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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1970
Page
1
Myrtle Point officials heard a five phase 489000 storm sewer plan to fix drainage problems. The study by Harlan Gessford and Erichsen of Coos Bay forecasts a 15 year program funded by a 15000 HUD planning loan repaid from contracts. An application for federal state aid should be filed by June 1 1970 to qualify for next year grants.
The Camping Unlimited committee released the schedule for Camp Humdinger, a summer camp for underprivileged children in Southwestern Oregon. Sessions run July 7 to Aug 34 across Reedsport Lakeside North Bend Coos Bay Bandon and Curry County with age minimum seven.
Marty Stone a senior at Myrtle Point High School won a $4000 Georgia Pacific Foundation Scholarship announced by Ambrose Caudle. He has a 3.93 GPA, National Honor Society member, Student Body President, debate team member and has won several speech and conservation awards.
Parents of eligible children are urged to register for first grade within two weeks while school is in session. Maple Primary School reported a small turnout for its May 8 registration day. Children must be six on or before November 15, 1970 to enter in September.
State veterans loan applications from Coos and Curry Counties are now processed in the Eugene branch of the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective Monday May 18, inquiries and correspondence about state veterans loans for these counties should be directed to 338 West 11th Avenue in Eugene, said Joseph Reynolds, the Eugene area supervisor.
The Coos County Fair Queen contest runs June 26 to 28 at Myrtle Point fairgrounds as part of Shodeo. Seventeen to twenty two girls have previously competed. six finalists enter the speech and interview on June 27, with three chosen to represent Coos County Aug 12 to 16.
Myrtle Point area voters head to the polls Tuesday for the statewide primary. Democrats and Republicans choose governor contenders and Congress and state and county races including labor commissioner and sheriff. The nonpartisan ballot lists judges and the state superintendent race with eight measures. Polling places and hours remain 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce announces the seventh annual Antique Car Show for Saturday June 27. Three blocks of the business district will close for display. Trophies awarded in three restoration divisions and a sweepstakes trophy. Hill climb competition with fastest times in each division. Free lunch for entrants and guests with entertainment throughout the day.
The omnibus judgeship bill B 262 passed the U S House 331 to 21. It would allow sessions of a 17,8 district court in Coquille. It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Polling places for the May 26 primary remain as in prior years. Precincts 2d 35 39 51 53 54 55 56 7 58 69 and others point to Fairview Fairview School Dora Rebekah Hall Norway Catching Creek Myrtle Point sites Sitkum East Powers Bridge Broadbent Aragyll Myre Point and Myrtle Point Episcopal Church Parish Hall with venues including schools halls and lodges.
Trials and eliminations for the Coos County Fair and Albany Timber Carnival truck driving contests set for June 6 at Myrtle Point. In case of bad weather, the event moves to June 20. First place advances to the World Championship Timber Carnival in Albany. second to Cups County Fair. Entry fee is $15.
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