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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1963
Page
2
As school ends, teachers return to campus for summer sessions and workshops to upgrade teaching skills. Those who pursue professional development earn higher pay and improve outcomes for students.
Residents discuss urgent work on Highway 42 from here to Coqpille and the use of large rocks hauled for a jetty in Bay. The goat trail to Powers grows worse, with curves and ruins prompting talk of selling viewing tickets.
A regional effort promotes Montgomery Ward as a mail order store option with a central location to boost foot traffic. It argues buyers lose convenience when forced to rely on rural or distant sources and urges pursuit of a strong mail order service.
The Rotary Club announces a $50 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of those stealing plants from downtown Myrtle Point planters, the Highway 42 triangle, and parks. City seeks to preserve blooming color and support the local garden groups.
Mr and Mrs Floyd LaFarlette plan to run the Coquille Hotel lounge dining room and their Myrtle Hotel Club Lehua and coffee shop from Myrtle Point as their home base. They intend to grow both businesses and keep Myrtle Point as home while expanding in Coquille Valley.
In Powers the Dunn home hosted a lively Hawaiian themed party for teens with over 50 friends in attendance. The event featured palm accents, tropical foods, and leis as part of a memorable gathering during school break.
Jim Thomas, son of De and A, earns perfect grades while carrying 17 hours for the spring term as a Lewis and Clark sophomore.
A letter of thanks thanks the Herald for timely coverage of the Sane Teen Aid campaign. The writer Alvin H. Thelin, South Csous County Campaign Chairman, notes the effort surpassed its goal and praises public spirited support for the cause.
A reader writes to The Herald about Independence Day proclaiming the birth of a free nation and the right of the people to choose Senators and Representatives. The letter questions whether citizens are honoring the laws under self government and governance.
A historical English text quotes the Declaration’s belief in equality and individual freedom. It contrasts American ideals with Communism, arguing the Constitution guarantees independence and freedom for the individual against totalitarian systems.
The Myrtle Point Garden Club held its first regular meeting of the year at Mrs Emil Petersen's home in Norway. Plans for a booth at the County Fair were discussed and new year books were distributed. Sheryl Huntley reported from the 4 H Summer school in Corvallis and shared pointers. Mrs Lenden Jenkins joined as a new member. Visitors included Mrs Oliver Myers Mrs Hugh Greer Mrs C J McAllister and Mrs Alta Carter. Refreshments were served.
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