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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

5

Local Residents Return from Travel and Events

Local residents arrived home after visits and travels from Portland Everett Baker and Sixes. Recitals, conventions, and Pioneer meetings drew families including Dunn Shull Hammer Whitaker Noden Meldrum Flentge Perkins and others. Major Stewart Dayton left Korea returning to Edwards Field while families attended gatherings and hospital visits continued.

Golda Culver Portland Emanuel Hospital Edwardz&McClurg Bobby Everett Wash Ray Grant Gaylord Paul Breuer Lucas Lodge Agness Hazel Knapp Coos Bay Jack Dunn Orin Shull Paul Hammer Ralph Whitaker Jim Noden Louvella Frank Meldrum Johnny Flentge Perkins Ritchie Francis Jackie Lynn Don Driscoll Elton Schroeder Keith Jane Edith Dunn Ann Hammer Cathy Shull Lourella Noden Janet Whitaker Fred Gross Howard Leatherman Fairview Baker John Waybrandt Bill Klamath Falls Wekend H. Dayton A. Byford Myrtle Creek Joe Schilling Schilling St Vincent's Hospital Edgar Williams Wayne Caudle Henry Schroder T G Sumerlin Ed Carter Coos Curry Bill Knife David Arlie Knife Mark Seven Devils Road Charleston J H McCloskey Norway Donald McLeod Delores Arago Perry Roper Sr Mast Hospital H. Daytons Stewart Dayton Korea Dayton Edwards Field San Bernardino Calif Guy Woodward San Diego Jack Zumwalt Seattle Rose Garrett E. O. Sempert Bill Sempert Charles Nichols

Richard E Vines Sets Sheriff Campaign Platform

Richard E Vines declares his sheriff campaign platform as a candidate for Coos County Sheriff. He outlines a policy of active law enforcement, rural police protection, 24 hour jail access, and cooperation with state police and local chiefs while staying economical and fair. He closes with respect to voters and notes his duties as Myrtle Point police chief.

Richard E Vines Coos County U. S. Navy Naval Reserve Oregon Myrtle Point Richard E. Vines

Power Co Merger Wins Federal Approval

Federal Power Commission approves the merger of Mountain States Power with Pacific Power and Light. Plans call for consummation May 21 with the Pacific Power and Light name. The merged firm will serve 285000 customers with annual revenues of 37.25 million and a total utility plant balance of 181.458 million.

Federal Power Commission Mountain States Power Pacific Power and Light Oregon Washington Idaho Wyoming

Mrs Ervin Wilberger Wins Rexall Salesmanship Award

Mrs Ervin Wilberger of Perkins Rexall Drug Store receives the Rexall citation of merit from Rexall Drug Company of Los Angeles for sincere enthusiasm and initiative. She has 10 years tenure at the Perkins store and is one of three West Coast recipients, cited by Rexall leaders.

Ervin Wilberger Perkins Rexall Drug Store Rexall Rexall Drug Company of Los Angeles Flentge Perkins Wiiberger Rexall Drug Justin W. Dart Robert B. Dockum International Association of Rexall Clubs C E. Cooper C Till Bond Wilberger Perkins Drug Store West Coast

State election supplies cost Oregon taxpayers ten thousand

Oregon's secretary of state reports 157600 plus items were distributed to 386 county clerks for 2540 precinct boards. Supplies include pencils seals tally sheets and abstracts of votes. Last April crews began assembling orders and shipments wrapped up last week with total cost about 10000. The process will repeat for the November general elections.

Salem Speecial Election Board State of Oregon Elections Department Secretary of State State Department Earl T Newbry Newbry

Buddy Poppy Sale Scheduled by VFW Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to Lee Ray Post 2928 VFW will sell Buddy Poppies May 21-22 to aid veterans and the widows and orphans of those who served. Poppy chair man Mrs Chris Ralph chairs the drive. A display at Western Auto honors young men who died serving their country. Postmasters from the county join a Sunday meeting in Powers.

Lee Ray Oregon Camp White V.F.W Vif.w. National Eaton Rapids Mich Western Auto Store

Coleman and Richmond Qualify for State Track Meet

Myrtle Point athletes Maynard Coleman and Bob Richmond earned state meet bids at the District 4 meet in Springfield. Coleman tied for first in high jump at 5 ft 8 1 2 in earning blue ribbon on fewer misses while Richmond placed third in pole vault at 11 ft 6 3 4 in.

Coleman Richmond Corvallis Myrtle Point Boycat Springfield Maynard Coleman Bob Richmond Bobcat Robcots Kilgrove Cota Gibbs Huffman Robert Huffman Myrtle Point High School Eugene High School

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