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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1960

Page

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Catholics Oppose Kennedy Over Experience and Philosophy

Two prominent Catholic figures including Rev Dr Juniper B Carol Petterson and Nicholas T Nonnenmacher oppose Jack Kennedy for president not due to religion but for lacking experience and policy views. They warn Kennedy’s New Frontier proposals may echo New Deal welfare state tendencies and align with labor boss interests.

Juniper B. Carol Petterson N. J Nicholas T Nonnenmacher Human Events Kennedy Jack Kennedy The United States Ada

Which Party for America First

Anop-ed style piece argues both major parties push immigration increases to curry minority votes. It urges doubling immigration quotas with job guarantees, critiques imports over exports, and calls for prioritizing America first to restore prosperity and leadership. It cites Congressman Francis Walter and notes 1960 copyright and a local visit by Alice Knight with Edna Knight.

America General Features Corp

Hiway 42 Celebration Set For Next Tuesday

Coquille and Myrtle Point chambers sponsor a celebration in Coquille to mark the start of highway 42 improvements. A ribbon cutting at Hoffman Wayside is at 4 PM, followed by a Myrtle Hotel banquet. Only 100 dining room seats available. reservations urged with Mrs Ray Harris. Representative Clarence Barton to toast. Gov Hatfield and highway officials invited.

Coquille Myrtle Point Coquille and Mirtle Point Commerse Highway 42 Hoffman Wayside Myrtle Hotel Mark Hatfield Bers State Highway Commission Coos Bay Port Coos County Douglas County Highway Commission Clarence Barton Ray Harris

Lions Skating Rink Opens Tuesday Evenings This Season

The Lions skating rink opened last Tuesday and will operate every Tuesday night from 7 to 9 PM per chairman Jake Otter. After the business session, doctors Engstrom Cur and Frederick discussed flouridation. Two films on fluoride for children's teeth were shown. Speaker Elsie Downing, a leader among anti flouridationists, will address the next meeting at Anglers' Cafe on Wednesday evening, September 2st.

Jake Otter Lions Skating Ring Committee Elsie) Downing Anglers’ Cafe

Ruralite recounts pioneers’ hardships in Coos County front page

The Herald reviews Ruralite’s September issue devoted to pioneer relief with photos of the old Brewer flour mill and Michael Breuer Homestead Cabin. It notes the 1880 grist mill on Indian Creek near Bridge, a France‑brought grinding stone, and remnants around Albert Breuer’s barn.

the Herald Ruralite Coos County Indian Creek Bridge Horn France Albert Breuer Albert Michael Breuer Oscar Reed Michael Bruer

Crowded Coquille Elks Barbecue Draws Huge Turnout

One of Coos county's largest picnics filled the Coquille Valley Elks barbecue at the local golf course with an estimated 600+ attendees. Cars clogged fairways as golfers paused for events. amid the celebration a grass fire near holes 8 to 9 spread briefly toward the Arden Paulson ranch but was halted by quick actions, covering about five acres.

Autore Coquille Vallee Club Eccupants Elks Herald Presse Coos County Coquille Valley Committee of Elks Bill Head al Lerner Ken Caither al Sprague Tim Brault Ed Walker Howard Leatherman Jerry MacMurry Don Calvert Howard Marsh Harold Bogart Chuck Adams Ralph Flannery George Fisher Howard Detlefsen Rex Gaslin al Hickman George Linn Joe Jack) Kennedy George Hannaford Stan Hoghie Gene St. Clair Dick Maeyaert Ritchieett Cecil Finley Mike Carney Ed Williams George Kreick Stan Sherwood Jess Barton Coquille Arden Paulson Ray Whiteside Don Aasen Ellis

Red Hornish Selle Leaves Springfield News Role

Red Hornish former editor of the Coos Bay Times World sold his interests in the Springfield News effective Oct 1 1954. He partnered with John W Nelson and Frank F Wiggins who now own the paper and will hire a new editor. Hornish will join Georgia Pacific Lumber Co in the public relations department.

Red Hornish Coos Bay Times World Springfield News Hornish John W. Nelson Frank F Wiggins The News Nelson and Wiggin Georgia- Pacific Lumber Co

Bloodmobile drive at Myrtle Crest School gym

The Red Cross Bloodmobile arrives at Myrtle Crest School Gym today at 2:00 PM. Jaycee chairman Bob Cline urges area residents to donate to meet a 54-unit quota for Myrtle Point, promising a quick, painless process and the satisfaction of helping save a life.

