Annexation debate sways toward school buses and city services
Editorial recounts a local push for annexation to gain access to city bus service and post office support. It notes costs to individuals, promises of school transportation, and the need for building specifications in the business district. The piece hints at ongoing investigations and a continuation on the back page.
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Paul
Pat
Post Office Department
United States
Ike
Ce Busines
Halloween Parade Planned by Myrtle Point PTA
Children in Myrtle Point and nearby grades will march Saturday evening in a Halloween parade under PTA supervision. Costumed students assemble at 7 PM, with judging in rooms, marching bands leading the route, and prizes awarded at the junior high auditorium.
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Myr- Point
Ercleekr
Parent-Teachers Association
Myrtle Point Rade
Visor
Insor High School
Prude
Pruce
Spruce Street
Spruce
C S Lehmanowsky
PTA
Waldemar Gurney
Chet Weed
Harold Belloni
Charles Wooldridge
Ben Nichols
Barney Bach
Norwood Browne
George Linn Named Myrtle Point Chamber President
George Linn will serve the balance of the year as president of the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce announced by J. Logan White who moved to Dayton this week Linn will also continue secretary duties until new officers are elected Directors include Jack Dunn Ed Roberts Elton Schtrowder Walter Crim Dr O H Clarke Dick Johnson Henry Barklow W L K Ralph Whitaker Bernard Aschand Peg Carstens and W B Tex Billingsby Frank Henry is treasurer.
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George Linn
Myrtle Point
Oregon Voters Face Trio of Ballot Measures On Election Day
Voters in Oregon confront three tickets on the Tuesday ballot as eleven initiatives and referendums fill a lengthy sheet. The piece notes voter confusion amid pro and con arguments and urges informed decisions before the vote.
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Oregon
Oregon Folke
S Ie
Roberts Announces Partnership With Coos Bay Expert
E C Roberts of Myrtle Point reveals he sold a half interest in his real estate and insurance business to John C Heeren of Coos Bay. The new partnership takes effect in November as business increases. Continued on back page.
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E. C. Roberts
Coos Bay
Johan C. Heeren
November
Roberts
Mr. Heeren
E C Roberts
Myrtle Point
John C Heeren
John C. Heeren
Brothers Receive Fifty Year Mason Pins at Myrtle Point
Webb and Hardy Mast received their fifty year Mason pins at a Myrtle Point lodge meeting on October 14. Seven Mast family members, all Masons, attended the ceremony. It marked the first time in the lodge’s history that brothers were honored together for fifty years, and possibly the first such instance in Oregon Masonry.
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Webb
Hardy Mast
Myrtle Point
Mast
Myrtle Point Lodge
Oregon
Former Herald Publishers Move to Dayton Oregon
Mr and Mrs J Logan White move to Dayton Oregon to publish the Dayton Tribune starting November first after purchasing it from prior owners They recently sold the Myrtle Point Herald to G W and E F Hall who took over October first The Whites had lived in Myrtle Point for two years and originated from La Grande Oregon
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J Logan White
Dayton
Oregon
Dayton Tribune
Myrtle Point
Two Voting Precincts in Myrtle Point Listed
There are two voting precincts in Myrtle Point Bes. 14 and 88. 64 is at the Legion Mall, 7th and Maple Streets, while 58 is at the City Mall, 7th and Willow Streets. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Myrtle Point
Bes
Legion Mall
7Th and
Maple Sts
City Mall
7Th
Willow Sts
Coos County Farmers Seek Extra Time for Conservation Funds
About 226 Coos County farmers participate in the Agricultural Conservation Program under a Kaneas plan. Funds are allotted for practices such as lime application drainage ditches tile drainage springs development fire breaks pastures and seeding. The county committee invites late applicants who have completed or can complete the listed practices to file for prior approval before funds run out.
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Coos County
Carl
Coos Bay Attorney Newhouse Visits Myrtle Point GOP
Andrew J Newhouse, Coos Bay attorney and former Myrtle Point resident and ex-editor of the Myrtle Leaf, spoke in Myrtle Point last Thursday as chairman of the Coos County Republican Central Committee.
