School board moves to draft policy limiting Sunday activities
Myrtle Point school leaders direct Superintendent Joe Stewart and the district attorney to write a policy restricting Sunday events after a ministerial association request. They cite pressure from churches over Sunday activities such as a University of Oregon band concert and a Sound of Music production.
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Joe Stewart
Myrtle Point Ministerial Association
Stewart
University of Oregon
Ministerial
Les Simons
Sound of Music
Myrtle Po
Coos County official seeks re election to Post 2
Democrat Van Elsberg announced candidacy for re election to County Commissioner Post 2 on the Coos County Board. He cited enjoyed service and desire to continue serving residents. Previously he held roles as county trade master and county surveyor.
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Lonenie van Elsberg
Coos County
Hearing set on Myrtle Point school district budget
A public hearing for Myrtle Point School District 41 on the proposed 1970 71 budget is scheduled for 3 p m Friday at the administration office on Spruce Street. The budget totals 1 404 422 01 with a 113 567 66 increase over current year expenditures. The total tax levy would be 6041 708 with 148 615 within the six per cent limitation. The portion outside the limit to be voted April 6 is 683 177 and another 40 68 is not subject to the six per cent limitation.
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Myrtle Point
Spruce SM
Lentz seeks House seat in regional bid
Howard Lentz a 41 year old Democrat from North Bend announced his candidacy for the U S House seat held by Rep Rod McKenzie R Sixes He is a former Coos County commissioner and said he would file his candidacy in Salem The Democrats of Coos and Curry counties vow to unite to curb inflation protect consumers halt rising taxes and defend the coast environment
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Howard Lentz
North Bend
House of Representatives
Rod McKenzie
R-Sixes
Lentz
Coos County
the Herald
Salem
Said Leatsz
Cocos and
Curry Counties
Coos County Fair Budget Near 90000 For 1970 71
The Fair Board and Finance Committee propose a 1970 71 budget about 90000 with 38000 from county sources. Major revenues include 26300 State Racing Fund 20800 admissions 310000 carnival 8128 rodeo and the rest from dances shows concessions and exhibitors. The board approves white paint for exhibit spaces and recommends shavings for livestock bedding to cut costs. United Attractions a Portland group will perform August 12 16 with a grandstand show and a senior citizens program slated for August 14.
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Coos County
Verlin Hermann
Fair Board
United Attractions
Portland
Fair Board outlines plans to boost Coos County fair attendance
Woodrow Robison, Fair Board chairman, says the program will add entertainment to attract more visitors from Coos County and surrounding areas. Wilbur Plaugher returns as rodeo entertainment. A premium book detailing classes and events will be mailed to past exhibitors and distributed countywide in June. Improvements include blacktop surfacing around the main exhibit building and access road, plus updated painting and lighting across the fairgrounds.
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Woodrow Robison
Fair Board
Coos County
Wilbur Plaugher
Tom O' Dwyer
Hollis Mast
Fourth Street
Mortgage Totals Rise in Coos County February
Mortgage figures show Coos County recording $630,589 in February with a year to date of $1,061,996.29. Veterans Affairs led lenders with 13 loans totaling $178,000 followed by Security Bank Myrtle Point and Western Bank among others.
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Coos County
Veterans Affairs
Pioneer National Title Insurance Co
Security Bank
Myrtle Point
Western Bank
First National Bank of Oregon
Coast Savings & Loan
Farmers Home Administration
Budget Industrial Loan Plan
U.S. National Bank of Oregon
Delores Northup and Marty Stone Lead MPHS 1970 Graduates
Delores Northup and Marty Stone head the Myrtle Point High School 1970 graduating class as vale dictorian and salutatorian. Northup posts a 3.977 GPA with extensive activity in Girls League NHS International Relations League band and student government. Stone holds a 3.027 GPA with NHS Lettermen's Club Boys League and multiple clubs and student body leadership roles.
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Delores Northup
Marty Stone
Myrtle Point High School
Delores
Coos-Curry
Marty
United Nations
Voice of Democracy
Conservation
Stone
Miss Northup
Elks
Mary Furman
Ann Gurney
JoAnn Mast
Janet Reed
Laurie Tucker
Susan Graham
Judy Horton
Linda Dotson
Betty Osbon
Registration deadline near for voting in Coos County
Coos County Clerk Fay F. Crabtree urges residents to register 30 days before any election. Those moving changing address or name must re register. Final primary registration deadline is April 26 for the May 26 election. Registrars available at Myrtle Point and Powers area locations.
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Coos County
Fay F. Crabtree
Myrtle Point
Powers
J.N. Gearhart
Sitkum
Phyllis Hatfield
Bridge
Hogan Realty
Ava Sheedy
Sheedy Store
Employment Up Slightly With Improved Weather in February
February brought a small employment gain in the South Coast area, led by logging and daffodil harvesting in Southern Curry County. Retail trade was mixed with shorter hours in apparel, groceries, and restaurants while other sectors stayed low. construction fell back and shrimp season sparked steady prospects. Unemployment eased as Western State Plywood Co. planned to resume operations, signaling a continued improvement into March.
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Edward J. Konka
Coos Bay
Oregon State Employment Service
Konka
Curry County
Western State Plywood Co
Oregon Coast Looks Ahead at Tourism Conference
Tourism conference slated at PV as planners discuss the future shape of the industry. Key topics include regional development, visitor trends, and coastal opportunities for growth. Local organizers emphasize collaboration between stakeholders and sustainable tourism practices.
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Oregon Coast
Ald Tourism Con
Serbia
Grove makes first team on Sunset Six all star roster
Myrtin Point High School standout Stan Grove 6-1 forward earns a first team selection after coaches vote. Other first team members include players from Pacific High Gold Beach Brookings Coquille and Bandon among listed schools in the Sunset Six all star lineup.
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Stan Grove
Myrtin Point High
Sunset Six
Grove
Pacific High
Access-5
Brookings
Dad Crumiey
Gold Beach
Jobe Mabsters
Comsile
Dan Bjerg
Correction on county fair theme contest winners
The Herald corrects last week's misprint naming Mrs. Jessie DeNoma as winner. The 1086 theme contest winner was actually Mrs. DeNoma, while Mrs. Georgia Cristam of 2049 Patrview Ri Coquille was last year's swimmer.
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Jessie DeNoma
North Bend
the Herald
Acnally
DeNoma
Georgia Cristam
Patrview Ri
Coquille
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