Doctors urge flouridation of Myrtle Point water
Four doctors testified at a Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Anglers cafe and lounge last Wednesday that flouridation of the Myrtle Point water system is a vital necessity. They cited studies from five western states showing reduced tooth decay and argued that 99 percent of unprotected youths needed dental care vs 77 percent with flouridation.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Anglers
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Washington
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Health Department
de. R. D. Cox
Coe
Edw. Engstrom
Our Barbaric Treatment of Our Old Folks
Fragment discusses treatment of the elderly across cultures and notes harsh customs. It contrasts Icelandic, African, Welsh, and Breton practices with a critique of how society treats aging individuals today. The piece emphasizes dignity and the need to value older people.
Public Enemy Number One in Bread Pricing Revealed
Paul Harvey reports in Human Events that the real culprit behind rising bread costs is not the grocer or wholesaler but a hidden intermediary profit that widens the gap between production cost and selling price. He details a two week investigation tracing the loaf’s price from farm to table, arguing the middleman pockets the excess.
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America
Paul Harvey
Human Events
Washington, D.C
Farmer
Eade
Kennedy speaks at Coquille Friday evening banquet
Senator John F Kennedy will headline a banquet at the Coquille Community building Friday evening with dining at 6 15 and the program ending by 7 30 He will also address an audience after a football game between the Bobcats and Red Devils at 8 p m Tickets are available in Myrtle Point from Roush’s Parts and Service priced 150 for adults and 100 for students up to 16
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John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
United States
West
Coquille
Senator Kennedy
Myrtle Point
Farm Census Takers to Train for Coos County Start
Census takers for Coos county in the 1959 agriculture census begin an intensive training course on November 4 at the court house in Coquille. Crew leader J H Clarno says sessions cover the questionnaire, definitions, interviewing and map reading with emphasis on locating every farm and collecting accurate data. The group includes Mrs Willis Van Leuven, Adolph Molthu, Mrs A Qualman, Mrs M Lemon, and other listed workers from Coquille, Coos Bay, North Bend, and nearby communities.
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Coos County
J H Clarno
Court House
Coquille
Willis van Leuven
Bandon
Adolph Molthu
Mile
A. Qualman
Coos Bay
M. Lemon
Clifford Albertson
Fred D. Kruse
Orvil
Oregon Liquor Revenue Split by Commission Announcement
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission reported a quarterly liquor revenue and tax distribution totaling 6.142 million dollars. The state general fund received about 5.228 million while 592 thousand went to cities and 236 thousand to counties. 3 thousand was set for the state census fund and 83 thousand more from privilege tax sources will be shared with cities and counties by population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh R Kirkpatrick
Oregon Liquor Control Commission
State General Fund
Treasuries
Coneus
Proclamation for American Education Week in Myrtle Point
Mayor E M Griffin proclaims November 8 to 14 as American Education Week in Myrtle Point urging citizens to visit schools and recognize teachers and educators. The proclamation highlights the value of sound education for democracy and future leadership.
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E. M. Griffin
Myrtle Point
Strawn Urges 3% Tax Discount for County Payments
Coos county sheriff Charles M Strawn urges taxpayers to use the 3 percent discount on real and personal taxes. Tax statements were mailed early and payments postmarked by November 15 1959 qualify. in person payments must be made by November 13 1959. Offices close November 11 for Armed Forces Day and November 14 15 on weekend.
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Chas. Strawn
Coos County
Herald Press
Armed Forces
Charles M Strawn
Girls League Clothing Drive to Help Needy in Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point high school Girls League, with help from the M P Firemen, launches a clothing drive to aid local families. Theresa Beckham oversees the committee including Janice Coffman Kathy Doss Judy Fain Cynthia Morrison Mary Larmon Suzanne Dunn Phyllis Cunningham Kay Merceau Mary Leifestic Jeanna Redford Connie Barton Deidra Hubbell.
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Girls’ League
Myrtle Point High School
United States
Myrtle Point
Theresa Beckham
Janice Coffman
Kathy Doss
Judy Fain
Cynthia Morrison
Mary Larmon
Susanne Dunn
Phyllis Cunningham
Kay Merceau
Mary Leifestic
Jeanna Redford
Connie Barton
Deidra Hubbell
Gsis
Regular meeting of Cogulile Valley Golf Club
The Cogulile Valley Golf and Country Club women hold a regular meeting at the club house today at noon. All women interested in golf are urged to attend. Mrs. Jake Otter serves as president and Mrs. John Gallino as vice president.
