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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1965

Page

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Duncan To Speak At UGN Kick Off Fete

Syd Chandler announces a campaign kick off dinner for United Good Neighbors in Coos Bay on Saturday September 25 at 7 30 p m at the Courtel. Guest speaker will be U S Congressman Robert Duncan. 175 to 225 attendees expected. reservations through Jackson Moore at North Bend 756 4323. Local talent to entertain. unity drive supports United Way agencies.

Syd Chandler Coos County United Good Neighbors Courtel Coos Bay Chandler Robert Duncan U. S Duncan UNG United Way Ay V. A “Am Rouse Myrtle

All Number Calling Begins Sept 18 on West Coast Tel

Bruce Eddy district manager says new all number calling starts Sept 18 for West Coast Telephone Co customers in Bandon Port Orford and Powers. Customers will see new 7 digit numbers replacing letter-number prefixes with faster operator calls and unified listings in the directory.

West Coast Telephone ComPany Bandon Port Oxford Powers Bruce Eddy Eddy Port Orford Carmen’ Oe Gen California

Timber Sale Announced and High Bidder Named

Servisor J. R. Philbrick of Luxivon National Forest announces a timber sale this week on Powers Ranger District for an estimated 1,800,000 board feet. Coos Head Timber Co. of Coos Bay, Oregon is the high bidder for the White Rock Salvage timber sale of 1,800,000 board feet with an advertised price of 10.50 and bid price of 82.20. Port-Orford item shows a bid price of 10.90. total aperiied day 953,614.50 and total bid value 71,020.04.

Servisor J. R. Philbrick Luxivon National Forcss Powers Ranger District Coos Head Timber Co Coos Bay Oregon White Rock Port-Orfordeet Vane

Security Bank Boss Harry Dement Retires After 44 Years

Harry Dement, longtime Myrtle Point community leader and Security Bank president, retires from daily duties but remains as chair of the board. Since joining in 1921, the bank grew from four employees to a modern facility opened after 1963 renovations.

Harry Dement Myrtle Security Bank R. C Dement N. G. W. Perkins J L. Lewellen J. O. Stemmier Claud H. Giles J. D Barkson C. E. Broadbent Paul E. Breuer R. C. Dement A. Dodge John Melsher C. £. Huling Frank Harnish J. C. Harvey H. G. Hermann S. W. Warner N. G. W Perkins Louis M. Suplee Harry G. Dement Lst Bank of Myrtle Point Myers and Myers Ralph Kring Ing Coquille Valley

Cone Picking Season Underway in Oregon Cascades

Cone pickers work in Oregon Cascades gathering seeds vital to the timber industry. Manning Seed Company, led by vice president and forester Jack Cameron, holds exclusive rights to most area seed, with Eugene plant the largest among six plants in Roy Washington Orofino Idaho and British Columbia. By season end about 40000 pounds will be processed at the Eugene plant, mainly Douglas fir with some hemlock Noble fir and cedar. Picking starts below 2800 feet elevation and climbs as season advances.

Oregon Cascades Jack Cameron U. S. Forest Service Cameron Manning Seed Company Roy Washington Miller Eugene Manning Orofina Idaho British Columbia Eudent Northwest

Fire Patrol Taxes Reduced For Farmers And Ranchers

Coos County offers reduced fire patrol taxes for farmers and ranchers who recently conveyed tree or brush land to grazing use. Tom Guerin, chair of the County Land Classification Committee, says requests for reclassification must reach the committee by October 15.

Tom Guerin Ceos County Land Classification Committee Coos County Land Classification Committee c/o County Extension Office Coquille Oregon Coos Forest Protective Association Coos County

Evangelistic Meetings At Local Assembly Of God

Rev and Mrs J H Carver of Portland formerly of Myrtle Point hold Evangelistic meetings at the local Assembly of God. Services began Sunday September 13 and run for two weeks. The Carvers perform nightly oil painting with special light effects and give away their paintings to the person bringing the largest number of attendees.

J. H. Carver Portland Myrtle Point Assembly of God

SWOCC Registration Dates Announced for Fall Classes

Southwestern Oregon Community College outlines fall registration. Returning students register Sept 22 from 1 30 to 4 30 PM and 6 36 to 8 PM after notifying the college for transcripts and advisor folders. New students register Sept 23 and 24 with time blocks and last name based groupings.

Southwestern Oregon Community College Student Service Office SWOCC Kietiente

County Fair Expansion Cited At Directors Meeting

The Coos County Fair grew more successful this year with higher attendance, about eight hundred more than in prior years, per a board meeting summary. Plans for next year will be formalized in January. Opening day includes exhibits from 9 a.m. Local girl joins US Navy reserve.

Coos County Board of Directors

Tom Coffman Appointed To School Board

Thomas E. Coffman is named to fill the vacancy on District 41’s board after Dr. Reed Gurney resigns. The appointment runs through this school year into June 1966, with Gurney’s five year term originally expiring in June 1968. Coffman, a local active in Norway Archery, RLD Church, Rotary, scouting and PTA work, resides at 112 Carlisle Lane with his six children.

Thomas E. Coffman Reed Gurney Dr. Gurney Coffman Crates Norway Archery R.L.D.8 Rotary Club P.T.S.O P.T.A Coffmans Carlisle Lane Myrtle Point

Constitution Week Proclaimed for September 17 23

The proclamation designates September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week marking the 1787 signing and emphasizing civic observance of the United States Constitution by the Constitutional Convention.

United States of America

Oregon July 1986 traffic up on most highways

Oregon State Highway Department report shows July 1986 traffic volume rising on most rural and urban highways compared with July 1904. The summary from the permanent traffic recorder data outlines overall increases across regions and highway categories.

Oregon Oregon State Highway Department Perm

Huff Young Weff to Begin Basic Training in NYC and San Diego

Thomas E Huff will start basic training with entries in New York City and San Diego California. The move suggests a two location initial phase with training tasks and assignments across the United States.

Young Weff Nyc San Diego Calif

Bobcats Set To Meet Glide At Home This Friday

The Bobcats face Glide at home this Friday after suffering a 7 over 6 loss to South Umpqua. Coach Jack R Reeves notes the earlier game featured a strong Lancer defense, while Rich Belloni and other players contributed on offense.

South Umpqua High Jack R. Reeves Rich Belloni Lancers South Umpquas Queen Tka

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UGN Delry Oreegen Celemen Ireland Dercy Spencer Assembly God SWOC Lakes Cher Ines Tom Coffman Thomas E. Huff Bobcats Glide Gerners Aleriuss Atx Pat Wayne Carpenters Lloyd Swensen
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