Harry Dement Is New Myrtle Point Councilman
Harry Dement appointed to fill council vacancy caused by Brodrick’s removal. Mayor Harlocker invites council to inspect Corvallis chlorination plant next week, with Dement among proposed attendees. The meeting approved water pipe sale and bills, pending water committee info.
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Harry Dement
Marlocker
Myrtle Point
Has
Brodrick
Fle
Corvallis
Chan
Harlocker
Corvalla
College Town
Sakay
Arty
Water Supt
Marakal
M J . Morrison
Dodg
Dement
Marshal Pearse
McNair
Schriefee
Kring Breuer
Clinton
Gas price drop in Portland valleys sparks cheap fuel push
Reports say wet gas moved through the Willamette Valley reaching Myrtle Point Tuesday and today all Portland stations display gas cents. H F Tedsen of Norway claims his company overcharged him and pressures to lower prices rise as trips and fills become popular.
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Deegwag Ng
Portland
Wallamette Valley
Myrtes Point
H F Tedsen
Norway
Ling Gan
Peter Released After Detention in Marshfield Case
Peter, a mining engineer allied with a Marshfield briquetting company, was detained for a year ago in East Lake and released early this week after authorities found no evidence linking him to the case.
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Chan. Peter
Marshfield
East Lake
Authorityas
Peter
PTA OFFICERS RE-ELECTED AT YEAR-END MEETING
PTA officers for the coming year were re-elected: Mrs. G B Dickinson president, Mrs. Paul E Breuer vice-president, and Mina Eleanor Bjorkqvist secretary. The meeting at the junior school featured a book bill talk by Mr Summers and a program by the Campfire Girls with songs by Mrs Abels and Bobby Burns. Three hundred attendees enjoyed the post program refreshments and a prize basket awarded to Miss Howe's room for strong parent participation.
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PT A
G. B. Dickinson
Paul E Breuer
Mina Fleanor Bjorkqvist
Summers
Minas Mascher
Abels
Inks Family Moves Near Bridge and Community News
The article notes the Inks family relocating near Bridge, with Mrs. Robert Inks and children moving to Termbonte area. Margaret Luttrell and Dorothy Schaub visit from Eugene, schooling updates include Margaret’s near graduation in September. Frank Culver brings first local strawberries to Myrtle Point. Baptism at Rock Creek with three candidates. Bays Beckett return to Bridge from Sunset Bay. Community events cover church services, flowers, and a planned Huvonton grove gathering with a picnic supper.
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Inks
Ropert Inka
Mra
Kiarvey
Mian Beatrice Inka
la Ferne Shields
Wm Barnett
Juunior Rehair
Vena Moe
England
Oliver Clarke
W .A. Lott
Chas Barktow
Myrtle Point
Mildred
May James
Donia England
Constance Knight
George Sanders
Riverton
Ruth Huffman
Oregon dairymen win spots on national herd honor roll
Oregon dairy men totaling 273 herds earned national herd improvement honor roll status for 1980, announced by Roger W Morse of Oregon State College extension service. The Tillamook, Umatilla, Willapa/Coquille, Yamhill and other associations are represented, with Tillamook leading at 40 honored herds and butterfat averages as high as 800 to 464 pounds per cow across the years. Oregon ranks fifth nationally for herd participation in testing programs.
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Roger W Morse
Oregon State College Extension Service
Oregon
Tillamook Association
Umatilla Association
Wallawa
Coquille Valley
Yamhill
Redmond
Union
Melowest
Marshfield
Baker
Pine Eagle
Richland
Hood River
United States
Knight Buys Business From Perry Lewis in Norway Transfer
Perry Lewis moved his pool and board business out of the Thompson building and sold the confectionery and card business to Orville Knight. Lewis and his family have moved to the Joe Lettra at Norway.
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Perry Lewis
Thompson Building
Orville Knight
Lewis
Tamally
Joe Lettra
Norway
Myrtle Point groups seek terminal rate for Coos district
A joint resolution by the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club asks transportation firms to set a terminal rate for the Coos district. It notes current Portland and local rates return to Coos, making freight costs higher here than elsewhere in the state.
