08 Jan 1953
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
1
In a letter to the editor the author laments roadside spraying that kills young trees and shrubs along the state highway. They urge eliminating roadside spraying to preserve the green border and the scenic beauty travelers once enjoyed along the canyon and hill routes. Continued on Page Eighty.
WEW YORK January Special reports that Sligh of the National Association of American Industry urges coordinated policy to boost confidence and growth. He supports cuts in military and foreign aid spending, a balanced budget, and tax reform while opposing excess profits taxes and promoting unity between business and labor.
Coes county campaign chairman announces a March of Dimes drive at Tioga with a meeting at the Tepe hotel. The event, led by Pat Donahue, aims to raise two thousand dollars in Myrtle Point and will report results at a later date.
The Coos County Livestock Association plans its annual meeting for Saturday January 10. Topics include theft prevention brand inspection tax equalization and range land improvement as discussed by association members and local ranchers.
Directors of the Myrtle Point Sportsmen club met at Harold Watsting home in Coquille on January 10 starting at 10 30 a m Leland Peterson president of the county association issued a call to all members to participate in discussion of board matters and help plan for the Western Oregon Livestock association annual meeting in Coquille January 19 30 and 31
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The Barker Jewelry Store in Myrtle Point has been sold to Arlie and Bill Knife. A grand opening is planned for this coming Saturday. Bill Barker has been the former watchmaker and Arlie Knife formerly worked for Matieka Jewelry Co. of Coquille. Arlie plans to move to Myrtle Point once a location is found. The Barkers, pioneer local merchants since 1920, provided civic service including a decade as mayor and ten years as councilman.
National Safety Council president calls the Christmas New Year period a national disgrace as more than 1300 deaths are linked to accidents. He condemns reckless and drunken driving and urges motorists to rethink holiday travel and its deadly risks.
The report shows Coos County tax valuation rising from 21 834 938 to 47 374 673 in 1952. It cites rising taxes across the region and references Union High School District No 2 with a valuation of 7 268 036 and levy of 14.8 yielding 108 203.59 in taxes. Myrtle Point School District 41C records 3 562 756 valuation and taxes at 101.
Salem announces Oregon traffic safety report showing November convictions for drunken driving and basic rule violations. Average fines hovered near 40 dollars, with jail sentences averaging around four days for reckless cases and eight days for certain violations.
Violet Myrtle Poin Ore returns to the United States after 14 months in the 1st Cavalry Division rotation amid Korea front line service and late 1961 duty in Japan. The division, praised by World War II veterans, historically raced to Manila during liberation efforts in early 1945, with Santo Tomas University events noted.
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce outlines 1952 to 1953 activities under new officers. Committees draw up by laws, promote shopping events, and support the Community Cannery and street sign purchases while soliciting and canvassing to curb undesirables and retain local services.
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