Coos Posse to Be Color Guard At P I Show
The Coos County Sheriffs Posse is named official Color Guard for the Pacific International Stock Show in Portland October 14 to 22, presenting the American and State Flags with four mounted riders. Capt Harold Schafer, 1st Lt Clell Laird, Lt Elwyn Saling, and Sec J L Triplett lead the honor role as the Posse continues sponsoring 4-H horse clubs and riding programs for about 180 4-H youths.
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Coos County
Elwyn Saling
J L. Triplett
Posse
Coes Posse Wins Rotating Trophy To State Posse
The Coes Posse celebrates securing permanent possession of the rotating trophy awarded by the State Posse Association, marking a noteworthy achievement in the association’s competition.
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Coes Posse
State Posse Association
Lee Lund Returns Home From Korea Service
Lee Lund, after two years in the armed services including a year in Korea, returns to North Bend. He was welcomed at the airport by his parents and plans to enjoy leave. he and his brother Monte fished on the Rogue River. Local relatives and friends visited and hunting trips were shared across multiple households in Coos County.
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Lee Lund
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Armed Services
Korea
North Bend
Louis Lund
Monte
Rogue River
Chester Root
Ernest Root
Corna
Calif
Victor Stevens
Flu vaccine urged by Coos TB Association
The Coos County Tuberculosis and Health Association urges immediate influenza vaccination for high risk groups. At risk individuals include those with heart disease, lung conditions, diabetics, Addison's disease, pregnant women, and anyone 65 or older. Vaccination is typically two doses two months apart with yearly boosters. Consult a doctor now to assess need.
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Coos County
Bill Dayton Visits Family Here From Gettysburg Region
Former local resident Bill Dayton visited his Myrtle Point family this weekend after rising quickly in Renaware Aluminum from Spokane to district manager. He left Myrtle Point in 1955 to join Renaware and later opened new territories. His wife plans to host in his absence as Gettysburg campaign events draw leaders including ex president Eisenhower and Mamie.
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Bill Dayton
Bill
Myrtle Point
Yon Ue
Renawareluminum Company
Spokane
Mississappa
Gettssburg
Pennsylvania
Fisenhower
Bull
Blasting at Highway 42 Damages Homes Near McMullen Bridge
News notes blasting near McMullen Bridge caused broken windows and rock debris at Hone residence on McCullen creek. Repairs were completed by the construction company and extra precautions were planned before a Monday blast. Also reports student elections, lunch menus, a cow herd at large, and visits from Glen Wagner of Myrtle Point.
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Ernest Shanahan
Highway 42
McMullen Bridge
Hone
McCullen Creek
Kathy Winkelman
Sherry Lind
Joy Robinette
Richard Hyatt
Bobby Bateman
Linda Bartly
Phyllis Pillette
Dennis Waterman
Cammie Horner
Vivian Hill
Hetty Walker
Powell Lancaster
Decon
Sieegole
Bob Bateman
Bob
Glen Wagner
Myrtle Point
Alice Everdene
Veal Theft in City Targets Family's Winter Supply
Rustlers operated inside the city last week stealing a 300 pound veal intended for the Cary family on Reedsford Road. Mr Cary, who recently lost fingers in an accident, said the theft undermines their winter meat supply and urged thieves seek wealthier victims if they persist.
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Francis Cary
Reedsford Road
Cary
Jim Thomas Honored at Lewis and Clark College
James Thomas of 901 Fairview Street was named among 76 freshmen honored at LC opening convocation. The annual Honors at Entrance awards about 15 percent of new students, with no financial stipend. Thomas is a Myrtle Point High School graduate.
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Lewis and Clark College
Portland
Ore
James Thomas
Fairview St
H. Thomas
Lewis and Clark
Thomas
Myrtle Point High School
Marines Buried in Japan First Case After Edo Bay Landing
Among Perry's first landing force at Yedo on March 6 1854 were 100 Marines. Private Robert Williams who died aboard the USS Mississippi became the first Marine buried in Japan.
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Japan
M. C Perry
Yedo
Tokyo Bay
United States
Robert Williams
Mississippi
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Coos Posse
Sitkum
S.W
Elmer Strode
Observer
Herald
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Oregon
Georgia-Pacific Equitable Building
Lebanon
Don Tucker
Bandon
John Herbeson
Bob Davis
Coquille
House Yeager
Vivian Folmsbee
Ten Mile
Harry Morgan
Louis Sell
Pendleton
Sally
Wendy
R. L. Lewis
James Hammack
Crestwell
Sundsay
Berlyn Huntley
Jim
Waldo Huntley
Coos Bay
Henry Roth
Chub Loomis
Martha Wright
Foster Thompson
Hunt
Dick Koeing From Staton Ore. and His Cousin Harry Koeing
Kelvin Roe
Reedsport
Lewis Lund
Clinton Carman
Monte Lund
Donna Peterson
Port Orford
Ray Zumwalt
TB Assoc
Ike
Gettysburg
Town of
Roseburg Road
M.P
Pape
Loregow
Bridge News
Veal
Jim Thomas
R.C.A
Golden Treasury
Bcorra
Enr
Iso Safewar Otoats
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