Body of Indian Joe Frye Found Near Pratt Ranch
Frye was found shot in the head and buried in a three foot grave after a three week search. Deputies and state police investigated with the VFW offering a $100 reward for information. Frye’s remains were cremated in private services at Norway Cemetery and Holy Trinity Church in Bandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Frye
Frye
Curry County
Allen Bolce
Pratt Ranch
Portland
Boice
Fioras Creek
Filoras Lake
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bandon
VFW
Sheriff's Deputies
Gold Beach
Norway Cemetery
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Oregon to Hold Public Hearing on Broadbent Highway Section
The Oregon State Highway Department schedules a formal corridor hearing for the Broadbent Section in Coos County start at 2 p.m. on Thursday June 12 1989. An informational session will run June 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon with plans on display and discussions of right of way and relocation assistance. Written comments may be submitted to the Highway Commission in Salem within 10 days after the hearing.
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Oregon State Highway Department
Coos
Powers Informa
Wate Highway Department
Ject
Highway Commission
Room 131
Sate
Salem
Local zoning decision adjusts property use for mobile home park
A city planning decision revises the property's zoning to allow conversion into a mobile home park. Officials cited housing needs and neighborhood impact while ensuring infrastructure allocations and setback requirements. Public input periods and final approvals followed in the months.
Myrtle Point Fire Department Open House Event
The Myrtle Point Fire Department invites residents to an open house on May 16 from 12:00 to 6:00 PM. The event showcases fire safety gear and department capabilities for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Reang
City Approves Ambulance Tax in Myrtle Point
The City of Myrtle Point authorized a tax of 14184 dollars beyond the 6 percent limit in Tuesday’s election by 136 votes for and 90 against. Revenue will fund an ambulance service and general city operations.
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Myrtle Point
Tuee- Gay
City Malls Long Range Storm Sewer System Plan
R H Erichsen of Harlan Gessford Erichsen addressed the city council on a federal planning grant of 15000 for a long range storm sewer project over twenty years. Estimated total cost is 406000 and residents on East Maryland Ave not connected to sewer must connect or show cause within 90 days. The council directed the city to notify affected residents.
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R. H. Erichsen
Harlan, Gessford & Erichsen
East Maryland Ave
School Budget Approvals Run in Oregon Districts
Budgets in School District 41 Myrtle Point Powers passed while county budgets mostly failed. District 41 approved a 643784 levy with 398 yes to 344 no. SED budget failed 432 to 303. New directors include Avona Noyes Robert Grove Harold Robison. Powers levy 23770 with 141 yes 79 no. Terry Bergstrom and Kenneth Likens elected to two boards.
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Myrtle Point
Powers
Avona Noyes
Robert L. Grove
Harold Robison
Shirley Francis
Myrtle Crest
Walter Hardman
Bridge
Kenneth Stone
Dean Mason
Robert Dellefsen
Southwestern Oregon Community Colleges
Terry Bergstrom
Kenneth Likens
Norway Airport Plans Discussed At Myrtle Point Meeting
Citizens and pilots from Coquille and Myrtle Point met Port of Coquille commissioners at the Myrtle Hotel to discuss Norway airport improvements. Roger Ritchie of the Oregon Board of Aeronautics outlined three airport types and state aid possibilities. The Myrtle Point Planning Commission urged the port to assume jurisdiction to qualify for state assistance. The board would send a crew to assist engineering work on the project.
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Coquille
Myrtle Point
Port of Coquille
Myrtle Hotel
Norway
Roger Riehie
State of Oregon Board of Aeronautics
Ritchie
State Board of Aeronautics
Police Chief's Action Questioned in Early Morning Auto Crash
Witnesses at the scene testified about an auto accident Sunday dawn raising questions about the police chief Bluemmel’s conduct. Reported statements suggest the chief’s actions may be justified by the circumstances.
