Coos County voters keep incumbents in general election
Incumbent County Commissioner Lonnie Van Elsberg and others win reelection in Coos County with notable margins. Sheriff Tony Zarbano and Congressman John Dellenback also secure new terms, while Governor McCall loses in the county to Straub. ballot measures show mixed results across the board.
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William Miller
Coos County
Miller
Mickey’ Mottit
Lakeside Inteurance
Lonnie van Elsberg
Coos Bay
Eugene Gething
Elsberg
Gething
Jack Ripper
Rod MccKenzie
Coos
Curry
Ripper
Wineva Johnson
McKenzie
Howard Lentz
North Bend
Tony Zarbano
Richard Clorgis
John Dellenback
Nilsen
Council OKs TV rate hike and regional police aid
The council approved a nine monthly TV rate increase starting Dec 1 for Television Systems Inc. A spokesman said rates rise from 58 to 50 with added Channel 12 for Myrtle Point. The city also joins a mutual aid pact with Coos and Curry counties police and funds intercity traffic signal work on Harris and Eighth streets. Councilman George Linn dissented.
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Television Systems, Inc
Einen Council
Ree Gulag
Nigni
Deriz
Méierewave
Myrtle Point
Coos
Curry
George Linn
Mate Highway Division
Harris &Eighth SM
College shows big jump to fall term enrollment
Readable remnants indicate Seabicoters expects a notable enrollment increase for the upcoming fall term. The fragment suggests campus admissions or programs attracting more students, though specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Myrtle Point Council aims for lower sewage upgrade cost
The Myrtle Point City Council plans a cheaper sewage plant upgrade to save 960,000, settling for lower purification though state rules require 80 to 90 percent removal. City Administrator Ben Nichols notes the bond issue of 807,000 covers upgrades to reach the port where most organic matter is removed before discharging into the Coquille River. Veteran’s Day declared a local holiday with business closures on November 1, 1970.
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Ben Nichols
Coquille
Nichols Sall
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Oregon
Ihereby
City considers trimming sewer project costs for bonds
The council had authorized Nichols to explore cutting 900000 from the sewer project. The aim is to position the city to seek voter approval for a bond issue to fund water system improvements.
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Nichols
Myrtle Point Chamber votes for Veterans Day closures and plans event
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce met at Colony Restaurant and voted to close local businesses on Veterans Day November 11. Members urged quicker planning for the annual Christmas open and extended shopping hours, while a development firm promotes stock shares to fund a loan for Acme Wood Products relocation.
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ED Bennett
Oregon Jaycees
Myrtle Point Jaycees
Colony
Bennett
Wayne Phillips
Jaycee
Myrtle Poiat
Acme Wood Products
Myrtle Point
Youth Hurt Near MP on Powers Highway
Richard Chriatine, 19, of ex 408 Poplar Street, was hurt when his car rolled on a curve about seven miles east of Myrtle Point on the Powers Highway. He was taken to a local facility after the 3 10 pm incident.
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Richard Chriatine
Poplar Street
Chriatine
Myrtle Point
Christmas Seals Available in Local Areas
Christmas seals depicting village scenes are now available for overseas mail. In Myrtle Point area Mrs. R C Maug handles distribution. Powers area residents should contact Mrs. Lawrence Brady at 430-3383.
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Caristmas Sea Village
Myrtle Point
R.C. Maug
Powers Area
Lawrence Brady
Myrtle Point District Boosts UGN Giving Over Seventy Percent
Myrtle Point schools increased their United Givers Fund contributions by about 70 percent this year. Three departments Arago Elementary Maple Elementary and the superintendent's office led the drive with full participation as Superintendent Joe Jewart spoke at the UGN breakfast to Chairman Bob Hogan on Oct 26.
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Myrtle Poin
UGN
Joe &Ewart
Myrtle Point
Bob Hogan
Arago
Maple
Myrtle Crest
Stewart
Veterans Day plans from Myrtle Point and Coquille posts
American Legion Post 38 Myrtle Point and Post 36 Coquille schedule Veterans Day events at the Coquille Valley Elks Club on Wednesday November 11 with a 1 pm get together and a 10 am breakfast. Also planned is a 6 30 pm potluck at the Eagles club in Coquille with veterans and families invited.
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American Legion
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Cogquille Valley
Eagles Stell
Collen
Giides
Cormany
UNICEF Drive Raises 173.75 Saturday Collection
A UNICEF drive collected 173.75 dollars on Halloween eve, reported by local chairman Mrs. Jo tyn Dayta.
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Unicef
Mra
Jotun Dayta
Legion Auxiliary Breakfast Set at Copeville Motel
The Legion Auxiliary will host a breakfast at the Copeville Motel at 10 in the morning on the 19th. Cast of the program remains to be announced.
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Copeiile
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Cnet Weed
Bill Palmroth
Chamber
Maple Primary School
Malloween
George Lina
Myrtlero Development Co
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Coos County United Good- Neighbors Fund
Sennart
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Myrtie Point
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