Bloodmobile donors total 114 pints in local drive
In a local Red Cross blood drive at Myrtle Point a total of 114 pints were collected, six short of the 120 pint goal. 127 volunteers participated, with seven receiving eighth pint galion pins. Donors named include Harold Belloni Lois Freshman Arnold DaWald Lora Morgan Howard Whitaker Ralph Whitaker Kenneth Baker and others. The event ran at Myrtle Crest school gym with thanks from co chairs Mrs Dunn and Mrs Heeren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross
Harold Belloni
Dwight
Lois
Arnold DaWald
Mi Lora Morgan
Howard
Ralph Whitaker
Kenneth
Coos County Hound Dog Tastings And Editorial Feuds
Local gossip notes Sheldon Sackett of the Coos Bay Times spheres Wayne Morse and a manure spreader as rivals in publicity. The piece highlights plans for a North Bend hound dog gathering with state officials and hints at editorial clashes over public crusades and aging myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Sackett
Coos Bay
Sheldon
Coos County
North Bend
Thornton
Patterson
D. A
John Pickett
Strawn
Wayne
Sadie Hawkins Dance Set For Myrtle Point Next Saturday
One week from this Saturday November 12 Myrtle Point will celebrate Sadie Hawkins Day transforming the town into Dogpatch HQ. Lions committee chairman Ervin Wilberger says the full event schedule will come next week with a big barn dance at the Community building slated and many prizes announced for the best contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Ervin Wilberger
Lions Committee
Myrtle Point JV Football Completes Perfect Season
The Myrtle Point Junior Varsity, coached by Jack Orr, beat Coquille 12 to 0 to finish an undefeated season. Oscar Holliday and Ira Huffman scored the touchdowns as Myrtle Point secured two late season scalps on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Coquille JV
Oscar Holliday
Ira Huffman
Jack Orr
Myrtle Point JV
Am Art Week Observed by Coquille Valley Art Association
Myrtle Clausen announces the American Art Week observance by the Coquille Valley Art Association. An open house and workshop will be held at the Art Center on the Myrtle Pint highway on November 6 from 1 to 5 pm with demonstrations, door prizes, and coffee and refreshments for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille Valley Art Association
Myrtle Clausen
Art Association
Myrtle Pint Highway
Tinga's Pigs A New Local History Book by Krewson
A 140 page volume by E A Krewson of Myrtle Point covers early hog raising in Coos and Curry counties, history of the Old Coos Bay Wagon Road Brewster Valley and local illustrations. Publication has the project under Portland press hands. The author has written for years and the first issue will be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinga
E. A. Krewson
Myrtle Point
Coos
Curry Counties
Coos Bay
Brewster Valley
Hee Coum
Portland
Krewson
Peek
Myrtle Point High Quint Schedule Announced
Myrtle Point High reveals a 22 game 1955 56 basketball schedule with 12 conference tilts. The opener is December 2 against Siuslaw at home and the season ends February 24 at home versus Bandon. District playoffs run March 2 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobcats
Myrtle Point High
Siuslaw
Bandon
Waldport
Red Devils Coast To 26 0 Win Over Cats In Final Showdown
Coquille Red Devils routed Myrtle Point 26 0 on home turf in the season finale. Sherwood opened scoring on a punt return set up by a pass interference penalty. Hubbard scored on a one yard plunge in the second quarter as Coquille led 13 0 at halftime and controlled the game to finish strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spike Leslie
Coquille Red Devils
Bobcats
Coquille
Cats
Red Devils
Marshfield Pirates
Myrtle Point
Hithe
Sherwood
Lile
Hubbard
Page Four
Free Chest X Ray Dates Announced for Coos County
The Coos County Tuberculosis and Health Association announces annual free chest X rays for residents over 15. Locations include Broadbent Forebay North Bend Myrtle Point and more with dates from November 9 to November 19 at various times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Broadbent Grange Hall
Shirtcliff and Owens Buy Kirstein's Super Market
Bill and Louise Kirstein sell Kirstein's Super Market in Myrtle Point to Alfred Shirtcliff of Winchester Bay and Clarence Owens of Myrtle Point. Shirtcliff, with 28 years in groceries, will head the store. Owens continues managing the Kirstein end. The Kerksteins plan a Tacoma trip and then a spring visit east, thanking friends for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirtcliff
