Lars Peterson declares run for state representative post
Coos Bay native Lars Peterson announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent Coos County. A former county commissioner and city councilman, he cites fiscal reforms and land appraisal policies during his 1941 1950 service. He faces Raymond Magnuson James Norman in the primary with R F Chapman running Democrat.
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Lars Peterson
Coos Bay
Coos County
Peterson
Denmark
Wedi
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Chicago
Dwight Eisenhower
Kiwanis Club
The
Eagles Lodge
International Order of Odd Fellows
Raymond Magnuson
Jas. A. Norman
R. F. Chapman
Myrtle Point
Sell It or Get It Through a Merald Class Adv
A brief classified note advertises a Merald class advising buyers on selling items or passing them along through the Merald system. It emphasizes quick turnover and clear guidance for consignments and resale.
Fair Board Honors Red Hornish at Coos County Fair
Coos county fair board lauded Red Hornish for helping make the fair one of Oregon’s best. He announced purchasing the Springfield News and invites locals to visit, while North Bend officials outlined plans and contracts for 1954 activities, with committees formed for publicity, exhibits, livestock, and events.
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Coos County
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Oregon
Ernest
Springfield
Coos County Fairboard Weighs July Fourth Prodeo Plans
The Coos county town associations seek a prodeo at the fair grounds on July 4. A committee will report at the next regular meeting in Bandon on April first Tuesday. Concessions from outsiders are debated while local favors may be prioritized. The Chitwood Daredevils seek a June show. review pending. Representatives including Harold Clarno and Lou Pearce spoke along with county officials and 4 H leaders.
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Coos County
Bandon
Clarno
Harold Clarno
Chitwood Daredevils
Fair Grounds
Chitwood Ofer
Dement
Lou Pearce
Pioneer
The
Fair Association
Harrison
4-H
Parental guidance boosts 4-H learning and project completion
A traditional 4-H message emphasizes teaching youth to conduct meetings plan activities and work with others while completing a single well done project. Parents share responsibility ensuring attendance following project rules and finishing assigned tasks.
Enrolment Aim Voices support for youth constructive work
A group urges enrolment and active participation to keep children engaged in productive activities and to render a service to the country through structured work programs. The message emphasizes national benefit and community responsibility.
Family Looks Ahead 1954 Guide From Oregon Extension
The circular The Family Looks Ahead 1954 from Oregon State and Coos County extension services urges planning to manage living costs in 1954. Mary Beth Minden notes families differ. tips include home gardening canning freezing selective buying and watch for price promotions. Lower taxes may boost spending while some prices decline. servicing costs matter. The guide is at the Coquille courthouse extension office.
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Oregon State College Extension Service
Coos
Mary Beth Minden
Minden
Oregon
Court House
Coquille
Social Calls and Local Movements In Gaylord Area
Gaylord residents visit at the homes of Mr. Morgan and Mrs. Blanche Smith and at the Bob Root residence in Powers. Local gatherings include a Coos Bay trip for a school problems talk by Senator Holmes and several visits among Myrtle Point families. A Hereford cattle purchase, medical checkups in Portland, and moving plans to Redmond are noted.
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Harry Morgan
Richard
Mr. Morgan
Blanche Smith
Bob Root
Powers
John Carman
Coos Bay
Holmes
Lizzie Henry
Myrtle Point
James Devereaux
W. P. Lear
Portland
Maude Haga
George Boren
Salem
Kermit Hayes
Jesse Hayes
Dewey Winkelmann
Elwood Young
Redmond
Mr. Young
Alasgo
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Lee Barklow
Lloyd (Duke) Davenport
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George Jenkins
Willis van Leuven
John Reiher
Chas. McCulloch
Adam Donaldson
Max Barbour
Reiher
Chas McCulloch
Ann Roush
Duke Davenport
John Rieber
J L. Smith
Chas
Southern Oregon
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Grants Pass
Douglas
Lane
Curry
Jackson
George Cline
June Rodto
Tudor Plate
EMT SY Electric
Oneida
Zenith Refrigerator
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
Paul Patterson
Mac Wilkins
Oregon Advertising Club
Robert Ahaffay
West Coast Lumbermen's Association
Patterson
Home- Ec
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