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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
9
Governor Elmo Smith urges continued focus on Oregon highway improvements as federal aid expands the program. He notes his background in highway leadership, the bond-funded road program, and the state’s advanced freeway model while calling for further fixes and a stronger highway department.
Governor Smith champions a broadened highway program adding federal funds for interstate, forest access, farm, and primary roads. He argues Oregon’s highway system will soon be second to none nationally, seeing his experience as a key asset for the expanded construction push.
A vivid parade roster features Hillah Shrine band and float hospital scene, a Smoky the Bear group, auxiliary floats like the Forest Painters, Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce, and notable entries from local clubs, service groups, and sponsors including Rudy’s Texaco, Coquille Ground Observers, and Thrift Food Market with numerous creative decorations and trucks.
Float entries led by Trailer House Pacific Light & Power with Roddy Kilowatt and Evans Dairy wagon displayed lumber and manufacturing from Coos County. Prizes totaled over 200 dollars with top honors to Oregon Houndsmen’s Assn unique entry from North Bend and Shrine hospital in commercial category. Police and parade staff managed heavy traffic after a day of pageantry.
James W Weekly of Myrtle Point Oregon receives promotion from private second class to Private First Class on August 13. He is a patient at Madigan Army Hospital in Tacoma Washington and son of Mr and Mrs Ovid W Weekly of Bridge Route Myrtle Point.
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