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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1959

Page

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Cooking Grease Reuse Linked To Cancer Warning

Dr E Cuyler Hammond of the American Cancer Society warns that reusing cooking grease may trigger stomach cancer. Historical notes cite experiments showing fat-free diets suppressing tumor irritation, then fat-rich meals causing rapid cancer flare ups. Expert caution urges restraint as heatings of the same grease are said to produce cancer agents.

E. Cuyler Hammond American Cancer Society ACS General Features Corp

Man dies after fall at Cheney Spur mill accident

Jack Nelson aged 54 dies after slipping from a chain and falling onto burner grates at Cheney Spur Lumber Co mill near Broadbent. He died en route to hospital. Survivors include mother Emma Nelson, three brothers Bill Eldon and Harry, and two sisters Carl Johnson and Noel Lamoureux. Funeral plans pending.

Jack Nelson Cheney Spur Lumber Co Broadbent Schroeder Nelson Emma Nelson Bill Eldon Myrtle Point Harry Wisconsin Carl Johnson Noel Lamoureux Bemidja Minn

Highway Commission to Call for Bids on Myrtle Point Fairview Bridge

The Oregon State Highway Commission will seek bids October 13 1959 at Salem for a reinforced concrete Myrtle Point Fairview road bridge over Middle Creek near McKinley. The 110 foot long structure will have a 24 foot clear roadway with Coos county constructing and surfacing approach fills. The contractor will remove the old bridge after traffic shifts to the new span with completion set for the following summer.

Salem Oregon State Highway Commission Myrtle Point- Fairview Middle Creek McKinley Coos County

Cats blank Reedsport 19 to 0 in fourth straight win

Myrtle Point's defense shut out Reedsport as Mies led the charge. Jim Thomas opened scoring with a 2 yard keeper, Tuinstra added the extra point, Armstrong and Daniels extended the lead with runs setting up scores, and Myrtle Point remained unbeaten heading to a district clash at Pacific High.

Worth Points Reedsport Braves Mies Myrtle Point Jim Thomas Gary Tuinstra Cats Rich Armstrong Tuinstra Armstrong Ritchie Daniels Pacific High

Willamette Parents Weekend Invites Myrtle Point Family Group

Myrtle Point parents of Willamette University students are invited to the ninth annual parents weekend October 9 to 11 on the Salem campus. Guests include Mr and Mrs S F Stevens, Geranna Stevens a sociology major junior, and Mr and Mrs Brentlinger, Jim Brentlinger a senior economics major. Activities include All-Campus Sing, a football game, talent show, and professor meetings.

Willamette University Salem Myrtle Point Willamette S F Stevens Geranna Stevens Brentlinger Jim Brentlinger

Odds and Ends column venting from Florida editor's woes

The piece features Bob Taylor and Florida editors in a weekly Letter to the Editor style column. It cites C S Lecky of The Union County Times at Lake Butler and his own subscribers as the column continues with the editor's personal complaints about a cold head and running nose. Continued on Page Two.

Bob Taylor Washineth Florida Lakey Fcaluma Bob C S Lecky Union County Times Lake Butler Flathan Odds & Ends

Ma and son share a rustic joke exchange

In a rural quip, a mother and son trade lines about a missing father and his supposed activities. The son reveals the father is hanging around the barn, the mother jokes about cutting him down, and the son clarifies he’s not dead yet.

J.C Myrtle

Hiway 42 speeded up potential major project advance

State Senator R F Chapman cited State Highway Engineer W C Williams saying Highway 42 may be accelerated. Williams proposed freeing the bond issue from federal match money to allow full spending in 1961, combining 4 million dollars bond funds with existing federal and state money. Local officials had protested a proposed 1 million dollar annual cap, fearing delays.

Hiway Sen Chap Coos Bay World R. F Chapman Sen. Chapman W C Williams Chapman Highway Department Williams Coos County The Highway Commission

School Elections Set for Forming Administrative District

Preliminary hearings completed the vote on forming an administrative district for the Union High area is set for October 21. Zones are defined with seven zones proposed. Powers district votes October 19 from 2 to 8 PM at Powers Gym. Board petitions due by October 12. district formation effective July 1, 1960.

Union High School Lillian Farley Myrtle Crest Junior High Ocober Wivber 19 State Board of Education

Lumbermen to Meet at Tioga Hotel October 13

West Coast Lumbermen's Association district meeting set for Tioga Hotel Coos Bay on October 13 will feature discussions on grading rule changes freight rates and trade promotion projects. H V Simpson executive VP will be principal speaker from Portland.

West Coast Lumbermen's Association

Herald Classified Ads Prove Your Best Salesman

A. D. Bailey of Fairview advertised three rifles for sale and says the Herald helped move them quickly. Mrs. Bailey visited the Herald office to pay the ad bill and noted that the rifles would have sold even without the ad, but the published notice sped the sale.

A. D. Bailey Fairview Noute

Kindergarten Assn Used Furniture Sale For New Building

The Myrtle Point Kindergarten association plans a used furniture sale to aid finishing a building addition for the kindergarten at the Boy Scout hall. The sale is set for Oct 24 with location to be announced. They seek donated used furniture and provide contact numbers for Mrs Norm Jarvie 3533 Mrs Pete Nemec 2653 and Mrs Jack Sturza 801.

Myrtle Point Kindergarten Association Boy Scout Kinergarten Norm Jarvie Pete Nemec Jack Sturza

Proclamation Declares National Business Women's Week in Myrtle Point

Mayor E M Griffin proclaims October 4 to October 10 1959 as National Business Women's Week praising the National Federation of Business and Professional Women and Myrtle Point BPW Club for contributions to business industry and civic progress.

