Myrtle Point approves street improvement ordinance at adjourned meeting
The Myrtle Point City council passed a special street improvement ordinance at an adjourned meeting last Thursday evening. The plan covers curbs sidewalks and gutters within Street Assessment District No 3, with a full list of affected property owners published in this issue. Owners may pay cash or use Bancroft bonding, petitioning within 10 days from the first publication.
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Herald
Reuther Presses Labor Reform and Political Rise
Washington dispatches report Walter Reuther pushing a six hour week as part of a second industrial revolution and hinting at a Democratic presidential bid. The piece links his union leadership to a shift in the party balance and notes proposed endorsements of Democratic candidates.
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Hallowe'en Gift Joins SOS to Feed Starving Worldwide
Myrtle Point churches unite in the SOS program to share surplus with starving people overseas. Children will collect money at Hallowe'en, wearing armbands and offering envelopes, urging donations in the spirit of Christ.
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Myrtle Point
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Black Sands Topic at Coos County Chamber Meeting
Coos County Chamber hosts a gathering with speakers George Phy and J F Munt of Pacific Northwest Allows Inc. discussing Black Sands. The event aims to inform members about the topic and its local relevance.
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Coos Co
George Phy
J. F. Munt
Pacific Northwest
Masonic Leader to Visit Port Orford on November 3
Elton A. Schroeder announced that Ernest J. Bolliger grand master of Oregon Freemasons will visit District No. 12 on November 3. Port Orford lodge hosts the event with dinner at 6:00 served by Port Orford lodge assisted by the Eastern Star chapter and Jobs Daughters.
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Elton A. Schroeder
Masons
Oregon
Ernest J. Bolliger
Ellsworth Rails Against Left Wing Campaign On McKay
A Coquille gathering hears Rep Harris Ellsworth denounce what he calls vicious left wing Democratic propaganda against Secret of the Interior Douglas McKay. He touts Eisenhower and McKay pushing private-public power development for the Northwest, detailing a 3 billion program and 1100 projects nationwide needing federal and private funding.
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Coos County Tax Roll Grows With 1955-56 Valuation Jump
Coos County Assessor C G Caughell reports the 1955-56 total taxable value rising to 48 325 047 from 46 584 880 in 1954-55, a 1 741 000 increase. Real property adds 515 448, personal property 1 007 296, while timber value drops to 3 726 000. Total levy at 0 078 yields 376 935 37 in taxes for the coming year with district by district figures listed.
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Bloodmobile to Visit Myrtle Crest School Thursday
Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Myrtle Crest school gym in Myrtle Point on Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. Sign up beforehand or go directly to donate. last year Coos county donors saved thousands of dollars in hospital costs. Local volunteers organize registration, reception, clerical work, nurses, donor room, and canteen duties.
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Upsets Set Quarterfinals in Coquille Valley Fall Golf Tourney
Wilberger and Noyes remain undefeated diggers in the championship flight as upsets shape the Coquille Valley Fall Golf Tourney quarterfinals.
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Noyes
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First Los Angeles County Fair Highlights 945 Score
Olivia A. Rover student of the area achieved a notable 945 score at the Los Angeles County Fair. The event showcased young competitors across divisions with emphasis on accuracy and skill.
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Wwa Angeles Co. Fair
Lions Host Community Building Donors Banquet
Lions hosts and guests tour the building before a 7 30 dinner. Ritchie Veges presides over the meeting with 45 Lions answering roll call. Attorney Jack Dunn thanks donors and introduces representatives from Coos Bay Lumber Coast Pacific Lumber John Cawrie Lumber Herzog Cheney Myrtle Point Planing Mil Brodie Shingle Gross Bros. Martin Kincheloe Elmer Benham Leep Logging. Distinguished guests include Lions international officers Governor William Miller of Coos Bay and Deputy District Governor.
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Myrtle Point
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Elmer Benham Cement Co
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Coos Bay
Bridge School Talent Show and Carnival Next Saturday
Bridge School presents a talent show and carnival next Saturday evening. The event funds school activities and features student acts and games for families.
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Bridge School
Young hunter Carol Sell bags buck on last day
A 15 year old girl, Carol Sell, shoots her first buck on the season’s final day. Despite experienced hunters missing, she used a rifle to take a deer, surprising locals with a successful, lone hunt.
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Elea
Mr. Buck
Sutherlin Bulldogs Rally Upset Bobcats in Fog Shrouded Battle
In a foggy local clash the Sutherlin Bulldogs led by a 140 pound quarterback stunned the Bobcats in a hard fought game with a speedy quarterback setting the tone.
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