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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
8
Myrtle McIver reports on highway fund allocations as Oregon lawmakers discuss rising vehicle miles and highway needs. McIver notes factors driving growth include economy and production shifts, plus population and vehicle increases outpacing funding from a 72 million bond program of 1951. Federal money also boosted highway expansion.
Congress expands federal aid for roads under the 1956 act creating a nationwide interstate system and aiding primary, secondary, and urban highways. Oregon stands to receive about 730 million in federal funds over 13 years plus 170 million state match, totaling roughly 900 million, with 628 million for interstates US 30 and US 99 and 272 million for other federal aid highways.
A state official outlines a traffic based funding formula in effect since 1905, stressing fair regional sharing, safety, and economy. He notes highways power economic growth, with a rising Pacific coast market and expanding timber and agriculture sectors, and mentions meeting Bill Tuggman and publishers Johnson F Kutch and family.
Entries are due June 27 for the Coos County Fair Rodeo queen contest with final judging July 20 at Claver's ranch. Finalists compete in rider attire, perform a two minute speech on What My Horse Means to Me, plus 25 point categories for poise and appearance and for personality and speech. The coronation ball on July 26 at the Coquille Community Building will crown the queen and court with gifts.
The Interchurch Daily Vacation Bible School at Maple School will hold a 7:30 pm program Friday highlighting two weeks of classes. The theme Bible Sea Adventures appears in crafts displays and the program. Mrs Leston Dickey, superintendent, notes a Howard Wolff DayJune 13 collection of 48.67 from boys and girls. Parents and friends urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Strong were called to Eugene last week due to the serious illness of Mrs. Strong’s mother, Mrs. Wagner. Mr Strong returned home Sunday and Mrs. Strong remained to be with her mother.
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