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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
8
A reader laments teen drivers often speed and break rules after obtaining licenses at sixteen. The piece questions raising driving ages to eighteen and cites hospital listening sessions, a diet critique, and a Seattle editorial proposing color TV for poverty programs. It touches on race jokes and media reception.
A health advisory warns household cleaning products can be toxic if stored with food or access by children. Keep chemicals in original containers and in a locked cabinet away from kids, and return them to safe storage immediately after use to prevent accidental poisoning.
Community news lists visits by Mrs. James Gill and family to Fortuna to see the Hackett grandparents, Barn Birdwell hosts, local pie making for Grange fair, hospital and graduation updates, a funeral with military rites for Lloyd Winningham, and church activities at Bridge Church with Matt Patrick. The note also covers a surprise baby shower hosted by Mrs. Hagadorn and lists several family visits and hospital stays.
The Myrtle Point Police Department warns children and parents that firing any gun within city limits is illegal. The notice covers air rifles and BB guns as well as firearms. Police stress guns can be dangerous, especially to children, and urge parental instruction on toy guns to prevent injuries.
The column covers freezing orange juice concentrate storage times and safe use. It also offers plumbing maintenance tips such as fixing leaky faucets, clearing drains with a rubber plunger, and avoiding grease in drains. It reports on the Christian Science Sunday Service with the topic Spirk and notes First Church Coquille services at 11:00 a.m. and Bible quotes from First Timothy.
Pvt Joe Birdwell graduated from infantry training at Fort Lewis on July 26. Out of 200 in his class he was one of the top selections. He will be reassigned to an officer’s training base as a Corporal. He attended Myrtle Point High School and had ties to Southwestern Oregon. He worked for Pouette Power and Water Co before joining the Army. Mrs Birdwell and Mrs Joe Birdwell attended the ceremony.
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