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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Herald, established in 1697, publishes weekly on Thursdays. Based in Myrtle Point Oregon, the newspaper operates from P O Box 578 and is mail paid at Myrtle Point under postal regulations.
The article reflects on Labor Day signaling the end of summer and the swift move to autumn. It notes crowds at recreation sites, urges safety awareness amid rising travel, and reminds readers the new season brings renewed activity despite summer’s briefness.
Alfred Ross of New York has given 135 pints of blood, nearly 17 gallons, as part of a campaign by the American Association of Blood Banks and the American Red Cross. He urges others to donate two pints a year to meet blood needs for patients with Cooleys anemia leukemia and hemophilia. Dr Battelle notes four million eligible Americans could meet needs with regular gifts.
A letter from local residents urges Army Engineers to address debris clogging the Coquille River that threatens boating, water supply, and potential new channels. Communities including Soil and Water Conservation, the Coquille Valley Boat Club, and the Coquille Chamber of Commerce press for coordinated action and plan a meeting at Coquille City Hall.
RNA awarded a $50 prize for a fair float and third place at Amelia Camp 2801 on Monday August 21 with 12 officers and district deputy Lucy Crawford serving as marshal pro tem. A report lists items taken to the Veteran Hospital in Roseburg and store coupons turned in for Community Action Center and Betty Crocker coupons.
The Coos County Fair Parade Committee awarded blue ribbons to North Bend's Crack Pot Fire Department and Coos Forest Protective Association for poor judgment during a water fight. Firewalls reportedly aimed gallons of water at spectators, including women and children, along the parade route causing fear.
Porter challenges incumbent Republican John Dellenbach to appear with him before the Coos County commissioners to debate the district’s current problems. He cites alleged mismanagement of funds and warns counties may need tax hikes without clearer action.
The Cees County Commissioners state a copy of the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Plan is available to the public at the County Commissioners’ office Courthouse in Compose between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The plan, developed by the Oregon Workman’s Compensation Board, seeks an occupational safety and health program similar to the federal Williams–Riegel Act model. Citizens are urged to review proposed state law revisions and comment in writing to the Workmen’s Compensation Board at the Labor and Support Building Salem Oregon 97310.
All landowners in the Bridge community are urged to attend a zoning meeting August 30 at the Bridge Grange. Individuals will have floor time to speak their view on zoning and discuss with the land use committee. Preliminary work on zoning will be reviewed. A potluck supper at 6 50 will precede the meeting.
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