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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1970
Page
3
The Myrtle Point Herald lists staff roles including managing editor Shirley Francis society editor Marie Michol8 and production by Gloria Madewell. It notes publication as weekly on Thursdays and the newspaper’s mailing address in Myrtle Point Oregon.
Editorial urges voters to register and participate in the upcoming general elections. It emphasizes that every vote matters, recalling that single votes can decide local and national outcomes and urging readers to voice opinions at election time.
Oregon 4-H youth from across the state will display riding and judging skills at the State 4-H Horse Show August 23 to 27 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The event precedes the State Fair and features intermediate Western English and trail riding, with senior classes midweek. About 6,500 of 37,000 total youth are enrolled in the 4-H horse program.
72 year old Harry Steward, Class of 1917 alumnus of Myrtle Point High School, received his overdue diploma after a district board action prompted by his senior year records and a letter to officials. The Coos County Fair drew 48,250 attendees over five days, about 87 percent of the county population.
State Rep. Jack Ripper and his wife Nellie were named joint chairmen for Straub's gubernatorial bid in Coos County. The Ripppers, long-time North Bend residents, hold local posts and teaching librarian roles.
Frank Alton Heller died at 71 on August 5 1970 at his home. Born November 14 1906 in McKinley he was from a pioneer family with a farm passed down through generations. Survived by brothers William Heller Nevy Heller nieces Raye Johnson Margo Harroun and nephews Rocky Heller Russell N. Heller graveside services were August 8 at 11 am with Daan Mason officiating Myrtle Pot Chapel in charge.
In a D C hearing on disposing of obsolete chemical war rockets in the Atlantic, Oregon Senator warns that dumping risks pollution and danger to both attackers and receivers. He cites prior crises in Okinawa and urges swift removal of national stockpiles to protect defense and environment.
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