Snowdown clash over Game Commission appointments in Portland
A State Game Commission official questioned RamblingS about criticizing the commission. The writer clarifies they oppose the political appointment system by governors and urge reform to protect Oregon wildlife, noting the governor's power to hire and fire members. Continues on Page Eight.
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State Game Commission
Portland
Lans
Game Commission
Miter
Commission
Overnor
Oregon
State Commission
Thelma Collier’s Wild Woods Buck Hunt Tale
Thelma Collier and companions spent a weekend in the Catching Creek district chasing a buck. She fired a blasting device but cannot recall where the lead went, recounting a shaky camp retreat and amused reactions to the misfired shot and rustic hunting mishap.
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Catching Creek
Ray
Thelma) Collier
Thelma
Enders
Ae Eesa Simg
Local editorial satirizes Coos Bay society in parable
In the Times a columnist labeled a modern philosopher notes Mamie on the Spot and tells a parable about a washerwoman's sons joining Marshfield High School football as Pirates. He suggests society snobs oppose their rise, illustrating social pressure and controversy.
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Coos Bay Times
Pythagoras
the Times
Homecoming follows 22,000 mile European tour
The Schmidt family Mr and Mrs Mark Schmidt and Tedsen return home after a 22,000 mile trip across Europe visiting sites including graves of Myrtle Point boys killed in the war.
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Tedsen
Mark Schmidt
Norway
Myrtle Point
Tedsens and Schmidts Home After 3 Months Trip to Europe
Mr and Mrs Merman Tedsen and Mr and Mrs Martin Schmidt of Norway three miles west of Myrtle Point return from a 22 806 mile three months trip to Europe visiting many countries During their travels they visited the American graveyard between Belgium and Germany where over 8000 American boys are buried They photographed the graves of Myrtle Point boys Richard Pointer and Kenneth Anderson The article notes the island Pellworm and local residents and history for context
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Europe
Herman
Tedsens
Schmidts
Merman Tedsen
Martin Schmidt
Norway
Myrtle Point
Belgium
Imany
Richard
Dick) Pointer
Ralph Pointer
Kenneth Anderson
Carl Anderson
Tedsen
Sneak Thief Lifts $568 at Kirsteins
City and state police have charged a suspect in a case where a thief lifted $568 from Kirsteins. The belated report notes police efforts to run down the culprit as investigations continue.
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Kirsteins
Fe Benced News
Bill
Deer Hunters Bag 28 Bucks Across The Hills
Reports list 28 successful deer taken by hunters including Harold Bargelt Barbara Guy 15 year old, and groups from Cottage Grove Astoria Myrtle Point and Eckley country. Records show 23 bucks cut up stored by Lyle Pierce and fellow hunters up to noon Tuesday with weights noted for largest male and largest blacktail.
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Harold Bargelt
Herald
Eckley
Lyle Pierce
Lsted
Lyle Himsr
Cette aCe
Ronan
J. Bateman
H. Clingman
D. R. C. Bushnell
E. L. Wiggins
Carolyn Siercy Marcum
Ray Affer
Albert Neimi
J Sampson
J. R. Smith
Melvin Warne
Harry Spa
Active Club Hosts District Meet in Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point Active club welcomes the Fall District Three Councellors meeting drawing representatives from Vancouver Washington to Grants Pass. The program includes a no host party Saturday at the Anglers cafe followed by a 10 am Sunday business session at Anglers with luncheon and a 1 30 pm continuation. Harold Belloni chairs entertainment. This marks the first Myrtle Point hosting of the NW Active clubs annual event.
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Myrtle Point
Councellors
Vancouver
Wash
Grants Pass
Anglers
Harold Belloni
Northwest
Lions 25th Anniversary Arrangements Move Forward
Arrangements for the Lions club 25th anniversary celebration proceed at the Myrtle hotel on Wednesday October 21. Austin Dodge chairs the event and will feature an address by the club’s only active charter member Mr Schroeder. Past presidents and local members will attend as guests with President Sempert presiding and Jack Dunn set as master of ceremonies.
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Austin Dodge
Lions Club
Myrtle Hotel
Wedneday
Schroeder
Point
Manll
Lions
Sempert
Jack Dunn
Fall Championship Dinner Dance at Coquille Valley Club
Arrangements are set for the Fall Championship Dinner Dance at the Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club on Wednesday evening October 28. Gary Morris of Coquille wins the loving cup with award presentations after the banquet and dancing to The Western Melodians follows. Tickets are limited and available this weekend as golf enthusiasm grows and lessons begin with Don Wilker in Coos Bay.
