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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1970
Page
2
Myrtle Point Herald lists staff roles including managing editor Shirley Franca society editor Mari Nichols and production team Janice Wilson Rod Slanga with publication established in 188% and weekly Thursday issues. The paper is mailed from Myrtle Point Oregon 97466 and is entered as second class under the 1897 act.
Downtown Myrtle Point confronts a nagging parking problem as Security Bank weighs a counter offer on deeding Fifth and Ash property for a 10 year park site. City demand for a paved lot pushes paving costs beyond 1000, with bank directors previously opposing bank participation in paving. The outcome hinges on bank approval and city funding limits.
A Myrtle Point reader laments poor PR practice and misrepresented publicity. He notes writers praise for publicity that never appeared in print, citing an alleged Girl Scout Cookie Sale with no local troop. The letter ridicules the mismatch between press releases and reader interest.
A long remembered 1907 ruin on the Roseburg line near the Myrtle Palm grade killed one man and four horses. The substitute driver lost control as the four horsepower team broke loose, sending the stage over a thirty to forty foot drop near the Moore Mill. Passengers were injured. Morehouse died beneath a horse, and Page was among the bruised. Rescue and coroner reports followed at Sheep Ranch with community aid. The incident prompted warnings about whip use and driving on the Coos Bay Wagon Road historic routes.
Letters argue for equal coverage of MPHS wrestling, noting 14 consecutive league titles, a state championship, and top four state finishes. They praise coaches and athletes, calling for fair editorial attention alongside basketball coverage. The writer cites Oregon high school history and local pride.
Leng Kellenberger 91 died March 29 in Phoenix Arizona. Graveside services will be April 2 at 3 PM in Norway Cemetery with Rev. Obed Vold officiating. Local arrangements are by Cognille Chapel of Coos Mortuskies. Survivors include children Al of Coquille Karl Schurter of Phoenix Gertrude of Reno Rosa of Ukiah and many grandchildren.
Gordon Hudson chairman of the Oregon Liquor Commission announced higher prices for alcoholic liquors sold in state operated stores and agencies effective April 1. The increases reflect higher landed costs. prices had not risen since July 1 1967.
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