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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1968
Page
3
The text argues tourism and recreation are key growth drivers for Coos County and Oregon. It cites 450 million dollars annual Oregon travel expenditure, tourism as a major and fast growing employment sector, and rising per capita income and leisure time. It urges local citizens to plan now before opportunities pass.
Mrs. Lewis Robinson and family took Mrs. Rose Quartto to Portland for train connections to New York while Mrs Quartto, visiting her niece, plans May return to Brook NY. Several residents celebrate anniversaries and hospital visits. Hartleys mark 87th anniversary and Mrs. Scherpf has eye surgery. Kate Courtwright still runs Kate's Beauty Shop. Sonya Dayton operates Sonya's Salon of Fashion in Sheridan.
Members of the Theta Rho iBirls Club organized a skating party in Coos Bay with chaperones. The Powers Cruisers basketball champions were feted at a banquet. Multiple community clubs met, planned events, and inducted new Moose members during a busy period in Powers Oregon.
The Oregon Bureau of Labor opens a new Electrical Safety Division service in Coos Bay at 68 E Central Ave. Homeowners and contractors can obtain installation labels and request electrical inspections by calling 269-1161. Ray Sytsma assumes coastal region supervision. nine years with the bureau.
Connie Johnson of Myrtle Point Oregon suggests replacing Spruce School and bussing town children to the country near Broadbent. She notes a beautiful playground and potential classroom space as a cheaper option. The Pioneer House Association meeting is set for Powers City Hall April 10 at 8 00 p.m.
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