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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
2
Ralph T. Moore discusses the importance of language study to political and economic progress. He argues meaning and expression shape commercial and ideological exchange and that trust underpins the credit system and consumer buying essential to industry and government.
A letter from Jesse J. Laird of Edna Bay Alaska recounts his northward journey and reunions with Myrtle Point friends including Allen Smith Johnnie Stinson Dan Murphy Murl Davis and Jeannie Rule He describes hunting geese eagles and his goal of courting polar bears and grizzlies He notes spending time with Mr and Mrs Harry Laswell and Mrs Harry Dorroh and invites friends to write him from Edna Bay during the payment period The piece also touches on political critique and broad community notices from the same page including club events birthdays and local gatherings.
Local residents gathered at the Clark residence to celebrate a birthday within the family, with Mrs Jeres Mrs Weses and Mrs Db FoowQuihaugh noted among hosts. The event followed a daylong sequence of family acknowledgments and included a watch gift to the celebrant.
Pacific Northwest industries and utilities will retain the lowest wholesale firm power rates in the nation for five more years. Bonneville Power Administrator Paul J. Raver announced extension of the current rate of 17.50 per kilowatt year to December 20, 1938, approved by Interior Secretary Julius A. Krug. The plan projects continued wholesale rates through 1954 based on projected revenues and costs for the Federal power system.
The administrator notes construction and transmission costs for new Columbia River projects will exceed prewar levels, with total power system outlays rising from about 22 million in 1950 to over 46.5 million in 1954. Revenues are projected to exceed 29 million in 1950, about 43.6 million in 1954, and extending low wholesale rates five years aims to stabilize the Pacific Northwest economy amid rising power costs and potential rate increases in 1954.
The Oregon State Game Commission adds three insulated trout tankers with aeration designed for long distance transport and five small portable tanks to supply lakes and streams. Construction at hatcheries boosts capacity and supports increased trout releases this year. contracts allow adjustments after December 20, 1954.
BHI Headrick of Heavercresk selected as one of eight top 4 H members for the 1948 National 4 H Meat Animal program. Over nine years in 4H he handled 91 ewes and two beef cattle and built a 31 head dairy herd starting with a 1941 registered Guernsey heifer. He estimates 4H earnings at 9473 07 and has served in all offices and as junior leader. He entered 28 livestock contests and 34 demonstrations, earning many firsts. Bill Tone enrolled as a freshman at Oregon State College and earned an all expense trip to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago.
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