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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1971
Page
2
Fragmentary newspaper item shows names ML PALMCOTE IRLEY FRANCS GLORIA MADEWELL and an editor note, with unreadable surrounding text. Content is incomplete and uncontexted.
The piece argues rising taxes will push three day workweeks as states seek federal aid amid education, social services, and capital outlays. It warns taxpayers face a cycle where efficiency and leisure claims fail to address tax burdens that leave people not living, only existing.
A Hayti Missouri Herald reader writes the editor with requests for a free obituary clipping, a niece’s marriage notice, two calves for sale, and a church chili supper ad, while noting expired subscription and asking to stop delivery. The editor laments that some days don’t improve.
A recount of frontier housewife life shows how hard it was to grind corn by hand, weave clothing, and make basics from flax, wool, and animal hides. Pearl Layton notes grandmotherly skills, deerskin wear, and cold winters before modern equipment eased daily chores.
A neighbor jokes that one child is lucky since their mother only expects them to be president while the speaker faces pressure for top grades in math. The remark underscores diverging parental expectations and sibling or peer comparison.
School District 41 presents the Broadway musical The King and I at Myrtle Point High School with four performances planned tonight Friday and Saturday including a matinee Saturday. Cast includes high school and elementary students as crowds are encouraged to attend. Construction of Acme Wood Products arrow shaft plant begins nearby as Myrtle Point Development continues.
Griz Corp has completed a 7500 dollar stock sale to back a project loan. SBA and Acme Wood Products will also fund. Al Cartwright expands his car corral by closing Mobile Service, leaving Myrtle Point with five stations. Jaycees welcomed new members including Jim Chapel and Wayne Phillips who received live roosters at the annual installation.
Dayton manager Johnny Dayton of H. A. Schroeder & Sons Myrtle Point joined a merchandising seminar by Amana Refrigeration Inc for business leaders from many states at the Amana Colonies Iowa. Sessions covered Amana refrigerators freezers room air conditioners humidifiers and a Radarange microwave demonstration. Guests toured the Colonies and enjoyed regional foods and old world ambiance while viewing traditional craftsmanship.
Pacific Power and Light urges outdoor workers and farm crews to stay clear of overhead lines. Free 4 by 6 inch warning stickers are available at the local PP and L office to mark equipment and prevent accidents.
The Myrtle Lest editor supports Mrs Schermerhorn and Mrs Smatorese ter in promoting relevant school discussion. Sheila Sullivan thanks Mrs Schermerhorn for restoring faith in community understanding and calls for dialogue among students parents and teachers to address problems at MPHS.
The Salem session advances measures strengthening drunken driving penalties with a six day jail term and a weekend work option, plus a 10 test for intoxication if Senate approves. The House also approves a consumer protection bill establishing a three day cooling off period for door to door contracts and limits on deficiency payments for repossessed cars.
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