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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
6
A reflective piece recalls near end of summer days filled with gardens, swimming lessons, reading classes, sports, treehouse building, vacations, camps, and fairs. It notes Red Cross activities and the Bloodmobile visiting, while many youths prepared exhibits and animals for the Coos County Fair.
The Myrtle Point community expresses tacit approval of police handling during the fair amid reported gang activity. Officials note policing remains essential as crowds grow for next year and carnival crowds trend riotier, with Browning Bros. urging more supervision.
Waterman family and relatives from Roseburg to Coos Bay visit for the week. Local residents attend county picnic at LaVerne Park and report travels in Washington Oregon and California. The Bridge area hosts bridal showers church services and a weekend at Diamond Lake.
A local observer notes police activities draw public support and call for reinforcement in a city of about 3,000 residents. The report highlights citizen witnesses and the need for stronger backing to address rising tensions.
Funeral services for Harry Allen Porter were conducted at Schroeder's chapel at 3 p.m. August 35 by Rev. John Wood of the Methodist church. Burial followed in Norway cemetery. Porter, born July 17, 1800 in Allen County Indiana, died August 22 in Myrtle Point at age 6. Survived by wife Velma May Porter of Myrtle Point. sons Charles Allen Porter of California and Merlyn Hathaway of Myrtle Point. daughter Mrs Carol Dewey of Seattle. brothers Leonard Porter of Myrtle Point and Arthur Porter of Dewitt Michigan. sister Mrs May Gimmell of Lansing Michigan. and seven grandchildren.
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