Open Season in Southwestern Oregon Triggers Fast Deer Hunts
RamblingS notes the Sept 29 opening of deer season in Southwestern Oregon. About 200000 hunters rushed to the woods, with one hunter reportedly bagging a deer within twenty minutes of opening, highlighting dangers and urging licensing exams and firearm safety education to reduce accidents. The piece advocates school-based safety programs and stricter license revocation for careless handling. Continued on Page Seven.
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Oregon
Game Common and Forestry Service
Rankin decries school zone speeding in town
Mrs Rankin scolds the driver crowd at the post office urging action to slow autos near the new school. She calls for 15 mph in school zones and harsher enforcement for speeders. The piece also reflects on American views of China and communism.
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Rankin
John Rankin
George
Ivan Laird Survives Bridge Collapse While Driving Loaded Truck
SITKUM Special Ivan Laird state representative narrowly escaped when a bridge collapsed under his corn laden truck. He opened the door as the vehicle plunged around 20 feet into a swollen stream and swam to shore badly bruised but alive. Laird credits presence of mind for his survival as workers later recovered the truck and cargo.
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Sitkum
Ivan Laird
Laird
Dayton to Lead Myrtle Point Community Chest Drive
Mrs. Arnold Melby announces Bill Dayton as chairman of the Myrtle Point Community Chest drive. A meeting at the Melby home next Monday evening will set dates and finalize drive details with representatives from service clubs churches lodges and other community groups urged to attend. Mr Dore and son visit Wm Bell home as they plan to leave for Rogue River soon.
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Dayton
Myrtle Point
Arnold Melby
Myrtle Point Munity Chest
Bill Dayton
Melby
Jane
Panemeeer
Wm Bell
Mr Dore
Bobby Dore
Boston Rd Sox
Dore
Rogue River
Divided Germany Seeks Unity Amid Cold War Tensions
The writer notes German public desire for a united Germany beyond the West German Republic. Western Germans trust the U.S. but fear ongoing division as policy favors West Germany. Communists push for all-Germany unity under a communist banner as a contrasting plan.
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Germany
West German Republic
West Germany
Western Germany
Missionaries Walker to Speak on Cuban Revival
Mr and Mrs Alva Walker, Assemblies of God missionaries to Cuba, will speak Friday Oct 12 at 4 45 p m in Coquille Tabernacle Coquille Oregon Rev Wm F Hogeman pastor will describe a Cuba revival drawing thousands to ball parks where prayers heal and Bibles sell. The Walkers have served since 1934 including Congo Peru and Cuba and will discuss their work and training programs across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Alva Walker
Cuba
Coquille Tabernacle
2Nd & Heath Sts
Coquille
Ore
Wm. Ff. Hogeman
Wno
Walker
Assemblie of God
al Tabor
Belgian “Congo
Ier
Ongo
Peru
South America
M.3. Walker
Louise Jeter
Latin America
Willamette Bearcats Ready for Pacific Visit
Willamette University in Salem prepares for a Northwest Conference game against Pacific with a Friday night practice. Coach Chester Stackhouse plans to start his first squad after last week's league loss to College of Idaho, aiming for a conference win and home opener.
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Willamette University
Salem
Bearcats
Pacific
Badgers
Chester Stackhouse
Willamettes
College of Idaho
Stackhouse
Colleran
Don Hayes
Miller
Hosford
Cooper
Rube Monashe
Bob Hall
Terry Cooney
Mickey Coen
Chuck Naone
Timber sale plans for western Oregon announced
The Bureau of Land Management announces October timber auctions in western Oregon totaling 48 210 000 board feet. Thirteen O and C district tracts will go oral bid and nine tracts sealed bid with sales dates in mid October. November offerings include 7 081 board feet on public domain land across Oregon Washington and Idaho.
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Oregon
Bureau of Land Management
Washington
Idaho
Roscoe Bell
Northwest
Bureau
Bell
Salem
Eugene
Roseburg
Coos Bay
Medford
Portland
Deschutes County
Ore
Idaho County
Ida
Okanogan, Ferry
Skamania
Wash
J. B. Keesee & Son
Randle
North Columbia Co
Deer Park, Wash
Zoeell Lumber Co
Oro
Slashing Permit Fire Destroys Logs at Bene Mountain
A report details a forest slashing blaze at Bene Mountain destroying about 3,000,000 feet of cold deck logs. The incident prompted firefighting efforts and raised concerns over environmental and economic impacts for local mills and crews.
E C Roberts Pioneer Real Estate Firm Moves To New Location
E C Roberts Real Estate firm relocates from Spruce Street to the former Spruce Dress Shop room across from the Hiland Theatre in Myrtle Point. Allison Roberts joins as salesman. Ed Roberts, pioneer in multiple roles, remains focused on real estate with Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce presidency noted.
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E. C. Roberts
E. C Roberts
Spruce Street
Spruce Dress Shop
Hlland Theatre
A (Allison) Roberts
E. C
Frm
Mr Roberts
Myrtle Point
Vets Bonus Blanks Available Here
Local office announces that veterans bonus blanks are available at the service center. Citizens are advised to bring necessary identification and proof of veteran status to obtain forms and information on eligibility and submission timelines.
Springfield Couple Visits Clinton Family This Weekend
Mr and Mrs J Knight of Springfield visited her father James D Clinton and sisters Della BeDoni and John Arnold over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Al Johnson of Salem and Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson of Portland also visited James D Clinton.
Lions Club backs street marking plan with up to $100
Lions Club approves funding up to 100 for a proposed street marking project. President Ray Neugart asks Past President Schroeder to present a Lion's pit to a new Velba and welcomes new member Finney with a pin. Schroeder hosts guest Spenny Ross with two piano solos as meeting time changes to 7 p m. Ed Sempert introduces Bunnell the high school coach who discusses efforts to build a light weight Bobcat team. Continued on back page.
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Ray Neugart
Schroeder
Harley Ie
Security Bank
Minh Phe
Devith
Cearaneinte Vende
Mr. Finney
Spenny Ross
Lions
Benach
Tell Feosball
Ed Sempert
Bunnell
Bobcats Meet Sutherlin Here Friday Football Show
Myrtle Point travels to Ashland after a home game loss as halftime PE trampoline demonstrations feature students from Myra classes led by Mr Rinearson. Players listed include Harrison Bryant Bill Laws Charles Porter and others.
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Rinearson
Harrison Bryant
Bill Laws
Charles Porter
John Arnold
McElwain
Frank Crook
Bob Richmond
Ed Harper
Dale Harvey
Robert Paul
Clarence Badger
Paul Collier
Ervin Royer
Myrtle Point High School
Ashland
Clara Morris Bags Biggest Buck in Active Club Derby
Clara Morris of Myrtle Point bagged the largest buck in the First Annual Active Club Derby as several weigh-ins came in. Other reported kills include Luther Westrope at 134 pounds and Porter at 124 pounds with two women leading the standings.
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Clara Morris
Myrtle Point
Rae
Mee
John Ryen
Powers
Luther Westrope
R. L. D. S. Church To Serve Ham Dinner Friday
Church notices announce a ham dinner at the R. L. D. S. church on Friday October 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Patrons are urged to place orders in advance and pick up meals at the church hall.
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R. L. D.S. Church
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Lans Leneve
Knockin
China
Chaing Kai-shek
Ellsworth
Korea
Kepserer
Rick Bingham
Willamette
Leas Lemere
Bene Mountain
Lions Club
Marley Pinney
Lion
Bobcats
Sutherlin
Cunningham
Guaetes
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