Masons Honor L. H. Pearce at Old Timers Meet
Mason group in Myrtle Point honors L H Lou Pearce at an Old Timers gathering. Worshipful Master Jack Dunn introduces Wallace Dement who recounts Pearces history and community service. James D Clinton, Myrtle Lodge elder, attends as others praise Pearce amid refreshments prepared by Dick Johnson and team.
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Masons
L. H
Lou) Pearce
Pearce
Myrtle Point
James D. Clinton
Myrtle Lodge
Richard R
Dick) Johnson
Ed Kirkpatrick
Ray Wilson
Charles Wagner
Howard Nichols
Frank Henry
Glen Putman
Manure Spreader a Roaring Welcome for Wayne Morse
A Myrtle Point Rotary Club visit by Wayne Morse drew attention as a manure spreader with a mis-spelled welcome sign sat across from the Myrtle Hotel. Rumors blamed Russ Papineau, while Mrs Papineau hinted at political tensions. Mae Barton called for a photo redo, and locals noted the publicity stunt tied to Morse’s campaign.
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Wayne Morse
Rotary Club
Myrtle Point
Russ Papineau
Russ
Papineau
Wayne
Mae Barton
Coos County
Democratic Central Committee
Coos Bay
Coos Bay Times
Myrtle Point Rotary Club
Harry
Chamber Donates 200 for Community Building Tables
At Myrtle Point Chamber meeting chaired by Al Wyld Jr, members voted unanimously to donate 200 to the Lions Club building committee to fund table legs for the community building. The Women's Club will provide a piano to meet the need. The balance for legs remains hoped for from others.
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Chamber Com
Ritchie Francis
Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point
Coos Bay
Ritchie
Ual
Myrtle Point Women's Club
Leo V. Nuttman Appointed Municipal Judge
Leo V. Nuttman a local attorney recently affiliated with Belloni Engelgau was appointed municipal judge by the Myrtle Point City Council Monday evening on the recommendation of a committee including Frank Meldrum city attorney and councilmen Ray Harris and Elden Brodie. The post, formerly held by the city recorder, creates a vacancy as Recorder Ben Nichols becomes city administrator overseeing city employees and purchases.
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Leo V. Nuttman
Belloni & Engelgau
Myrtle Point
Frank Meldrum
Ray Harris
Elden Brodie
Ben Nichols
Nichols
Missionary From Pakistan To Speak At Local Baptist Church
Rev. Bill Pietsch, missionary from Pakistan, returns on furlough after five years in the country. He speaks at Myrtle Point Baptist Church Sunday at 7:30 PM with slides on Moslems. A men’s banquet at Immanuel Baptist Church in Coquille is scheduled for Saturday at 7:00 PM.
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Bill Pietsch
Pakistan
Myrtle Point Baptist Church
Sun and
Spruce Streets
Pietsch
United States
Immanuel Baptist Church
Coquille
Ed Hapner
God
Bobcats Prepare For Final Home Test Against Sutherlin Bulldogs
The Bobcats host the Sutherlin Bulldogs on Friday night in a crucial home game. Sutherlin, coached by Ralph Dyson, features two star players Dave Cripper and Skip Stillwell, with Stillwell scoring heavily on long runs. The outcome could push both teams toward an undefeated finish before their final meeting with Coquille.
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Bobcats
Sutherlin Bulldogs
Ralph Dyson
Dave Cripper
Scatback
Skip Stillwell
Drain
Stillwell
Bulldogs
Coquille
Minors Should Not Be Sent to Prison in Coos County
Local discussion centers on establishing a detention home in Coos County after 66 juveniles aged 14 to 17 were jailed in 1954. County officials, Judge Harrison and Juvenile Officer Leonard, support a separate facility, though funding remains a concern. Sheriff Strawn praised current operations. Continued on Page Three.
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Coos
Coos County
Dorothy D. Gage
Oregon Prison Ass'n
Coos Co
James W. Harrison
James Leonard
Charles M. Strawn
Bloodmobile to Visit Myrtle Point October 27
Red Cross Bloodmobile Dean in Myrtle Point will be at Crest School on Thursday October 27 from 2 to 6 pm. Co chairmen Mrs Jack Dunn and Mrs John Heeren announce the donor campaign aiming to collect 130 pints of blood.
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Jack Dunn
John Heeren
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Myrtle
Wyee Crest School
Sumeriia and Mrs. O Cera H Aasen of Arago
Readable fragments mention Sumeriia and Mrs. O Cera H Aasen associated with Arago. The text lacks clear actions or events to establish a full news item.
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Sumeriia
O . Cera
H. Aasen
Aragole
Coos County Chamber Opposes O and C Ruling Section
Coos County Chamber of Commerce votes unanimously to oppose a section of the Interior Department four point program on O and C timber sales. Willis Smith of Coos Head Timber Co. cites ruling could divert millions of feet by requiring manufacture in the harvesting region. Ellsworth to speak at the court house tonight at 8 p.m. inviting public attendance.
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Coos Co. Chamber of Commerce
O&c
Coos County
Smith
Advisory Committee Formed for Myrtle Point High School
The Myrtle Point high school board of directors appointed an advisory committee for the agriculture department. Members are Orvis Miller Gene Bartlett Jack Elliott Michel Myers and Russell Evans. The committee will meet Wednesday October 26 at 8 oclock in the agriculture classroom. Mr and Mrs Arlo Duncan traveled to Salem for a principals meeting.
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Agricultural Department
Myrtle Point High School Board of Directors
Orvis Miller
Gene Bartlett
Jack Elliott Michel Myers
Russell Evans
McKay Approves Plan for Release of O C Timber
Secretary of the Interior Kay approves a four point program to maximize use of Federally owned O and C timber in western Oregon under conservation practices. The plan, endorsed by the Bureau of Land Management, affects lands totaling over two million acres granted to the Oregon and California Railroad and reverting to the United States in 1916.
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McKay
O&c
Oregon
Portland
Kay
Department of Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Oregon and California Railroad Company
United States
Pacific Power to Erect Giant Hydro Electric Dam on Snake River
Pacific Power & Light company plans a 210 million dollar hydroelectric project on the Snake River enlisting Portland General Electric and others. Turbines and generators at Pleasant Valley and Mountain Sheep will be among the world's largest, with Pleasant Valley a top arch dam. Construction expected to start next March and begin delivering power.
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Pacific Power
Snake River
Pacific Northwest Power Company
E. Robert de Luccia
Pacific Power & Light Company
Pleasant Valley
Mountain Sheep
United
Pacific Power & Light
Portland General Electric
Wash Water Power
Montana
Ftal Power Commission
Snake
Idaho
First Power
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Methodist Church
Jeannette Axe
Phillip Rhodes
Aileen McClurg
Susan Mill
Nancy
Wagner
Ralph Whitaker
Plantat
Edward McClurg
Andrew Lohmancowsky
Levella Neden
Leila Sehreeder
Mary Davenport
McClurg
Edw. McClurg
Allen Sehreeder
Steve
Susan Goddard
Cheir
Phete
Myrtle Ledge
James D. Clintom
Hardy Mast
Lew) Pearce
Merald Press
Wallace Dement
Knockin
George
AL Wyld
Chamber
al Wyld, Jr
Spenny Ross
North Bend
Cemetery Road
Baptist Church
Sun
Ellsworth
Harris Ellsworth
Court House
Agriculture Dept
Arlo Duncan
Salem
Mr. Duncan
N. W. Pacific Pc
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