Dangerous Powers junction cited as death trap on Highway 42
An Oregon column warns that Powers junction at Highway 42 and Powers Road is a fatal spot where accidents occur yearly. It urges the State to enforce posted speeds and safety measures to prevent more deaths. It also notes trespass issues on rural property caused by careless sportsmen and urges action.
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Powers
Mytle Point
Oregons
United States
Saint
Highway Department
State Automobile Department
Death of Myrtle Point Pioneer Jess Clinton
The death of Jess Clinton, a beloved Myrtle Point pioneer, shocked many friends. His funeral was held Monday afternoon with beautiful floral offerings reflecting the high esteem in which he was held.
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Jess Clinton
Myrtle Point
Jess You
Myrtle Point High Sends Congratulatory Note to Marshfield Champs
The Myrtle Point High School student body congratulates Marshfield Pirates for being chosen to represent the district at state level. They express pride and wish good luck in forthcoming games and urge continued effort by the team and supporters.
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Marshfield High School
Myrtle Point High School
Marshfield Pirates
Coos County
Yes Bay
Oregon
Sirs
Myrth Point
Barklow
Jhn Leeper
Tudent
Our American Heritage Worth Thanksgiving Hope
A wartime reflection urges gratitude for American freedoms and civic rights. It emphasizes voting, religious choice, free education, the right to travel, police as friends, and the Four Freedoms as present values, despite postwar economic strains.
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Church of Our Choice
Boy Scout Pet Show at Carnival Jr Hi Friday
Mrs Arnold Melby chairing Myrtle Point Community Chest drive reports $1 000 raised and calls all workers to city hall Friday December 2 for final results and complete district reports.
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Community Chest
City Hall
Arnold Melby
Myrtle Point
Charyhes Hade
Myrtle Point Union High football team lauded for perseverance
Guest editorial praises Myrtle Point Union High School football players The piece credits the team with character and fortitude during a season where hope faded yet the players kept going It commends coaches faculty and parents for their support and notes the team’s impact on the school’s future and reputation
Dorothy Dix replies to anxious letter about Texas visits
The writer defends a bow legged varmint pictured in a reader’s note as an Ohio native. She says no passport was needed to visit Texas and asserts the legs are straight as a die after a recent judging meeting.
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Texas
Ohio
South 40
Dorothy Dix
Boy Scouts Seek Fund Drive For New Myrtle Point Home
Tomorrow night the Boy Scouts plan a major fundraising event at Myrtle Point Park to raise the remaining funds for a new Scout home. Prizes include theatre tickets, watches, toys, and more donated by local groups. Concessions and booths are run by service clubs and Scouts from Myrtle Point and surrounding groups.
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Boy Scouts
Myritlewood Park
M Point Houses
John Meeren
Scoumaaiex
Sregaba
Sorches of
Myrtle Point Sportsmen Hold Best Turkey Shoot Yet
About 143 sportsmen gathered at the Myrtle Point club for a full day turkey shoot on the new trap grounds. Clarence Strong drew 81 turkeys from the hat, with 127 chickens and 17 ducks claimed by attendees. Earl Graham of Coos Bay praised the grounds, while a December 18 event was planned and a practice shoot set for Sunday, November 7.
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Myrtle Point
Coos Pay
North Bend
Clarence Strong
Mr Strong
Earl Graham
Coos Bay
Coos County
Fnds
Jesse Clinton Dies of Heart Attack at Myrtle Point
Jesse Clinton, longtime Coos county figure and four term mayor of Myrtle Point, died of a heart attack. He had lived in the area since youth, worked in logging, dairying, and insurance, and recently retired after selling his agency. He is survived by a son Lawrence and three daughters, plus four brothers, two sisters, and several grandchildren and a great grandchild.
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Daisy Myers
Lawrence
Myrtle Point
Silas Wasner
Ardyce Christensen
Ray
Sewel
Edward
Coquille
James
Mary Schroeder
Dora Schroeder
Roseburg
Jesse
Coos County
Ang
Billingsley-Huggins Agency
Clinton
Rev Sterna to preach at Presbyterian Church
An urgent church invitation announces the Rev Preashad will deliver the sermon at 1 o'clock Sunday morning worship, following the church leader Dr Smith's note.
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Rev. Sterns
Presbyterian Church
Pareshad
Myrtle Point
Smith
Jail Breakers Captured in Fairview District
A year-old jailer and two inmates were rounded up and captured in Fairview district after escaping. They attempted to flee toward the hills on a rail route but were intercepted and are not seriously injured.
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Fairview Dist
Ccone
Laff It Off shines at Active Club show in Myrtle Point
Local cast of residents staged the musical comedy Laff It Off benefiting the playground fund. Crowds filled the High School gym, with Thursday small and Friday capacity, as the event featured Newsboy Chorus and royal Tiny Tots pageant led by Lisa Evans.