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Andrew J Newhouse
Coos Bay
Coos County
Republican Central Committee
Myrtle Point
Newhouse
Myrtle Leaf
Clarence H. Coe Dies Suddenly at 65
Clarence H. Coe, 65, division manager of Mountain States Power Co., died suddenly at McAuley hospital in Coos Bay after illness at home. A civic leader, he was honored for Kiwanis perfect attendance and held roles in Chamber of Commerce, Oregon Coast association, American Legion and Elks. Survivors include his wife and two daughters. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Friday at Mills Funeral Home Coos Bay.
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Mountain States Power Co
McAuley
Coos Bay
William Head
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Coe
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Oregon Coast Association
American Legion and
Elks
Corvallis
Betty Firestone
Everett, Wash
Junior High Title Battle Set for North Bend
A North Bend contest features Myrz ile Point Junior High facing off against the local Junior High in a title desh. The teams travel to Kerth Bend Saturday for the decisive clash to crown the champion.
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North Bend
Myrzile Point Junnior Migh
Kerth Bend
Power Co Plans Immediate Myrtle Point Service Upgrade
William Head district manager for Coquille and Myrtle Point districts of Mountain States Power Co says the firm will start immediately a project to improve power and light conditions in Myrtle Point. A crew will split service into two units to provide better service and prevent outages.
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William Head
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Mountain States Power Co
Mr Head
Bobcats Rally to Edge North Bend Bulldogs in 2019 Duel
Myrtle Point high school thrillers as the Bobcats, led by Hatfield and Martinsen, tie North Bend 19 19 late and win 19 18 after a dramatic kickoff and successful extra point. Myrtle Point passes gain 117 yards to North Bend’s 21 through six completions.
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Bobcats
North Bend Bulldogs
Myrtle Point
Alli
Martinsen
Plaskin
North Bend
Bulldogs
Leeper
Clarno
Hampton
Compton
Martinson
Hatfield
Bebee
Vote for Eilon Schroeder Seen as District Asset
In Myrtle Point residents urge support for Eilon Schroeder in upcoming election. A letter signed by Norwood Browne J M Myers R E Powerie Whitaker Bell and Eads calls Schroeder a distinct asset to the district and a vote for progress and efficiency.
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Eilon Schroeder
Norwood Browne
J. M. Myers
R. E. Powerie
Whitaker, Bell
Eads
North Bend to Host District Five Elimination Hoop Tourney
District five high school teams Sutherlin Myrtle Creek Coquille Myrtle Point Roseburg Marshfield North Bend and Reedsport will compete March 2 3 4 and 5 to determine the district representative for the state tournament. A double round robin will decide the Coos county champion with top four advancing. Admission 80 cents general 50 cents student 25 cents child officials will be set and varsity games will start at 8 pm with B squad games preceding.
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North Bend
Myrtle Point
Curtis Beckham
Sutherlin
Myrtle Creek
Coquille
Roseburg
Marshfield
Reedsport
Coos County
Addi
asCoos County
Reedsport Hopes Crushed by Coquille in District Clash
Coquille's Red Devils handed Reedsport a 31 to 19 defeat on Friday night. Johnson, Coquille's star quarterback, broke his leg early in the game, casting a costly injury on the winners.
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Coquille
Reedsport
Visittors
Colquille
Johnson
Marshfield Triumph Sputs Ashland 20 to 6 at Coos Bay
Marshfield High School defeated Ashland 20 to 6 in a Friday night game at Coos Bay, adding another win to Marshfield’s season. The scoreline and location are clear, with Marshfield securing the victory on home turf.
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Ashland
Marshfield
Marshfield High School
Coos Bay
Zy Demeven
Norman Campaign Frames DA Race as Honest Polite Test
Guest editorial praises James Norman for district attorney bid highlighting intellect and honesty over fence straddling politics. Describes him as practical and focused on reducing teen crime by limiting youth recruitment. continues on another page.
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Coos County
James 4. Norman
Norman
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