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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
2
A United States Commerce Department report shows labor costs in manufacturing jumped about 50 percent over the past year, driven by higher wages and slower productivity. The piece argues wage gains must be matched by productivity to avoid inflation and protect jobs and capital for expansion.
Recent gnestia in the Frank Hegarty home includes Herbert Peick of Duluth and Agnes Eggert of Grant among other relatives visiting during January. Irwin Elder hosts include Ed Chapman of Eugene and Jim Reynolds of Fort Lewis. Chuck Hackett and four children visited with parents while wife travels. Ted Hackett birthday group includes Ray and Emmett Louderbeck and others from Walport Roseburg and the Dakotas. A newborn son born January 25 at McAuley Hospital Myrtle Point to Frank Huntley and wife. Darwin Robern noted as godparent. Cortland Ellis retires from Georgia Pacific roundhouse in Powers. farewell hosted by shop crew. they reside near Forest Service.
Mr and Mrs Don Evans and son Perry McKee dug clams in Empire and brought their limit home. Several families and students are noted across Eugene Coos Bay and Monmouth, including visits, travels, and school events with honor roll, baton contests, and a Grand Hog Feed planned for Feb 3. A pastor damaged his car escaping a head on collision near Norway Monday morning.
A letter to the editor questions low attendance at the Broadbent school board meeting on January 24. It notes about 24 attendees and complains of pressure tied to voting yes on the upcoming school budget, asking if others will face school closures if they vote no.
Local Arago community notes list residents visiting relatives, attending events, and military homecomings. Cpl Wayne Robison returns from the U S Marines Jan 10 after serving with the 2nd Battalion in Viet Nam. Jan 17 speakers visit SWOCC. Beaver Open House Jan 20. numerous family visits and club activities across Myrtle Point, Coos Bay, and Coquille.
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