Myrtle Point Herald staff and publication details
The Myrtle Point Herald lists staff including BILL PALMROTE as managing editor SHIRLEY FRANCIS as society editor MARIE NICHOLS as society editor and JANICE WILSON in production The paper is published weekly on Thursdays from Myrtle Point Oregon with 1889 establishment and mail address P O Box 578 Myrtle Point Oregon 87458
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Bill Palmrote
Shirley Francis
Marie Nichols
Janice Wilson
Myrtle Point
P.O
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Myrtle Point High graduates celebrate diploma night
The Myrtle Point High School seniors who accepted diplomas last night receive best wishes from parents friends and the community. Graduation marks both an end and a beginning as students move on to college or continue education.
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Myrtle Point High School
Doubt Over American System Fears Probed by Observers
Columnist Stewart Alsop questions the durability of the American system likening it to the one-hoss shay that lasts a century. The piece notes the public’s concern but focuses on yearbook-style pride as Myrtle Point High School honors the Class of 1970 and its graduates.
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Stewart Alsop
Oliver Wen- Gell Holmes
Hoss Shay
Mr. Alsop
Myrtle Point
Flag Day Reflections Call for Faith in U S Freedom
A leading observer urges all citizens to observe Flag Day on June 14 and reaffirm faith in the United States. The piece recalls the June 34 1777 adoption of the flag and its two centuries as a symbol of freedom and unity for the nation.
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U.S
United States
Oregon Green Bond Boom Marks 1970 Primary Vote
Oregon voters approved nearly half a million ballots backing environmental bonds and regional sewer goals. Portland and Salem endorsed sewer projects while Metro Service District backed regional waste and sewage efforts. Measure No 4 passed statewide for pollution control funding.
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Oregon
Portland
Salem
Salem Wothers
Washington
Metro
Portland Sees Big Sewer Fee Rise Backed by Polls
The city plans to raise sewer charges from about 1.20 to 3.00 3.50 monthly for homes funded by a new sewer user fee. Officials expect roughly 4 million dollars annually to support a 15 million dollar sewage treatment upgrade and system extensions. Voters approved the measure in the 1970 Primary Election amid a broader push for environmental spending.
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Portland
Wilamette
Columbia Rivers
Portland Long
Oregon
Outstanding students win Scholastic awards at Myrtle Point High
Students at Myrtle Point High School received Scholastic awards in a Thursday assembly for the 1949 70 school year. Recipients include Susan Coleman Delores Northup Mary Furman Judy Horton Nadina Evans Francis Hoover Andy Vincent Ron Ellis Steve Moon Delores Northup Marty Rowe Yvonne Pea.
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Myrtle Point High School
Susan Coleman
Bruce Shall
U.S
D.A.R
Susan Moon
Delores Northup
Mary Furman
Roy Metsger
Bruce Lee
Johns Mast
Judy Horton
Delores Northups
Weed Shop
Election prognostication hits and misses after statewide primaries
A humor column recounts a prognosticator’s 13 correct wins out of 20 races, with seven uncontested races added. It notes misses in nonpartisan judicial races, a Democratic sheriff race upset, and several incorrect picks for Republican and Democratic contests.
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Amos Hoople
Sherriff
Strawn
Tony Zarbano
Bill Alien
Marguerite Watkins
Angel Page
Robert Knudson
Dorothy Leeper
James Weaver
William Garnnell
Tom McCall
Robert Straub
Dale
Letters From Vietnam Veterans and Supporters Highlight Home Front Ties
A reader expresses gratitude for fair campaign coverage and thanks Coos county voters. A Vietnam service member writes about mail from home, morale boosts from a care package, and service as a medical corpsman in the 51st Medical Company. He notes aiding civilians, orphanage visits, and Red Cross work with children in Qui Nhon.
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Vietnam
Army
51St
T.B
Qui Nhon
Red Cross
Red Beach
South China Sea
Poem From Soldier to Critics About Vietnam War
A grieving Army buddy of PFC Timothy J. Brown from Myrtle Point writes a poem lamenting war, separation, and antiwar protest. He contrasts a soldier's sacrifice with civilian actions back home, noting the high price his unit paid and urging recognition of that loss.
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PFC
Timothy J. Brown
Myrtle Point
Vietnam
Brown
My Neighbors Your Mom a Comedian Too
A brief note mentions a neighborly joke about a mother figure being a comedian. The line suggests lighthearted banter and familiar humor within a local setting.
