Screwballed Cults Target Southern California in 1959 Essay
A 1959 General Fewhomes Corp piece argues California’s security nets draw eccentric retirees to socially active cults. It contrasts geographic hot spots Greenwich Village and the Movie Colony with Los Angeles, blaming personal attention and security for attracting pseudo political and scientific fundraisers.
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California
St. Petersburg
Fla
Soca
United States
Greenwich Village
Movie Colony
Chicago
Los Angeles
Paul Harvey
Emin Cotic
General Fewhomes Corp
Myrtle Point Lions hear student group at Angiers cafe program
At the Myrtle Point Lions club meeting a group of local high school students, led by Hubert Armstrong, presented on Deanspine institutions and southern Oregon prep for college. They covered curriculum, teachers, students and sports, fielding all questions.
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Myrtle Point
Deas Pevine
Oregon
Snorens
Herald
Myrtle Crest School
Rudy
Ben Daniels
Pomona and Company Plan Local Installation Ceremony
Pomona and Co. coordinate an installation event in the county with ceremonial details forthcoming. Officials expect a formal gathering to mark the milestone and confirm participation.
Driver’s License Examiner to Visit Myrtle Point
A license examiner will be on duty at Myrtle Point city hall on Wednesday December 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This comes from an announcement by Oregon’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
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AUTO
Myrtle Point Wedneday
Department of Motor Vehicles of
Oregon
Thanksgiving Thought Promotes Cranberry Cheer
A festive note wishing readers a Happy Thanksgiving urges enjoying cranberries freely. It mockingly dismisses worries about vine spray contamination as scare tactics by scandal-mongers aiming for news scoops.
Fluoridation Debate Letter From Oregon Reader
Mrs C H Edith Phetteplace of Eugene Oregon urges caution on water fluoridation and questions its benefits. She argues the Eugene vote was influenced by misinformation and notes the issue will be on Myrtle Point ballots.
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The
Herald
C. H
Edith) Phetteplace
Eugene
Oregon
Myrtle Point
Phetteplace
Eugene Register Guard
Christmas Prize Chaos at Myrtle Point Merchants Rally
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce and local merchants launch a holiday prize drive. The chamber offers cash prizes of 75 50 and 25 and 12 turkeys with a Hiland theatre show on Saturday December 19 free for ticket holders. Merchants distribute tickets starting December 7 with store drawings the same day.
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Chamber of Commerce Re‘tail Trades Committee
Country Club
Myrtle Point
Chamber of Commerce
Hiland Theatre
Hiland
Herald
Youngsters Awarded at Myrtle Point 4-H Achievement Program
About 175 people watched 80 Myrtle Point area 4-H club members receive achievement awards last Wednesday in the Myrtle Crest school gym. Mary Ellen Davenport received national contest honors for achievement and leadership. multiple clubs and leaders were listed among participants.
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Myrtle Crest
Myrtle Crest School
Myrtle Point Area
Paul Wanen
Co Coon Co
Presen County
Mary Ellen Davenport
Aeeret Davenport
Alllett
Delores McCue
Ruby Blanksma
Hillside Stitchers
Donald Knight
Busy Ris
Franklin Roberts
W. F Eppler
Elden Ansley
Harold Rushing
Myrtle Point kindergarten building a new addition
The Myrtle Point building committee advances a new addition adjoining the Scout building in Rotary Park. Walls rise roof on and sub-flooring in with primer seal. Despite limited volunteer help and funds the project aims to open with the new year. Dol A Wise Market donates a $100 check boosting support. Jaycettes interior painting and local volunteers accelerate progress.
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Tts
Myrtle Point Garten
Rotary Park
Pectreuuttina Licens
Shirtcliff
Clarence
Flash’ Owens
Coone
Dol-A-Wise Market
Myrtle Point Jaycettes
George Babb
Social Security Taxes Jump 20 Percent in 1960
AOI reports a 20 percent rise in Social Security taxes starting January 1 1960. Employers and employees will deduct more from paychecks as the law requires. The existing tax of 120 dollars would become 144 dollars next year.
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AOI
Associated Oregon Industries
Walter Pickett Home Destroyed by Fire Near Gravelford
The Walter Pickett residence near Gravelford was totally destroyed by a dawn fire Saturday. Cause unknown and insurance status could not be determined. Mrs Pickett and Florence Howe, guests, smelled smoke and tried to alert Mr Pickett, but flames spread rapidly. The old frame house, a local landmark, was lost with no children in the home.
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Walter Pickett
Gravelford
Junior Chamber Fluoridation Stance Sparks Public Debate
A Herald editorial notes neutrality while presenting the Junior Chamber of Commerce fluoridation commit. It opposes public water fluoridation arguing it is a big lie and urges readers to consider claims about public health and decayed teeth while facing a ballot issue.
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Junior Chamber Commerce
Herald
America
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau Meeting Held at Court House on November 17th
Coos County Farm Bureau met in the extension office on November 17 at 8 p.m. presided by Bert Forbes in Don Schmidt's absence. Cliff Wright of the Oregon State Farm Bureau federation discussed the Tidewater Oil contract and Stan Evans of Tidewater spoke on gas oil and services for members. Reports on flood control insurance taxes and the eye situation were given. The next meeting is set for December 9 at the county courthouse with Coos Bay sponsors to announce the program later.
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Coos County
Farm Bureau
Bert Forbes
Don Schmidt
Cliff Wright
Oregon State Farm Bureau Federation
Tidewater Oi! Company
Stan Evans
Coos Bay
Sesetinn
Interchurch Fellowship to Hold Thanksgiving Service
The Interchurch Fellowship sponsors a Thanksgiving service at 7:36 p m on Wednesday November 26 at the Methodist church Rev Glen Montz of the Brethren church will speak A high school chorus directed by Mrs Karl Dement will sing an anthem The offering aids the children's farm home in Corvallis All are invited to attend.
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Interchurch Fellowship
Methodist Church
Glen Montz
The
Brethren Church
Karl Dement
Corvallis
Firemen Collect Toys for Myrtle Point Christmas Drive
Myrtle Point Volunteer Firemen run their annual toys for repair drive to aid families in need. Residents are urged to search attics for usable toys and contribute before the holiday season.
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Myrtle Point
Campaign rally gathers Republicans in Coos Bay area
About 35 Republican supporters met at the Coos Bay site to discuss candidates for the general election. The group considered several offices and names including Parrish in an evening session.
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Coos Bay
Nat Rear
Fk Atiat Ioe
Sens
Renne Candies Ng
Mamary
Myrtle Point Union High School Community Event Notice
The Myrtle Point Union High School will hold a community meeting on Saturday morning to discuss school plans and activities. The event invites residents to participate and learn about upcoming programs and initiatives.
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Myrtle Polat Union High Schoo
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