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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1959

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Paul Harvey Seeks Two More Stories Cancer Cure And Second Coming

Paul Harvey discusses plans to cover two major stories before retirement: a potential cancer cure and the Second Coming. He cites Abbott Laboratories leader Dr Ernest Volwiler predicting a cure within four years, noting ethical testing remains four years away and expressing cautious optimism amid expectations.

Paul Harvey Abbott Laboratories Chicago Ernest H Volwiler University of Illinois Chicago David Henry Walwiler Abbott Labs Volwiler

Pioneers Plan To Eliminate Museum Debt At Meeting

Coos Curry Pioneer and Historical Association will meet at the Coos Curry Museum in North Bend on Saturday September 12 at 100 pm. Treasurer Clara Stauff will report finances and discuss eliminating museum debt. Plans for Fort Miner and Port Orford site markers will be reviewed. Easton urges broad local participation.

Coos- Curry Pioneer and Historical Association Coos- Curry Museum North Bend Bay Area T S Easton Clara Stauff Fort Miner Port Orford Easton Coos Curry Counties Miners Fort Rogue River Fort Orford Port Orford High School

Dr Dahlquist Joins Whittaker at Myre Veterinarian Hospital

Dr. P. S. Dahlquist recently graduated from Washington State College and is now associated with Dr. R. P. Whittaker at the Myre Veterinarian Hospital. The Dahlquists reside at 300 Stover Lane.

P. S. Dahlquist R. P. Whittaker P. S Dahlquist Washington State College Myre Mrs Dahlquist Stover Lane

Davenport Couple Return From Fortuna California Visit

Mr. and Mrs. A. R Davenport returned Saturday from Fortuna California where they spent over a week visiting relatives. They saw Mr Davenport’s sister DeEtt Slingsby who turns 80 on October 1. They also visited Mrs Davenport’s sister Mrs M C Johnson in Fort Dick California.

A. R Davenport Fortuna Calif Mr. Davenport DeEtt Slingsby Davenport M C Johnson Fort Dick

Public anger over Khrushchev visit grows across the nation

Bob Taylor of the U S Press Association reports a wave of letters and remonstrances from Americans reacting to Nikita Khrushchev s pending U S visit. Some urge postponement or a nationwide day of prayer, while others propose local acts of protest during the route.

Budapest Nikita Khrushchev Bob Taylor US Press Association Washington, DC Washington Ben Moreel Hessert F Philbrick

State education board to hold consolidation hearing

The State Board of Education will conduct a public hearing tonight at Myrtle Point high school starting at 8 p.m. The session provides a complete explanation of the new consolidation law and offers all interested residents from districts 20 Broadbent and others a chance to speak on the Coos county committee plan for district reorganization.

Broadbent Arago Dora Myrtle Point Etalka Sitkum Bridge Union High State Board of Education Myrtle Point High School Coos County

Polio Rampage Returns in Oregon Despite Salk Vaccine

March of Dimes leader Don Ostensee warns Oregon faces higher polio cases than any year since the Salk vaccine era. Paralytic cases double the three year median as counties exhaust victim funds and the national emergency fund runs dry.

Ore March of Dimes Chm the Herald State March of Dimes Don Ostensee Oregon

Employers Forecast Bigger Job Market for Older Workers

The National Association of Manufacturers told a Senate committee that the labor force will grow by ten million in the coming decade, with about 2.25 million of those workers over 55. NAM cites surveys showing older workers perform as well or better in safety, attendance, and attitudes, and urges both industry and government to avoid age discrimination while older job seekers remain proactive.

National Association of Manufacturers The NAM Congressional Senate Labor Committee Iewest Ment Industrial News Service

Americans Divided On Welcoming Soviet Premier Tour

Readers debate how to entertain Soviet Premier Nikita Sokhru shches during a 12 day US visit. Presidents, press and public weigh invitations and protocol as towns, airports and White House events are planned amid mixed sentiment.

Nikita Sokhrushches United States Washington White House State Department Ois Cardiff Eisenhowe USSH Shas Roanoke New York Commerce Cmt

State Hiway Com Issues Brochure on Oregon Highways

State Highway Commission releases a brochure titled Building Oregon Through Better Highways. The booklet traces history progress and problems of the highway system with funding sources and 1958 expenditures. Copies available on request at the highway department in Salem and a copy can be seen at The Herald office. Mrs Walter J Crim expected to return Wednesday from Diamond Lake where she and Mr Crim spent the summer.

