16 Apr 1959
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1959
Page
1
A column discusses Congress and the sale of so called educational pornography linked to the Kinsey Institute. It questions morality boundaries, critiques postal limits on material, and argues cultural standards differ since Eve’s fig leaf. The piece ends noting an April 18 church program and continues on Back Page.
Broadbent community youth group presents Centerville Awakening at the Broadbent Church on April 19 at 7. The event promises a vivid, reflective program about heart and home and suggests spiritual themes.
The Spring Handicap Golf Tournament begins April 26 with qualifying rounds at the local course. Lares Robinson, club president, and Orlin Weems, course owner, say 18 holes will finalize handicaps, with all ages invited to participate and enjoy complimentary refreshments for a planned trip to Bandon.
Washington report discusses farm price supports and a nine billion dollar surplus. It notes farmers’ responses to price supports, credits shifts to conservation reserves, and questions about sustaining support levels amid changing crop production.
A writer’s remark comparing prayer to atomic power stirs a hornet’s nest as readers debate faith and science in a tense public exchange. The piece highlights strong reactions and calls for reflection on spirituality versus human technology.
Myrtle Point high school hosted a two day science fair on April 4 and 5 with students displaying projects across disciplines. Teachers praised the effort and enthusiasm of participants as judges evaluated work and awarded top honors.
The Myrtle Point campaign aimed to collect six pints more than the current tally to meet the quota. Despite efforts by volunteers and local organizations, the drive fell short, prompting plans for another organized appeal.
The Myrtle Point Herald reports the Beard of the Week goes to a local youth from Myrtle Point sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Mr Freeland of Myrtle Point at 704 Roseburg Road is praised as the first city boy to win and earns a year’s subscription. Rotary Club of Meneto Pont is thanked for refreshments.
The Coos County FPF describes a separate program to discuss the arrival of cures and the role of community groups. Elton Schroeder outlines the plan while a barbecue and boat race are advertised for the day, with local notices and entertainment mixed in.
A group from Salem travels by a chartered Greyhound bus to support the Highway 2 bond issue. The Herald Press photo shows Ellis and a long list of local residents led by Mrs Lloyd Huntley Mrs A N Duncan and others as they head to the state capital.
A telegram from Mrs Flden Brody Jef Housewives reports Representatives Clarence Barton and Carl Back are conducting a personal poll of the House on an amendment to House Bill 125. The amendment seeks a 1,000,000 bond issue for Highway 12 with strong expectations of Senate approval.
The Salem hearing on a proposed amendment drew about 100 attendees including Rep Strom and Sen Phe ho with opposition cited over perceived mistakes in the amendment. Judge James Ebbiison of Coes County Court and others were present, with Chamber and commerce figures and local homemaker groups among those listed as supporters or critics. The discussion continued to the back page.
Don Jackson former director of Myrtle Point Junior Chamber of Commerce spoke at an installation banquet last Wednesday. He urged JCs as vital assets to communities and noted their expanding service and leadership roles while entertaining the audience with humor. The address, titled Changing Times, warned of rapid U S population growth and shifting dynamics over the next 25 years.
Jim Noden proprietor of a local service station and active community member disappeared from Myrtle Point in a yellow 1981 Chevrolet pickup after Monday night April 13. Police Chief Tankersley found no evidence of foul play or motive and said Noden may have suffered an emotional disturbance. An attempt to reach Mrs. Noden failed.
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