Hillah Temple Band to play at 1956 Coos County Fair
The Hillah Oriental Band, praised as one of the Wests finest, will perform at the 1956 Coos County Fair alongside the Gold Beach Drum and Bugle Corps.Members of local Shrines, including Ray Collier and Frank Henry, participate. The Shrine band has appeared at major events such as Friscos East West game in 1955.
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Hillah Temple Oriental Band
Coos County
Hillah Oriental Band
West
Fair Board
Gold Beach
Shrine Band
Ray Collier
Frank Henry
Russ Papineau
Jesse Laird
Chas Wagner
Glen Putnam
Roland Bowers
Frisco
Portland
Mercy Home at North Bend Condemned for New Building
The Mercy Home for the Aged in North Bend has been condemned as unsafe and overcrowded. The Jay-Cees of the Coos Bay area seek funding and local club support to raise $370,000 for a new structure to serve Southwest Oregon, operated by the Sisters of Mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy
North Bend
Mercy Home
the Herald
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Coos Bay
Jay-Cees
Coos Bay Area
Mercy Home For the
Oregon
Coos County
Sisters of Mercy
Harvey Barklow Dies by Own Hand at Home
Harvey J. Barklow aged 30 son of Mrs Ruth Barklow of Gravelford shot himself in the head with a .22 rifle Friday afternoon in his home in the presence of his mother. He was despondent, had served in World War II, and is survived by his mother two sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Schroeder mortuary with military honors at Myrtle Point cemetery conducted by the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey J. Barklow
Ruth Barklow
Gravelford
Barklow
Harold Rushing
Young Barklow
Elbert Miller
Coquille
Robert Ostrander
Port Orford
Schroeder
J. F. Giberson
Myrtle Point
American Legion
Herald
Myrtle Point Reat
Lewis
Me. Carter
Mr. Endicett
Cees County
Roseburg
Mra. T
Davis County
Ben Fodiocts
Havi
Nettle Lewis
William Melyman
Fee
Jerry Andéeraon le
Sacoening
Ed Carter
Mose Endiceti
Coos County White Shrine Elects Officers in Coquille
Messiah White Shrine of Coos County held officer elections at the Masonic Temple in Coquille on Friday March 9. Elected officers include B. K. Byer high priestess Claud Mason watchman of shepherds Mrs Arthur Burch prophetess Ralph Kring O S Mrs Rudolph Sohnnon scribe Clifford Mason treasurer Mrs Walter Oerding shepherdess Mrs Ernest Johnson chaplain Mrs Harry Mast guide Elmer Strode to board of trustees. Installation set for Saturday night April 7 with Bethlehem Shrine of Eugene performing.
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Messiah
Elmer Strode
Bethleham Shrine
Eugene
Nixon's political future debated amid Eisenhower thoughts
The Washington DC Star editorialized on February 19 about Dick Nixon as a key figure in U S politics. It notes Nixon's possible paths if Eisenhower chooses not to run again and discusses his standing amid state opposition and national scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Dick Nixon
Coos Bay
Sunday Star
Life
Los Angeles Times
Washington
Eisenhower
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Thomasville
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Tioga's Pigs Receives State Recognition
Ernie Krewson's book Tioga's Pigs is recommended for installation in all Oregon schools as supplementary reading. The Coos and Curry counties story highlights early local life and is praised by Emil Peterson of North Bend and others for its engaging narrative.
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Emil Peterson
North Bend
Coos and Curry
Ernie Krewson
Tioga
Oregon
Coos
Curry
Ernie
Spring Opening Guessing Winners Listed by Merchants
Local folks enjoyed guessing games at Spring Opening Day with prizes awarded by Breuer's Shoe Store Myrtle Point Florist and Ernie's Gun Shop among others. Winners include Peggy Francies Linda Waterman Barbara Barklow Billingsley Huggins Allan Cunningham and many more with prizes and second place recognitions. The event also noted a winnings total of 33924089 paid since 1947 and a current prize of 75 continuing contest offerings across multiple shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breuer’s Shoe
Peggy Francies
Linda Waterman
Barbara Barklow
Billingsley-Huggins
Allan Cunningham
Sempert-Henry Drugs
Bobby Waggoner
Julia Howard
Myrtle News
Darlene Barkley
Bridgett Getchell
Herman
Effie Shindell
John Lauterbach
Allie Sturgell
Ralph Barnes
Knife Bros. Jewelers
Bill Tankersley
Dennis Lamm
Heeren & Linn Agency
Virgil McNeal
Broadbent
Western Auto Store
Alaise Hamilton
Sithum McClary’s Applance
Virginia Darnell
Bandon Thornton's
Elton Ansen
David Francies
Bridge Rt
Gurney Cleaners
Ben Bordie
R. D. Wade
Brodie Shingle Co
Leonard Hoffman
Newell’s
Dot Bushnell
Catching Creek
Ernie
Geo. Woolley
Mike Donahue
Dannie Dunbar
Myrtle Point Herald
del Greer
Eleanor D
Richard Barkley
Paul Deniels
Winners in slug guessing mix up in window display
A Spring Opening Day guessing contest misfired after staff left cards outside. Eleanor O and Del Greer tied for first with 737s, while Richard Barkley and Paul Daniels took second and third with close guesses. Winners receive subscriptions. Al Hall is scorned for a corrected count.
