School Board approves math contract and bids
The school board met Wednesday May 22 and approved a 97996 contract for Richard Cowan to teach math at the high school in fall. Bids were taken on a new station wagon and awarded to Southwestern Motors for a Chevelle four door. The East Fork Valley Sportsman Club signed the lease for Slikum School. Vandalism reported at Myrtle Crest School with five large knives stolen from the cafeteria and minor damage in one classroom. Street lights were broken in city areas due to rock throwing.
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Richard Cowan
Southwestern Motors
East Fork Valley Sportsman’s Club
Slikum School
Death Notice Dora Burr Coquille civic leader dies at 74
Dora Anna Burr wife of George F Burr prominent Coquille businessman dies May 26 in North Bend at 74 after a long illness born January 23 1894 Lee Valley lifetime Coquille resident daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert J Clinton celebrated 50th wedding anniversary February 26 1964 married in Myrtle Point by Tommy Barklow survived by husband two daughters Irene Burr and Mary Boyd a son Ron Burr a sister Maude Sweet six grandchildren nine great grandchildren memorials to Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation Nurses Program services Friday at 2 p m Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev F Orlo Hoye officiating honorary pallbearers Rod Burr Clinton Humbert Fred Warren Regie Knaak Jim Copeland Jim Boyd casket open until noon Friday at Coos Bay Chapel of Campbell Watkins
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Dora Anna Burr
George F. Burr
Coquille
North Bend
Lee Valley
Burr
Robert J. Clinton
Myrtle Point
Tommy Barklow
Irene Burr
Mary Boyd
Bead
Ron Burr
Maude Sweet
California
Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation
Sunset Memorial Park
F. Orlo Hoye
Church of &. James the Apostle
Rod Burr
Clinton Humbert
Fred Warren
Regie Knaak
Jim Copeland
Jim Boyd
Coos Bay
Campbell-Watkins
Coos County Health to Offer Preschool Hearing Vision Screenings
In June 1968 the Coos County Health Department and the Oregon State Board of Health will offer free hearing and vision screenings for preschool children ages three to six. Last year 6,200 children across 27 counties were tested, with 7 percent needing further hearing evaluation and 3 percent for vision issues. Early detection can prevent permanent damage. parents are urged to enroll eligible children.
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Coos County
Scholarships Awarded To Myrtle Point High Graduates
Myrtle Point High School honored a large class with numerous scholarships. Mike Adams led as local district and state winner of the BPOE Elks scholarship, with several peers receiving U of O tuition waivers and partial fees. Additional awards included beauty colleges, P T A scholarships, and district merit honors.
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Myrtle Point High School
Mike Adams
B.P.O.E. Ellis
Aresa
U of O
Debra Lian Dietz
Carol Am Brister
U of 0
William W. Stow
W. W.stout
California
Carol Gassman
McKay
Myrtle Point Alumni Plan July Reunions and Picnic
Myrtle Point High alumni groups announce a July 14 picnic at 1 00 p.m. in Rotary Park for all graduates. Class of 1918 marks 50th reunion with July 15 banquet, class of 1943 plans a banquet on July 15, and class of 1963 marks 15th reunion on August 10 at the Myrtle Hotel. Officers named are Vernon House president Wallace Dement vice president Mrs Milton Schroeder secretary and Mrs Paul Davis treasurer.
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Myrtle Point Alumni Association
Rotary Park
Myrtle Point High
Myrtle Hotel
Vernon House
Wallace Dement
Milton Schroeder
Paul Davis
French Aid Arrives for Six-Week Stay in Myrtle Point
Alain Guisep pelli a 20 year old French assistant teacher will spend six weeks in Myrtle Point beginning 1969 to help teach French with Mrs. Sixberry at MPHS. He holds the Bac calaureat in Philosophy and has supervised in a public school. He plans to pursue an English teaching license and enjoys racing football and is a member of a local Corsican basketball club.
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Alain Guiseppelli
Myrtle Point
Alain
France
Sixberry
Salmon Hatchery Rescue Efforts Under Way In Deschutes Basin
The Pelton Dam committee orders artificial rearing after hatchery troubles on the Deschutes. Marks from 1966 releases show limited upriver adults. wild runs near a record low. Eggs will be raised at Winard Falla on the Metolius and Oak Springs Deschutes for next spring releases.
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The
Game Commission
Pelton
Peltes Dam
Angiers
Flehere
Commission
Winard Falla
Metolius
Oak Springs
Deschutes
School Vandalism Report at Myrtle Point Campus
Over the weekend unknown burglars took five large butcher knives from the cafeteria. A classroom suffered glue smeared on desks and other minor vandalism. Several lights were broken by rock throwing, with as many as six lights damaged. The incident is under investigation.
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Myrtle Crest School
Myrtle Point School
Ralph Resigns Port Commission
The Port of Coquille announces the resignation of Clarence Ralph from the Board of Commissioners. Earnest Bryant is appointed to fill Ralphs term.
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Ralph
Port Commission
Port of
Azalea Festival I Brookings Climaxes Memorial Weekend
The Azalea Festival in Brookings Oregon runs June 1 and 2 drawing about 7000 to 8000 attendees. Sponsored by the Brookings Harbor Chamber of Commerce, festivities begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with a parade as the opening event.
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Brookings
Oregon
Brookings Harbor
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