Myrtle Crest School Red Cross Bob Cline Jaycee Myrtle Point Demate Cline

Myrtle Point District 41 Sees Stable Elementary Enrollment

Enrollment in Myrtle Point District 41 elementary schools shows only small gains from last year. The Arago school received a new twenty nine foot deep well meeting water needs. district offices and staff reside in Spruce School basement. high school enrollment remains near 375.

Myrtle Point Nes Arake Arago Gassman Spruce Special Education Co’ Nt A To M Matrong

Coos County Players Featured On Southern Oregon College Grid

Five players from the Coos Bay area join Southern Oregon College varsity for the Myrtle Bowl on September 17 against Sacramento State. Notables include Bill Harper from Myrtle Point and Bill Workinger of Brookings Harbor, both key additions to SOC’s line and defense.

Ashland Southern Oregon College Coos Bay SOC Sacramento State College Bill Harper Myrtle Point Harper Raider al Akin i Akins Bill Workinger Brookings Harbor Workinger Harper's Raiders Jess Cline Cline Bandon Yeer Merv Newell North Bend Newell Louie Behles Bandon Behles

Kindergarten Receives 54 Science Books for Local Study

Due to Bob Cowart's efforts the local kindergarten will have 54 science books and charts for study this year. The course costs $10,000, funded by C D Naslund J F Dunn Bob Cowart Gordon Reigan George Linn Agency and Brodie Shingle Co.

Bob Cowart C D Naslund J F Dunn Gordon Reigan George Linn Agency Brodie Shingle Co

Coos County Dairy Team Dominates Oregon State Fair

At the Oregon State Fair Peagy Davenport Allen Bartlett Wayne Robison Lanny Menegat and Mrs Pioya Davenport traveled to Salem. Allen Bartlett earned the blue award for showmanship Wayne Robison won the Jr champion female jersey plaque. The group wore white and received the dairy herdsmanship trophy for the fifth time. Bartlett and Wayne Shull placed fourth in dairy judging with a team score of 734. Peggy Davenport Sandra McCue won a red award. McCue accompanied the judging team. The county herd of five Jersey cattle earned a blue award as Woodrow Robison transported the animals to Salem fairgrounds.

Peagy Davenport Allen Bartlett Wayne Robison Lanny Menegat Pioya Davenport Salem Allen Coos County Allen Bartett Wayne Shull Wayne Act Peggy Davenport Sandra McCue Mrs. McCue Woodrow Robison

Myrtle Point Class of 1900 To Enter Colleges

Forty five graduates will attend colleges and universities this week. Students heading to the University of Oregon include Belenger Brown Ellis Getchell Grose Griffin Johnson Mast Naslund Neugart and Rasmussen. Others go to Oregon State College or Seattle area schools.

Myrtle Point High School University of Oregon Lo Belenger Linda Brown Kathleen Ellis Ron Getchell Kathy Grose Juanita Griffin Dottie Johnson Ray Mast Judy Naslund Larry Neugart Margaret Rasmussen Barbara Laskey U. of O. School of Nursing Ben Brodie Mary E. Davenport Greg Lancaster Gary Larsen Marvin Radloff Kathleen Spires S.C Doug Pactate Bes Hak Bob Poole Rbarangler Gaye Eeson OCS Hall Thomas Flat Cone Susan Mauschildt Clark Claudia Beckham U. of Seatile Dartene Pucat Ruth Howell Pese

District meeting to hear district education input

An announcement from the state lists attendees including Dean Walking as chair of education. He will preside over a meeting during the bus season allowing all members of the district to listen in and offer suggestions.

Cesaes Creme Fumes Streetor Schroeder Myrtle Point Dean Walking

Dunn and Cowart Deny FCC Charge as False

Jack F. Dunn and Robert Cowart, owners of Television Systems, Inc., Myrtle Point, told a Herald reporter Monday that the FCC has not found what was alleged. They called the charge entirely false and baseless and said it misrepresented their business.

Jack F. Dunn Robert Cowart Television Systems, Inc Myrtle Point Herald Federal Communications Commission Sugar Leaf Mountain Aeree Elec

Myrtle Point Rebcat football opens with 25 point win

Myrtle Point defeats Myrtle Creek 25 0 on its home field in wet conditions. Jim Thomas scored early and Rich Daniels and Thomas Marty Gray added touchdowns as the game stretched to a 38 0 third quarter finish before the schedule shows a Florence game against Bruslaw this Friday.

Myrtle Point Myrtle Creek Cats Jim Thomas Thomas Derry Knight Rich Armstrong Myrtle Point Boys Rich Daniels Thomas Marty Gray Myrtie Polat Florence Bruslaw

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