Highway 42 upgrades eyed for Coquille district
State Highway Commission schedules over six million dollars in upgrades in the Coquille area including White Bridge on the Powers road and a Myrtle Point to Powers junction four lane segment. Project bids may begin early spring as money becomes available and a five million dollar Glen Aiken Myrtle Point four lane is planned.
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State Highway Commission
Highway 42
Coquille
Frank Morgan
State Highway Department
Division 3
Roseburg
White Bridge
Powers Road
Myrtle Point
Powers Junction
Morgan
Glen Aiken
Highway Department
Laverne
Clarence Osika
Coquille Chamber of Commerce
Walter Barklow
Coguille To
Burr
Clarence Bloyd
Rémote
Rechamber of Commerce
Tom Fpowell
Ell
Chamber
County Commissioner Candidates File for Primary
The Coos County primary closed with contenders from both parties filing. Democrats Barklow and Probst seek position No 1, with Republican Barklow already filing earlier, while Mahaffy and Pavipott contest No 2. Lentz is unopposed for No 3 with Simmons Wilberger and Sutton as Democratic challengers.
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Fred Probst
North Bend
Walter Barklow
Myrtle Point
Barklow
Keith Brackenbrough
Coos Bay
Probst
University Dinner Set For Coos Bay Alums and Parents
A university dinner for University of Oregon alumni friends and parents in the Coos Bay area is planned for Wednesday March 23 at The Courtel. The program features Dr Charles Teckman on leave from the University of Miami Ohio as keynote speaker with remarks on the Oregon campus and a campus developments update from University President Arthur S Flemming. A sports comment from the athletic department rounds out the program. tickets cost 2.80 and reservations are via Leonard Farr PO Box 540 Coos Bay tele 267-2137.
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University of Oregon
Courtel Coos Bay
Charles Teckman
America
Council On Education
Teckman
University of Miami
Ohio
Oregon
Arthur S Flemming
Leonard Farr
Coos Bay
Scout Troop 45 Plans Organizational Meeting
Troop 45 will hold an organizational meeting at 7:30 pm Monday March 21 in the Scout Building. Boys aged 11 to 18 are eligible and invited to join. Sponsored by St Mark's Episcopal Church Vern Wertz will be Scout Master.
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St Mark's Episcopal Church
Vern Wertz
Methodist missionary Judy Starr tours Europe and Argentina
Judy Starr, daughter of Mr and Mrs Manley Starr, a Methodist missionary to Argentina for three years, arrived in Portland with her family. She toured Europe for two months, spent a week in New Hampshire, and taught English at a Rosario mission school.
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Judy Starr
Europe
Argentina
Buty
Junth Starr
Manley Starr
Arved
Portland
Delbert
Keith Starr
US Air Force
United States
Judy
New Hampshire
Myrtle Point
Willamette University
Costa Rica
Mission
Texas
Rosario
Methodist Church
Mis. Starr
Gail
Shotgun Accident Blinds Mrs Johnson in Rose
Mrs James Johnson of Rose lost an eye in a shotgun accident early Tuesday March 8. Her grandmother Mrs Francis Floyd says the three year old son woke, took a shotgun from a linen closet, and fired it through the closet wall while the infant slept nearby.
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James Johnson
Rose
Lurg
Francis Floyd
Wounds In Mrs Johnson Room After Pellets Enter Wall
After a shooting incident, pellets pierced the wall behind Mrs Johnson bed and around her pillow with one pellet striking her eye. She is recovering after surgery and is expected to be released soon. Western Auto Store advances a new green patio carpeted section over cement, housing furniture and appliances.
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Mrs Johnson
Western Auto Store
Stidham Wins State 191 Crown in Wrestling Finale
Jerry Stidham claimed the 191 state wrestling title at the Hillsboro AAA tournament after a season of pins. Coached by Doug Mack, Myrtle Point teammates pursued an exchange-wrestling trip to Mexico or Japan as Sudhara topped opponents to reach a 3-0 final.
