Road Hogging on Highway 42 Sparks Driver Frustration
Readers report dangerous driving along Highway 42 from Remote to Myrtle Point with vehicles crossing into oncoming lanes. A letter-writer compares the habit to “road hogs” and predicts ongoing dangers this spring as more drivers share the route. The Ro ad section notes community concerns and mentions a local music program on Page One of Section Two. The Myrtle Point Company building at Third and Spryes Streets is pictured in the text.
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Rites
Tre
Myrtle Point
Dr Vera
First aid instructor course seeks local volunteers in Myrtle Point
Area residents who completed Standard and Advanced First Aid are urged to attend a March 27 1951 session at 7 30 p m in Coquille city hall. David Fisher of Bay City will lead 15 hours of training with new 55 page wartime supplement adding 4 hours.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille City Hall
Aceon
David Fisher
C Bay
Red Cross
War off declared by Washington man in Spokesman-Review tale
A Spokane man in a letter to the Spokesman-Review political editor proclaims the war in Korea is not officially declared and calls it off as of now. The piece blends playful humor with local character names and references Hartzell Spence and Richard Ick Briggs in a theater sketch about a preacher and his family.
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Washington
Spokane
Wash
Spokesman-Review
Korea
Richard Ick Briggs
Rock of Gibraltar
William M. Spence
Hope Spen
Patcher
Hartzel
Gerry Daven
Powers Team Fights To State Final In Thriller
Powers edged Gervais 42 40 to earn a place in the state class B final at Salem. Coach Merrit Kelsey’s team will meet Phoenix Saturday night for the championship in a tightly contested playoff clash.
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Powers
Eiien
Crusaders
Tiny
Ers
Gervais
Salem
Merritt Kelsey
Phoenix
Organization Meeting For Red Cross Drive At Legion Hall
Dave Doperalski chairman of the Red Cross drive for the Myrtle Point district has called a meeting of all committees from Grange and city representatives. Towns include Bridge Broadbent Sitkum Aragone Gaylord Norway Remote. He urges all organisations and towns to have representatives attend. Legion hall Friday night.
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Red Cross
Legion Hall
Dave Doperalski
Myrtle Point
Wrong
Grange
Myrne Pein
Olf
Myrtle Pein
Bridge
Broadbent
Sitkum
Aragoe
Gaylord
Norway
Doperalski
Methodist Choir Presents Easter Cantata March 25
The Methodist church choir will perform Rise Glorious Conqueror an Easter cantata by E K Heyser Sunday evening at 7 45 pm Solo parts include Chester Noyes mnice Dayton Johnnie Dayton Chet Weed Mrs Eldon Zinn and others About 20 voices will render the sacred cantata Directors C E Weed Sing Aloud and accompaniments by Mrs Eula Noyes and Mrs Ray Harris Doors open at 7 30 PM
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Methodist Church
E. K. Heyser
Methodist Church Choir
Chester Noyes
Mnice Dayton
Johnnie Dayton
Chet Weed
Eldon Zinn
Jesus
Eula Noyes
Ray Harris
Lions Sponsor Easter Egg Hunt at Fair Grounds
The Lions Club announces the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Fair near the Oaks pavilion next Sunday at 1 p.m. Clyde Anderson chairs the Lions committee arranging the event for boys and girls.
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Lions
Clyde Anderson
Lions Committee
Brodie Shingle Company Opens Grand New Store in Myrtle Point
The Brodie Shingle Company unveils a modern concrete building at 3rd and Maple in Myrtle Point for a grand opening and Saturday dollar day. Reporters saw the vast stock being arranged for the reception as the community notes a well equipped business addition to the area. The firm, eleven years in operation, is highlighted as a credit to the local business district.
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Brodie Shingle Company
3Rd
Maple Streets
WEW
Herald
Myrtle Point
Brodie Shinge Co
Coos Bay Chamber Seeks District Hospital Plan
A movement seeks to create a district to fund a 234 bed hospital in Coos Bay at about 10 806 per bed with taxpayers in the district covering costs. The proposal aims to establish a 250 bed facility under a new district structure.
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Chamber Commerce
Coos Bay
Lions All County Talent Show Planned for October 13
Bend officials discuss an all-county talent show with Coquille and Coos Bay groups but disagree on venue. Coquille favors a community building while Coos Bay cites auditorium limits. Details continued on back page.
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Lions
Gace Coquille
Coquille
Coos Bay
Wee Te Coquille
Speaker Warns Of Socialist Trend In This Country
A speaker cautions about a rising socialist trend within the nation, urging vigilance among listeners. The remarks stress potential policy shifts and the influence of left leaning ideas on government and society.
Decorated M. P. Praises Red Cross Aid in Korea Visit
Much decorated Member of Parliament and Korean War veteran Sgt. Denver Winfield Greer praises Red Cross after his emergency furlough to visit his wife in Myrtle Point. The trip follows his injuries in Korea and notes the Cross’ humanitarian work amid war hardships.
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M. P
Boy
Red Cross
Denver Winfield Greer
Mra. 3S
W. Greer
Myrtle Point
Korea
Greer
States
Presbyterians Announce Easter Program
Presbyterians plan an Easter program at the eleven o clock morning service with Mrs. Alice Lafferty leading the chorus in The Awakening Chorus. Children predominate in the event and the program includes special musical selections and prayers.
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Alice Lafferty
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Dee Rosipmode
Harry Truman
Thomas
I Company
Spryes Btresis
Myvile Point
Donald Allson
University of Oregon
Pat Donahue
Hartzell Spence
Heaven
Brady
The
Oregonian
Powers-Phoenix
Methodist Choir
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
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