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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
3
A film on steel traces its journey from meteoric iron to modern carbon and alloy steels. It highlights steel’s role in industry and space, warning it can advance civilization or threaten destruction. See it at the Hiland Sunday and Monday.
The Myrtle Point high school Class of 60 celebrated with diplomas awarded by Andy Waterman and Supt Armstrong. Honor students Margaret Rasmussen Leila Schroeder and Ben Brodie spoke, praising teachers and parents. Numerous scholarships and awards were announced for graduates and many tied to Oregon colleges and regional programs. The superintendent urged support for the upcoming budget vote on June 16.
A brief congratulatory message celebrates achievements in education with praise and hopeful wishes for continued success in the field. The note emphasizes enduring effort and recognition from a supporter.
M. P. Lions held installation of new officers at the club house with an afternoon golf start at 2 p m and a banquet at 8 p m. President Ben Daniels named Dodge and George Linn to organize arrangements and the group planned a future golf challenge with Powers Lions. Jake Otter was named Outstanding Lion of the Year for leading the Lions ska rink project at the fair grounds and boosting recreation in the city. Various members received attendance pins. Ralph Whitaker urged support for the school budget in a June 16 election, which was backed unanimously by the Lions. Dutch Clinton presented Pan American pictures, and Oregon Geology Board Chairman William Kennedy announced a Portland meeting on June 10.
The record notes a public board meeting starting at 9:66 a m with members including William Kennedy of Portland Harold Banta of Baker Mollard Riddie and others. The meeting is open to the public as usual.
The article discusses a proposed special levy to fund higher salaries to attract first rate teachers in valley districts. Principals at Sitkum Dora Arago Broad bent Spruce and Maple primary will handle teaching duties with extended contracts. Myrtle Crest will have full time principals, while Etalka remains a one room school without a principal. The levy aims to keep taxes roughly the same as in a unified district.
The New Christian Church held its dedication with greetings from state secretary Rev Chas Addleman and Rev Edwin Heppner of the local ministerial association. Charter member Mrs Mattie Hatcher and Mrs Belle Hooton were honored. Dr Van Doren delivered the dedicatory message on Building Forever, followed by Rev Glenn Hutton leading the responsive dedication. Light refreshments followed in the fellowship hall as out of town visitors joined this community highlight.
Dlene and Mrs. Coane Addie of Portland and Rev. Mrs. Phillip L. Swelte of Dallas Oregon invite attendance. The Sunday pastor will walk to the 11 o clock hour and deliver the sermon titled After Dedication What.
A. E. Martin announces a four day Red Cross First Aid instructors course in Coquille from June 13 to 16. Sessions run 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the Council chamber of Coquille City Hall with Fred Moreno and State IndustrialPaldent Commission officials leading. Eligible applicants are 20 or older with a current advanced first aid certificate.
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