02 Jan 1958
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1958
Page
1
A reflective column discusses how fear and anger shape public reaction and spending. It recalls Mary D Arcy's tale of a chicken rancher perplexed by hens vanishing from secure pens, illustrating how panic drives illogical behavior and erodes judgment.
Lois Dayton, a senior, earned December girl of the month for Myrtle Point High. She stars in the all school play, drums as majorette, sings as rally queen, and takes senior ball committee part. She works in the school office for Bob Hoefs and pours time at Tom's Richmaid Myrtle Leaf.
Economist Roger W Babson argues Ike’s health will dominate politics in 1958 influencing Russia and the US economy. He suggests Nixon could gain if Eisenhower leaves office, while Democrats hope to stall Nixon before 1960. He warns uncertainty could slow corporate and consumer activity.
The State Highway Department reports that 1957 set a new record for contracted highway work at 39.9 million dollars. Actual construction paid for reached about 35.7 million, with 176 contracts averaging 227000 dollars each. End of year unperformed contracts stood near 28 million, with plans for 4.3 million more to be contracted in January.
Mrs. Mable Laird pays a $100 fine and serves two days in Coos County jail after contempt citations for refusing to produce stock certificates belonging to the Rebecca Adams estate. Judge Skipworth warned she could be cited again if she fails to comply. administrator Paul Hammer now holds the estate stock, with Laird previously acting as guardian.
Mrs Mabel Laird aged 65 is serving a 50 day jail term in Cous county jail at Coquille after a justice court hearing last Thursday. Judge Marvin Skip worth held her in contempt for refusing to disclose the location of stock certificates left by her mother, the late Mrs Rebecca Adams, to Mrs Laird and other relatives.
A column contrasts Bacon and Nixon to discuss Americans coping with spaceflight failure and the balance between freedom and control. It notes Russia’s efficient, state-directed system and asks whether a free people can match such progress without losing tradition and liberty. The piece ends noting continuation on Page Two.
Myrtle Point schools resume operation this Thursday after the Christmas vacation. High and elementary grades reopen under Superintendent Hubert Armstrong. Ray Hull, a recent Oregon State College science major, joins the high school as the new science teacher replacing Russell Thornburg.
The program starts December 31 in five southern coastal plants under Director Robert Jo Steward. A training crew will precede permanent inspectors to standardize methods, with lay inspectors and veterinarians determining meat safety at each slaughtering site. Local vets Morgan, Crawford, Whittaker, and McKnight join the effort, covering Coos Bay, Coquille, Bandon, and Reedsport, with Morgan handling lower-tier inspections.
Sig Unander Oregon treasurer since 1953 announced he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in the May primary. He carried the most votes in 1956 and will visit every state area, stressing issues over personalities and closer government to the people.
The Moerth Point urges residents to approve a $250000 water bond to reconstruct mains, add a filtering plant, and install meters. Officials say costs will be covered by the water department and a special irrigation rate will apply in dry seasons. City Hall poll Friday 8 to 9 pm.
About 65,000 fans at Kezar Stadium witnessed the West upset the East 27 to 13 in a Shrine game benefiting crippled children. Sponsors including National Broadcasting Co Folger's Standard Oil White King Winston funded TV radio and news coverage contributing to an estimated two and a half million dollars raised.
The Oregon State Highway Commission will open bids for 4,070,000 dollars of highway construction on January 16 1958. It expects a larger bid opening in February after studying labor contract terms with Allied Heavy Construction and Highway Crafts ending December 31 1957.
The VA Roushes hosted guests on Christmas Day including Mr and Mrs Alvan King Mrs Laura Lee Guy Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson and John of Corvallis and Mr Marvin Blent of Coos Bay The Bill Roushes visited later that day after dinner with her parents the Harold Clarno's.
Winning Mink stole tickets listed No 1-029887 to Gordon F Baker No 2-024464 to E A Hart No 3-024591 to Clarence Johnson Myrtle Point Herald notes unclaimed prizes include three free subscriptions 3 year 2 year 1 year with numbers 045192 045213 045136 and urges duplicates to claim.
All Den Mothers and Cub Scouts meet Saturday morning January 4 at 10 oclock at the Cement lot on Fifth Street near City Hall. They will be assigned town sections to collect Christmas trees with a 10 cent pickup fee to fund Scout building. Saturday night at 7 oclock a ceremonial burning of the trees will be held at the Cement lot. Scouts should wear uniforms.
The text notes the re election of the Hillah Temple Band manager despite long service. It adds humor about Rues unable to read a novel and his poor musical literacy, illustrating a contrast between tenure and skill.
The Myrtle Point Welfare Center run by the Seventh Day Adventist church under director Mrs. J. H. Olinger earned the title Angel of Mercy for 1957. It reports 1967 activity including 4,056 clothing items and 22 shoes distributed, aid to 222 people, food baskets, 15 furniture pieces, dishes toasters and irons, and 1600 man hours of service.
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