Six year old golfer Bee wins Ile Valley Fall Champ
In Coquille on Sunday at the Ile Valley Golf course six year old prodigy Bee defeated runner-up Bill wife of Myrtle Point to claim the Fall Championship in the Champ flight. Cecil Patrick won the ladies Fall Championship by beating Mrs Parm Patrick. Jess Barton won the First Flight against John Lauterbach. Al Hall second flight. Frank Burbank third flight. George Tucker fourth flight.
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Auace
Gary Morris
Coquille
Bee
Ile Valley Golf Association
Bill Wife
Myrtle Point
Cecil Patrick
Parm Patrick
Jess Barton
John Lauterbach
al Hall
Frank Burbank
George Tucker
Eddie Atkinson
Dale Krews
Bob Crawford
RamblingS by Lans Leneve on a foreign license plate
A writer recalls an encounter with an Australian driver on the highway. The visitor’s London speech amid Oregon Hill-Billies and a fisherman's garb prompts self deprecating humor. Continued on page nine.
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Australia
Land of
London
Oregon
George Knockin Around and Labour Resignation Notes
The Myrtle Point Herald column recalls reader letters praising the paper and comments on Emil Peterson of North Bend. It also discusses Durkin's resignation as secretary of labor in the Eisenhower administration and suggests Durkin’s demands on Taft Hartley were excessive.
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Myrtle Point Herald
Emil Peterson
North Bend
George
The
Herald
George Vs. Sackett
Esther Wolff
Myrtle Point
Brethren Service Commission
Miss Wolff
Esther
Durkin
Eisenhower
Gary Morris Captures Coquille Valley Golf Championship 1953
Gary Morris, 16, defeated Bill Downing 6 and 5 on the 31st hole to win the 1953 Coquille Valley championship at Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club. Jess Barton and John Lauterbach also played in the final foursome, with Al Hall claiming the 2nd flight and Mrs Cecil winning the ladies title 9-7 over Parm Patrick after 29 holes. The Fall Championship banquet will feature the event's trophy presentation and master ceremonies by Jess Barton.
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Sunshine
Old
Sol
Coquille Valley Golf & Country Club
Gary Morris
Lou Holiman
Chet Noyes
Bill Downing
Bill
Coquille Valley
Jess Barton
John Lauterbach
Gary
Jess
John
Fiist
Two Largest Farm Groups Back Ike Power Policy
Two major farm organizations have endorsed the Eisenhower administration's power policy, according to Meanday's news series. President Allen B. of the American Farm Bureau Federation says rural electric cooperatives and consumers can expect federal policies to favor them.
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Eisenhower
Meanday
Allen B
American Farm Bureau Federation
Kindergarten Registration for Five Year Olds Begins
Mrs. Tom Guerin Jr chairman of the PTA kindergarten committee orders all parents of five year olds to register their child's name for October entry. The move aims to facilitate orderly preparation for electric power production and distribution while noting effects on farmer owned cooperatives and potential private power development.
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Tom Guerin, Jr
PTA
Sistent
Herne D. Newsom
Ten
McKay
Cote Waar
Clarno Attends Oregon Fair Association Meeting
Mr and Mrs Harold Clarno attended the state fair at Salem last week and Hickey attended the Oregon Fair Association board meeting to arrange for county fair gatherings. The meeting year in Salem is set for November 11 13 and 19 with preliminary plans discussed.
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Harold Clarno
Salem
No Bids For Myrtle Point Library Construction
Myrtle Point city council reported no bids received for the new library building. Architect William Coffen cited busy contractors as the reason and plans to again advertise bids for the October 5 meeting.
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Wm. Coffen
Myrtle
Coffendatfer
Myrtle Point Herald
Journal of Commerce
Portland
Post
Shrine Collegiate Grid at Myrtle Bowl Sept 19
The 4th annual Shrine football game benefiting Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital will be staged at Myrtle Bowl Stadium Coos Bay on Saturday Sept 19 at 8 oclock. Southern Oregon College and Oregon College of Education meet featuring Northwest stars with ticket sales handled by Sempert Henry Drug Myrtle Point and local Shriners Frank Henry and Ray Collier in charge.
