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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1968
Page
3
Authors urge that 7000 Americans drown yearly with swimming season returning. Most victims are under ten and unskilled swimmers. parents must enforce water safety. Sign up children for lessons this Friday and learn together to prevent tragedy in and near water.
Regional Forester Charles A Connaughton announced new rules to reduce forest fire risk across National Forest lands in Washington and Oregon. Public access to high hazard logging slash areas will be closed during extreme fire danger unless fire protection personnel or residents travel to and from home or roads not posted as closed.
A reflective piece argues the UN’s drive for universal peace faces viewer skepticism and hope. It praises unity among peoples nations and organizations and urges action through intellect education and dialogue. The author cites unity in thought and purpose and calls for renewed faith in international cooperation led by the United Nations. Co a Gus W Metsgus Myrtle Point Ore.
Obituaries report the July 5 death of 67 year old Alice Grace Pickett after a long illness born 1900 in Wyoming. Surviving relatives include a widower son daughters sisters and brothers. Clarence Adams died July 2 1968 at North Bend born 1889 Myrtle Point veteran of World War I with surviving relatives. Also noted is David Zevenberger a Myrtle Crest music teacher receiving a Summer School Scholarship from a national program in humanities for elementary music innovation.
The Oregon Traffic Safety Commission urges motorists to obey laws and wear seat belts citing that a quarter of last year's 668 traffic fatalities could have been avoided. It warns about fatigue, defective equipment, and drinking drivers, and suggests safety checks before summer trips.
Campgrounds across the district are ready for visitors with likely open sites. Fishing has been fair to good. Roads are open and scenic drives along Cole Creek Elk Creek and Eden Ridge offer views of Douglas fir, blown-down timber, and waterfalls. Call or visit Powers Ranger Station for information and remember to prevent fires to preserve the forest for tomorrow.
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