Owens
Kirstein
Bill
Louiserstein
Alfred Shirtcliff
Winchester Bay
Clarence Owens
Myrtle Point
Mr. Shirtcliff
Coos County
Kirstein’s
Tacoma
Kir Stein
J. R. Langdon
Lloyd Smith
Seattle
Dale Rash
Ervin Wilberger Wins Coquille Fall Golf Championship
Ervin Wilberger defeats Chet Noyes to win the fall golf tourney at Coquille Valley Golf & Country Club. Ralph Gibbs and Bob McCarthy win third flight honors after defeating C C Michelson. Southpaws Wilberger and Hall show advantage in the event. Banquet details mention Friday December 2 at Coquille Valley Golf Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Wilberger
Chet Noyes
Coquille Valley Golf & Country Club
Ralph Gibbs
Bob McCarthy
C. C. Michelson
Wilberger
Hall
Concert Series opens Coos Bay with Berlin ballet
The Coos County Community Concert Association begins its 1955 56 season Saturday November 5 at 8 15 p m in the Marshfield High School auditorium Coos Bay with Dance Theater Berlin a 14 dancer company led by Mme Tatjana Gaovsky on its first American tour The group is noted for dramatic dance theater and musical scores Admission is by membership card only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Marshfield High School
Coos Bay
Dance Theater
Berlin
Mme
Tatjana Gaovsky
Mme. Gaovsky
Coos School Board Meeting Set for Nov 5
Coos County School Board Association schedules its annual meeting in the circuit court room of the Coquilc courthouse on Saturday November 5 Registration begins at 9 30 AM The program features Gardiner Knapp president of the State School Board Association and Dr George Martin who led Oregon's White House Conference for Children with a talk on school board problems
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
George Martin
White House
Oregon
Enrollment Up At Union High In History
Union High School reports record enrollment as of October 1 in the county report, with transfers helping push total past prior highs. The piece notes the unexpected rise despite earlier expectations of no increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Oregon Fairs Association Plans Portland Convention
The Oregon Fairs Association schedules its annual convention for November 9 to 11 in Portland at Multnomah Hotel. Key speakers includeuis S Merrill of the Western Fairs Assn and Governor Poel Fred Leek, with J Arnold Clarno presiding. Local leaders Sam Dement and Tom Guerin Jr. attend. program covers fair management, legislation, and exhibits.
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Ore
Portland
Oregon Fairs Association
Multnomah Hotel
Uis S. Merrill
Western Fairs Assn
Sacramento
Calif
Paul Poe Fred
Leek
L. Clark
Commerce
Presi
J. Arnold Clarno
Myrtle Point
Deat
Oregon State Re Association
State of Washington
Oregon Farm Organization
4-H Club
Fairies
Sam Dement
Tom Guerin, Jr
Ae V. A. Reush
and Herold Clarne
Bids Sought for Myrtle Point Post Office Building
Postmaster Milton Schroeder and Harold E. Young call for bids to furnish a new Myrtle Point Post Office building. Bids due January 3 1956 at Salem Oregon office. Plans require 2500 square feet, two five year leases from occupancy, heating power water and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Schroeder
Post Fire Department
Myrtle Wolnt
Harold E. Young
Salem
Oregon
Myrtle Point
Pos
State
Church St. Sales
Eyre
Schroeder
Myrtle
National Speakers to Be Heard at GOP Conference in Portland
National Republican conference program outlines speakers from 11 western states plus Hawaii and Alaska in Portland at Multnomah hotel on November 4 and 5. Oregon committeeman Jess Gard announced reservations for dinners and breakfasts at the central committee headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Portland
Oregon
Oregon records first frost as October cools the state
Oregon statewide frost begins the month with chilly air across multiple counties. Weather observers note early freeze as plants suffer light damage and residents prepare for colder nights ahead.
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Cosas County
Elmer. Shrede
Yvenen Heeper
Marry Mast
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Red Cross
R. E. Powrie
Lawrence Mullin
Bob
John Bellom
Elden
Breidie
Sackett
Wayne Morse
Ponce de Leon
Fountain of
Florida
Ryan
Ernie Krewson
Brete
Myrtle Point High Quint
Reedsport
Powers
Myrtle Creek
Brookings
Crescent Cits
Glendale
Sutherlin
Douglas
Norwa Mill
Revdad Bch Tore
Telaay
Perkins Drug
Quillelle Valley
Irvine
Arizona
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