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Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club
Buck Elliott
Gary Morris
Coquille
Jess Barton
Coquille Valley
Golf Club
Don Wilker
Golf Vro
Coos Bay
Are You a Litterlouse This Type of Varmint Headache to Parks Dept
Salem reports a statewide parks department problem with litterlice causing costs of dollars over the past year. Parks Superintendent C. H. Armastrong says the insects bother park grounds and refuse to spray or poison them. The only remedy is campers helping keep sites clean, with Armstrong hoping for a real solution to fund park improvements.
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Parks Dept
Salem
Parks Department
State Highway Commission
C. H. Armastrong
Rks Department
Armstrong
Texan Lady Debunks Tiny Watermelon Tale
A former Texas resident now in Oregon replies to a lighthearted note about a giant watermelon, praising Mason county watermelons in Texas and recalling how size comparisons were made with humor and regional pride.
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Texas
Oregon
Lone Star
George
Mason County
Powries Return From Portland Meadows A L Powries
Mr and Mrs A L Powrie returned to Myrtle Point Sunday evening from Portland Meadows where they have spent most of the time since July with their racing stock. The veteran horse trainer George McCaslin aged 71 died at Meadows Thursday following a heart attack.
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A. L. Powrie
Myrtle Point
Portland
Eteran Orse
George McCaslim
Me. Caslim
Powries
Ocean
Interchurch Fellowship Potluck Dinner Set in Brethren Hall
An Interchurch Fellowship potluck dinner is scheduled for Monday evening at 7 at Chaof in Brethren Avenue. Attendees are urged to bring a dish to share and are welcome to participate in the community meal.
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Interchurch
Ee Interchurch
Grip
Chaof
Brethren
Are
States Share Nat l Forest Receipts Cops Gets 16 469
Portland report shows Oregon and Washington receive a combined share of national forest receipts for the fiscal year ended June 11. Forester J Herbert Stone notes checks totaling 6 029 382 28 and 3 434 618 41 were issued, representing 25 percent of timber sale, grazing, land use, and other national forest uses. Oregon’s payment equals 41 cents per acre. distribution by county lists Curry 94 424 83, Josephine 73 214 76, Coos 16 460 58.
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Portland
Oregon
J. Herbert Stone
Washington
ries_o Sisational
Curry
Josephine
Cooa
Coos County Fails to Exhibit at State Fair 1953 Report Says
Harold Clarno county fair section manager reports Coos county did not occupy its state fair booth in Salem. Keep Oregon Green took over the site. He urges funding for the winning Grange exhibit to appear at the state fair. John Reiher will seek county grange support. 4 H groups and donors noted with a small profit reported for 1953.
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Coos Co
Grange
Harold Clarno
Coos County
Salem
Oregon Green” Association
Cocos County
Coquille Hotel
Clarno
Fair Board
Coos County Grange
Focal Grange
John Reiher
Granges
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber Discusses Myrtle Point Pool Plan At Meeting
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce debated a proposed public pool. Members urged concrete plans including architectural drawings, cost estimates, location, and financing before moving forward. Local groups reported mixed support and a follow up meeting was set for Monday night. A scam sales pitch warned as a man named Payne sold unlicensed deep freezes at inflated prices.
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Myrtle Point
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bill Downing
The
American Legion
Spenny Ross
Rotary Club
Harold Belloni
Bob Parsons
Parsons
Payne
Ward-Monterey Co
Rio Sama Rege
Eiton Schroeder
Teves
Bids Opened for New Library Building by City Dads
City officials opened bids Monday evening for erec tion of a new public library. Basic bids ranged from 2 6,268 to 37,460 with multiple alternates and add ons for heating and other systems. Firms include North Bend based A Tree North Bend and Chambers Heating Inc, Coos Bay.
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Ez. Cane
J. L. Hansen
Wold Brothers
Bandon
A. Tree
North Bend
la Perea
el Heating Plumbing, Co
Sl Harrie
Myotis Penneth
Chambers Heating, Inc
Coos
Keller Star Co
Rick Plumbing and Co
Coos Bay
Vines
Ed Needs Help In Bloodmobile Campaign Here
Campaign note invites community members to lead and assist in a bloodmobile drive. Appeal highlights local participation and organized drive times, urging volunteers to contact organizers for duty slots and support roles.
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Herald Press
Kmidts
Pellwerm
Inel
Ernest Clausen
Merman
Ed Tom Detlefsen
Sat
Sun
Country Club
Andy. Richardson
Portland Meadows
Orse
Catching Creek Church
Howard Miller
Sierra Leone
West Africa
United Brethren Church
Miller
Catching Church
R.W. Rash
Householder
Indiana
Sam Dement
L. A
Red" Withers
Withers
Ann Roush
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