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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1972
Page
2
Myrtle Point Herald published Thursdays since 1989 lists editor and general manager as Bill Palmiroth and Shirley Francis with Marie Nichols Kathy Howard as society editor. P.O. Box 878 Myrtle Point Oregon 97458 is provided for mailing and entry is second class.
The piece argues law enforcement faces rising drug abuse and urges public participation. It highlights the national Heroin Hotline with 24 7 federal agents taking calls for information leading to drug pusher apprehension and emphasizes reader vigilance.
The piece discusses Oregon’s 1968 Electoral College process and debates on abolishing the Electoral College. It notes Nixon and Agnew winning the popular vote, predictions of inauguration, and reflections on electors' pledges versus the final Electoral College action. It references Governor Tom McCall and Secretary of State Clack Myers and historic precedents.
Portland executives and Beaverton stockbrokers join electors in discussing why the Electoral College remains in place since the Constitutional Convention. The piece outlines arguments for and against abolition, noting historical tradeoffs, the rise of third parties, and the likely return of the college in four years.
A reader’s page presents opinions on the Elks of America in Oregon facing tax exemptions battle and court rulings. it also includes editorials about the Coos Currs Council of Governments and local consumer education workshops planned by the Southwestern Oregon Communities Action Committee with invitations for public input.
Funeral services are set for Clarence Meary Strang on Thursday December 26 at 11 am in the Myrtle Point Pentecostal Chapel with interment at Norway Cemetery. Strang 74, died December 25, born July 12 1900 in Myrtle Point, active community member and longtime secretary treasurer of the Myrtle Point Sportsmen Club. Survived by wife Audra and several California sisters. services by Father Will Augsburger. A separate notice lists Bruce Wayne Stent, 7, died after an accident on Highway 4. Born March 3 1964 in Tilamuck, Lutheran Church member, survived by father Brice Ray, mother Arlene, brother Michael and sister Jacinda. Funeral by Pastor Emmett Curtis December 28 at 2 pm at the Polm Chapel with interment at Norway Cemetery.
The memorial for Thelma Idell Sheppard age 63 was held December 27 at Myrtle Point Chapel. She died December 22 in Coquille and was born July 22 1909 in Days Creek Colorado. Survived by sons Howard Morgan and Donald Morgan and daughter Dorothy Lloyd, plus 11 grandchildren and several siblings. Reverend EJ Staton officiated. Myrtle Point Chapel arranged.
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