01 Sep 1949
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
1
A Remote resident known for his logging work was cited by a Myrtle Point officer for driving two miles per hour over the restricted lane limit. He had to leave a spare tire as security for his court appearance on a Saturday, missing work to appear Monday. The note urges judicial leniency for near-limit offenses.
Johnny Dayton, a licensed pilot, will offer four week flights for passengers with Frank Mitchell performing daily parachute jumps from the plane. Readers are urged to sign letters with proper names and legible handwriting. misspellings are discouraged.
Wallace Dement presents history of the Coos County Fair Association in Myrtle Point and Coos Bay. The article recalls founding figures, early events, and the 1912 plan for races and fair buildings as the fair’s showcase on the Oregon coast.
Mr and Mrs William J Glancy of Eastside escaped with only minor scratches after their 1836 two door Ford sedan left the highway and crashed into the home of Mr Bryant between Remote and Broadbent Sunday afternoon. Roy Kendall wrecker for the P Roper Co towed the wreck into Myrtle Post.
Capt Charlee G. Ives spoke to Myrtle Point Rotary on Germany under Allied occupation. He described tense German attitudes toward natives, Russians, and Americans, warned that another Hitler could rise, and noted his family plans before joining ROTC duties in Owensboro.
Myrtle Point High School fields about 60 players for the Bobcats 1949-50 grid season with veterans Ralph Clarne Bob Morris and Glen Zeller John Leeper Ford Wersham Glen Compton among letter men and a solid junior group headed by Frank May as possibilities.
According to Mr Paul Fransen the Myrtle Point elementary busses will operate on the same timetable as last year until further notice. The message confirms no immediate schedule changes and notes details may follow.
A. O. Walker, deputy sheriff in charge of the tax department, reports Coos County tax collections show over six and a half million dollars levied in the past five fiscal years with four percent uncollected. Real and personal property taxes totaling 4 768 648 17 across 1948 to 195? leave 250 575 72 unpaid as of August, with continuation on the back.
The mayor proclaims afternoons of Friday and Saturday September 2 and 3 as holidays in Myrtle Point Oregon for the Coos County Fair. All business houses must close from 1:00 to 4:00 PM to allow participation and support of the event. Signed by Mayor J M Myers on August 31 1949.
Christianson Bros. showcase top rodeo stars at Myrtle Point for the fair entertainment. They boast 400 bucking broncos 200 Brahma bulls 100 wild Mexican steers and a Burmah bull ridden once in thousands of arena appearances. The acts include bronc riding bull dogging steer riding and more with the gun ready to fire for show time.
Norwood Browne of the Coos County Fair Board and Myrtle Point Hotel proprietor asks locals to offer extra rooms for visitors during the fair. He urges contacting the Myrtle Hotel to arrange accommodations and help for guests.
Fourteen firms in Coos county will sponsor calves for the boys calf scramble at the county fair. Sponsors include Coquille Lions Club The Hub Coos Bay Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce Lou Blanc Inc Coos Bay Church Pontiac Coquille North Bend Packing Co. The event is set for Monday afternoon September.
Several Union High School rooms were redecorated this summer with white ceilings light green walls coral woodwork and new sunbeam aim line light fixtures meeting state standards The library commercial room sewing room upper hall and tower hall were updated New oak finish tables and chairs were bought for the library Two folding bleachers were added in the gym and cement floors laid in two basement rooms Custodian R J Harris oversaw the project.
Readable list shows companies in Coquille Coos Bay Myrtle Point and surrounding towns. Firms include Bandon Coop Southwestern Missouri based shop Coquille Desbold Lumber Co Myrtle Point Stonetoner Packing Co Coos Bay Lumber Co Bay Motors News Press Printers Coos Bay and Al Pierce Co Coos Bay.
The Fair Board announced the annual Chamber of Commerce Stunt Show will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o clock on the fair grounds. Coquille is expected to defend the beautiful loving cup, which must be won three years to gain permanent possession. The Grange Show is scheduled for Saturday evening September 3.
Active participation by 4 H clubs at Ceos County Fair highlights a popular program. The announced schedule includes livestock judging and other activities for the youngsters during the annual festival.
The All-County Fair parade set for next Saturday at 10 30 will feature local kiddies and a lineup of official cars from Coos County towns Parade director W B Tex Billingsley said children with linesum prizes will be judged before the start Participants must assemble on Sixth Street at 9 45 Official cars will come from North Bend Coos Bay Marshfield Coquille Myrtle Point and other cities with bands drum corps floats and farm exhibits to follow
Ralph 0. Colemau of Organ State College will speak at the Legion hall banquet on Tuesday evening September 13. Two loving cups, funded by Security Bank and Roberts Heeren and Ritchie Francis, will be awarded to the Myrtle Point Junior League’s outstanding player and sportsmanship. Names of the recipients have not been announced.
Admission prices for the fair ground shows announced with adults charged at $2.00 including tax and children priced lower. The listing details grandstand access and general admission options for attendees.
Myrtle Point Union High begins the 1940 41 term Tuesday morning September 6 at 8 38. New staff includes Virginia Schroeder replacing Lucille Balch directing drama and teaching freshmen sophomore English journalism and public speaking. Elwyn Swearington to teach science and social science after earning his degree from Linfield College in June.
The Browning Brothers Amusement Co of Salem Oregon brings a four day carnival to Coos County Fair with shows Friday through Monday September 2 3 4. Now in their 23rd year with the 40th anniversary of their show business Browning Brothers are praised as a clean wholesome act with no skin games and plenty of carnival fun.
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