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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1960
Page
1
The article notes Louisiana as the fourth state to approve a resolution for the Proposed 23rd Amendment on July 20, 1960, aiming to curb federal competition with citizens enterprises and abolish federal income tax. It highlights rising local support and its potential impact on the 1960 elections, with readers responding in the mailbag from Ocala, Florida.
The 1960 piece recounts Ed Brisco in Lansing Michigan feeding a stray robin. Over feeding creates dependence and ends with Brisco re adopting and keeping the bird alive at his house. The tale questions whether kindness may enslave both caretaker and beneficiary.
The town schedules a big parade for Saturday August 20 at 11 00 am Entries should be in place by 1030 am for judging and ribbons Winners will be announced during the parade Color guards leading band official cars follow marching sections on Maple C street to Willow Street Civic and fraternal floats parade on C street from Harris to Commerce Cedar All commercial floats assemble on Bothwick Street Horse riders meet in Harris Park for positions Contact Juanita Griffin Henry Schroeder Ra Cham will Mece DONE Se and traffic
The Coos Bay Wagon Road Association announces a community picnic on Sunday August 14 at Jackson Park near Sitkum post office two miles from Sitkum. Brummit Creek offers wading and sand banks for children while the state parks commission notes summer improvements.
Vern Sell of Remote was injured early Monday when struck by a falling snag during John Cawrse logging operations. He was rushed to Mast hospital and then Kaiser hospital. doctors report a severe broken leg not yet critical, with confinement for an indefinite period.
Coos County Fair enters its 40th year with a four day program August 18 to 21 at Anglers' Care ening week. The edition promises the biggest fair yet with rodeo events and top stock.
The veteran redee announcer will host all evening events at the Cees County Fair on Romues 18 19 38 21, guiding crowds and introducing performances. The schedule lists spotlight moments and crowd warmups led by the familiar voice.
In Scheol District 4 voters backed a nine month 1960 61 school year by a large margin with 813 Yes to 279 No. Breedeent area split 612 Yes 479 No while Khalka cast 83 Yes 75 No. Overall turnout exceeded July 11 levels with more voters casting ballots.
The report notes Dee's Food Store closed Saturday of last week following the death of Mrs May Henderson of Gate City Virginia, mother of Mrs D Richardson and Mrs L D Gould of Coquille. It cites vote totals from former districts for Monday's election and lists past figures 816 and 801.
County Judge James Marrison told a Herald reporter in a telephone interview that Highway 42 is on track for completion, noting bids would be kept within limits and Highway 42 would have priority in Southern Oregon road plans. He urged Cape County residents to support the project and stay patient as major work proceeds toward thorough completion.
Residents asked how fluoridation could be stopped amid City Council discussions. The Herald notes a December fee proposal and ongoing debate on water treatment measures.
Coos County bread bakers compete for top prizes at the county fair with awards including crowns flour sacks of varying weights and Spreckles Sugar gifts. Centennial Mills and Oak Gateways Stores sponsor senior and junior divisions with grand champion receiving 50 pounds of Spreckles Sugar and others earning 25 pounds.
The Oregon State Junior Chamber of Commerce announced Hal Voorman a former president of JT's is named chairman of the Ways and Means committee of the state Jaycees.
Two area educators received summer conservation scholarships. Mrs. Lloyd earned a Crown Hoodoo Ski Bow grant for a June Mountains course, located forty miles west of Bend along the South Santiam Highway.
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