Meet
The West Coast Lumbermen's Association holds its 44th annual stockholders meeting at Multnomah hotel Portland March 16 and 17. Prominent speakers include J B Grantham Oregon Forest Products Laboratory and national figures on lumber industry finance and policy.
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Portland
Oregon Woods
West Coast Lumbermen’s Association
Multnomah Hotel
J. B. Grantham
Oregon Forest Products Laboratory
Eisenhower
Cochairmen
B. L. Nutting
Medford
Ralph Benson
H. V. Simpson
WCLA
Association
William Swindells
Simpson
Leo V. Bodine
Judd Greenman
Vernonia
Ton
Reno Odlin
Tacoma
Oakley Hunter
HHFA
Washington, D. C
G. E. Karlen
Two Films to Be Shown at Myrtle Point High
Myrtle Point's Interchurch Felp presents two sound films Sunday at 7 30 p m in the School Gym. The Toymaker color film shows harmonious living. Missionary to Walker's Garage from The Family Series runs 30 minutes and has drawn church praise. Musical numbers by local pupils include an alto sax duet and clarinet quartet. High School Girls Glee Club performs Prayer from Haensel and Gretel.
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Myrtle Point
Interchurch
Felp
Toymaker
Walker
Blake-Glenn
Andrea Lehmanowsky
Carol Tuckerer
Palestrina - Mendelssohn
Londa Cook
Margie Bilcohm
Juanita Griffen
Chrette Taylor
Haensel
Gretel
Humperdinch-Manney
High School Girls Glee Club
Royer Performs in University of Oregon Wind Chamber Program
Ervin Royer son of Mr and Mrs J T Royer Myrtle Point participates in a University of Oregon School of Music chamber music program for wind instruments featuring student soloists. Royer a Myrtle Point High School graduate is a freshman majoring in music education.
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Ervin Royer
University OF Oregon
Eugene
J. T. Royer
Myrtle Point
University School of Music
Royer
Myrtle Point High School
Ground Observer Corps honors 137 donors daily support
Local community backs M P Ground Observer Corps with 137 on honor roll donations for 24 hour watch. Contributors include Mrs. Fred Brown, VFW, Henry A. Schroeder & Sons, Pacific Power & Light Co., Thrift's Grocery, and many others. Ron Endicott notes facilities are comfortable with parking, reading material, coffee, and quiet for two hours.
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M.P. Ground Observer Corps
Fred Brown
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ernie Bryant
Henry A
Harold Belloni
Eugene Reed
Norman Jarvis
Martin Kinchloe
Kenneth Baker
Fred’s Food Center
Myers & Myers
Mom's Drive In
Perkins Drug
Albert Cupinski
City Cash Grocery
Pacific Power & Light Co
Ground Observer Corps
Ron Endicott
Herald to Publish Five Pertinent Editorials on State of the Nation
The Herald announces a series of five editorials by an unnamed author from Washington, D. C., starting March 17. Topics include State of the Nation, Free World Strength, Economy, Arms and Panics Bezier Political Fouling, and Domestic Economy while praising President Dwight D. Ebenkower and inviting readers to engage with the pieces.
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Herald
Dwight D. Ebenkower
America
Tex Peilieg
Ian Ie
Washington, D. C
the Herald
Sint of
Tke
Kimesul
Tweemattdwon
Reed
Rev Dick Cochran Leads Local Presbyterians Week of Meetings
The Interchurch Fellowship sponsors a week of special services at First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Dick Cochran beginning Sunday March 20 and ending Sunday March 27. Cochran and his wife formerly served as local pastors and now work as missionaries in Mosul Iraq sharing experiences from Eastern missions with film slides and Arab Kurdish costumes. Future details to follow as the church expects full crowds each evening.
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Interchurch Fellowship
First Presbyterian Church
Dick” Cochran
Richard J Cochran
Mosul
Iraq
Tigris
Christ
The
Presbyterian Church
Church Fellowship
Patterson Proclaims March As Go to Movie Month
Governor Paul Patterson designates March as Go to the Movies Month to honor motion picture theatres and their managements in Oregon. The Hiland Theatre shows Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Bob Mathias Story On the Waterfront with Marlon Brando Beau Brummell Karamoja Half Way to Hell Sign of the Pagan and more as Myrtle Point PTA sponsors two nights of films.
