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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Herald lists BILL PALMROTH SHIRLEY FRANCIS MATEY BROWARD as editors and mentions general management by MAKAGER. It states publication weekly on Thursdays and provides a P O Box address in Myrtle Point Oregon along with postage classifications and filing notes.
A Stanford University study finds permissive families more likely to have drug problems among youth. Researchers examined 101 families across high moderate and low risk groups, noting discipline, guidance, and religious life correlated with lower risk, while freedom without limits correlated with higher risk.
War era report notes unemployment around 5.9 percent of the labor force with millions seeking work. Open manufacturing posts and vacancies persist despite overall steady reemployment expectations. Analysts cite welfare, job matching gaps, and varied regional shortages as factors shaping the job landscape.
The article argues that so called loopholes are exemptions available to all and justified to support public goods. It discusses home mortgages municipal bonds and tax free interest as examples and counters the view they primarily aid the rich. It notes voters misperceive exemptions as benefits only for wealthy individuals.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Mire Poim Chapel for Joseph Mervin Boutin 66 who died June 19 in Coquille. Born April 10, 1900 in Hibbing Minnesota he lived in Coos County for 50 years. Reverend Jonm Byerke of Powers Open Bible Church conducted the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens Coos Bay My. Survived by wife Cecile Powers four sons Joseph Mervin Jr Kenneth James David William Powers a sister Marguerite Watters San Francisco Calif four grandchildren.
Oregon state records show Stace of Oregon approving the Myrtle Point Nursing Home for adult care. Single or double occupancy rooms are available. For information call 573 2066 or 572 2158 evenings.
A local note laments pollution in the Co River with animal waste discharges and calls for action by environmental agencies. Leo Schmid earns Lion of the Year honors from the Alyrile Polar Lions Club and appears in the Herald front page feature, prompting friendly rivalry with Bill Head.
The Hiland Theatre announces a Tuesday August 1 showing of a motorcycle racing film. A 1970s survey notes motorcycles as popular across professions and ages, with off road riding a major use and riders averaging a modest annual riding time away from roads.
Mr and Mrs Don Gulstrom and Mr and Mrs Glenn Gulstrom attended the Rotary dinner at the Colony Wednesday honoring Rotary District 5 Governor. He spoke on recent meetings at Lake Placid and in Texas. Gene Cobbey of Eugene visited Ed and Mrs Weekley and spoke at the First Christian Church in Myrtle Point Sunday.
Frank Irving Downing, 87, a former Myrtle Point resident, died July 24 in Paradise California. Born July 24, 1935 in New Hampshire, he retired from a lumber mill and belonged to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors include son Richard of Bellflower and cousins. Graveside service set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Norway Cemetery with Rev. Jack Pester officiating. Arrangements by Marie Poim Chapel of Coos Mortuaries.
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