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Myrtle Point
Local man uninjured after car rolls on gravel road
Ferris Landy escaped with minor injuries when his Ford sedan left the highway near Wesley Larklow’s home. The vehicle rolled over after hitting loose gravel at about 25 mph. He freed himself by removing the back seat cushion and the car was towed to Pearce garage.
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Ferris Landy
Lundy
Catching Creek
Wesley Larklow
Pearce
Ro- Oita
Chautauqua Week Promises Five Day Entertainment
Five day program begins June 8 featuring The Wig Push Lombards Show Boat prologue Jean MacDonald Kibitzer DeVille Concert Company and Mae Francy acts. Headline goal to ease worries of older residents and guide youth with American ideals and education talks by John E. Aubrey.
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Chautauqua
Myrtle Point
Lombards
WLS
Chicagoo
John E. Aubrey
New Jersey
Marie Dressler
Canada
Jean MacDonald
Kibitzer
Traantelli
Cincinmati Conservatory
Mae Francy
America
Drilling for Oil Resumes at Fat E(k Prospect
Oil and gas drilling at the Fat E(k prospect hole resumed Thursday under new management after the annual officer election. Two 2 hour shifts are in operation and reports indicate bright gas prospects.
Seniors and Juniors Banquet in Old Fashioned Garden Theme
A Methodist church social hall banquet hosted by the Ladies Aid featured seniors and juniors from Union High School with teachers and directors. Guests wore old fashioned attire. Walter Felsher presided as toastmaster and several students performed musical pieces and readings.
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Methodist Church
Ilaan
Union High School
Paula Breuer
Dolores Belloni
Janet Martin
Leanna Schroeder
Rose Kellenberger
Loraine Clark
Joanne Perrott
Audrey Davenport
Cornelia Clausen
Billy Lund Walter Felsher
Finn
Paul Breuer
Board of Education
Truman Wagner
Piana
Senior Play Soon at Union High School
The senior class works on the play Seven Chances directed by Miss Grace Mary Linn. Seven girls participate and appear charming in formal town scenes with a club house and garden setting. The boys are portrayed at their best. The production should be well worth attending.
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Union High School
Grace Mary Linn
Vaking
Coo
Maxine Everden
Glade Graham
Alice Whobrey
Angel Cake
Frances Tue
Irene Clark
Toy Orchestra
Gregon
le & Clark
Gog
Robinhoad
Igs d Robbins
Ul Hermann
Paelpe
Miss Hermann
Bisedeaen
Asa Anne Litte
Ares
Mortson
Jack Grant
Dorothy Duncan
Shedd
Oregon
George Hermann
Twin Oaks
Broadbent
Achool
Allen
Knox County
Gaylord
Gaylord School
Miss Parker
Ellis Dement
iCoos River
Dement
P. O. Lund
Myrtle Point
Eckley
Monay
Everett Hamilton
Baby
Mary Hartley
Edward
Elaworth Bender
Norway
Gas Bender Place
Smith/Hughes
Corvallis
Basil Smith
Truman Wagner
Donald Gilkison
No Reason Why Oregon Should Import Flax
Salem Oregon flax industry officials urge higher grade flax production. Miles Linen Mill superintendent F. J. Galbraith notes the mill buys nearly all state prison flax and used 100000 pounds of imported Belgium flax last year. He cites favorable local conditions and calls for collaboration with college specialists.
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Salem, Obe
Oregon
F. J. Galbraith
Miles Linen
Belgium
Galbraith
State College
Myrtle Point Seniors Set for May 22 Commencement
Myrtle Point Union High announces the senior class for 1938 with Hazel Kroeger as valedictorian and Hazel West as salutatorian. Commencement will be May 22 at the college address by Dean J R Jewell of Oregon State College, with baccalaureate May 17 by Rev E Ranton. Thirty eight graduates listed from Myrtle Point and nearby towns.
