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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1970
Page
1
First day enrollment across seven Myrtle schools totals 1 439 students up from 1 435 a year earlier, a gain of four. The breakdown shows 707 pupils in the initial figure.
Coos County will get 148 010 50 dollars from a 40 million fund split by grade levels. The Myrtle Point High School has 476 students with enrollment up from last year. elementary grades show declines while second and fourth grades carry the heaviest loads. District 41 begins the 1970 71 school year on Monday.
A seven member committee heads the 3rd annual Christmas Seal Campaign of the Coos County TB RD Association. Miss Morgan praises the group as capable and aims to exceed a $1 000 goal. Members include Mrs Milo Fellows Bandon Mrs Anthony Koreira Coos Bay Mrs Vernon Liles Coquille Mrs R C Haug Myrtle Point Mr Howard B Lentz Jr North Bend and Mrs Lawrence Brandy Powers.
Security Bank expects to award a contract for the Coquil branch with occupancy planned by February 1, 1971. The 3,000 square foot building at Fifth and Central will include a drive in window, high depository, cedar siding, concrete vault, and parking for 24 cars. Ross Pinkley will oversee as branch manager.
General Telephone Company joins with other independents to establish uniform rate schedules for intra state and inter state toll routes. The plan aligns with Bell System rates for equal distance calls and follows talks between the Independent Telephone Association and American Telegraph Company. Charges will be uniform for calls of equal distance within and between states. Previously some independents had varied rates by service area. Hightower explained the plan.
The 4-H dairy awards at the Coos County Fair went to Mary Kaigh of Myrtle Point for best display, Terry Russell of Reeveton for second with $15, and Keith Johnson of Sumner for third with a $10 cash prize. Awards were based on animals exhibited, animal quality, project records, and stall and equipment care.
University of Oregon Bureau of Business and Economic Research notes July 1970 bank debits for 10 Coos County banks totaling 48008 up from 46973 in July 1969. statewide totals reach 4909168 with June 1970 at 44888005 and July 1969 at 4534686. uniform rate plans promise savings on intra state calls with several sample reductions listed.
Guy Patrick Davis, 32, of Sitkum Route Myrtle Point a timber cutter for Headwater Logging Co. on Myrtle Creek Bridge Route died instantly when struck by a falling tree Monday. Partner Lee Davis suffered leg fractures and was transported to Kelzer Memorial Hospital after initial treatment at Coquille Hospital. Davis born March 4, 1938 Marshfield now Coos Bay and lived in Coos County most of his life.
Shaddox, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Shaddox of Pleasant Valley Road Myrtle Point, earned his second Army Commendation Medal near An Khe Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Betty and four children. e A Erickson Myrtle Point joined over 210 appraisal specialists from Oregon and neighboring states in a three day appraisal course at Oregon State University last week. The program, sponsored by the Oregon Department of Revenue and OBU, aims to improve accuracy and uniformity in real property tax valuation.
SWOCC plans an Open College starting fall term with a campus test schedule for placement tests before registration. Vanda Publicover explains the concept as an inviting, exploratory program with faculty advising and flexible class attendance before formal registration begins October 5.
Coquille Valley Art Center on the Myrtle Point Highway announces fall instruction in painting and drawing starting Wednesday September 9 at 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Vicki McKean Smith will teach for both beginners and advanced students. Beginners study color composition perspective with oil or acrylics. advanced students work toward a more original style. Beginners bring vine charcoal kneaded eraser and rags. Tuition is 10 dollars for eleven sessions. six month center membership required.
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