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Efto
Dalene Vance
Mike Dana
Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire
John Windirothy
Dix
John
Myrtle Point
John Q
Ward Evans
Kelly Dayton
Bobcats Award Letters For Football Season
Twenty two Bobcats were awarded letters for their grid work this fall. Seniors receiving letters included Ford Worsham John Leeper Marty Kaiser Pat Payton Glen Zeller Robert Morris Bill Cobb Marv Hammack Rick Bam Ralph Clarno and Glen Upton. Juniors named were Jim Krantz Frank May Gene Barklow Bob Brown Al Gilkison and Kenny Parry. Sophomores earning letters were Bill Brooks Ross Pinkley Ed Harris Doug Harris and Alan Cunningham. Curt Beckham presented varsity letters and coach Dale Bunnell named freshmen and sophomores awarded Jr Varsity letters: John Brooks Stan Morris Jim ben Gerald Davenport Wes Foul Kay Mast Rich Roush Stan Rob Ron Halter Shull Jim Bushnell Harry Hel Ray Vill er Rich Ricks Gus Sanford mee Len Sell and Loren
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Bobcats
Ford Worsham
John Leeper
Marty Kaiser
Pat Payton
Glen Zeller
Robert Morris
Bill Cobb
Marv Hammack
Rick Bam
Ralph Clarno
Glen Upton
Jim Krantz
Frank May
Gene Barklow
Bob Brown
al Gilkison
Kenny Parry
Bill Brooks
Ross Pinkley
Ed Harris
Doug Harris
Alan Cunningham
Curt Beckham
Dale Bunnell
John Brooks
Stan Morris
Jim Ben Gerald Davenport
Wes Foul
Kay Mast
Rich Roush
Stan Rob- Ron Halter
Shull
Jim Bushnell
Harry Hel
Ray Viller
Rich Ricks
Gus Sanford
Len Sell
Loren
Quarterback Club Breakfast Guests Highlight Times Editors
The Myrtle Point Quarterback Club hosted a breakfast at the Myrtle Hotel with Jack Dunn as toastmaster. Thirty-one men attended as H. F. Hornish editor of The Case Bay and Gene E. sports publicity spoke on high school coverage andTimes writers received congratulations for stories published.
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Jack Dunn
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Hotel
Messrs
H. F., Hornish
Case Bay
Gene E
Dunn
Hornish
Briggs
Times
New Bridge Ordinance Allows Legal Action for Right of Way
The council approved an ordinance to permit legal action if necessary to acquire the right of way for a new bridge. The measure empowers municipal authorities to pursue property acquisitions to facilitate construction and public access.
Bobcats Begin Basketball Schedule After Gridiron Season
Curt Beckham, coach, announces Coos county boys open with home 8 00 PM games and B squad at 6 30 PM. The season ends with a double elimination tournament to decide district champion with Douglas county winner. Schedule lists Coquille Siuslaw North Bend Ashland Rogue River with games in December.
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Coos County
Douglas County
Curt Beckham
Coquille
Siuslaw
North Bend
Ashland
Rogue River
Mast Hospital Arrivals Show Girls Lead Boys Again
Old Man Stork delivered 16 bundles to Mast hospital last week eight girls and four boys born on 11 12 49 through 11 21 49. Parents listed include C G Driscoll Myrtle Point and others from Minor Four Mile Empire Gaylord Myrtle Point North Bend Coquille Powers Arago and Broadbent with each bundle bearing a name and date of arrival.
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C G_ Driscoll
Myrtle Point
Melvin
Minor
Four Mile
Victor M Pearson
Empire
Dewey E. Winkelmann
Gaylord
Robert W Gronemyer
Douglas K Gamwell
North Bend
Peter J Tiemeyer
Broadbent
Walter L. Peerson
Coquille
Howard J Coldiron
Powers
Robert J Newton
Arago Rt
Myrtle Point Bucks Open Jamboree Season in Coquille
Myrtle Point Bucks under Coach F R Sue will attend the A A U league jamboree at the Community building in Coquille Friday November 25. Their first league home game is at Myrtle Point High School gym against the Powers quintet on Wednesday November 30 at 8 o'clock. Public urged to attend.
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F R.sue
Myrtle Point Bucks
Coquille
Powers
Lions Club to Host Bobcat Football Banquet Speaker
Lions Club announces a Bobcat football banquet Wednesday evening with University of Oregon coach Bill Bowerman as guest speaker. Tax expert and Erin Schroeder note plans depend on practical arrangements and guest availability.
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Lions Club
George Linn
Bobcat
Erin Schroeder
Bill Bowerman
University of Oregon
Mountain States Power Pays Hugh Sams for Taxes
Mountain States Power reports total property taxes due for the Coos Bay and Willamette divisions. The Coos Bay levy rose 22 percent from last year, with a 90 percent jump since five years ago, and payments totaling 1.92 million across counties including Coos and Polk.
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Mountain States Power
Hugh Sams
In Dibkee
J. W. Asplund
Coos Bay
Willamette
Asplund
Coos
Thane
Polk
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the Herald
Myrtle Point Union High
Myrtle Point High
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Bob Bright
Paul ‘Franzen
Milton Schroeder
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Turkey
Tots
Mike Greer
Delmar Greer
Linda Gilkison
Danford Gilkison
Jimmy MacKerrow
Gordon MacKerrow
Cindy Lou Vance
Roger Barklow
Walt Barklow
Roxanne Dement
Russell Dement
Lisa Evans
Quarterback Club
Mast Hospital
Ross Cooper
Bowerman
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