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Jerry Stidham
Corvallis
Doug Mack
Myrtle Point
Jerry
Hillsboro
Mexico
Japan
Sudhara
Stidham
Wilberger Files For Coos County Commission And Port Seat
Ervin Wilberger of Myrtle Point seeks the No 3 spot on the Coos county board of commissioners previously held by Howard Lentz and also a two year term on the Port of Coquille River. A 51 year old Democrat born in Coos county, Wilberger has worked in dairy ranches logging saw mills and five decades in retail and service including Safe way Eaton's Coos Feed Coos Bay and Pacific Feed and Seed Co. He served in World War II and managed the Hiland Theatre for 20 years. He has served five years on the port board and seeks both offices under local and federal guidelines.
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Ervin Wilberger
Myrtle Point
Coquille River
Coos County
Safeway
Eaton's Feed
Coos Bay
Coos
Wilberger
Board of Commissioners
Bandon
Bureau of Land Management
Coquille
Cui
County Race Candidate Outlines Plan for Coos County
Wilberger, a Myrtle Point civic member and AF and AM lodge stalwart, seeks election as county commissioner. He pledges efficient trash and debris removal, adherence to law and public will, and to serve the people of Coos County with honesty.
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Wilberger
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point Lion's Cub
Myrtle Point Sportiuiean S Wus
American Legion Post A Vo
LoyWlie Vaney Zles Lodge
Myrtle Lodge No
Af&am
Probst Files For Coos County Commissioner Seat
North Bend businessman Fred Probst, a 20 year Coos County resident and Democrat, seeks Post 1 on the county board held by Walter Barklow. He backs county zoning repeal, lower taxes, highway improvements, and recreation and tourism promotion. He serves with several local groups and has prior public service.
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Fred Probst
North Bend
Coos County
County Board of Commissioners
Walter Barklow
Probst
Winnermucca
Aha Sea
Coos Association For Retarded Children
North Bayside Grange
Coos Grange Supply
Knights of Columbus
Coast Guard
Minine
Plywood, Veneer and Box Workers
Senial
Local Elks MVS Winners Named From Bandon Area
High school seniors Kathy Franzen and Meier earned second place in the Elks Most Valuable Student contest. First place went to Jeffrey Valentine and Jim Chappell, both of Bandon, with district judges announcing results on Sunday.
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Kathy Franzen
Meier
Elks
Jeffrey Valentine
Jim Chappell
Bandon
Cave
Rorebine
Jeffrey
Willamette Choir to Sing in Coquille Concert
The 63-voice Willamette University Choir of Salem Oregon will perform sacred and secular works at Pioneer Methodist Church in Coquille at 8 p m Friday March 18 Director Gordon Weiles blends Latin 16th century pieces with 20th century theater songs A section highlights Israel music including Am Yisrael Chai and Away O Far Away Four selections from The Sound of Music and songs from Hello Dolly and other shows will be sung All concerts are free
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Wilamette University Choir
Sae
Oregon
Pioneer Methodist Church
Coquille
Gordon Weiles
Israel
John Weinsweig
South Pa
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Walt Middlestadt
Dillard
A W McGuire
Winston
George Burr
Chamber of Commerce Road Committee
Ther
Charles Mahaffy
David R. Pavipott
Bandon sadLons
Nic van Elsberg
Jack LaPlamme
Howard Lentz
Earl A Simmons
Ervin R. Wilberger
Willa Sutton
William J. Miller
Coos Bay Insurance
Tuesdas
Jim Howe
Myrtle Point Area
Standard Oil
Howe
Jim
Herald Press
Erv Wilberger
Eastside
Wame Commission
Hear
Tee
Wiberger
Surious County
Willamette Choir
Steve Ray
ena‘Daerman
Hell
Tena
Ome Eo
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