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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1952
Page
1
The article discusses the kerosene lamp as a trusted old invention in Remote. It praises its reliability when electric power fails during severe winter storms and notes the lamp’s brightness rivaling electric bulbs. The piece continues on page three.
In 1952 the Fourth of July is celebrated as Independence Day while critics warn of growing dependence on government handouts and regulation. The piece contrasts historic self reliance with modern welfare and political power, urging memory of the old days of strength and autonomy. It notes political frustration in District 4 and references a GOP convention delegation dispute.
Voters face a special election to approve or disapprove a levy of eight thousand five hundred four dollars and twenty three cents outside the 6 percent constitutional limitation. Mayor Myers explains the need to cover postwar cost increases and city operating expenses.
A noon dinner at the Myrtle Motel honored Vicles B. Hendershott as he retires from Hay Bre Cieth. Dave Deperaleki and Chamber of Commerce members heard details on a proposed government housing project for Coos County. The plan would be fully funded by the government with local financing only for property taxes, rental scales set by tenants ability to pay, and management by local authorities.
The intermediate department with Mrs John Mars superintendent will meet in the Presbyterian church from 9 a m to 11 30 a m The school aims to be the largest held so far with careful course selections and reader choices The text notes Friday November 10 as a referenced date and mentions an associated agenda
Edgar M Elbert of Maywood Illinois is elected president of the International Association of Lions Clubs at its fifth annual convention in Mexico City. He succeeds Harold P Nutter of Camden New Jersey. The tally notes 909 new clubs and a membership rise to 449029 in 97 nations.
Edgar Wintec an insurance man from Coos Bay was chosen as president of the Coos County Republican committee at a Coquille meeting last Thursday evening. Mildred Rankin of Coquille was named vice president Stewart Norton of Coquille and retiring president was named secretary James E. Baker of Coos Bay treasurer Elmer Walker Dora district committeeman Mrs C Wiley Smith of Coos Bay committeewoman Lester Elmer Walker named chairman of the nominative committee The session focused on voter registration ahead of the November election and mobilizing turnout.
Mrs Ellen King 90 longtime Myrtle Point resident died at Mast hospital last Wednesday Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p m at Schroeder Funeral home with Rev Wayne Brown officiating Interment was in Myrtle Point cemetery She was born June 4 1962 in California and lived in Myrtle Point 60 years Survivors include six sons and three daughters The state of 6 for the past 70 years and Mr and Mrs Jack Dunn plan to entertain her parents over the 4th of July weekend
Myrtle Point is named among cities violating sewer disposal sanitation. Mayor J M Myers insists the council sought purchases and rights of way for a plant but would need bond approval of around 150000 to fund construction. The board may subpoena attendees at the July meeting in Portland.
Coos County Fair board tentatively approves plans for the 1952 fair with Sam Dement presiding. Highlights include the Browning Brothers carnival show Max Barbour rodeo acts a Grange Talent Show and a Portland Pal Club entertainment program at Tekacoes Oaks Pavilion and a Saturday horse show with exhibits prizes and farm products.
On June 23 voters in Union High School District No. 2 approved the budget exceeding the limit and elected John Carman to a five year term on the Union High School Board of Directors. The board met June 24 at the union?
All Scouts may attend an overnight camp trip set for Saturday and Sunday July 12 and 18. Interested youths should attend the regular troop meeting Tuesday evening July 8 for planning sessions and instructions for the two day excursion.
Judge William G. East of Eugene circuit court rejected Vernon L. Esteller of Myrtle Point appeal on weight restrictions for truck axles. The case involved alleged overloads of 3000 pounds and 2790 pounds beyond limits, with a 200 pound tolerance on a tandem axle, and Oregon argued exemptions for excessive loads.
A fragmented OCR note references See and Cad Co joined with IEEE in what appears to be a fiscal year reference. The readable bits do not form a complete event or outcome. The item resembles a technical society or corporate snippet with no clear dates locations or roles.
Carriers from Bend Coos Bay Roseburg and other Douglas county towns joined an all day Oregonian picnic. Boat races foot races pie eating contests and games filled the day with prizes and a large picnic feed courtesy of the Oregonian.
Funeral services for Timothy John Sullivan 85 a resident of Myrtle Point were held Saturday at 10 am at the Catholic church. Born in Providence Quebec he died last Thursday in North Bend. Survived by daughters and grandchildren.
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