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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
2
The Arago Church and Rev. Bob Leisy report a successful tent revival drawing 400 nightly in a cow pasture as a Bicentennial project. Faith and dedication by 106 members energized the community beyond skepticism, proving motivation can drive big undertakings.
Leo and Anna Riegel, legally blind, rode from Boise on June 5 to tour the country by bicycle. They traveled through Oregon spending a month there, planning a zig zag route across the nation with seasons guiding north and south travel. The pair say they want to see more of America at a slower pace while embracing the open road.
A couple sharing a long bicycle journey along the coast recounts weight loss and life on the road funded by Social Security and friends. They camp most nights, stay in Myrtle Point, and greet generous locals. Aug 18 22 marks County Fair activities. Spirit lesson at Christian Science Church highlighted this Sunday.
The Myrtle Point Schools will open Monday August 30 with unchanged bus schedules and routes. Families are urged to have younger children ride the bus first day to aid driver familiarity and prevent morning confusion.
A Myrtle Point brief from Coos County reports upcoming rates and official notices. The item mentions street addresses and a general county update with no detailed figures or actions.
Open class Entry Days in eight departments at the Douglas County Fair run Friday and Saturday August 6 and 7 near Roseburg. Residents from six adjacent counties may enter with cash prizes for top three places across hundreds of exhibit categories.
The piece traces a history from early 1900s auto use in Oregon to modern taxation. It notes 1905 license fees at $3, growth to 6 000 vehicles by 1911, engine based rates, driving age limits in 1917, first licenses in 1920, a 25 cent driving fee, gas taxes rising from 1934, and by today a seven cent gas tax with nearly one vehicle per resident registered.
Residents urged to clean up town ahead of the Coos County Fair August 18 to 22. Cut weeds and trash, teach children to use trash cans, display the flag, and offer thanks for blessings.
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