Fair Board backs Lions for printing jobs and fair plans
The fair board approves a five year contract with the Lions to handle two printing tasks but reserves right to cancel if unsatisfied. Sidewalks are urged on Fourth Street to connect the fairgrounds. Plans for an amateur rodeo include a saddle-horse cutting demonstration and a potential old time Indian tribe with teepees for parade attractions. John Reiher from Pamona Grange participates in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lions
Fair Board
Fourth Street
Lee Barklow
Harold Clarno
John Reiher
Pamona Grange
Grange Talent Show and County Fair Plans Ahead
The American Way notes strong Grange interest in staging the annual Grange Talent Show with countywide participation. Granges seek permission for two prize winning booths to represent Coos County at the state fair and the Pacific International. Coquille Valley Art association seeks more space for exhibits. The M. P. Saddle club applies to manage fair dances with Red Jordan and his orchestra possibly providing music. Fair board dance committee includes Chas McCulloch Willis Van Leuven and Adam Donaldson. The fair grounds may open Wednesday for early exhibitors to ease Thursday entry traffic. John Reiher is traffic manager. Walt Schroeder reports 4-H clubs will be large and competitive. auction may be replaced by a steer calf plan, with the annual auction held for last year’s steer winners. Further details to be announced prior to the fair. Next meeting set for Coos Bay Tuesday June 8. Board adopts plan for a profitable heifer scramble instead of the usual steer calf scramble due to beef prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
George Jenkins
Coquille Valley Art Association
Clarno
M. P. Saddle Club
Red Jordan
Fair Board
Chas McCulloch
Willis van Leuven
Adam Donaldson
John Reiher
Walt Schroeder
Coos Bay
Harold Clarno
Charleston Crabs Dinner Aids Lakeside Camp Benefit
Charleston Oregon Home Extension sponsors a crab dinner at Marine Biology School on Sunday May 23 from noon to six to raise all profits for the Lakeside Easter Seal crippled children camp. Adults $1.50. children under twelve 75 cents. menu includes cracked crab garlic bread potato salad desserts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Lakeside
Oregon
Marine Biology School
Charleston Home
Friendly Neighbors club hosts showers and visits
The Friendly Neighbors met at Mrs. Clay Williams home with many members and guests including Mrs. Neal Haga and son. A ankly shower for Mrs. John Brewer yielded many Hankies while Mrs. Fred Gross received a birthday gift from Mrs. W. M. Rema. Local visitors Floyd Cox Gordon Berger and others joined weekend greetings and a cosmetic party was held at Mrs. Jim Bushnell home with a pot luck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Rema
Friendly Neighbors Club
Clay Williams
Bert King
George King
P. F. Bartlett
Chris Ralph
Lester Higgins
A. R. Davenport
John Brewer
Albert Cupiniski
Marion Lakey
Jim Bushnell
Robert Bushnell
W. M. Rema
Fred Gross
Neal Haga
Larry
David
Terry
Richard
Paul
Barbara Bushnell
Connie
Calvin Higgins
Warren Rema Jr
Floyd Cox
Brownsville
Ore
Gordon Berger
North Bend
Austin Ralph
Clarence
Dell Rema
Carl Bushnell
R. H. McCall
Grants Pass
Father Son Duo to Part Ways at Oregon State College
Oregon State College faces a graduation split as Gordon K. Hanson, 42, earns a degree in Industrial Engineering and Industrial Arts on June 7 while his son Haakon, 19, remains in the same program with three years left. Hanson, a former master sergeant, moved to Corvallis after a 20 year Army career and now works part time with OSC’s physical plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State College
Gordon K. Hanson
Haakon
Minnesota
Corps of Engineers
Corvallis
Hanson
OSC
Births at Mast Hospital in May 1954
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Winningham Coquille announce a baby girl born May 1 1954. Mr and Mrs Clarence Vermillion Coquille welcome a baby girl May 3 1954. Mr and Mrs Dean Wolgamott Coquille have a baby boy May 1 1954. Mr and Mrs David Waterman Myrtle Point greet a baby girl May 3 1954. Mr and Mrs Howard Caldiron Powers report a baby girl May 5 1954. Mr and Mrs James Howe Coquille welcome a baby boy May 5 1954. Mr and Mrs Thomas Conray Bandon announce Woodrow Forney Coquille a baby girl May 7 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Winningham
Coquille
Clarence Vermillion
Dean Wolgamott
David Waterman
Myrtle Point
Howard Caldiron
Powers
James Howe
Thomas Conray
Bandon
Woodrow Forney
Sitkum News notes local visits and sightings
Mr and Mrs Charles Strode and family from Riddle visited Elmer Strode and family on Sunday. Saturday guests at John Southmaydrs included Gail Huntley and Pat Huntley from Azee. Evangelist Luke Knowlton and family joined dinner with Dorothy Oberstall of Coos Bay and Barbara Osbon of Dora. Multiple visitors from Coos Bay and Roseburg were present. Logging is active with many moving in. Five new pupils started school in two weeks. Ray Shelton’s cabin burned Friday in a fire likely started at 2 p.m. near the garage. Coos Bay Lumber Co saved neighboring buildings. Cabin and contents destroyed. Mrs Julius Benham and Binger Laird of Roseburg were here visiting relatives.
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Charles Strode
Riddle
Elmer Strode
John Southmaydr
Gail
Pat
Huntley
Azee
Evangelist
Luke Knowlton
Caroline
Franklin
Dorothy Oberstall
Coos Bay
John Martin
Carl
Hauser
Barbara Osbon
Dora
A. W. Gigelow
Ken Bigelow
Steve
Diane
Ivan Laird
Polly Nickason
Duane Netland
Mydtle Point
Elmer Wilson
Earl
Win Nickason
Coos Bay Lumber Co
Ray Sheltons
Julius Benham
Binger Laird
Roseburg
Local Myrtle Point residents on weekend visit and illness report
Ernest Krewson and two Myrtle Point grandsons joined a fishing trip in the valley Sunday. The past week saw measles affect Ronnie Kirsch John Kirsch Calvin Laird and Sharon Davis. Harold Miller visited from Myrtle Point with T Wilson. Harold and Howard Neidiegh stayed at their sister Mrs Kenneth Laird's home. Gene Krewson and children of Roseburg also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iatami
Ernest Krewson
Myrtle Point
Ronnie
John Kirsch
Calvin Laird
Sharon Davis
Harold Miller
T] Wilson
Harold
Howard Neidiegh
Kenneth Laird
Gene Krewson
Roseburg
Mrs London Jenkins and Douglas Visit Myrtle Point Family
Mrs London Jenkins and Douglas of Myrtle Point visited the Arthur Jenkins home Sunday and went fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Jenkins
Douglas
Myrtle Point
Arthur Jenkins
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Gibser Graduation
Perkins’ Drug
Ad. Powensea
Portland
Ove
Mem
Sjund
County Extension Office
Yount Lime Co
P.O
Reece
Masty
Spencer Wow
Darlington
Knife Bros
Jewelers
Sitkum News
Ei Uuk
Oliver C. Enland
FFER
Olympia Beer
Olvepia Brewing Co
Olvepia Wa Usac
Eakes
Western Autopply CO
Homeguard
Nat
Coronado
Crigrar
Weranty
Aluel
Gambles Western Auto Supply
Kert
Iba
Sempert’s Drug Store
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