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Patterson
P.T. A
Paul Patterson
Motion Picture Theatre
GNGS
Theatres
Theatres of
Oregon
Hiland Theatre
Robinson Crusoe
Bob Mathias
Marlon Brando
Myrtle Point
Hell
Attila the Hun
Jeff Chandler
Jack Palance
Rev. Cochran
Barbour Browning to Furnish 1955 Fair Thrills
Coos County Fair board inked deals with Max Barbour Professional Rodeo to bring wild west rodeo to the fair and Browning Bros carnival to stage acts July 3 and 4. A horse cutting contest and horse show are planned with rest-room upgrades discussed and a new wheel-on stage urged for the Grange Talent Show. The next board meeting is set for North Bend with members present at the special session.
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Barbour
Browning
Coos County
Fair Board
Lee Barklow
Lynn
Harold Clarno
Sam Dement
Tom Guerin
Duke Davenport
Clarno
Oregon Seventh Day Adventists Hold Big Meeting at Laurelwood
Ministers and lay leaders from 107 Oregon conference congregations met at Laurelwood academy near Gaston on February 27 to plan finishing Milo academy for Southern Oregon. The aim is to provide Christian schooling with instruction in dairying and wood work and other educational advantages. Elder C Harkner and R Ginsland with C Blissard represented Myrtle Point church.
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Oregon
Laurelwood Academy
Gaston
Milo
Southern
C. Harkner
R. Ginsland
C. Blissard
Myrtle Pointy
Broadbent P T A Presents 3 Act Comedy This Friday
The Broadbent Parent Teachers Association announces a three act comedy titled Improper Henry Propper. Performances occur Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p m in the Broadbent school gym. Proceeds go toward a school movie program.
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the Herald
Broadbent
Assen
Henry Propper
Myrtle Point Chamber Schedules Bargain Dollar Day
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the annual Spring Bargain Dollar Day on Saturday March 26. The event includes a Kiddy Rapers parade with prizes, music from local bands, and treats for all participants. Signs about the Green River ordinance will be posted at city limits to deter peddlers.
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Chamber Commerce
Myrtle Point
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Downing
Prises
Herald
Green River
Broadbent Grange Hall
Qualifying Open for Coquille Valley Spring Handicap Golf
According to Bill Downing the final day to submit five 9 hole scores is Sunday March 27 for the annual Spring Handicap tournament at Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club. The event opens Sunday April 3 with separate ladies competition.
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Bill Downing
Coquille Valley
Third Gov Trapper Added to Eradicate Predators Report
A report at the Livestock meeting notes a predator eradiation effort in Coos county with a part time assignment. Board members discuss predator menace and appoint committees including Tax, Predatory Animals, Livestock Tour, Weed Contaleneens, Membership, and Public Relations with named chairmen and members.
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Smith
Alberts
Coos County
Wallace de
Sam Dement
Fred Gross
Bob Gearney
Weed Contealeens Rema
J. J. Morris
Dick O'Conner
Leland Barklow
Lynn Thomas
Leland F Peterson
Lynam Thomas
Theo. Schiel
Weyne ‘Watson
Rural Customers Lead Power Use Gains 1954 Pacific Power Report
Pacific Power and Light stockholders receive an annual report showing rural customers increasing electricity use by 14.3 percent in 1954. System average is 5622 kilowatt hours per year, with revenues at 39.95 million dollars and net income after tax provisions at 5.78 million. Over 3900 new electric customers joined, totaling 26187. The firm also serves 12500 water and 8320 telephone customers and 1029 steam customers, with construction costs of 11.534 million and payrolls of 11.316 million.
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Pacific Power & Light Company
Pacific Power System
Yale Hydro
Pacific Ines
Eac Ahydro
Dolores Wiwatowski and Policol freshmen students Phy
A fragment notes Dolores Wiwatowski and Policol freshmen students Phy at an event or program. Details are unclear in the provided text.
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Dolores Wiwatowski
Policol
Oregonians Pay Second Highest State Tax Bill
A Northwest Federation analysis from Portland shows Oregon facing a steep tax burden second only to a rival state. The report cites a tax amount near 61.34 dollars in Idaho and 900.91 in another jurisdiction, with details continuing on the back page.
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Northwest of National of Manufacturers
Portland
Idaho
Pioneer Dies Charles Albert Schroeder
Charles Albert Schroeder died March 6 at V Cahé. Funeral services were held in the afternoon from Schroeder's home. Burial followed in the family plot, honoring the late Fred Schroeder.
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Charles Albert Schroeder
V Cahé
Rom Schroeder
Bf Bern
Fred
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Lans Leneve
Mrs. Cochran
Myrtle P. Pta
J. L. Smith
Willis van Luren
John Reiher
Adam Donaldson
KWRO
Seventh Day Adventists
Big Meeting
Gaston, Ore
Austin Dodge
Ment
Haida
Fred Grose
Helis ‘Meat
Howard Leatherman
Frank Rema
D. R. Cuvery
Pioneer
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