Training drives new course at Myrtle Point school
Driver training classes were added to Myrtle Point Union High School’s curriculum this fall featuring a Southwestern Motors driver education program. Arnie Zimbleman completed the AAA official course in Portland last summer and is pictured with Del Greer, Southwestern Motors rep, and Superintendent G B Goddard.
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Myrtle Point Union High School
Southwestern Motors
Tnniveciet
Arnie Zimbleman
AAA
Portland
Arnie Zimbelman
Dar
del Greer
Lecel
G. B. Goddard
Myrtle Point Union Migh
Rambling sportsman recalls early forest life in Coos region
A writer reflects on past wildlife abundance in Coos Bay area noting geese ducks and deer signs from Eden valley to Coquille river. He recalls large deer hides and elk hides sent to markets, comparing old hunting days to present wildlife. The piece ends with a teaser to continue on Page Nine.
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Tim
Coquille Valley
Coos Bay
Coos River
Sand Hill
Eden Valley
Coquille River
Candidate to Speak at McKinley Grange Saturday Evening
A state legislature candidate will be the main speaker at the Grange hall in McKinley this Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. People of all political faiths are invited to attend.
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Grange Hall
McKinley
Knockin Around Knockin Around
Drew Pearson accuses Rep. Harris Ellsworth of a timber steal on the Rogue River. Wayne Morse reacts by demanding a Senate investigation. The piece cites a “reliable source” about a major scandal and hints at continuation on page two.
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Drew Pearson
Rep
Harris Ellsworth
Rogue River
Ellsworth
Wayne Wanvagiekt
U. S. Senate
Coos County 4Hers Win National Awards Honors
Coos County 4H members receive national awards across multiple program areas. Barbra Horning of North Bend is named county representative in the National Achievement program and will have records judged in Corvallis. Gordon Ross of Coos Bay built a high producing Jersey herd, Anstey of Myre Point tops girl’s record awards, Sharon named county style revue queen, and Joanne Davenport of Myrtle Point leads dairy club as leadership winner.
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Walter Schroeder
Barbra Horning
North Bend
Korvallis
Miss Horning
Oregon State
Sharon
Joanne Davenport
Myrtle Point Dairy Club
Myrtle Point Chamber Pushes for Highway 42 Route
Myrtle Point chamber leaders rally support to back Highway 42 as the Roseburg coast route. They invite Ben Chandler and the state highway commission to a joint meeting with Bandon Coquille Powers to press for a modern coastal highway benefiting Coos county timber and industry development.
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Elton Schroeder
Roseburg
Coos County
Coset
Myrtle Point
Hiland Theatre Upgrades With Cycloramic Screen Feature
Hiland Theatre replaces curved display with Cycloramic screen to cut glare and flicker. The venue adopts Cinemascope for a four day Sunday start featuring Knights of the Round Table starring Robert Taylor Ava Gardner and Mel Ferrer.
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Hiland Theatre
Hil
Knights of the Round Table
Arthur’s
Lancelot
Lady Guinevere
Robert Taylor
Ava Gardner
Mel Ferrer
Weekend Guests at Eckley From Beedeport Coquille and More
Spending the week end at Eck ley as guests of Mr. and Mrs Sem Dement were Mr and Mrs Stan Furman of Beedeport Mr and Mrs Mike Ray of Coquille and Mr and Mrs Robert Powrie.
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Eckley
Sem Dement
Stan Furman
Beedeport
Mike Ray
Coquille
Robert Powrie
Cordon Challenges Neuberger in Oregon Senate Open Book
In Coquille Senator Guy Cordon defends his record against Democrat Richard Neuberger. He cites his role in hydroelectric power and public works funding while criticizing opponents who he says distort budget needs. He vows to debate only on facts and calls for responsible spending.