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Me. Bluemmel
OEO Opens Community Service Center in Myrtle Point
Office of Economic Opportunity opens a community service center at 507 Seventh St Myrtle Point with Rita Yockey as local representative. An employment agent will be available one day per week to help residents find job opportunities and provide information on social security, employment, homes, and education.
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OEO
Office of Economic Opportunity
Seventh St
Myrtle Point
Rita Yockey
Coos County Gem Show Features Smithsonian Crystal Display
The Coos County Mineral and Gem Club Rock Show runs May 10 and 11 at LW.A. Hall in North Bend. A Crystal display from the Smithsonian Institute and the Nash Dinner in Rick will be featured. Demonstrations include making arrowheads spheres and faceting.
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Coos County
Lw.a. Hall
North Bend
Smithsonian Institute
Ricks
Man Severely Injured in Route Gravelford Crash
Eddie Hay, diminutive in four a.m. wreck on Gravelford road between Barsee and Clarno homes, struck ditch and myrtle trees. He suffered severe rib fractures, compound leg fractures, likely skull fracture, and was moved from Myrtle Point to Keizer hospital then Sacred Heart in Eugene.
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Eddie Hay
Gravelford
Barsee
Clarno
Eddie
Hay
Myrtle Point
Keizer Hospial
North Bend
Sacred Heart Hospital
Eugene
ESP Lecture On May 10 At American Legion Hall
Dr. C L Lemsey of Contra Point IPM will lecture on self development and ESP. The event is Saturday May 10 at 8 00 p m at the American Legion Hall at 7th and Maple. Donations of 1 will be appreciated.
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C.L. Lemsey
Contra Point
IPM
Inner Peace Movement
American Legion Hall
7Th and
Maple
SBA Rep Attends MP Chamber Meeting Highlights Local Plans
SBA loan officer Robert Gaynor outlined SBA support for development in small cities. J R Howe presented a mobile park plan for Belloni addition to meet housing needs with underground utilities and varied lot sizes. Owners seek rezoning to fit city regulations. Leroy Robinson named chamber advertising chair to work with Gene Wick on Oregon South Coast Magazine publishing this spring for tourism information.
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Robert Gaynor
Portland
Highway 42
19Th Street
Howe
Pete Peterson
Chamber
Leroy Robinson
Ed Pial
Gene Wick
Hauser of the World
Coos Bay
Oregon
Powers School Board Members Reply To Recall Petitions
Powers board members issued replies to recall petition signers for Robert McDonald Archie Lane and Joe Shorb. A special election is set for May 18. McDonald denied false claims and questioned voter disruption of board effectiveness. Lane and Shorb offered limited comment citing communication challenges. Petitions included 65 signatures with many signers not attending meetings. GED officials said interim directors could be appointed if all three are recalled to serve until the next regular election.
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Coos Bay
McDonald
Lane
Shorb
Hoe
Powers
Carl Utterback
IED
Powers Board
Georgia-Pacific Truck Driver Narrowly Escapes Injuries
A Georgia-Pacific truck and trailer driven by Joe Fetch of Coquille rolled over the bank after a front tire blew out two miles south of Broadbent while headed toward Powers. Fetch escaped with only minor injuries despite the crash near the Herzog mill site.
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Georgia-Pacific
Joe Fetch
Coquille
Broadbent
Powers
Herzog Mill
Fetch
Mother's Prayer Remains A Sacred Memory
The speaker recalls a childhood scene of maternal comfort. A faded mother prayer picture lingers beyond seasons and distances, offering perpetual solace in hill, plain, or sea. The unnamed author notes the image as the most cherished memory among life’s kept pictures.
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Mpks Care
Myrtle Point High School
Ray Metzger
Marty Stone
Gary Lillie
Madina Evans
Mary Furmen
Berger Edlund
Hwy
Dental Office
Pune
Fire Dept
Bera Cretery Meeting
City Ambulance Service
W.p. Man
ESP
SBA
Powers School Board
Ing
Crosby
Dora- Sitkem Road
Wnder
Coquille River
Fred Jensen Construction
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