Myrtle Point revival tied to timber and road improvements
The piece argues against the view Myrtle Point has peaked, noting improved roads and transport as factors sustaining a large lumber industry for years. It mentions Lebimanowsky, and a Myrtle Point High School senior next year as context.
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Myrtle Point
Obituaries for Flora Lehnherr and Cassa Barklow
Flora Lehnherr of Bridge died May 26 1970 in McAuly Hospital Coos Bay born July 16 1982 in Coos Bay survived by husband Jack son Robert Vincent Myrtle Point daughters Emma Cop Jen Rita Sams both of Bridge parents Fay Young Redmond Irene Felton Empire half brothers Don Young Edward Young Gene Young Redmond half sisters Bonnie Bowman Madras Shirley Rogers Redmond 10 grandchildren Funeral June 2 at Myrtle Chapel with interment in Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens Rev Charles Hasel Bridge Community Church in charge. Cassa Ransier Barklow died May 28 1970 in Miracle Valley Arizona born December 18 1875 in Linn County Iowa daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Ransier family moved from Iowa to Nebraska then San Francisco Coos Bay and Beaverton area later Myrtl Point married Barklow at a double wedding to Manley Barklow and Nanny Stone husband and son Elvin preceded her in death daughter Verna Cakes Miracle Valley two foster daughters Mildred Miller Myrtle Point Stelle Brower Springfield six grandchildren nine great grandchildren sister Cora Mulkey Springfield many nieces and nephews Christian since childhood who helped others.
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Flora Faye Lehnherr
Bridge
McAuly
Coos Bay
Lehnherr
Jack
Bridge Rison
Robert Vincent
Myrtle Point
Emma Cop Jen
Rita Sams
Fay Young
Redmond
Irene Felton
Empire
Don Young
Edward Young
Gene Young
Bonnie Bowman
Madras
Shirley Rogers
Myrtle Ofmt
Myrtle Crest Memorial Garens
Charles Hasel
Bridge Community Church
Cassa Ransier Barklow
Miracle Valley
Ariz
Barklow
Linn County
Iowa
Henry Ransier
Elizabeth Easton Ransier
Nebraska
San Francisco
Bunker Hill
Beaver Slough
Scow
Coquille
North Fork
Myrtl Point
Manley Barklow
Nanny Stone
Elvin
Verna Cakes
Mildred Miller
Stelle Brower
Springfield
Cora Mulkey
Camp Hum Dinger Seeks Donations For Unspecified Camp
The Camping Unlimited committee co chair Tom O Dwyer calls for donations of sleeping bags tennis shoes and arts and crafts supplies for the summer camp for underprivileged children. Sessions run July 7 through late August at the Sixes River site near Port Orford serving about 500 Southwestern Oregon youths. Call 766-3176 to donate via North Bend or local Community Service Center.
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Tom O’dwyer
Camping Unlimited
Sixes River
Port Orford
Oregon
Community Action Committee
North Bend
O&C timber revenue sharing battles and distribution details
In six years in the Oregon House and now in Congress, the speaker notes ongoing fights to protect the distribution of proceeds from O&C timber lands. Fiscal 1969 timber sales yielded about 1 million, with 50 percent shared among 18 counties, and specific allocations listed to Douglas, Jackson, and other counties. The speaker defends the federal formula as fair compensation for private ownership limits and ongoing pressure from non O C counties.
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Oregon House of Representatives
O&c
Congress
Douglas County
Jackson County
Lande County
Josephine County
Coos County
Curry County
Oregon Leaders Rally to Protect O C and D Forests and Jobs
Dellenback warns against changing the distribution formula as Senator Proxmire resists. Oregon’s entire congressional delegation, including Hatfield and Packwood, unites to defend the current plan. The struggle shifts among House and Senate, federal agencies, and committees as they press sustained yield forest management to safeguard lumber jobs and local economies in the region.
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Proxmire
Wisconsin
Oregon
Hatfield
Packwood
House of Representatives
House of the Senate
Bureau of the Budget
White House
Department of the Interior
Congressional
O&c
Washington
BLM
4-H Rabies and Poultry Clinic Planned at Coos County Fairgrounds
A 4 H rabid and poultry clinic is scheduled for Saturday June 6 at the Coos County Fairgrounds. Lyle Brown, Coos County Extension Agent, says the event starts at 10 a m and ends around 2 50 pm. Participants should bring a sack lunch.
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Coos County Fairgrounds
Lyle Brown
Coos County
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