Coos Chamber Inspects PP&L Eden Ridge Hydroelectric Plan
More than sixty members and guests from Coos County Chamber of Commerce toured Pacific Power and Light planned Eden Ridge hydroelectric project on the South Fork Coquille River near Powers. The visit included a luncheon at Jack's Restaurant and remarks by Howard Maples and George Beard as the group learned of the project details and timelines.
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Coos Chamber Commerce
Eden Ridge
Coos County
Coos Chamber
Pp&l
Maples
Cros Chamber
Pergey
Pacific Power & Ht
Bergey
George Beard
Cross endurance stunt mocks sacred symbol for profit
An unemployed ventriloquist in Reynosa Mexico nailed to a cross in a bull ring drew crowds as his wife sold up to five thousand tickets daily. He claimed a church fundraiser but officials later saw only money motives. The seven day display featured occasional meals and breaks, contrasting with the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Reynosa
Mexico
Pecos
Bobcats Face Toledo Boomer in District Clash Friday
The Bobcats hope to return to full strength for a district game here Friday night at 8 against the Toledo Boomer. Both teams are undefeated in district play, promising a wide open, no holds barred clash.
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Bobcats
Toledo
Waldermar Gurney Injured Working In Plant
Waldermar Gurney proprietor of Gurney Cleaning Works was severely injured last Thursday noon in his dry cleaning plant while repairing a belt on a washing machine. His left arm was twisted in the pulley causing a double fracture and profuse bleeding. He underwent two hours of surgery at Mas hospital and was reported to be recovering. further operations were possible.
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Waldemar Gurney
Gurney Cleaning Works
Mas
Roosevelt’s devotion misused at Oregon rally, critic says
In a Portland rally piece, George laments Eleanor Roosevelt's sincere devotion being used to boost Oregon's political fringe. He condemns the whirling dervish introducer and ridicules then-president rhetoric while defending Mrs Roosevelt's service and integrity amid partisan games.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Portland
Roosevelt
Mrs Roosevelt
Oregon
Dervish
Corvallis Gazette-Times
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Democrats
Ellsworth Denounces Lies About Doug McKay at Myrtle Hotel
Harris Ellsworth, Fourth District congressman, berates widespread attacks on US Senate hopeful Doug McKay during a Republican coffee hour at the Myrtle Hotel. He says the accusations are the most reprehensible he has heard in his political career.
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Harris Ellsworth
Fourth Congressional District
United States Congress
Myrtle Hotel
Doug McKay
Total Prec ss 003 Av Max 74.3 Ext 90 Min 46.3
The record shows monthly precipitation totals with a maximum high of 74.3 and minimum 46.3. It lists an extreme reading of 90 and a total month precipitation figure of 29.
Gunmen Infiltrate Former Safeway Manager Home
In Myrtle Point two masked gunmen entered Oscar Palmquist’s home in Klamath Falls area. One bound Mrs Palmquist and children while the other forced Palmquist to drive to Safeway Market to rob the cash register. No injuries reported. amount stolen unclear. Palmquist described suspects as two young medium-build men wearing masks.
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Oscar Palmquist
Safeway
Myrtle Point
Palmquist
Palmuist
BPW Honor Mrs. J. M. Myers at Annual Banquet
The Myrne Point Business and Professional Women's club held a Friday banquet at the Country club celebrating Business and Professional Women's Week. President Mrs Clonard Mast welcomed guests and Mrs Thos Forrest led the program with proclamations from President Eisenhower Governor Elmo Smith and Mayor Bill Eads. Mrs Mitch Myers received the Business Woman of the Year honor with an orchid from Mr and Mrs Cecil Finley of Coquille. Continued on Page Nine.
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Myrne Point
Business and Professional Women's Club
Country Club
Clonard Mast
Thos Forrest
Eisenhower
Elmo Smith
Bill Eads
Wm Downing
Mitch Myers
Cecil Finley
Coquille
Eads
J. M
Marge) Myers
Business & Professional Women’s Club
Nidee
Giveaway campaign in Myrtle Point offers over $1000 in prizes
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce announces a buy at home promotion from September 13 to 27 offering more than $1000 in prizes. Grand prizes totaling over $500 include a Kelvinator dryer a Samsonite luggage set a lamp set an Elgin watch and groceries. Individual merchants will also offer prizes with winners eligible for grand prizes.
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Myrtle Point
Coos County
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
ELGIN
Knife Bros. Vowelers
Dol-A- Wise
Chamber of Commerce
the Herald
Herald
Eads Addresses Chamber on City Progress and Hiring
Mayor Elvin Eads spoke at the Chamber meeting about city advances under his terms and earlier mayors. He described a water project completed with mechanization that saved taxpayer money and praised his efficient staff including Robert Belloni as a favored candidate.
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Chamber of Commerce
Elvin Eads
Elton Schroeder
Mitch Myers
Bce
Eads
Robert C. Belloni
Read the McKay speech on the Al Sarena timber steal
The article presents Douglas McKay's Portland speech rebutting accusations in the Al Sarena timber case. It cites Kefauver's critique of Eisenhower era actions and notes Pendleton coverage with a continuation on Page 3.
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Portland
Morse
Vater
Kefauver
Awa
Oregon
Department of the Interior
McKay
Eisenhower
R. Kefauver
Brush Fire Destroys 500 Feet of Cable Near TV Station
Tele vision Inc manager Jack F. Dunn says a brush fire near the station caused over 500 feet of cable to be stripped. The blaze, started by Russell Train, is under control but replacement cable will take about a week to arrive and be installed once moisture permits.
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Jack F. Dunn
Television, Inc
Russell
Dunn
Cone Harvest Offers Weekend Money for Coos County Families
A local notice urges part time workers in Coos County to harvest cones for extra income. It claims thousands of dollars are available from a new cone harvest program, offering a potential bonanza for plywood mill workers cut to a three day week.
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Cone Harvest
Igina
Coos County
Paris
Coquilie
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