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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1954

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Dodgers Lose Pennant Acknowledging Giants Surge

The piece criticizes the Brooklyn Dodgers for cocky attitudes and erratic behavior, notes the Giants won the National League pennant, and mocks sports writers for predicting Dodgers success. It also argues Ezzard Charles deserved more title chances and hints at ongoing boxing debates.

Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Giants Dodgers Ip Boch Coquille Loggers Ezzard Charles Tne Charles

Speaks at Coquille Friday Night for Senate Candidacy

The candidate plans to address Coquille Comm Building Friday at 7 36 p m defending his bid for United States Senate He will respond to Wayne Moerse and Ebenhower administration criticisms and answer audience questions with charges to be rebutted

Coquille Coquille Comm United States Wayne Moerse Self Ebenhower

Monarch of Wild Logs With Gigantic Douglas Fir Shown

In Coos county forests a giant Douglas fir is pictured near Gravel Ford on Weekly Creek. The tree measured 8142 feet in diameter at the base and yielded logs totaling 26,000 feet of lumber from a 32, 36 and 20 foot set. The butt log held 8,610 feet and 43,780 pounds of wood. Harleyer, the trucker, stands beside the felled trunk.

Coos County Forrest McWilliams Bros. Co Weekly Creek Gravel Ford Harley Ler

Deer Hunters Urged to Help Prevent Fires in Oregon Ranges

Bureau of Land Management warns western Oregon deer hunters traveling to central and eastern districts to expect dry ground and higher fire risk. Since July, 60 grazing district fires burned thousands of acres with millions in damages and costs. Hunters are urged to build fires in cleared areas, fully extinguish them, and avoid careless smoking to prevent more fires.

Bureau Land Man Oregon Bureau of Land G. H. Sharrer Mment Portland Sharrer BLM Hunt

Myrtle Point Herald Dollar Day Sale Offer

The Myrtle Point Herald announces Fall Dollar Day Saturday October 9 with discounts for subscribers. The paper urges readers to recruit neighbors to join at half price or renew at two dollars a year, offering dollar day bargains good only in Coos county and a published subscriber list.

Myrtle Point Herald Fedt Reece Relior Coos County

Deer Season Opens This Saturday in Oregon No Hunter's Choice

The Oregon deer season opens next Saturday October 2 with a general statewide hunt and ends October 21 after a possible three day extension. There will be no hunter's choice this season and hunters may pursue only bucks as does are protected.

Oregon

Cooper's Gardens Offers Free Library Landscape Plan

Myrtle Point Oregon city asks the Laird Memorial Library be landscaped. Cooper's Gardens proposes to supply shrubs and submit a landscape plan at no cost to honor P W Laird and recognize local supporters.

Cooper’s Gardens Myrtle Point Ore Laird Memorial P. W. Laird Laird

Myrtle Point Bobcats Prepares Fundraiser Grid Field Game

The Myrtle Point Bobcats host Powers high school this Friday at 6 pm on the local field in a non conference clash. Proceeds from admission go to purchase lights for the field as the team seeks support after two conference wins 14 to 0 over Siuslaw and 32 to 0 over Myrtle Creek. Be there to cheer and help the lights come on.

Myrtle Point Bobcats Powers High School Powers Bobcats Pate Siuslaw Myrtle Creek Martinka Eddie Harper iIn Aegein Miller McCain Seany Schulz Deem Myrtle Point Band Lester Simons Myrtle Creek Band

Voter Registration Change in Myrtle Point Area

Nick Perkins relinquishes registrar role for Myrtle Point due to ill health. Mrs. Spenny Ross will handle registrations at Heeren and Linn Agency. Registration sites listed in Coos County include Norway Wilcon, Powers Sheady Drug, Broadbent Heffley, Arago Harper, Fairview Andy Parks, Sitkum J N Gearhart, Bridge Frank Schram. Re registration required for inactive voters and movers.

Nick Perkins Myrtle Point Spenny Ross Heeren and Linn Coos County Norway Wilcon Powers—Sheady Drug Broadbent—Heffley Arago Harper Fairview Andy Parks

Candidacy Set For City Elections In Friendly People

Local column reports several residents plan to run for city offices including Mayor Bill Fads and Council candidates Mrs. Bill Downing Harold Watzling Ra Harris and Ernest Bryant. City recorder position to be filled by Ms Perkins after Nichols resigns. petitions due by October 2.

Bill Fads Bill Olsie) Downing Harold Watzling Ra Harris Ernest Bryant Frida Ben Microns

Presbyterians Join World Wide Communion Sunday

The First Presbyterian church invites members friends and other church members to a World Wide Communion service at 11 o clock next Sunday October 3. Rev Dr A Theodore Smith will lead as usual and the church session meets at 1040 AM to prepare the service and welcome new members by profession of faith or letter transfer.

First Presbyterian Church A. Theodore Smith

P. T. A. Kindergarten Set to Open October Sixth

The P T A kindergarten will start classes Monday October fourth as announced by chairman Mrs John Vinci. Twenty preschool children have registered and space remains for a few more. For information call Mrs Vinci at 3206.

John Vinci Vinei

Teachers Workshop To Be Meld October 7-8

A teachers workshop is scheduled to be held on October 7 and 8. Organizers aim to gather educators from area schools for professional development and collaboration opportunities.

Championship Foresome Decides on Final Hole in 36

Chet Noyes and Nena Patrick Champe win the Eva Patrick Championship Foresome after 36 holes. Final scores: Noyes 166, Mast 178, Nena Patrick 176, Eva Patrick 177. The men’s and women’s contests swung all day with late drama as rounds concluded on the last hole.

Chet Noyes Nena Patrick Champe Nena Coquille Valley Nena Patrick Eva Peatrick

Council Hears Property Owners Over Proposed St Improvements

About 40 owners attended a city hall meeting on the proposed downtown street improvements in Improvement District No. 3. Mayor Jack Dunn outlined the plan, with the area bounded by Spruce and Maple streets and extending to the city limits, and explained the projected costs and steps for establishing the district. Mrs. Mabel Laird opposed the project, while others sought details on the plans and assessments.

Jack Dunn Spruce Street

Fire at V and J Lumber Mill in Bridge Dy area

Fire early Monday damaged V and J Lumber Mill at Bridge Dy, with reports indicating extensive smoke and structural damage. No injuries or cause yet disclosed, authorities investigating the blaze and assessing salvage operations.

V.&j Bridge

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Gquy Cordon Knockin George Springs the Herald Highway 42 Vikings Dave Mardy Ren Sitkum J. N. Gearhart Bridge Frank Schram Vaughan Clay Dt Chet Cheé Council St. Improvements Dunn
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