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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
1
Representative Carl Back chairs the interim committee on Point sector of Highway 42 as work on the highway area has caused a substantial rise in accident rates.
Report notes the outage started after a possible brake release or collision, with lights failing from 8 PM to 11 PM and enduring into Saturday morning. Pacific Power and Light crew repaired the damage, restoring service.
Churches state union services with sermons by Frost Hatch and Glen Mayhew assisting on July 14 at the Methodist church, August 11 by Richard Munson and Frost Hatch, August 16 at The Heethern with Frost Hatch and Durman Love, and August 25 at the Methodist church with John Wood and Durman Love assisting. Members and friends are invited to attend at 8 p.m. Sundays in July and August.
A small spruce tree was uprooted during a community event described as a forestry contest. Organizers reported the incident and warned participants to stay clear of the affected area.
Elton Schroeder said no firm date is set for the Bear Creek recreation area ceremony. He chairs plans for the Bureau of Land Management park opening. The Port commission notes Jaycees are clearing a picnic and swim area near Myrtle Point on land owned by the commission.
Keith Madison, 18, former Myrtlevint resident, was arrested Saturday around 12:30 am after returning to a parked Buick. He allegedly confessed to the theft at the police station days later while asking Chief Floyd for job directions. Police note the same company Madison named employed by had a connection to the case.
Tom Garrone a Coos County dairyman since 1915 died in North Bend on June 18 at age 80. He retired in 19628 and lived with his eldest son Raymond at Broadbent dairying. Born April 16 in Beningus Italy he came to the United States in 1908 to Princeton, Texas before moving to Humboldt County.
Bidding moved briskly for a new fire truck to be bought within days as the city presided over the bid opening. Salesmen present offered equipment and specifications for review by officials.
City council review shows P. J. Rooney Auto of Coos Bay as low bidder on GMC chassis with bids around 94500 for the chassis and 12600 to 12 for fire equipment. Momentary absence of City Councilman Jim Howe and Fire Chief J M pment noted as bids are studied for a three-station truck plan.
Shires Delegate Will Shires represents Myrtle Point high school as student council representative for the senior class at the National Student Congress in Ann Arbor Michigan. He travels with about 1000 students from all states including 12 Oregon and eight Washington participants by train. Sponsored by the National Association of Principals, he will stay with local families during the event.
Sunny Agness hosted a Sunday barbecue and boat race on the Rogue River where Morgan placed first in the Singing Springs leg bucking contest memorializing Cher ies Geslin. Frank Arnet set a 3.07 time record using Cestin's power saw in the event. Don La Clair earned fourth in the Singing Springs trophy. Johnnie Walker of Trinidad and Arnet competed alongside locals for honors.
Jaycees take on a river recreation project on the Coquille near Myrtle Point downtown. The Port of Coquille River Commission announced the plan and notes city water access. Long term aims include sloping the river bank for a floating deck and brush clearing depending on river conditions.
Awards are given to Maerilyn Lsttrell and June Moore of Myrtle Point and Ellen Mreight of Powers. Eric W. Allen awards honor coverage and Levetts Turnbull awards recognize yearbook achievement. Students are nominated by their high schools through select committees.
Bids must be submitted by 7 48 p m July 1 for a vehicle trade in as the city moves to replace its fleet with new vehicles.
A contractor begins work on a new fire hall this week as plans move forward. The project involves cement work and substantial investment, with general construction activities expected to proceed rapidly.
State Juvenile Grange elects a secretary with the honor of holding that office in the three juvenile divisions.
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