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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1970
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Herald published weekly since 1889 lists staff including managing editor Ralph Day and society editor Marie Nichols. Production roles include Janice Wilsom Rod Slanga and Shirley Francs. Located in Myrtle Point, Oregon, 97458.
Sam Gordon chairs a 1970 Myrtle Point Oregon drive to form a Parent Youth League to coordinate with ministers teachers and civic leaders. The plan aims to set high standards for child development spanning social spiritual emotional and physical growth while avoiding premature adult behaviors.
A long history ends as Mast Hospital in Coquille Valley shuts its doors as an acute care facility on February 1. The site is set to continue as extended care and a nursing home under new plans, with many workers and local residents recalling decades of service and community ties.
A 15 year old item reports Hermann & Brown merchant firm in Myrtle Point showing Mrs Hermann temporarily widowed as Mr Hermann’s new residence nears occupancy. Readers are invited to view A H Black & Co’s latest hair novelties before purchases amid the old town chatter.
The Oregon State Board of Health cites heart disease as the leading killer with millions in losses and calls for continued research funding. A reader urges action on a scenic rivers initiative to ban dams and pollution, while another letter questions foreign aid and government spending, signing Morrison L. Peak of North Bend.
Budget figures and committee names for Industrial Development Transportation and Utilities Publicity and Advertising are listed with chairpersons and members including Mitch Myers Chr Charles Poschiitz Bob Hogan Ben Daniels Chet Weed Ervin Wilberger Roy Robinson Wallace Derrnt Car Frank Meldrum Ben Nichols George Linn.
Justice Tongue announced Monday he will run again in the May primary to retain his seat on the Oregon Supreme Court. He was appointed last December by Governor McCall to fill a vacancy created when Justice A T Goodwin moved to the federal bench. Tongue won a statewide pool by a wide margin with about 30 percent of the vote across four congressional districts. He is praised by McCall as a legal exemplar with deep Oregon roots.
The hospital will complete a staged expansion in 60 days with no patient care gaps. It includes round the clock nursing therapy and extended medical services. Management expects about 25 new full and part time staff once the plan is filled.
Front and center is Michael R. Anderson son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren R Anderson of 619 Fifth Street Point Ore serving with the First Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam. Woman Marine Corporal Kathern N Allen daughter of Mr. and Mrs Harold E Murt of 627 Bender St Myrtle Point Ore serving at the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro Calif.
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