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Cordon
Neuberger
Senate
Wayne
Richard Neuberg
Aoted
Oregon
Guy Cordon
Coquille
Wayne Morse
Effies
U. S.S. Senate
Tor Paul Raver
Bonneville
Coos Bay
Congressional
United States
House
Northwest
U. S
Senate Appropriations Committee
Myrtle Point Proclaims National BPW Week 1954
Mayor Jack H Dunn proclaims October 10 through 16 as Business Women's Week in Myrtle Point. The notice praises the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs and urges local leaders to support Get Out The Vote during the election year.
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National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Dwight D Eisenhower
Womk
National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc
Myrtle Point Bpw Club
National Federation
Jack H Dunn
City of
Myrtle Point
Interchurch Fellowship Announces Dr Bennett Meetings
Dr Vincent Bennett of Pasadena California will lead a series of meetings in Myrtle Point from October 24 to November 5 under the Interchurch Fellowship. Services will be in the Methodist church with prayer sessions at local homes and a 7:00 p.m. fellowship at the Presbyterian church.
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Interchurch Fellowship
Bennett
Vincent Bennett
Pasadena
Calif
Bend
Enterprise
Oregon
Myrtle Point
Anna Lett
Willow
Presbyterian Church
District Conference Sparks Clergy Gathering
A district conference of pastors gathers with other church leaders, announcing a regional event and related activities. The text notes the church affiliation and participation by multiple ministers, signaling collaborative worship and discussions.
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Church OF the Brethren District Conference
Ramona di Rigenero Driver License Examiner Appears
A drivers license examiner Ramona di Rigenero makes a public announcement regarding site reservations and Secretary of State actions on October 18.
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SRE
Ramona di Rigenero
Secretary of Sites Offen
Chamber Committee Postpones Dollar Day to Oct 30
The Chamber of Commerce votes to move Dollar Day from Oct 9 to Oct 30 at Spenny Ross's suggestion to suit Halloween eve. Committee members are Ross Ann Roush Ben Daniels Mitch Myers and Harold Clarno. A $100 fund will finance entertainment including pumpkin carving a Myrtle Point Community band concert and free coffee and doughnuts downtown.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee
Spenny Ross
Chamber of Commerce
Ross
Eyray Fee
Hallowe’en
Ann Roush
Ben Daniels
Mitch Myers
Harold Clarno
Myrtle Point
Herald
Ellsworth to Speak in Myrtle Point Grange Hall Friday
Coos County Grange club announces Ellsworth will address at Myrtle Point Grange Hall 7:30 PM Friday as part of his campaign circuit. He plans major remarks at Tanglewood tonight and stops at Grange halls in Myrtle Point both morning and evening with a lunch at the Grange. James Norman, Republican candidate for state legislature, also set to speak Saturday at McKinley Grange Hall 7:30 PM on his program and Eisenhower administration views. Senator to be brought to the event by organizer Ted Pettersen.
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Milton Schroeder
Schroeder
Milton
Washington
Milt
Floyd Hall
Floyd
Ted Pettersen
Coos County
Mr. Ellsworth
Tanglewood
Myrtle Point
Grange Hall
James Norman
McKinley Grange Hall
Eisenhower
Speak Here Friday by Knowland at Coos Bay High School
Senator Knowland Republican majority leader of the U S Senate speaks Friday in Coos Bay at the high school forum at 7 30 p m The public is urged to attend Also Pearson Morse speaks Friday evening at a Grange hall at the same location and time
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Knowland
California
U.S. Senate
Forium
Coos Bay
Aereig
Pearson Morse
Gelock
Citywide Remonstrance Open for Street Improvement Vote
Myrtle Point city council offers property owners in Improvement District No 3 a chance to object by signing a remonstrance petition at the city recorder's office between October 11 and October 20. If more than two thirds object, the project is postponed. Only signed petitions at city hall counted.
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Myrtle Point
City Recorder
City Hall
City Recorder's
Ment
Feosider
Eight File As Candidates for City Council Jobs
Fragmented OCR text shows a garbled line about eight candidates for city council seats with three to be elected. Other words are unreadable and do not form a coherent summary.
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Lans Leneve
McKinley Grange
James A. Hormay
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Ray
The
Highway Commission
Norman
Mr. Pettersen
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