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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1958

Page

4

Oregon city officials to convene in Eugene

The League of Oregon Cities plans its 33rd annual meeting in Eugene November 16 to 18 with Mayor Elden Brodie announcing speakers. Governor Holmes and San Francisco Mayor Christopher will address receptions and banquets. Hatfield may speak at a luncheon honoring new city officials.

Arene Ee Point Havery League of Oregon Robert White Salem Eugene Elden Brodiee Robert D. Holmes Oregon San Francisco George Christopher Americanunicipal Association Mark C. Hatfield Gerald Frank Meier and Frank Co Committee On Intergovernmental Cooperation John Horn State Tax Commission John F Richardson State Department of Finance and Administration Frank Dressler Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co Walter J. Pearson Terry Schrunk William A Bowes Public Works

City finance and administration conference agenda outlined

A get acquainted reception from 5 30 to 7 00 p m opens the session with general meetings to tackle state and local finance cooperation and city problems. Section meetings target city attorneys public works officers city finance officers law enforcement fire chiefs and others at the Eugene Hotel as headquarters.

Eugene Hotel

Bridge School Carnival a Splendid Saturday Event

The Bridge school carnival Saturday evening drew strong attendance and about $1,087 in receipts with roughly $400 in expenses. Prizes went to Terri Peawice and David Hatfield, while door and drawing prizes honored John Koch and others. Immobile details note a potluck fellowship dinner, immunization drive, and local residents attending from nearby towns.

Jeanie King Etta Rhea Waterman Kathy Winkleman David Koch John Koch Susan Dunn Jeannie King Dinah Dudley Lois Frances Hill Neil Fishe Wanda Smith Terri Peawice TPO David Hatfield Don Cahoon Bob Ford Deborah Pillette Perry Waterman Bend

State Highway Layoffs and Local Moves Prompt Concern

The text notes several local relocations and job losses. The Thorntons move to Coquill, Thomas Wrahton becomes Bridge foreman, and Jesse Dotson, after ten years with the State Highway Dept., is laid off due to eyesight with no pension or blindness eligibility. Another veteran worker faced a similar fate years ago.

Coquill Thorntons Thomas Wrahton State Highway Dept State Highway Commission Jess Dotson Mr Walton Bridge

State Hiway Com To Receive Bids On Many Projects

Oregon State Highway Commission in Salem will open bids November 12 for 16 highway bridge building and park extension projects estimated at 6.3 million dollars. Projects include 236 miles grading 124 miles asphalt surface 2.97 miles Portland cement pavement 13.84 miles oil mat wearing surface 13 bridges 2 buildings and 2 park extensions. Davis Slough project in Coos County is to grade pave and build a 497 foot reinforced concrete bridge over Davis Slough near Coos Bay with two way traffic over existing lanes during construction. Completion expected early summer 1960 and relocation work on the Oregon Coast Highway from Davis Slough to Bandon.

Salem Oregon State Highway Commission Davis Slough Cook County State Highway Commission Coos County Oregon Coast Highway Coos Bay Bandon Bullards Bridge

STOP AND THINK Tp to motorists The man who travels at excessive rates sets the pace

A brief admonition urges drivers to curb speed as a deterrent to accidents. The message warns that reckless driving by a single motorist can raise risk for others and emphasizes cautious behavior on the road.

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