National Federation of Business Women's ‘C'hs Inc Myrtle Paint BPW Club National Federation i Licentee E M Griffin Myrtle Point Vy. M Griffin

Third Annual Style Show at Myrtle Point Hi School

The Myrtle Point BPW club presents its third annual Style Show tonight in the high school multi-purpose room at 800 pm. The event showcases new fashions for men and women with entertainment and refreshments and door prizes. admission is 50 cents for students and one dollar for adults.

Myrtle Point Bpw Myrtle Point Union High

Obituary of Delbert Steele 45 of Eugene

Delbert Burns Steele 45 of Eugene formerly of Myrtle Point died at a San Francisco hospital after a lingering liver illness. He lived with his mother Mrs Cars Steele in Eugene after moving from Myrtle Point 35 years ago. Funeral services were held in Eugene at Simons-Lounsbury Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Swenson officiating. Interment followed in a Eugene cemetery. Survivors include his mother Mrs Cora Steele sister Mrs Bearrier Albany uncle Robert Burns and grandmother Mrs Mats Burns of Coquille.

Delbert Burns Steele Eugene Myrtle Point Southern Pacific Hospital San Francisco Delbert Southern Pacific Cars Steele Myrtle Port Presbyterian Church

Methodists Arrange Speakers for Sundays Amid Pastor Illness

During Rev Eart B Harsell illness at Mast hospital regular Methodist services continue at First Church with guest speakers. District Superintendent Ashenbrenner helped schedule weeks of talks including Wilfred Gordon on Oct 11 and Laymen’s Sunday Oct 18 led by Wayne McMurray.

First Methodist Church Eart B. Harsell Mast Hospital Horsell Ashenbrenner Eugene Myrtle Point Johns Rhodes Wilfred A. Jordon Weyerhaeuser Coos Bay Jordon Wayne McMurray Coquille Coos David E Isaacson Methodist Church Paul Peterson Wayt Robes

JC's To Sponsor Annual Bicycle Rodeo Here Saturday

The Myrtle Point Jaycees sponsor their annual bicycle rodeo on October 17 at 10 am on Sixth street between Spruce and Maple. Two age groups compete with age appropriate courses testing knowledge of laws and bike handling. Prizes will be awarded.

Jc’s Myrtle Point Jaycees Sixth — Street Spruce and Maple St

Bertie McCloskey Hospitalized After Fall

Bertie McCloskey suffered a fall at his home Tuesday of last week causing a broken hip. He was admitted to Mast Hospital on Wednesday in serious condition and underwent a successful operation Monday morning as expected.

Bertie McCloskey Bertie. McCloskey Mast Hospital

Historical Association to Meet Saturday in North Bend

The Coos Curry Pioneer and Historical Association will convene at the Coos Curry Museum in North Bend on Saturday October 10 at 1:00 p m A business session precedes a social hour All interested persons are invited Women of the Coquille valley will provide refreshments.

Coos-Curry Pioneer and Historical Association Coos-Curry North Bend Coquille Valley

Porter explains UN stance on recognizing Red China

United States Representative Chas O Porter of Oregon talks to Myrtle Point Rotary about Red China's admission to the United Nations. He argues the UN is the one place to converse with adversaries and notes pressure from lobbyists and constituents. Continued on back page.

Rep Chas. Porter United States Chas O Porter Oregon Fourth Myrtle Point Anglers Nooh Porter Congress United Nations China Russia

Earl Carol Killed by Accidental Shot in Coos County

Earl Carol, a Coos County sheriff's posse member and local civic figure, died Tuesday morning when a gun misfired during an attempt to condition his horse for a hunting trip. The incident near his Coquille area home left officials investigating and no funeral plans announced.

Earl Carol Coos Co Mr Carol Sheriff's Posse the Elks Coquille Coos County

Man Seriously Injured From Fall at Norway Veneer Plant

Wilfred Edwardson of Royal Carter Rolling Co. in Coos Bay was seriously injured last Friday about 10 a.m. when he fell from the roof of the Norply veneer plant in Norway. He suffered a multiple skull fracture and both arms broken and was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene in critical condition. He was working making repairs on the roof.

Wilfred Edwardson Royal Carter Rocing Co Coos Bay Norply Veneer Norway Sacred Heart Hospital Eugene

Auto Fire Damages Vehicle at Mom's Drive-In

Myrtle Point volunteers responded Sunday night for a blaze in a car driven by Glen Shelts of Idaho. Fire Chief Mitch Myers says a short circuit likely caused the fire, resulting in about 50 dollars in damages to the vehicle.

Myrtle Point Mom's Glen Shelts Idaho Mitch Myers Mitch

Myrtle Point Area Donors Lead Red Cross Blood Drive

Myrtle Point residents set a high turnout for the Red Cross bloodmobile at Myrtle Crest school gym. Co chairwoman Mrs Charles Humble and Bob Hogan oversaw as 69 pints were donated from 75 donors with nine deferments. four donors reached two gallons and others hit one gallon. A large team of workers and Rainbow Girls supported the drive with admissions, canteen service, and posters for the event.

Myrtle Point Red Crow Myrtle Crest School Charles Humble Bob Hogan Paul Davis Robert Belloni Howard Ralph Whitaker Delmar Mc Red Cross Humble Hogan Albert Cupinski Lloyd Eggers Howard Rathleff Lloyd Davenport Frank Larsen Rodney Davenport Vern Estelle Marvin Floyd Frank Rema Fred Gross Robert Smith Phillip Belanger Tom Forrett Non Endicott Sam Dem Janet Nashund Judy Naslund Andrea Lehmanowsky Pia Ann Guerin Auchell de. J. H. Gernder Mast 1 Robert Bitlon

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