Highway hazard warned as Labor Day holiday nears
A heavy toll from highway accidents is forecast as Labor Day approaches. The piece argues reckless and drunken driving, plus incompetence behind the wheel, endanger all motorists and cites Highway 42 as a recent example. It notes drivers often ignore signals and speed limits, and laments licensing for unsafe drivers. The article mentions repainting Highway 42 and a new blacktop layer, with the continuation promised on the back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer
No Man's Land
Left-wing talk on Interior Secretary McKay and Hells Canyon dam
The piece dismisses calls for Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay to resign and labels the Hells Canyon dam debate a political football. It criticizes Wayne Morse and questions private enterprise taking control of Northwest power projects.
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Ballyhoo
Douglas McKay
Morning Oregonian
Hells
Fans National Congress
National Congress
Bob Ruhl
Ver
Hells Canyon Dam
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Senate
Northwest
Ellsworth Recaps 84th Congress Half Term
Rep Harris Ellsworth summarizes actions and inactions of the 84th Congress and Eisenhower administration during the first half of the term. He notes partisan conflict and limited progress as the Republican executive faces a Democrat Congress, with continued discussion on page six.
Elks Hold Gay Time At Norway Grove Picnic
Elks and their families, more than 2000 strong, gathered at Norway Grove for the annual Coquille and Coos Bay lodges picnic. The event ran from 1 6 a m to dark with rides, free hot dogs, pop, candy, and a lunch served in about 50 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Norway Grove
Coquille
Coos Bay
John Pickett
Howard Leatherman
American Legion
John
Guest Speaker at First Presbyterian Church Sunday
The Rev Earl W Dorrance of Calif will address the 11 o clock service at First Presbyterian Church on The Debt of Power. He is a brother in law of Tom Guerin Jr of Myrtle Point and a noted representative of the International Conference of the Four Square Church of God. The public is invited to attend.
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First Presbyterian Church
Earl W Dorrance
Calif
Dorrance
Tom Guerin, Jr
Myrtle Point
International Conference of the
Four Square
Construction New Hi School Expected To Start in Nov
Myrtle Point Union High School plans a November start for a new addition with summer remodeling of the existing building. Architect Palmer Hewlett led drawing work. project completion is aimed before the 1956 57 term. Eight new teachers join the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Goddard
Myrtle Point Union High School
Palmer Hewlett
Goddard
Coos-Curry Jersey Cattle Club 5th Annual Sale At Fair Grounds
Registered Jersey cattle fetched higher prices at the Coos-Curry club sale held last Saturday at the fair grounds. Average price rose to 203 dollars from 175 in 1954, with a 500 dollar yearling heifer top purchase by Ralph Cope of Langlois. Auctioneer Roy Benson led the sale attended by M. N. Tibbles of Salem and other Oregon breeders.
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Coos-Curry Jersey Cattle Club
Jersey
Fair Grounds
W. R Davenport
Daport
Ralph Cope
Langlois
O. H. Aasen
H. A. Hoyt
Mr. Davenport
Oregon
Coos County 4H Yangsters to Shine at State Fair
Coos County 4 H Yangsters to Have Large Representation at State Fair at Salem fair grounds on Saturday Sept 3. Members include Carolyn Eickworth Bet ty Major Pat Armstrong Ma r y Roe Antoinette Fithian Roberta Reavis Louise Nelson Judy Panter Ardel Buchanan Nellie Van Calar Mary Hilda Johnson Richard Van Calar Gale Road Giry Coster Audrey Waterman George Schrader and more.
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Coos County
Schroeder
Oregon
Fair Grounds
Salem
Carolyn Eickworth
Coos Bay
Betty Major
Eastside
Pacific International Features Dairy Breeds At Show
Dairy show at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition runs October 15 to 22 with top judges from across North America. Jersey Show October 18 judged by Prof. George Drumm of Cal Poly. Brown Swiss and Holstein by Harvey Swartz of Wisconsin. Ayshire by Dr. J. C. Berry of Vancouver. Shorthorn milking by Joe Hunter of Genesee. additional judges include W. Wilson from Owatonna.
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Walter Holt
North Portland Exposition
Jersey
George Drumm
California Polytechnic Institute
Harvey Swartz
Waukesha
Wise
J. C. Berry
Vancouver
B. C
W. Wilson
Owatonna
Minn
Kansan
Joe Hunter
Genesee
Myrtle Point Youth Attend Church of the Brethren Meet in California
Myrtle Point delegates joined 300 attendees from across Canada Ida and Arizona for the Pacific Coast Regional Youth Conference at Chico State College. The program featured Negro singer Downs and pole vault by Bob Richards, plus a Myrtle Point plaque and pageant on Brethren history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Richards
Church of the Brethren
Pacific Coast
Myrtle Point
Canada
Ida
Arizona
Chico State College
Chico
Calif
Noves Jackson Downs
Cd Richards
Lee Anniklow
Church of Brethren
Anne
Lonna Lett
Alma Laat
Leo H.er
Fairs Across State Schedule for September Listing
The Herald provides a list of fairs planned in September across counties including Garsen, Lake, Wahieaber, Lane, Bayt, and Union. Details show fair dates and hosting locations, with entries for Riappen, Sootani Cree Rae, and other communities.
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Halle
Aivak
Legion Presents Baby Resuscitator Gift at Hospital
The Coquille and Myrtle Point areas support Child Welfare efforts as the Legion Auxiliary donates a two heart baby resuscitator to Mass hospital. Bruce Marfin, Paul Hammer, Bill Downing, and Don Troxall join in the presentation celebrated by local veterans and donors from the community.
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Bruce Marfin
The
Coquille Post
Paul Hammer
Mass Hospital
Bill Downing
Myrtle Point
Don Troxall
Coquille
Gil
Bert Bynum
Myrtle Penn
Colleen Kay
Legion
Coquills
Evangelist Shuler to Preach in Myrtle Point Two Weeks
Evangelist Phil Shuler and his wife Marie arrive sponsored by Church Fellowship for a two week preaching mission in Myrtle Point. Rev Shuler, thirty, six foot three, will conduct services at Maple and C streets, with Mrs Shuler presiding at the organ. Campaign chairman Rev Leo H Miller praises the ministry and town cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Shuler
Myrtle Point
Church Fellowship
Yrtle Point
Shuler
Maple and
America
Phil
Jack
Portland
Golfers Must Qualify With 18-Hole Scores for Fall Tourney
Coquille Valley golfers must post an 18 hole total to qualify for the Fall Championship at Coquille Golf & Country Club. Two rounds of the nine hole course are required and scores must be turned in by deadline. The club invites all players to compete as the annual event approaches.
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Coquille Valley
Coquille A Golf & Country Club
Anneces
Tle Becknon
Coquille Point
George , Jr
Sr. George
Arago Flower Show Dates Set for September 17 and 18
The Arago Flower Show will run on September 17 and 18 with exhibits and arrangements featuring local gardeners. Organizers invite residents to attend, view prize entries, and participate in scheduled demonstrations.
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Arago
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Lou) Pearce
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Suayin
Ellsworth
Cong
Harris Ellsworth
Congress
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Elvin Murrey
Mystic Petai
Bincbeak
Smeonerag
Loren Messinger
Southern Oregon College of Education
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Glen Weaver
State Department of Education
Mr Goddard
B. Ashenbrewer
O. Starr
Ilene Whelden
Ellen Gunther
Julia Duke
Albert Andersong
Jack Orr
Richard McCanse
Pacific International
Tom Guerin Stricke
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California
Merald Presse
Phete
Grange Hall
van Hepner
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