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Paul Daniels
Ruth
Chet Weed
Eleanor O
Maple Street
del Greer
al Hall
Mrs Bernice Eliott Leads State Bowling Championship
Mrs Bernice Eliott of Myrtle Point won the top spot in the state bowling tournament held in Albany in the men's division with a 1282 scratch and game scores of 216 255 213 183 and 213. The event runs through June as Eliott recovers from appendicitis.
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B. (Bernice) Eliott
Buck
Bernice) Elliott
Myrtle Point
McKinley Route
Albany
Eliott
Watershed Development Topic at Coquille Planning Conference
The Agricultural Planning conference in the Coquille Community Building on Monday March 26 begins at 10 00 a.m. with discussions on watershed development for flood control irrigation fishing recreation industry and municipal use. Henry George explains the program will feature ten committee reports with no long speeches and highlights farm taxation work led by George on lowering assessed land values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Henry George
Planing Council
George
John Devereux
Bandor
Rural School Board Holds Budget Meeting and Cafeteria Policy
The Rural School Board met on Saturday March 10 to review budgets noting most increases stem from salaries. Sunny Hill was represented by Albert Evenson, Bridge District by Jimmy King, and Charleston by Glen Enge. The board clarified cafeteria support policy and hourly assistance limits tied to school size and meals served.
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Rural School Board
Sunny Hill
Albert Evenson
Jimmy King
Bridge District
Glen Enge
Charleston
Convienence
Agriculturists to Hold Plan Meeting in Coquille
Agricultural Planning Conference to be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Building Coquille sponsored by the County Agricultural Planning Council. Nine committees studied soil water conservation and rural life to develop a watershed plan boosting farming and county living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
George Jerkins
County Agricultural Planning Council
Henry George
Myrtle Point Hopes 3 to 4 Acre Rail Adjacent Plant
A Myrtle Point Chamber report says a hardwood manufacturing plant could locate here if a 3 to 4 acre tract next to the railroad is secured. The group noted discussions with the State Highway Commission on Highway 42 improvements and the need for access roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrle Point
Austin Dodge
Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point
Dodge
Jack Bowen
Coquille and Myrtle
Point Chambers of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Bowen
Walt Crim
S H Baldock
Coquille Chamber of Commerce
Crim
Coos County
Red Cross Spent Over Twenty Four Thousand for Coos Flood Relief
The American Red Cross concludes disaster rehabilitation in Coos County after the December flood wind storm. Final figures show 24 475.37 spent aiding 45 families with food clothing furnishings and medical care. about 5 000 more may be needed. Funds went to Myrtletown and Coquille valley areas.
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Red Cross
S. Coos County
American Red Cross
Coos County
Myrtlet
Coquille Valley
R Dooley
Snr
Coquille
al “al Wyld
Ayree Ferete
Riverton
Ernest Payne
The
U. S
Cancel Bonham
Textron Timber Inc Wins Coos Bay Timber Sale Bid
In Coos Bay Oregon on March 16 four bidders qualified for the 4 246M bd ft Big Creek near Bridge tract. Textron Timber Inc of Coquille won with a top bid of 41 00 per unit and total consideration of 142 843 00. Other bidders included Cool Head Timber Co Evans Products and Bandon Veneer and Plywood Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
Bureau of Land Management
Big Creek
Bridge, Ore
Textron Timber, Inc
Cool Head Timber Co
Evans Products
Bandon Veneer and Plywood Association
Coquille
George Ulett
Douglas
Juvenile Grange Reorganized by Myrtle Grangers
Henry Henrickson state grange deputy visited Myrtle Grange on Saturday night March 18 for reorganizing the inactive Juvenile Grange. The group will meet with the same dates as the subordinate and use the dining room in the old Norway school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Henrickson
State Grange
Myrtle Grange
Old Norway School
Evan Evans
Brown
Asistant
Union High School Contract Move Forward
Todd Construction Co reports receipt of a notice to proceed for additions and remodel at Union High School. Superintendent Regeson notes start delayed by supplier issues but vows rapid progress and delivery to meet the school board’s expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Construction Co
Union High School
Health Page Brief Notices and Schedules
Health notices and page briefs outline local medical services, clinics, and appointment reminders. Several listings mention health screenings and upcoming health fairs with dates and locations.
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OBE
Fairs Association
Harold Clar
Harvey Barklow
White Shrine
Knockin
Washington, D. C
Agriculturists
Powers
Meldrum
Wyld
Frank Meldrum
Harmony Flats
Myrtle Point Tabernacle
Spruce Street
John Rhodes
Art Henry
Bay Heat
Chamber
Big Creek Timber
Bridge, Seld
Myrtle
High Seee
Ciiaie
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