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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
12
American shipping protests calls to raise Panama Canal tolls arguing commercial lines shoulder costs for a defense oriented canal while government ships enjoy a free ride. The piece urges federal subsidy reforms and efficiency to restore competitiveness and curb taxpayer burden amid wartime legacies.
Oregon gardener Ralph Clark notes potential sun breaks may spur planting but rain delays persist. He urges early April as main garden time and lists crops like peas carrots lettuce and beans while warning of pests such as cutworms slugs and aphids with recommended controls. Local residents show growing interest in home vegetable gardens and budgeting through homegrown food.
The Powers Lions Club hosted a dinner at the Lions Den with Supt. Nicklaus introducing the basketball boys. Three nature and industry films were shown and ongoing fund drives for the Seeing Eye Dog fund were noted as plans for additional fundraising were made.
A drivers' license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point at City Hall on Tuesday April 6 1948 from 10 a m to 3 p m according to an announcement from the Secretary of State's office. Applicants should contact the examiner in advance to speed processing.
Mrs Walter Crim will host the Presbyterian Aid next Wednesday April 7 at her Maple Street home. Dessert lunch at 1 43 and mention of Mrs Hall's mother Mrs Jer left Monday for Coos Bay. Woman's club plans officer elections at April 7 meeting in Rebekah Fellowship hall with dessert at 2 o'clock.
Arthur S. King advises turning under cover crops by late March or early April to prevent soil leaching and erosion. He suggests growing cover crops with trees to preserve moisture and add soil fertility while preparing fields for spring planting.
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