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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
6
Julien M Marvey argues that traffic deaths stem from individual attitude toward safety and courtesy. He cites speed as the leading fatal factor, discusses varying safe speeds by conditions, and urges personal discipline and respect for law to reduce tolls.
City council met Monday and terminated the proposal to build a city hall on the public square. The existing hall will remain rented monthly at 12 dollars. The Improvement club and 39 local business leaders signed a protest regarding the plan.
The Myrtle Point column recalls Fourth of July events with residents traveling to Gravelford Powers and Bandon or staying local for picnics fishing or work. Al Baker and son met Walter Billings in a country drive near Railroad Avenue and Maryland. Gravelford drew large crowds with lunches and a program led by Rev Hulet of the Presbyterian church.
Local families including Mrs EB M Savage and Mrs Leona Collin visit the Warren home in Klamath Falls with their son Jimmie. Dr BE Beber and Mrs Beber move to a new Seventh Street residence. Gravel for tennis courts was hauled for the city park under Chamber of Commerce sponsorship with volunteers and donors named.
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