Red China in Trouble Says Western Commentary
A Western assessment argues that Red China faces deep economic distress with hunger rising and riots in southern provinces. It notes Peiping admits peasant hunger and floods, calls domestic policy costly, and questions external aid and trade, including Britain and allies. It warns U S embargoes linger with uncertain resolve.
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Red China
Foot
Red
China
Peiping
Pelping
Britain
United States
Dora Cemetery Association Annual Meeting and Cleanup
The Dora Cemetery Association announces its annual meeting and cleanup day on Tuesday May 21. All members are asked to attend and a potluck dinner will be held at noon.
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The
Dora Cemetery Association
Driver license examiners to visit Myrtle Point May 22
A drivers license examiner will be on duty at Myrtle Point City Hall on Wednesday May 22, 1957 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The visit is announced by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Department of Motor Vehicles of
Oregon
Myrtle Point Claims District Track Title At Coquille Meet
Myrtle Point High dominates the District 2-A-2 track meet in Coquille winning by a wide margin. Reynold Christiansen led with two firsts and district marks, while Rich Springer set a school record in the low hurdles. The Panthers earned eight state qualifiers led by multiple MP placements and a trophy for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point High
Coquille
Cats
Corvallis
Reynold Christiansen
Rich Springer
Jesse Adams
Gary Martin
Gary Watson
Christiansen
Jim DeWald
Jim Beck
Larry Deem
Dick Stitt
Myrtle Point
Taft
Bandon
Waldport
Siuslaw
Newport
Spring Handicap Golf Tourney Semi-Finals At Coquille Valley
The 1957 Fore tournament at Coquille Valley Golf Club progresses to semi finals in the Championship Flight with Frank Meldrum versus Al Hall and Gene Owens against a top rival. Other flights feature Reichardson vs Getchell, Sturza vs Downing, Salsbury vs Hewlett, Whitaker vs Robinson, Kralicek vs Wilson, and Elliott vs Orr with winners to meet next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille Valley Golf & Country Club
Frank Meldrum
al Hall
Gene Owens
Guler
Myrtlewood
Andy Reichardson
Ron Getchell
Jack Sturza
Bill Downing
Sul Salsbury
Bob Hewlett
Ralph Whitaker
Leroy Robinson
Bob Kralicek
Larry Wilson
Tim Elliott
Jack Orr
Republican Women to Hold Luncheon in Coquille Hotel
The Republican Women of Coos County plan a luncheon Monday May 20 at 12 30 p.m. in the Coquille Hotel open to county women. Reservations by Saturday noon to Paul Hammer 1933. Guest speaker: Mrs Collis Moore of More, Ore. Delegates Mrs Walter Springer and Mrs Claude Nasburg will report on the Washington D C Spring Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Coquille
Paul Hammer
Collis Moore
More, Ore
Oregon
Walter Springer
Claude Nasburg
Washington D.C
Editorial on cowardice and McCarthy by Shelly Sackett
A Coos Bay Times editorial attacks claims that Senator Joe McCarthy was a coward or a liar. It contrasts living and dead accusations, defending McCarthy as a fighter of distinction and criticizing the linked bile from critics. The piece proceeds to Page Two.
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América
Judas
Shelly Sackett
Coos Bay
Joe
Wisconsin
McCarthy
Hitler
Shelly
Joe McCarthy
Eee
Fleas Sackett
Oldsters Bow Out to Young Squirt Golfers
A Herald staffer Floyd receives an ancient looking bouquet with a belittling card about imperfection. The grapevine says Frank Weary, stirred by a young player Al, carried his "old man" to a loss in the golf handicap tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Floyd
Frank Weary
Myrtle Point Forms Junior Chamber of Commerce
The Myrtle Point Junior Chamber of Commerce organized at The Anglers on May 7 with about 21 men aged 21 to 35. Sponsored by the Coquille Jaycees, officers include Bill Roush as president and Jack Ellis as first vice president, with plans for formal chartering on May 24 or 25. Myrtle Point becomes the 77th Jaycee chapter in the state, affiliated with the US Junior Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Bob Cline
Joe Nichols
Jaysee
US Junior Chamber of Commerce
Three Local Youths Cast Prominent Roles in University Play
University of Oregon Eugene May 13 Three local youths join the cast of Alice in Wonderland. Jack Boone son of Otis Boone Myrtle Point selected for Humpty Dumpty. Daisy McCain and Audrey Russell from Myrtle Point also in the cast. Miss McCain a sophomore in music education Miss Russell a junior in elementary education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
Jack Boone
Otis Boone
Myrtle Point
Humpty Dumpty
University Theater
Boone
Sperch
Jack L. McCain
Arago Road
Miss Russell
Nelson V. Russell
Additions to High School Dedicated At Impressive Service
Rex Putnam state superintendent spoke at the Myrtle Point high school dedication Sunday afternoon. He praised school boards, lauded community cooperation, and highlighted the new modern building funded by taxpayers. The event honored education's role in Americanism and youth edification.
