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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1975
Page
5
Local managers note two fatal electrocutions in the Southwestern Division as irrigation pipes near power lines pose danger. Instructions urge parents to warn children about overhead lines and debris hazards while crews remind customers to display warning decals on irrigation equipment.
Readable fragments mention power cement in the field and special warning decals available at the Myrtle Point Herald location. Details are incomplete but indicate local notices or advertisements for materials and safety items.
A major fire last Wednesday leveled a former Powers warehouse later used as Al Burch residence and senior citizen meeting quarters. Mrs. Burch and her sister escaped as flames and smoke engulfed the building. Fire crews from Powers and Myrtle Point prevented further spread to nearby shops before declaring a total loss after insurance teams inspected the site.
Myrtle Point council approves two building permits and discusses water restrictions on Powers property starting June 15 with uneven and seven day schedules. Watering hours set 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Crabill and James McCulloch noted. Pete Peterson seeks arc adjustments around Powers field. Roger Johnson named paetrolnian. Jeanie Hogue hired as part time patrolman. Transportation Advisory Committee adds Jim McCulloch. Next meeting June 16 at 7:30 p.m. Chaparral Rebekah Lodge reports Kamath Falls Assembly. Odd Fellow Home construction planned in Portland with resident relocation plan. District Deputy President Leron Lewis visit set for June 16. lodge to resume Sept 15 with potluck.
Space Rocket Club launches rockets at Broadbent Elementary on the last day of school. The group also displayed rockets Friday and Saturday at Taylor Sport Shop in Coquille and held a demonstration Saturday at the Coquille Boat Ramp for Gay 90s Days.
A sale is announced featuring consignment items including furniture clothing electrical appliances jars books and baked goods. Items accepted at 108 A B peme Oreants Myrtle Polat with 4B Leader Association handling entries and sale to begin at 9 pm. Call 396-48 for details and drop offs.
Fragmentary note records readings 11 18 13 106 parts per million at Arago Maryland from MP. Limited readable items mention values and location without full context or actions.
Silty Cool county 4-Hers prepare for a week long summer school in Corvallis from June 16 to 20 with scholarships funded by local businesses and clubs. Attendees aged 13 and up are chosen for past 4-H activity and interest in new skills while mornings cover agriculture forestry home skills wildlife and safety.
The Oregon Senate Committee on Consumer and Business Affairs approved a bill to address rising malpractice insurance costs. It allows doctors to form their own insurance pools under state law to reduce premiums and maintain practice, following examples from other states.
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