11 Jun 1953
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1953
Page
1
The column criticizes efforts to close the Coquille River to commercial fishing, likening them to Prohibition battles and predicting a likely failure despite eventual victory. It notes Representative McKenzie faces strong opposition due to his stance on the closure.
Horace Heidt headlined the American Way show in Coos Bay with Ralph Zigwald delivering a moving The Lord's Prayer. Johnny Standley mocked the crowd with comedy while local amateur acts competed for cash prizes. The paper praises the clean program and strong turnout.
Myrtle Point gains a 30 000 kilowatt sub station in operation doubling local power for lights and appliances. The installation cost 37 688 dollars replaces a three 500 kilowatt setup with three 1000 kilowatt transformers. A 2400 K V A unit is being built in southeast Myrtle Point with a second unit under reconstruction to improve service. The station sits at First and Maple streets.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary of Lee Ray post thank Schroeder Mortuary Myrtle Point Herald Mrs Florence Miller and George Rex for wreaths store window HQ use and public support in a poppy sale. Seven hundred poppies sold total receipts $146.
The Daily Vacation Bible School reports rising enrollment from 99 to 250 in four years and urges late enrollments. The closing program is set for Friday night at First Methodist Church with exhibits in the basement from 6 30 to 7 30 and a presentation at 7 30.
The First Presbyterian church of Myrtle Point sponsors a youth camp at McKinley Youth camp grounds the last week of June from Sunday afternoon June 21 to Sunday June 28. Expecting 100 participants, it will include youths from Arago Langlois Port Orford Roadbend Powers and Rogue River area with Bible study Mission classes hand work recreation and ball games. Enrollment is $12 per pupil, same as past years, and can be made at Schroeder's store in Myrtle Point. The camp welcomes all denominations or youths with no church affiliation.
National Benefit Insurance Company of Des Moines announces soon to be open enrollments for its Protections plans in Coos County Oregon. The ad argues for personal responsibility and protection against high hospital and surgical costs, promoting a traditional American approach to self reliance without government reliance. The company emphasizes 47 years of service and a strong local reception to its arrival.
Sitkum graduates Joann Southmayd and Kathryn Walker finish the eighth grade after Dora School closes its class. Mapril Easton will enroll in Sitkum with Joann and Kathryn, as Kathryn has left Coos county and joins the Dora alumni.
Eighteen 4-H club members in Coos County receive scholarships for the Oregon State College summer school in Corvallis. The program runs June 16 to 26. recipients include David Koch Myrna Magill and Sharon Ocheltree Been listed among the honored scholars.
County education chief outlines May voting across 1st 2nd and 3rd class districts. Elections June 15 in most districts with director seats plus other matters. Union High votes June 22. Bandon becomes 1st class with 8 to 9 p m polls. multiple rural and non high school district vacancies listed with candidate names.
Coos county 4-H delegates will leave from Coquille and Coos Bay for ten days in Corvallis starting next Tuesday. The 4-H building at the fair needs more help to finish by August 13 to 16. Maurits Jalo will be at the site weekends. contact Walter Schroeder in Coquille to arrange visits. The Oregon Jersey Cattle club offers two calves to 4-H members, with applications due July 1. Summer camp at Camp Myrtlewood runs July 27 to August 1, and the South Coast Judging event is July 16 and 17.
Oregon Heart Association thanks Cook County residents for gifts in memory of Rev Wiley. The fund supports the national health agency and Oregon Heart Association, both funded entirely by public contributions. Kathyecee offers gratitude for donations in memory of her late husband.
Mr and Mrs Waldemar attended a rally at Geld Beach featuring William Majer and Penny Jane on a day described in local reports. The event drew residents seeking updates on ongoing community issues.
The Myr tle Point budget for 1953 54 shows expenditures rising by 172 175 99 over 1952 53 to 353 501 00. Key drivers are a new sewage disposal plant, library building costs, street improvements, and a 10 raise for city workers. Bond sales and property assessments offset costs. tax levy rises by 3 134 93 with higher millage.
Horace Heidt's All-American Way show draws an estimated 3500 to 4000 fans at Coos Bay High School auditorium. Myrtle Point Active Club backs the event with many locals attending, praising the high quality entertainment and urging a return visit by Heidt and his troupe.
The Coos County Livestock Association outlines an itinerary for the annual tour scheduled for next Sunday. Attendees will visit multiple ranches including Tom Guerin stock ranch Ernest Clausen ranch Wallace Dement stock ranch Gaylord ranch and Louise Yellow screen FOB with demonstrations on Hereford cattle pasture practices and farm improvements.
Babson argues that a Korea truce would be timed to avoid embarrassment for the Reds and win Congressional approval. He cites Kremlin strategy and a Western peace conference as leverage, noting diplomats hope for favorable shifts after Japan.
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