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Shrine
Myrtle Bowl
Coos-Curry Shrine Club
Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital
Portland
Myrtle Bowl Stadium
Coos Bay
Southern Oregon College
Oregon College of
Shriners
Sempert-Henry
Myrtle Point
Frank Henry
Ray Collier
Bobcats Open Season With Fight On Pirates
Myrtle Point Bobcats fell 32 to 0 to Marshfield Pirates in their 1953 opener. The defense, led by Canyon Easton and Joe Martinka, held strong in the second half as Myrtle Point pushed toward a late score and coach York praised the improved condition and cleanup of jitters. Siuslaw High School visits Friday at 8 p.m. hoping for their first win.
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Myrtle Point Bobcats
Marshfield Pirates
Bobcats
Coos Bay
Myrtle Point
Canyon Easton
Joe Martinka
Pirates
York
Easton
Martinka
Siuslaw High School
Florence
Old Glasses Collected to Aid Austrians in Need
Esther Wolff reports the Inter Church Fellowship Myrtle Point calls for donated eyeglasses to assist Austrian refugees. Collected specs are tested and filed, then fitted by a volunteer refugee optometrist on one day weekly. Bring to local churches or The Herald office within two weeks.
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Esther Wolff
Austria
Myrtle Point
Herald Office
Drivers Warned to Stop For School Busses
Oregon motorists are reminded to stop for school buses loading and unloading children as schools reopen. Secretary of State Earl Newbry urged caution and noted many buses will be equipped with warning signals to enforce the stop rule.
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Oregon
Earl T. Newbry
Newbry
Beth
Bridge P T A Plans Carnival For October 30
The Bridge School P T A meeting approved the annual carnival to be held October 30 featuring a talent show and bingo for all ages. Jimmine King, principal, heads committee appointments as proceeds fund the hot lunch program.
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Jimmine King
Belloni and Englegau Move to Spruce Street Offices
Attorneys Belloni and Engelgau have relocated from the Estelle building to the former Ken's restaurant site on Spruce Street. The Malta is remodeled with new private offices, soundproof walls, updated lighting, and inlaid linoleum throughout in southern Coos County.
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Belloni & Engelgau
Estelle
Spruce Street
Ken
Malta
Coos County
Notice of Mail Change at Local Post Office
A small town notice informs residents of a mail change at the local post office. It states Maple Street will become the new designation while avoiding dated or nonessential details.
Awe of the Gingham Troupe Across Quiet City Streets
Local theater notes describe a small troupe performing in a quiet city, drawing curious crowds. The piece highlights the actors and their intimate street venue, with emphasis on mood and charm rather than grand spectacle.
Steven Goddard Returns Home After Five Months in Hospital
Eight year old Stevie Goddard, injured in a turpentine explosion near April 31, has returned home from Portland after five months in hospital. He faces more rehabilitation with a wheelchair, casts, and ongoing skin grafts, but his spirit remains high as doctors plan further care and exercise to rebuild strength.
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Steven Goddard
G. B. Goddard
Stevie
Portland
Steven
Steve
Steven Goddard Thanks Friends For Kindness
A note from Steven Goddard expresses gratitude to friends for well wishes. He says it is good to be back and thanks supporters for their kind words and care.
Myrtle Point Chamber Discusses Youth Pool at Special Meeting
At a Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce meeting, members debated creating a community swimming pool for local youngsters. The vote favored pursuing the project, with a committee named to study details. Spenny Roas of the Myrtle Point Community reported strong support and praised the Centennial Queen contest and fair parade cooperation.
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Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Ritchie Francis
Ritchie
Spenny Roas
Myrtle Point
Chamber of °Merce
Myrtle Squares Dancing Club Starts Activities
The Myrtle Squares Dancing Club resumes after a summer break with lessons Mondays at Maple Street School. Ruth Stillien of Coos Bay was caller for the evening, but Vi at St Cocethey will take over. The event will feature square dance activity with participants from North Bend Roseburg Empire Florence and Bandon.
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Agate Bend
Cemetary Reed
Maple Street
Myrtle Squares
Ruth Stillien
Coos Bay
Ee Senvte
St Cocethey
Magidtreet School
Snd
Port
North Bend
Cees Bay
Roseburg
Empire
Florence and
Bandon
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Lans Leneve
Knockin
Emil
Bob
Poe
Jay Wash
D. C
Champ
Ion
Cecil
UK Administration
Clarno
Ore
Astruction of
D”ary
Bill Dayton and
Harold Bellont
Martle Barrettive Club
Comuer
Martle Park
Dayton
Counc
West Coast Telephone Co
Go Pseven
Cats
Education
Nortwest
Siuslaw
Belloni & Englegau
Spruce St
Tees
C. of C
Spenny
Chamber
Chambers
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