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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1975
Page
2
Editorial notes progress toward releasing a sizable Tsy Flea Beetle colony in Coos County in late September and October. Residents cite prior Cianibar area work and seek a pilot program for beetle testing to control the tansy pest, hoping federal funding follows by recognizing tansy as an economic and biological problem.
Coos and Curry county residents may enter a two crust apple pie baked and frozen in a pan for the 64th Coos County Fair at Myrtle Point. Entries due August 10 1 00 PM to 5 00 PM and August 11 9 00 AM to 8 00 PM. Proceeds benefit 4 H club work and prize winner announced at the rodeo August 17.
The Powers City Council accepted the 1975 76 budget of 80199.00 after separate appropriations votes. Mayor Noble Adamek presided with Councilors Quilhaugh McCulloch Robinson and McDonald present. Ben Crabill was hospitalized. The group approved street plan steps, hired Jean Hogue for 16 hours weekly, and authorized four building permits. The Senior Citizens gained free water, sewer testing equipment was readied, and blacktop work plus a new downtown lighting system were lauded. Joe Harris received 250 for garbage dump removal for 1975 76.
Summers presented the city’s new radar gun at a City Council meeting. The device cost 1137 dollars and can read cars from both directions through mirrors and windshields. It may be dash mounted and readings will be admissible in court.
Myrtle Point police arrested three young men for minor in possession of alcohol. Officers found four jars and a pint of Raisin Jack moonshine in their car as the youths claimed they traded for the liquor and were drinking it.
Patti Robin Trendall died at her Broadbent home on July 19 after living in Coos County two years. She was born October 2, 1964 in Pine Bluff Arkansas and is survived by husband Curtiss parents Ernest and Fa gen, a brother Thomas Randall and grandparents Jesse Culling. Graveside services were July 22 at Sunset Memorial Park with Reverend Kenneth Stevens officiating. Robert Barklow 40 died July 14 at Rogue Valley Memorial Hospital Medford. Born September 22 1904 in Myrtle Point he is survived by daughter Romona Kovken Roseburg mother Gladys Smith Dillard sister Darla Holcomb Winston uncles Jim Bushnell Keith Bushnell aunts Millie Lakey Clara Crump Betty Frazier and others. He was preceded in death by father Everett Barklow in 1970. Services were held July 17 at Conger Morris Downtown Chapel with Reverend Ben Wicker officiating. interment July 18 in Ten Mile Cemetery.
Albert C. Smith of Fairview, Oregon writes that public records scrutiny by honest reporters prevented Watergate-like misuse. He praises transparency, recalls recall group activity, and urges citizens to demand accountability in county government and courthouse relocation decisions.
Notices list groups seeking inclusion in the Myrtle Point Herald and outline regular meeting times. Entries include Myrtle Point High School Cittzens Club, VFW Post 4988, Myrtle Point City Library Board, Flora M Laird Memorial Library, Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce, South Coast Recovery Center, and the Myrtle Point City Council with their scheduled days and venues.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Myrtle Point at Myrtle Crest School on Thursday August 21 from 3 to 7 PM. For information call Mrs. Trim Schmidt at 572-5900 or Leaman Abie at 578-2144.
Myrtle Point Girl Scouts celebrate reaching their fundraising goal to send Penny Meunzer to Wyoming for the Dig Mankind expedition. They thank Commerce Rotary Club Business and Professional Women X1 Alpha Mu Haley and Haley Beta Delta Lions Club Broad Bend Extension Women’s Missionary Society of the Broad Bend Church Powers Women of the Moose and individuals Donna Phillips Janice Bok Blanche Latimer for support.
The Shodso committee sets July 29 as the entry deadline with eliminations in most events except hot saw, Doll and Wardrobe, and Bank of Myrtle pein. Donors at Safeway and Mc Kays contribute garters, Bartés Deil and Wardrobe tickets, and rummage sale buys. The community expresses gratitude as Wyoming pride is pledged.
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