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Myrtle Point High School
Andrew Waterman
Woodrow Robinson
Arvin Johnson
Lillian Farley
Coos County
John Carman
Rex Putnam
Darrell Brodie
Bob Belloni
Myrtle Point
Hubert Armstrong
H.S
B. R. Nicholas
Powers High School
Paul Franzen
Bob Powrie
H. S. Board
Ralph Whitaker
Planning Commission
van Saarverud
Gordon Todd
Mr. Freeman
Roland Perks
Bandon
Kieth Schroeder
Cliff Robinson
Henry Hartley
North Bend Schools
Putnam
America
Mr. Putnam
Schol
High School Dist. No. 2
Sup
Officials to Watch as Governor Signs 12.6 Million Highway Bond
Oregon Coast legislators county city and chamber of commerce officials from Brookings to Astoria will attend the ceremony in the Governor's office when he signs the 12,600,000 highway bond issue measure. The bill passed its final vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Oregon Coast
Chamber of Commerce
Brookings
Astoria
Diebold Lumber Co Begins Night Shift at Local Mill
Reports say Diebold Lumber Co has started a night shift at the local mill after an indefinite closure. A crew of nine men is employed with potential for a day shift and a second night crew if the market improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Diebold Lumber Co
Wanted Correspondent For Broadbent Area
The Herald seeks a weekly correspondent for Broadbent city after Mrs. Stewart moved away. Earn spending money and provide a service to the community. The Herald pays the maximum price for weekly correspondents and provides free stamps envelopes and paper. Call at The Herald office.
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The
Heésard
Broadbent
A. J. Stewart
Herald
Coos County Fair Board Meeting Tonight in Coos Bay
Harold Clarno says the Coos County Fair Board holds its May dinner meeting at the Tioga Hotel in Coos Bay at 8 pm. Board members and fair supporters are urged to attend as important business regarding the 1957 fair will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Harold Clarno
Tioga
Coos Bay
Rainbow Girls to Wash Cars for $1 to Benefit Rink
All car owners in the area urged to have their cars washed at Noden Shell Service Station at 8th and Spruce next Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Rainbow Girls will wash cars for $1 to raise funds for skates for Myrtle Point's new skating rink at the community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
Myrtle Point
Noden Shell
Spruce
This Week in Washington Column Coming to Myrtle Point Herald
The Myrtle Point Herald will publish a weekly Washington column by Fred Bailey of National Agricultural Research, Inc. The column aims for fair factual reporting on general interests from Washington, written by Clinton Davidson, nonpartisan and noncommercial, distributed to over 500 papers. Look for the first issue next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Herald
Fred Bailey
National Agricultural Research, Inc
Bailey
Eld
Washington
Clinton Davidson
Toailey
Pirates Sponsor Beauty Contest to Select Coos Girl
The Coos Bay Pirates plan an official preliminary Miss America pageant in Coos County to select a local representative for Miss Oregon in Seaside and ultimately Miss America. A scholarship contest based on ticket sales runs alongside the beauty event at Marshfield High School gym on June 29 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirates
Coos Bay
Ralph Moe
The
Coos County
Seaside
Miss American Pagent Association
Marshfield High School
Oregon
Rhododendron Festival Heads to Florence in May
The Sisulan Rhododendron Festival returns to Florence for its 60th edition on May 18 and 19. Activities include a Junior Parade at noon and a Queen's Ball Saturday, a Fly-in-Breakfast, Rhododendron Parade, Crab Feed and concert Sunday, with blooms at their peak.
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Florence
Baptist Church Honors Mothers at Mother's Day Service
The Sunday School of the Baptist Church presented gifts to mothers during morning worship. Scriptural wall plaques were given to the oldest mother Mrs Mumsy Sutphin and to Mrs Sydney Bollin and Mrs Alfred Swenson for mothers with children present, with Mrs Everett Hubbard named the youngest. Pastor Hepner delivered a related message after the plaques.
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Sunday School of the Baptist Church
Mumsy Sutphin
Sydney Bollin
Alfred Swenson
Bing
Ry Dren
Everett Hubbard
Hepner
Myrtle Point Teens Qualify for Second Teen-Age Road-e-6
Four Myrtle Point Union high school students Sandra Jackson Lawrence Gary Marjorie Heyman and Tom Whitaker qualified for the second annual Teen-age Road-e-6 at Coquille Saturday afternoon They will join 13 already entered drivers with additional entrants listed The judges include officers from the local State Police and Coquille City Police and the public is invited to attend the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Union High School
Coquille
Sandra Jackson
Lawrence Gary
Marjorie Heyman
Tom Whitaker
Reeben
Sr Chien
Anaua
Markes
Jerome All
Herrindé
Linn
Myrtle
Pw Kronenberg & Waldrop
Basdon
Little. Sartén
Petré
Mail Box Improvement Week Announced by Postmaster
The week starting the third Monday in May is Rural Mail Box Improvement Week. The notice urges residents to place name and number on every mailbox and paint the box support if possible to aid postal delivery. Cooperation is requested to improve mail delivery efficiency.
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Dene & I
Bas
Milton Schroe
Ted
Evry
Boxeg
Eartier
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McDougall
Deem
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Coquille Hotel
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Junior Chamber of Com
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Diebold Lumber Company
Rainbow Girls
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