Election Bend Leaf In Twseday Election
The public confirms the bend leaf is in Twseday's election. A new development emerges as voters weigh the issue and its impact on local politics.
06 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1972
Page
1
The public confirms the bend leaf is in Twseday's election. A new development emerges as voters weigh the issue and its impact on local politics.
Myers officially took on the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce presidency at a Monday noon meeting at Loy's Myrtle Point Restaurant. He is joined by Al Cartwidge as first vice president Dr John Restock as second vice president Milton Schroeder treasurer and Shirley Francis secretary. The group discussed Christmas merchandise giveaways and proposed promotions for the new year including fewer ticket drawings with plans for a Retail Trade Committee to review suggestions. Superintendent Joe Stewart noted a public discussion on the school district's 2.58 million bond issue and listed the bond election date as Jan 11 with the Jan 18 cigarette tax defeat likely reducing per pupil basic school funding.
A public vote on the bond has been scheduled for next month as MPHS officials outline the plan. The vote aims to fund improvements at the MPHS facility, with details on turnout and eligibility to be announced.
The Western Wood Products Association region expects about a 7 percent gain in 1971 lumber production compared with 1970, driven by housing activity and lower interest rates. The outlook includes a 12.8 percent increase in U.S. softwood consumption in 1971 and further growth in 1972 as housing starts rise.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions names and places but lacks clear context or event details. It shows stray letters and scattered terms without coherent information to identify people, organizations, or actions.
Gifts collected through Operation Saate Claws were placed in a box at Security Bank for Oregon State Hospital in Salem. A letter of thanks was received this week from JoAnn Richards coordinator of Volunteer Services Mental Health Division Oregon State Hospital.
Myrtle Point High School senior Leslie Gill earned second place in the District 4 Votes of Democracy Contest held in Coquilla on December 40. Top honors went to Clady in the district competition.
Postmaster Mion Schrosser announced a 100 page booklet Your Federal Income Tax by the Internal Revenue Service is for sale at Myrtle Point Post Office. The guide shows examples and a filled Form 1040 with explanations and costs 75 cents per copy.
District Ranger Herald Simes announces three timber tracts sold in December. Successful bidders include W W R Merehea Powers for the Puma Bear sale at 5.6 million board feet for 607 278, and Georgia Pacific Coquille winning Cow Creek at four million feet for 166 400. appraised prices 83 365, 9164, 785. Other bidders were Murphy Veneer Co Myrtle Falls and Coos Mead Timber Co Coos Bay.
Beadon High School sophomore Swenson placed second while Gary Gibson of Co-Guille finished third in the judging.
In a regional event 16 other agents and Deen Mason along with Myrtle Pots insurance agent recognized as winners. Miss wu cosh is named first plage winner and advances to the state contest in Portland where her taped entry will be judged against rivals. The gate winner earns a five day paid trip.
Dog licenses for 1978 are now on sale at the county clerk’s office in the courthouse at Coquille Myrtle Veterinary Hospital in Myrtle Point and the Weatera Auto Here in Powers.
Oregon agriculture director Irvin Mann Jr. foresees a good year despite setbacks for vegetable and tree fruit growers. He ties outlook to Phase Two of the president's inflation program, congressional action on transport stoppages, and the May Measure 5 water bank vote.
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