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Myrtle Point Union High School
Hazal Kroeger
Hazel West
J R. Jewell
Oregon State College
E . Ranton
Myrtle Point
Marjorie Barzee
George Baxter
Byron Boles
Roy Helleni
Oliver Bigelow
Clair Booth
Frances Booth
Gal Bunch
Margaret Chase
Lynn Cooper
Elizabeth Dement
Eugene Fredenburg
Helen Forman
Jean Guerin
Erwin Hall
Ruth Hamm
May Hatcher
Madge Higgins
Vera Knight
Verna Knight
Hazel Kroeger
James Lewellen
Arthur Pearson
Harley Parrish
Emma Shull
Delbert Steele
Mollie Warner
Aulden Warner
Gaylord
Carey
Corbin Bones
Johnnie Carmen
Coquite
Rita Clark
Billy Griggs
Broadbent
Mary Ellen Hartley
Lester Moll
Truman Agper
McKinley
Avis Jenkins
Golf plans hit setback for Myrtle Point Coquille project
A 9 hole golf course plan to serve Myrtle Point and Coquille faced a temporary setback this week as meetings showed operating costs exceed available funds. Still, organizers believe a workable plan may yet emerge.
Garden Club Meeting Set At Myrtle Point City Hall
The Myrtle Point Garden club schedules its regular meeting for next Tuesday evening at city hall. Members are asked to bring a mixed bouquet in their own container to create a pleasing arrangement. The bouquet will be judged and a paper on Garden posts and their centre will be read.
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Myrtle Point Garden Club
Junior Golf Soon At Local Miniature Course
The Sixth and Maple miniature golf course is being cleaned and prepared for summer use. It will be in better shape and more attractive than last year. Opening date is not yet decided but will be in the latter part of this week or the first of next.
Health May Day Celebrated at Broadbent School
Broadbent Oregon May Day program drew a full crowd with a spring exhibit of daily school work art sewing cooking handwork and handicraft judged by local leaders. Prizes awarded for handwork sewing and crafts along with a lively program featuring a Toy Orchestra May pole and crowning of May Queen Alice Whobrey.
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Broadbent
Obe
Oregon
Rene School
M. Wagner
Andy Newhouse
Emery Robbins
Lund
Msc. Osborn
Mr. Tree
Gladys Graham
Irene Clark
Agnes, Who
State issues new operator licensing bureau in Salem
The Oregon state motor vehicle licensing bureau forms in the state office building with exam rooms ready for the first operator applicants. A light signal system tests color vision and hearing, and only first applicants receive physical and mental examinations as explained by chief clerk William Hammond. c. c. Hulet, former master of the state Grange, was named an honorary member at the Future Farmers meeting in Corvallis.
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Salem
Ore
State Motor Vehicle Operators Licensing Bureau
Builing
William Hammond
Hammond
C. ¢. Hulet
State Grange
Eek Future Farmers of Depat
Corvallis
Uneun Federal Credit Policy Breaks Down
The text discusses a five to seven ratio on discounts and capital surplus in farm credit, noting federal aims to support economic welfare of a community. It mentions a central purpose to supplement legal fees and enhance loan availability for farmers, country banks, and businessmen.
Library Board Sees Strong April Book Totals
The library report shows 958 adults, 175 children and 20 state books checked out in April. Fines and fees brought in 8.78 dollars while new applications cards appeared and new books were added to shelves.
Vogue Millinery Sale Attracts Loyal Shoppers
The Vogue Millinery announces a sale continuing through the 16th with Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Grace Baxter of Eugene promoting the event. Special sales lady Baxter is well known locally and joins Mrs. Miller in inviting prudent shoppers to take advantage of the offers.
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Vogue
Miller
Grace Baxster
Eugene
Woman Suffers Arm Injury From Falling Board
Mrs. Dwight Culver of Rock Creek above Bridge broke her right arm when a board loosened from a barn fell and struck her while she was performing chores. Her husband, Mr. Culver, was logging on Eckley Mountain at the time.
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Dwight Culver
Rock Creek
Bridge
Culver
Eckley Mountain
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