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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
2
A 1968 retrospective urges Americans to unite as Nixon takes office in 1969. The message cites fears anger and racial tension and argues for concerned constructive action at all government levels to forge a better America for all citizens including elderly poor and youth.
Report from Salem outlines a plan making Oregon a model for property tax fairness. A proposed 16 2 3 percent corporate tax rise plus sales tax relief aims to pass despite possible resistance to other adjustments such as federal deductions, exemptions, and relief provisions for the poor elderly and renters.
A historical quote discusses Americanism linking courage honor justice truth and sincerity to the nation's character. It contrasts values like prosperity at any price peace at any price safety first with duty first and the critique of the get rich quick theory attributed to Theodore Roosevelt.
Ben Hatfield died December 20 1968 in Norway Oregon at age 76 He was born June 1 1803 in Guvan West Virginia and lived in Bridge and Myrtle Point since 1947 Funeral services were held December 23 1968 in Myrtle Point Chapel with Rev Charles Hasel officiating Interment at Norway Cemetery He survived by wife Mabel son Herman Hatfield foster daughter Sally Berrey sister Mrs Mary Ellen Nichols six grandchildren three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
Don Costa of the Allstate M Club urges motorists to carry highway warning flares and shows how to place them correctly on curves and grades. He warns that improper use can threaten oncoming drivers and urges three flares with a long line to guide vehicles safely. He also advises getting the car off the road, using flashers, raising the hood, and extinguishing flares after the emergency ends. Pete Colebank and family visit Myrtle Point from Chiloquin. Russian salmon tag recovered near Alsea River mouth shows ongoing U S Soviet scientific exchanges.
Oregon enjoyed a record tourist year in 1968 with an estimated 9.89 million visitors contributing about 9.89 billion to the economy. The State Highway Department led the survey showing a 10.5 percent rise from 1967 and 2.696 million out of state car parties, averaging 2.8 passengers per car and 3.3 days in Oregon.
Oregon traffic safety officials urge caution as New Year celebrations approach. Howard L. Eddy notes about 60 percent of fatal crashes involve toxicants and warns that combining drugs with alcohol greatly impairs driving. He stresses hosts should provide safe rides for guests who overindulge to prevent further deaths.
Army update lists SP/4 Douglas L Miller RA 189 59644 serving with the 65th Artillery Battalion at Artillery Dist. M.S.L. in the San Francisco APO area 96331.
Broadbent adults and 4-H clubs held potlucks and parties in mid December. Attendees included Louise Jobson, Burnice Lilly, Burnice Schroeder, Ruben Fugate, Clarence Berg, Helen Gry, Rev. and Mrs. Walt Graham, Evelyn Northup, and Frazer Hoffman. The P.R.C. 4-H Party was at Wayne Gilpatrick’s home with gift exchanges. The Picks and Shovels 4-H geology club met at the Van Rooyens, watched films The Web of Life parts 1 and 2, swapped rocks, and enjoyed refreshments with leader Wm. Van Rooyen. Dianna Gulstrom returned home from Monmouth for the holidays. Susan Graham flew to San Luis Obispo to stay with her grandmother for Christmas. The Pots and Pans 4-H cooking club held a potluck at the Van Rooyen home, exchanging items cooked or baked. Broadbent School held a Christmas program December 19 with songs and band numbers, and Santa visited on December 20 with candy and gift exchanges. Lunch guests December 20 included Leonard Watson and his guests.
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