Cinetratech Oregon Better Hieta Highway Department Salem Herald Office Walter J Crim Diamond Lake Crim

Buck Derby Prizes Attract Local Hunters Presented By Jaycees

The Myrtle Point Junior Chamber of Commerce kicks off its annual Buck Derby with Curt Beckam winning a ticket prize. Prizes include a Remington 271 model 30 08 rifle a 35 mm camera and a Coleman stove. Tickets sold by Jaycee members or at weighing stations and close at midnight October 2. Remaining profits fund civic improvement work led by Dr R P Whittaker with committee members Don Nordin Harvey Lewellen and Jack Nelson.

Curt Beckam Lrgest Jaycee Jayceees Myrtle Point Don Nordine Bin Harvey Lewellen Jack Nelson

Saturday Fire Destroys Home and Family Loses All

A fire last Saturday morning completely destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Madison at the mouth of Catching Creek. Five children survived with no insurance as the Cool Fire Patrol arrived too late. The Barklows owned the house. the family was staying temporarily in a Rodney Davenport provided home. Clothing and furniture donations are requested for the seven to seventeen year olds.

Kenneth Madison Catching Creek Arago Herald Office Shi O Leland Barklow Rodney Davenport

Skating Rink set to open next Tuesday by Lions

The Lions club, in a recent meeting at Anglers cafe, announces the skating rink on the fair ground will open next Tuesday evening for the season. The floor is revitalized and public skating will run Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 with Lions in charge and private parties possible by arrangement.

Lions Communit Gulding Skaing Lion Club Anglers Taons Take Otter Joe Avina Ralph Whitaker Art Henrs Bill Krife Jack Sturz

Harris Family Visit Ties California Kin Over Labor Day

Mr and Mrs Ray Harris Sr travel to Corning California for Labor Day weekend to visit J A Harris and family. The women are sisters and the men brothers.

Ray Harris, Sr Corning Calif J A Harris

Accidents Cause Many Deaths Over Labor Day Weekend in Oregon

A Labor Day weekend report notes 11 Oregon fatalities from accidents five auto crashes drownings and a plane crash. Nationally 418 traffic deaths by Tuesday push the total toward 1951 levels with 4754 deaths across all causes. The piece ends with a cautionary quip about future holidays and continued risk on the road.

Oregon Nation Coos County Medford California National Safety Council Nxt

Died at Grants Pass Carl Was 75 Born in Norway 1883

W N Carl died at Grants Pass on September 3 aged 75. Born December 7, 1883 in Norway Oregon he lived there until 1904, then Jackson County where he operated a large Applegate dairy. Survived by wife, two brothers, a sister and several children with funeral services held in Grants Pass on Tuesday.

W N Carl Granta Diss Carl Norway Ore Jackson County Applegate Hazel Anderson Tucson Arwenn Marvin Chico Myr. Tlhe Point John PD Arago Ira W Portland Grants Pass

Sasses Visit Friends in Waldport Mohier and Nehalem

Mr and Mrs Gordon Sass visited friends and relatives from Friday night until Monday staying in Waldport Mohier and Nehalem with time spent socializing and touring local sites.

Gordon Sass Waldport Mohier and Nehalem

Dettman Captures Coquille Valley Golf Club Championship

Dean Dettman a 20 year old from Coquille defeated Don Aasen in the club championship final to win five up and four to play. Dettman a junior at Oregon State College is the son of Erv and Mrs Dettman. Trophies for winners and runners-up will be presented at a later dinner dance.

Dean Dettman Coquille Valley Golf & Courtiy Club Coquille Don Aasen Coquille Valley Golf & Country Club Dettman Stern Ron Getchell Dean Erv Flght George Linn Linn Vee Goodbrad Bob Schulz Fght Rose Holiman Jack Murdoc Oregon State College Erv Dettman

Enrollment in Myrtle Point Primaries Falls Short

Myrtle Point elementary enrollment opened with 730 students, four more than two years ago but forty fewer than last year. First grade reached 113, while fourth, sixth and seventh grades trailed expectations at 18, 88 and 99. State fair may affect the start. high school figures will follow next week.

Myrtle Point The Herald Hubert Armstrong

Danette Wagner Home After Hospital Siege

Danette Wagner 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Wagner was brought home Thursday last from Sacred Heart hospital Eugene where she had been confined since being thrown from a horse on August 13. She can walk a little though right side is partially paralyzed and she is relearning speech. Family notes noticeable improvement since returning home.

Danette Don Wagner Sacred Heart Hospital Eugene Danette A

Medford Weekend Visit Tied to Shakespeare Plays

Mr and Mrs Paul Hammer spent the weekend in Medford and attended Shakespearean plays in Ash.

Paul Hammer Medford Ash

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Herald Press Generel Features Corp George Ike America Krushchevv U. S Christian Scence Monitor Neal Stanford State Hiway Com Ghea Junior Chamber of Commerce W. N. Carl Aasen Danette Wagner
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