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Cogulile Valley Golf and Country Club
Jake Otter
John Gallino
U S P O To Seek Bids for New Powers Post Office
The U S Post Office Dept will solicit competitive bids from November 5 to 30 1969 for a Powers Oregon post office building. The facility will house about 1200 square feet plus a 50 square foot platform and 5500 square feet of parking and maneuvering space. Occupancy is on a monthly rental basis with a guaranteed minimum three month term. Contact the postmaster or regional real estate office Box 3703 Portland Oregon for plans and specifications.
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Post Office Department
Oregon Post Office
A L Burch
Arthur E. Summerfield
Portland
Oregon
Mrs. Kenneth Austin Dies After Fall in Vallejo
Naydene Browne, former Myrtle Point resident and restaurateur, died Oct 26 in Vallejo Calif from injuries after a fall from steps. Services held Oct 29 at Vallejo cemetery. Survived by a Eugene-based daughter, two sisters in Springfield and Reedsport, a brother in Coquille, and relatives including the Belloni family.
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Kenneth Austin
Myrtle Point
Naydene Browne
Vallejo
Calif
Austin
Jack & Jill
Myrtle Hotel
Eugene
Ralf L Beckett
Springfield
F (Clarice) Lengacher
Reedsport
Byron Barrows
Coquille
Harold Belloni
Bellers
Lengacher
Barrows
Fire destroys home of Mrs Felsher. she hospitalized
Mrs John Felsher's residence on Catching Creek road burned Saturday noon, origin unknown but suspected faulty wiring to an electric range. She sustained burns and shock while rescuing items and was taken to Mastral Hospital where she recovers. The structure was lost.
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John Felsher
Catching Creek
Felsher
Public Invited Attend Real Classes During Education Week
The Myrtle Point Teachers association led by Mrs. Frank Shaw invites the public to attend actual classroom sessions in observance of National Education Week. Classes run at Henry A Schroeder & Sons store next to The Herald on November 9 10 12 and 13 with programs at High School Maple School Myrtle Crest and Spruce School. The High School band will provide music during the event.
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Myrtle Point Teachers Association
Frank Shaw
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
Herald Office
Maple School
Myrtle Crest
Spruce
Otcaision
Bobcat Red Devil Grid Vie This Friday Could Be Important
The final regular season game features Myrtle Point at Coquille. A Coquille win secures the district title and state playoff spot for the Devils, while a Bobcat win forces a three way tie with Myrtle Point and Bandon and could trigger a league vote to select the regional representative.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille
Red Devils
Devils
Bobcat
Myrtle
Bandon
Willamette Choir Selects Starr and Stevens Singers
Judith Starr and Geranna Stevens, both Myrtle Point natives, were chosen to join the Willamette University choir under director Donald Gleckler. The announcement appeared in the university salon section, naming the new members and their parentage.
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Judith Starr
Geranna Stevens
Willamette Choir
Willamette University
Salon
Donald Gleckler
A.cua
M. Starr
S F Stevens
Myrtle Point
Rockefeller to Speak at University of Oregon in Eugene
Gov Nelson Rockefeller of New York will address the University of Oregon in Eugene on Saturday morning November 14 after flying in from California. He plans a brief press conference before the public address.
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Rockefeller
N. Y
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
University of Oregon
Eugene
California
Ivalishte
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J. H Gardner
Mast Hospite
VanGasse
Joycee-ottemeenikobs Junior Chamber of Commerce
Anglers Cafe
Coos County Health Department
Engetrom
R. D. Coe
J. HM. Gardner
Steff
Mast Hospital
Merald Press
Phote
Pévil Harvey
Iceland
Africa
Wales
Brittany
William Jefferson
Bill Jefferson
Coquifie
Chamber Commerce
Dale Graves
Feilks
Donald Nordine
J. Dowell
Harold Clarne
Leroy Robertson
Tex Billingsley
Dan Wagner
Herald Presse
Knockin
George
Sam
Paul Marvey
John Kennedy
Strawn
Girls League Clothin Drive
M. P. Firemen
U.S. P.O. Dept
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