Pioneer fair board members pose for group photo
Ernest Clausen and retiring board members appear in a formal portrait with officers and associates named. Seated from left: Lou Pearce Sam Dement president Hornich Ernest Clausen J L Smith Harold Clarno secretary manager. Standing: Charles McCulloch Adam Donaldson Willis VanLeuven Tom Guerin Ann Roush treasurer George Jenkins Lee Barklow vice president John Riehr Duke Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Clausen
the Fair Board
L. H
Lou) Pearce
Sam Dement
Mr. Hornich
J. L. Smith
Harold Clarno
Secre
Tary
Charles McCulloch
Adam Donaldson
Willis VanLeuven
Tom Guerin
Ann Roush
George Jenkins
Lee Barklow
John Riehr
Duke Davenport
Dempsey Engagement Breakup Outshines Ring Glory
The article notes the failed engagement of Jack Dempsey and a bride said to be worth forty million dollars, claiming gate receipts from his boxing career pale beside the lost market value of the canceled marriage. It discusses public views of Dempsey during World War I and II, and includes a letter from a former rival about aging fighters still seeking fights. Continued on Page Nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
4-H Week Highlights Coos County Youth In Nationwide Drive
Coos county joins national 4-H Week, celebrating two energetic local leaders Mr and Mrs Walter Schroeder. The 4-H program showcases testimonies from members and parents and praise from President Eisenhower and Governor Patterson, illustrating the impact on young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Coos County
Herald Office
4-H
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Paul Patterson
Elf
Joanne Davenport
Audrey Waterman
Louise Palmer
Ann Grossen
Barbara Robertson
Arlys Wood
David Parson
Johnny Menegat
Mary Roe
Charlotte Collins
Geranna Stevens
Jeff Lynn
S. F. Stevens
C. H. Brown
Bridge
T. J. Davis
Myrtle Point
Schroeder
Milford Masts
Coos County Fair Board Honors Hornish for Service
At a North Bend meeting on Tuesday president Sam Dement presented veteran E L Clausen’s gift to HP Hornish in grateful recognition of his years of service to the Coos county fair. Hornish thanked the board and said the award would hang in his den as a treasured keepsake for his community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
Coos County
Red” Hornish
Coos Bay
Fair Board
HP. Hornish
Cool Fair
Dement
Sam Dement
E. L
Ernest) Clausen
Hornish
Coos County Fair
Myrtlewood
Isi
Fair
Red
Parents Meet to Discuss High School Bond Election
Myrtle Point Parents Teachers Student association sponsors an open meeting at the high school Monday evening March 15 at 8 oclock to discuss the proposed bond issue. Architects, school board members, planning council and interested voters are invited. A questions and answers segment is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents’ Organization
Willis Self Presient
Myrtle Point
Parent-Teachers Student Association
Sell
Invita
Planning Council
Mr and Mrs O'Brien Weekend Guests in Yachats
Mr and Mrs. Mike O'Brien of Yachats were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Lockhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike O’brien
Yachats
Don Lockhart
White Shrine Instituted Saturday in Coquille
Mrs Ralph Kring announces that Coos County White Shrine will be instituted at the Masonic Temple in Coquille next Saturday afternoon by Beth lehem Shrine No 4 of Eugene Registration begins at 2 pm with officer elections at 3 pm the institution ceremony at 4 pm and a full dress ceremonial by Bethlehem Shrine at 8 pm Refreshments will be served at 10 pm Bring cookies requested by the organizers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kring
Coos County
Masonic Temple
Coquille
Bethlehem Shrine No. 4
Eugene
Bethlehem Shrine
Four Democrats Enter Sheriff Race as GOP Field Stays Empty
Coos County filings show four Democrats in the sheriff primary while no Republican filed. Fred C True remains a county commissioner candidate as three Republicans pursue the state representative seat after Ivan Laird's withdrawal. County coroner contenders include Brewer Mills, Jo Ho Campbell, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Peterson
Ivan Laird
Coos County
Laird
Fred True
R F Chapman
Coos Bay
Fred C True
Brewer Mills
Jo Ho Campbell
Richard E Vines
Floyd L Clower
Charles M Strawn
Gus W Kohler
Union High School Bond Issue Explained for Myrtle Point Voters
The Myrtle Point Union High School board explains the need for a bond to remodel the old building and add space. With 298 to 318 students this year and an expected 450 by 1956-57, current facilities cannot meet demand, prompting proposed expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Union High School Board
The
Board of
Union High School District No 2
Myrtle Point Union High
Coos County Republican Club Dinner Set for Myrtle Point
The Coos County Republican club announces a dinner Monday at 7 00 pm in the Myrtle Hotel Myrtle Point. All candidates for office will be introduced and may speak Washington speaker Robert E Eustace will be the guest along with local chairmen Mrs Minnie King and Mrs Verne Lundy. The event welcomes all political faiths with a banquet price of 150 per plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Republican Club
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Hotel
Enereelene— Ee
Jim
Robert E. Eustace
Washington, D. C
Verne Lundy
E. C. Roberts
Lions Annual Ladies Party marred by Rotarians
A local Lions Club event drew ire as two Rotarians were blamed for spoiling the annual ladies night. The seated guests included Ed Sempert and Jack Dunn with Mrs. Dunn, while Mrs. Harry Hook and Mrs. Fred Gross participated at the speaker’s table. In the back row two Rotarians, Spenny Ross and Frank Menry, were described as the ones who “ruined” the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LIONS
Ed Sempert
Jack
Mrs. Dunn
Harry Hook
Fred Gross
Spenny Ross
Frank Menry
This Is National 4 H Week By Mrs Mast
Mrs Milford Mast explains 4 H club work and its impact on children. She notes 4 H fosters respect for country, community and home during formative years and urges parents to support club activities. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Mast
Walter G. Schroeder
4-H
All School Band Concert Planned at Junior High Friday
The Myrtle Crest school will present an all school band concert Friday night at 8 in the junior high auditorium directed by Les Simons. The program includes fourth through twelfth grade instrumental ensembles with pieces from Doxology to Bach and Mohrlmann selections, featuring bands and trios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr High
Myrtle Crest School
Les Simons
Humperdinck
Alan Schroeder
Wayne Douglas
Ike
Mike
Fred Weber
Ayneas
Ronald Moore
Her Boyles
Brehested
Eien
Ishmageh
J. Oltvedeti
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oWs
Pune
Jetter
Lans
Knockin
George
Mrs
Walt Schroeder
Masonic
Future Farmers OF America
Secretary of State
Ray Magnuson
James A. Norman
Norman
R. F. Chapman
Minnie King
Coos Co. Republican
Night Lions Committee
Werald
Bend — Bennett, Annette, Walia, Maseld and
Crest Jr
Mageh
Wat
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