Either We Will Get to Work or Russians Will Put Us to Work
A commentary argues productivity determines national prosperity. It contrasts hard work cultures in West Germany Belgium and Switzerland with American complacency and warns the United States may fall behind Soviet slave labor if effort declines.
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Russia
West Germany
Belgium
Switzerland
France
Italy
England
United States
Charles Brower
America
Growing Pains Editorial Notes From Canyonville
Ed Note describes Growing Pains edited by Mr and Mrs A M Cooper of Canyonville Oregon former Myrtle Point Coos County residents. It praises timely suggestions including a proposed Balanced Party and a call for voters to mature beyond ideals of getting something for nothing.
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Growing Pains
A M Cooper
Canyonville
Ore
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Coopers
Cathy Cooper
Dave Cooper
Sweet Home
Cooper
Oregon Centennial Wagon Train Sends Off with Parade
Independence Missouri hosts an April 18 send off for the Oregon Centennial Wagon Train a 2000 mile crossing along the Oregon Trail. Former President Truman and governors of at least three states are slated for the reviewing stand.
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Oregon
Independence
Oregon Trail
Roger Bessmer
Independence Junior Chamber of Commerce
Harry S. Truman
Bessmer
Portland
Independence Jaycees
George Dockins
Kansas
Ralph G Brooks
Nebraska
J J Hickey
Wyomin
Hatfield
Salem
Mounted Patrol
Arrt Shrine Temple
Kansas City
Jackson County
Sheriffs Posse
Gordon
Tex) Serpa
Ashland
Ore
Write Em Invite Em Centennial Letter Campaign In Oregon
The Oregon Advertising club sponsors the largest state letter writing campaign in Oregon history during the Centennial year. Austin Ragle says the Write em Invite em program asks every Oregon citizen to invite friends and relatives from outside the state to visit. Governor Hatfield urges support as 3 million letter heads and envelopes are distributed statewide.
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Oregon
Oregon Advertising Club
Publc
Service Committee
Austin Ragle
Portland Oregon Journal
Mark O Hatfield
Centennial Commission
Myrtle Point Ministers Form Fellowship Group Formation
Myrtle Point ministers form a Ministerial Fellowship meeting on the third Tuesday monthly at 730 for breakfast. The March 17 gathering at Fountain Lunch included Rev Hepner Rev Horsell Rev Michael Rev Mai and Rev Swenson. They planned the high school baccalaureate service May 24 with Rev Hepner chairman and Rev Littlehales speaker at the Methodist church.
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H D
Michael Yes
Myrtle Point
Hepner
Horsell
Michael Mai
Swenson
Littlehales
Methodist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Coquille
KWRO
Myrtle Point Teacher Wins NSF Summer Scholarship
Esie Downing, mathematics instructor at Myrtle Point high school, has been selected as a National Science Foundation scholarship recipient for the summer session of 1959 at Oregon State College. The award offers a $600 stipend plus tuition and includes an eight week training institute for forty mathematics teachers chosen from hundreds of applicants.
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Elsie) Downing
Myrtle Point High School
National Science Foundation
Oregon State College
Tne
Looking in on Our Schools Friday Night Event
Friday April 3 event at the high school invites attendance. Sponsored by the PTSO, the program promotes school activities and community involvement.
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PTSO
Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt for Myrtle Point Kiddies
The Myrtle Point Lions Club hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt next Sunday at the fair grounds starting 1 PM for children 12 and under. Prizes include gold and silver eggs across three age groups, with the event led by Marvin Glenz and Charles Poch as chairmen and assisted by club volunteers.
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Myrtle Point Lions Club
Fair Grounds
Beard-of-the-Week contest at Perkins Drug window
Myrtle Point Herald reports JC presidents Webster Don Ellis and Hal Voorman back a beard contest. Bearded entries from the window gallery may win a prize and a year’s subscription, with other merchants invited to donate. Winners to be featured in next week’s issue, Centennial year aims.
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Don Schirmer
Herald
Don
Jack Ellis
Hal Voorman
Jc’s
Jc's
Oregon
Oregon Legislature Debates Daylight Saving Time Bill
The Oregon legislature considers House Bill 226 to establish daylight saving time despite two prior voter defeats. Proponents cite Centennial benefits and informed voter outcomes, while opponents warn of confusion and lack of clear support.
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Oregon
West Coast Tel Co Announces Sweeping Oregon Reorganization
West Coast Telephone plans to create an Oregon district for all operations, effective April 1, in a broad reorganization. Vice President L Gray Beck stated the move affects nine offices and places McBride to Beaverton as part of the changes.
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West Coast Tel. Co
McBride
Beaverton
West Coast Telephone Company
Oregon
L. Gray Beck
Everett
West Coast
Interchurch Sunrise Service And Holy Week Events
The Interchurch Easter Sunrise service will be at the high school athletic field at 6:00 am with indoor option if weather turns. Mrs. Glen Hutton will deliver the sunrise sermon and the high school chorus will provide music. An Easter Breakfast follows in the cafeteria with no charge. Friday Good Friday service at the Methodist church 12 to 3 pm features the Seven Last Words from the Cross with multiple ministers. Easter Sunday Mass is listed for 8 am.
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Glen Hutton
The
Christian Church
Interchurch Fellowship
Methodist Church
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Gordon MacKerrow
Reland Bowers
Tom Guerin
Clarence Owens
O'N Reed
Glade Krownen
Myrtle Ledge
LL. H. Bary Pearse
George Hoffman
Raleigh Greene
Ralph Kring
Rolrdows
Harriese
Elton Schroeder
Shermer
Whiteker
L. P. Lina
Austin Dodge
Ellie Shull
Miltem Craven
Wallace Dement
Gordon Ma Kerrew
Chet Weed
Ben Daniels
Eldon Brodie
Dale Elliott
Helis Mast
Stana
Delmar Greer
Ed Sempeort
Powers
Phote
Paul Harvey
Davenport
Pacific Breeders Co.Op
W. R
Rodney) Davenport
Myrtle Peint Dairyman
Adveneser
Pacific Breeders Co-Op
Petaluma
California
Maria Miledy
Herald Press
Bill Downs
Lions Club
Perkins Drug
D&t
Howard Wolff
Ribbecahe Jae
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Beavertion
Interchurch
Interchurch Good Friday
Arvin Johnson
Arago
Lloyd Swenson
Presbyterian Church
Edwin Hepner
Baptist Church
Wm Mai
Glenn Hutton
Howard Michael
Church of the Brethren
Earl B. Horsell
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