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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1970
Page
2
Society news page credits list staff roles including bill Palmroth Shirley Francis society editor Marie Nichols and production Janice Wilson. The fragment identifies personnel titles without events or dates. No actionable news details are present beyond staff at Myrtle Point Herald.
Pacific Power and Light Co warns farmers about the deadly hazards of handling irrigation pipe near high voltage lines. In one week two men and a boy were killed and others burned when pipes or towers contacted lines. The plea urges rules against tilting pipes near lines and urges dealers and farmers to post warning stickers.
A reflective piece argues for constructive dissent over extremism, urging critiques grounded in reality. It weighs Kent State and Jackson State disasters, noting how student deaths polarize opinion and fuel blame. The author promotes nonviolent change within America's constitutional system.
The speaker laments long standing poverty and racial strife, notes failure of many programs, and urges a renewed commitment to shared American ideals. He calls for understanding across divides and active citizen and government cooperation to heal polarization and rebuild national unity.
Four College of San Mateo instructors and three students travel to Hermosillo at the invitation of the University of Sonora for a three day summer workshop. Vincent Rascon leads, with support from CBM and KOCM-FM planners. Boon arranged courtesy PSA flights and university transport.
Funeral services were held June 10 at Myrtle Point Chapel for Clara M Myers who died June 6 in a local nursing home. Interment followed at Norway Cemetery with Rev Harold Smith of Myrtle Point Christian Church in charge. Myers born July 18 1984 in Olympia Washington, widow of Ralph Myers who died in 1985. Survivors listed.
Former Myrtle Point resident Dan J. Russell writes from a Navy hospital corps perspective urging graduating seniors to seek guidance beyond material concerns. He shares experiences from service across seaboards and stresses faith, youth aimlessness, and the need for divine direction in life and choices.
A preliminary Myrtle Point census shows 2 498 residents, a drop of 391 since 1960, with city administrator Ben Nichols contending the 2 886 1960 total was incorrect. He notes gains in water accounts but a 1966 head count fell short, yet the water total remains higher than 1960. Nichols urges calm over the apparent 13 percent loss while Ant ique Car Show preparations proceed with hopes for turnout June 27 including Sawdust Theatre acts and a sheriff's posse rodeo. clashes with other events may limit attendance.
The Superior Cheese Company of Green Bay Wisconsin, after buying Broadbent and Lundy Cheese Mills in March, acquires Rumiano Bros creamery and business, with transfer set for June 16. DAR History Awards honor Myrtle Point students Tom Dement and Carol Beber for outstanding work. first time local students receive the honor, per Mrs. Charles Wooldridge.
4 H club members from Coos and Douglas counties attend a two day counselor training at Iverson State Park in June to prepare for 4 H Camp Myrtlewood. About 30 counselors are expected to guide some 200 campers in July including activities like crafts songs and skits and camping skills.
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