18 Jul 1963
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1963
Page
1
The governor reiterates that the highway commission will target funds now available to modernize the east region between Coquille and Myrtle Point. He notes deficiencies in the network and promises area improvements as soon as money is released.
A baby sustained fatal burns when a dismantled car caught fire Monday near the family home trailer by Sugar Loaf mountain on Highway 42. Michael Oberstaller, son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Oberstaller, died at 7 36 p m after flames trapped him. his mother was burned while trying to rescue him. Grave side services were held at Norway cemetery at 2 p m Wednesday.
Dr Irving Gaines Roddy will address First Methodist Church Sunday at 9 43 and 11 am with John Dayton as lay leader guiding worship The former pastor of Omaha and Boise Baptist churches he serves as Linfield College trustee sits on the National Temperance League board and is a New York Bar member All are invited to hear him speak on The Divine Crown at the First Methodist Church.
Myrtle Point Garden club members win first place in Rogue District five conservation events and place high in the state contest against 17 districts. Young honorees include Gary Shepherd, Brad Jones, and Dennis Dayton, with club president D Petersen and former president Mrs Lloyd Huntley noted.
Roy Robinson told Myrtle Point chamber members that Montgomery Ward shows favorable interest in opening a store here. The firm’s attorney, who handles leases, has visited town, and officials discussed building access and blueprints while authorities prepared an occupancy map. The chamber plans two welcome signs at a cost of 120 dollars underwriter by the chamber.
Georgia-Pacific workers announce a strike on Wednesday with unclear initial details while noting a disruption in production and possible labor actions.
The city council accepted Woodward, Son and Barklow of Coquille to pave Maryland avenue at 10.25 per ton, about 430 to 450 tons total. Work to start Monday at city expense. A second bid was 11.76 per ton.
Federal and state agencies cooperate with the Corps of Engineers on an intensive study of the Coquille River watershed. The project focuses on flood control and water development, with the county soil and water committee leading local efforts and meeting July 16 to review progress.
Incomplete text lists names and ages including Julie five years Steve eleven months and Bob Weei with a note that someone graduated in 1966 from Myrtle Point high school. The fragment lacks clear context or event.
Volunteer firefighters battled a grass fire late Wednesday morning near the Spruce Street bridge. Fire crews contained the blaze before it spread, preventing damage to nearby structures.
A women’s group plans a bicycle event with a morning start and a brief lunch break. Details on the exact time and location are unclear in the fragment.
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