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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1960

Page

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Nikita Khrushchev backs Kennedy in Human Events report

The column relays an assertion from Joseph Curran that Khrushchev favored Jack Kennedy for the presidency and disparaged Dick Nixon as a "grocery clerk." It notes the U S tangle over Ike’s apology and hints at partisan editorial reactions while promising continuation on page 2.

Washington, D.C Joseph Curran National Maritime Union Moscow Jack Kennedy United States of America Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Curran Kennedy Dick Nixon Budapest Kremlin Eisenhower Nixon Ike Ralph Stuller Coquille Valley Sentinel Jack Democrat America

Bloodmobile to Visit Myrtle Point Next Wednesday

The local Red Cross chapter urges donors for a September 14 blood drive at Myrtle Crest School gym. Mrs Charles Humble chairs the effort, noting critical shortages and a minimum goal of 50 pints. Jaycee groups assist, with hours 2 pm to 6 pm, and a nurse staff will screen donors.

American Red Cross Charles Humble Myrtle Point Humble Red Cross Myrtle Point Jaycees Jaycee-Etta Robert Cline Jaycee Myrtle Crest School

Coos County Sent to Oregon State Fair with Livestock Team

Woodrow Robison leads Coos County to the Oregon State Fair with prize heifers and cows. Wayne Robison Lanany Menegat join, along with Richard and Nellie VanCalar, Allen Bartlett, Mary Ellen Davenport, and Peggy Davenport. Mary Ellen Davenport named Jersey queen and to present trophies Tuesday. Sponsorships from Pacific Power and Light, 4-H Dairy judging team sponsor Bob Hogan, and Southwestern Oregon Production Credit Association. Several Davenport family members also travel to the fair.

Woodrow Robison Coos County Wayne Lanany Menegat Richard Nellie VanCalar Sumner Allen Bartlett Mary Ellen Davenport Peggy Davenport Myrtle Point Wayne Shull Sandra McCue Pacific Power and Light Bob Hogan Southwestern Oregon Production Credit Association Lloyd Davenport Gene Bartlett Frankie J. A. Davenport Mary Elen Davenport

Nixon Kennedy Debating Dates Announced for 1960 Campaign

Radio announcements set the Nixon Kennedy debates with Nixon and Kennedy, both major party nominees, agreeing to an August 3 date. Tentative plans include October 8 as a fourth clash. September 28 in Chicago covers policy from 9:30 to 10:38 p.m. October 21 from New York features Foreign Policy. October 18 and October 6 meetings involve a news panel.

Richard Nixon John F. Kennedy United States Chicago D. T

City Council Votes for Fluoridation at Final Reading

Mayor Griffin and Councilman Beckham cast ballots as they stated they were not for or against fluoridation but believed the council should not take a position before a people’s vote. About 60 residents attended the meeting citing doctors for and against the issue and urging free choice.

Griffin Curt Beckham

Coquille Myrtle Point Plan Joint Highway 432 Celebration

At a Myrtle Point Chamber meeting, plans were announced for a joint celebration with Coquille to mark the starting and potential finishing of a new Highway 432. The event on September 20 includes a ribbon cutting at Hoffman Wayside, a refreshment hour, and a 7 p.m. banquet at the Myrtle Hotel. Tickets limited to 100 with high profile guests invited.

Elton Schroeder Myrtle Point M.P Chamber Schroeder the Herald Cogule Chamber of Commerce Hoffman Myrtle Mr Schroeder State Highway Commission Mark Hatfield Douglas County Highway Commission Coos County

Plane is saved by Powers residents during emergency landing

A low flying plane forced to land near Powers due to fog. Elmer Van Epps guided the distressed craft with a flashlight while local residents lit the field with car headlights. Pilot Leon Brinkley and passengers from Gridley California survived. Community praise followed for swift action.

Wm. Afield Gridley Calif Yuba City Brooking People of Powers Brinkley

Elks Lodge Plans New Recreation Home At Golf Course

Elks Lodge No. 1988 votes to build a $76,600 recreation center at the Lee golf course to replace a destroyed house. Expected completion by November 1 with modern facilities for families. Construction led by Austin Dodge Jack Dunn Myrtle Point Roy Bryan. Fire halted driving range and putting green work, to be completed with patio and shuffleboard. Coquille golfers win inter club trophy amid fall events and ladies golf classes resume September 13.

Elks Coquille Valley Lodge Lee Hon Ray Whiteside Northwest Elks Committee Austin Dodge Jack Dunn Myrtle

Driving to Port Orford Sunday

Miss Emma Schalder Mrs. Lloyd Jarvis Miss Julia A Duke Hazel Hanna and Miss Lil an Farley were driving to Port Orford on Sunday with others from their group.

Port Orford Emma Schalder Lloyd Jarvis Julia A. Duke Ee Hazel Hanna Lilan Farley Coquille

Bobcats Set for Open Grid Season Friday Night

Bobcats begin their football season Friday with Don Wagner favored at center and a battle for several line spots. Junior Bill Lander is a strong contender at one tackle, Marty Gray and Al Sips compete for guard positions, while veteran Jim Thomas works at quarterback with Paul Franzen backing him up. The roster also features Rich Armstrong, Paul Daniels, Dan Not, Joe Robison, Rick Gassman, and others expected to be ready by game time after missing early workouts.

Jim Thomas Paul Franzen Rich Armstrong Riels Paul Daniels Dan Not Joe Robison Rick Gassman

JCs Announce Annual Buck Derby For This Area

The JCs announced sponsorship of the annual Buck Derby in this area with prizes including a Winchester rifle for heaviest buck, a spread for smallest legal spread, and a binocular set. Weight-in stations are Roush's Parts & Service in Myrtle Point and Myrtle Point Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Ber of J Roush Parts & Service Myrtle Point

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