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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
7
A column by Paul Harvey argues about reviving the Works Progress Administration in Oregon. It notes uneven county participation, mixed public response, and questions whether the nation should require able workers to take government jobs versus welfare.
A crowd of 400 gathered for the Baccalaureate program featuring prayers, hymns, and sermons. Speakers cited the Apostle Paul’s finish as a measure of a life well lived and urged faithful living through the Three S’s in Success. The service included an organ prelude, scripture readings, a high school chorus, and benediction.
The M P Lutheran Church names Rev. H C Messerli to fill in as pastor at Myrtle Point beginning Sunday June 5. The 75 year old veteran minister will assume duties after former pastor Rev. Messerli retires at Ban Don with 50 years of ministry spanning St. Louis Edgerton Kennewick Albany and Grangeville. He served as Lutheran chaplain at Washington State College and on staff at Zion Portland. Mrs Messerli has been organist choir and Sunday School leader in prior assignments.
Robet Arm superintendent of school district R-41 and union Its, cashier of the Security Beak, cashier and a Herald reporter were present at the meeting.
PP and L ships coal to the School of Mines in Golden Colorado for experimental work. The Colorado school has been selected for lab tests and related research activities.
Pacific Power studies a two dam hydroelectric development on the South Fork of the Coquille River using a 100000 kilowatt coal fired plant. The plan would cost about 1 million, with a 216 foot dam, two tunnels, and a single powerhouse at a 1607 foot drop. Licenses pending with state and federal agencies target 1964 start and 1965 commercial operation.
Reported meeting at Eugene for the Masons 110th gathering with officers installed and a school of instruction planned next Tuesday. The event includes a grand lodge opening and a local Wenonah dance or ballet noted in the program.
Mary Ellen has earned top dairy and livestock honors, with four years in the honor band and selection as Girl of the Month. She was Coos Curry Jersey Princess in 1957 and runner up for the Oregon Jersey Queen, while active in 4-H dairy, sheep, and cooking projects.
June Is Dairy Month celebrates a princess contestant who won recognition and now serves as secretary treasurer of a newly formed organization after earning National Honor Society status. She is an active band member and was chosen to play in the upcoming event.
The Myrtle Leaf and Che Herald corrects previous reference to Mrs Darrell Brodie as chairman of the high school board. The correct chair for this year is Andy Waterman, while Mrs Brodie held the position in 1959.
Dr Joe Corbin of the Purina Dog Care Centers in St Louis explains that temperament is shaped by early training and not raw meat intake. Studies show dogs can thrive on dehydrated meatless rations and commercial dry foods, debunking myths about raw meat and milk causing health problems.
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