09 Apr 1959
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1959
Page
1
PAUL HARVEY writes from El Dorado Arkansas about a growing color line in the town. He notes a self conscious shift after years of casual tolerance and observes overt prejudice surfaces in public spaces caused by outsiders and tension over race.
Article argues civilization faces potential destruction from nuclear war while asserting prayer as a stronger force. It frames a call to churches to mobilize against global conflict and promote spiritual power amid fear.
The House Highway committee eliminated Highway 42 from Bill No 425 drawing strong protest from the Housewives for 42. They argue 4 million dollars plus federal 60 percent aid suffices to finish Highway 42, masking the broader need and linking to Winnemucca to the Sea project as Nevada ties to Oregon roads.
Community members attended the Myrtle Puan High School open forum in the cafetorium on Friday April 3. The event titled Looking in on Yourself featured a panel with Verlin Hermann Hubert Armstrong Robert Hoefs Ralph Whitaker Mrs Norbert Heins and Linda Brown discussing student differentiation the Conant report physical education counseling school financing and student life. Attendees asked questions about textbooks subjects and social life and urged more meetings like this to address school problems and plans for study committees.
Myrtle Crest School will host the South Western Oregon Junior High Vocal Music Festival on Friday April 17 at 7 PM. More than 500 seventh and eighth grade students from schools across Southestern Oregon, from Reedsport to Cold Beat, will perform under the direction of Donald Sites of Oregon State College. The program promises a fast moving hour of music with six well known choirs and a variety of songs.
District 41 proposes a budget exceeding the 6 percent limit by 3 049 53 dollars with explanations from the budget committee. The article notes higher costs from two married classrooms and adjustments due to deficits and prior year overruns, plus proposed increases in various items and a copper foes factor.
Authorities describe progress on investigations into the Eden Ridge Dam project and flood control measures on the lower river. A study examines preventing riverine losses and potential powers for enforcement and river management.
The Powers Veneer Corp facility near the western edge of Powers is nearing completion and aims to start by May 1. Norman Ludington of Norply Veneer Co says the plant will run two shifts with about 60 local workers and a payroll around 25 000 monthly. Leo Foy manages both Norway and Powers plants. Cliff Layman oversees Powers mill. The mill, 75 by 300 feet, will produce about 6 000 000 ft monthly and manufacture chips from unusable veneer material. Independent Machine Co of Medford built the mill as one of Oregon’s finest concrete and steel veneer mills with strong fire resistance.
A Chevrolet car was wrecked on Highway 42 near Sugar Loaf after a truck driver was blinded by glare from lights. Mr Barkley, who was driving the car, escaped with minor bruises and aided others at the scene.
Members of the Cue Currs a oneer and Histories section meet at North Ber thr ope museum to hear reports on centennial plans and museum activity.
The Myrtlewood tree donated by Mr and Mrs Don McLeod of Arago will be dug up boxed and shipped to Portland for display at Oregon 100th anniversary celebrations. The tree from Coos and Curry counties is unique to this region and will travel in a truck decorated with signs highlighting its fame. Shipment is planned around the 15th of the month.
JC's sponsors a Be Seen Kit event on Highway 42 next Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A car will display the kit as coordinators encourage visibility and safety awareness along the route.
The Powers variety event held Saturday drew strong attendance with acts featuring local talent. Master of ceremonies Laon Fluin Breve introduced performers as rain drenched the audience, marking the show as a noted first time experience for some and a hopeful tradition for the town.
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