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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1954

Page

4

Power Prospects Stated For Multiple Rivers

A public official outlined dam and hydroelectric development hopes across several rivers. The Clark Forks, Lewis, and Santiam rivers are cited with specific capacities of 200 000, 95 000 kilowatts, respectively, while a further 1 000 000 kilowatt project at John Day on the Columbia is considered possible through ongoing joint efforts.

Penny Noxon Rapids Clark For Lewis River Santiam River John Day Columbia River

Mountain States Power merger cited as growth engine

McKee reported the Mountain States Power Company merger into Pacific Power and Light strengthens resources to serve 285000 customers. Expenditures since the war total 124 million dollars with 115 million planned for 1954. Asplund chaired, Trimble noted expanded service area and diverse needs ensuring stability and growth. Gilbert received a 30 year service pin.

Atomic Energy Commission Mountain States Power Company Pacific Power and Light McKee W Asplund Coos Bay W Trimble Portland Albany Trimble D R McClung Carl L Gilbert Myrtle Point

Reverend McClurg Critiques Obscene Comics

The piece cites Rev McClurg condemning many comics as harmful to children pointing to titles like Painted in Blood and The Murdered Murderer. It notes endorsements by psychiatrists and writers such as Dr Fredric Wertham and Dr Mary Jones arguing comics spur illiteracy cruelty and dangerous fantasies.

Arkansas Jaanita Spinelli Duchess of Crime T E Murphy Hartford Mary Jones Myrtle Point Adv Walter C Alverez

Prominent Warning on Dangers of Content to Children

A critic urges guardians to shield children from harmful reading and viewing material. The piece argues that exposure harms both the young and the broader public, advocating public concern and safeguarding innocence.

Value of Dairy Cow Told to Rotarians

In a Rotary club talk at Amenia the importance of the dairy cow to Coos County was outlined. George Jenkins presented the agricultural agent who described dairy products as healthful, economical foods and urged countywide cooperation to make the dairy industry a major prosperity driver for Oregon's coastal region.

Amenia Chapel Coos County Ali Spears Ross Rotary Club George Jenkins Coosecunts Paul Breuer Guest Paul Ben Daniels Spenny Oregon U.S

Card of Thanks Ada E. Bender and Family

We thank friends for kindness and for floral offerings during our bereavement. Ada E. Bender and Family.

Ada E. Bender

Creating a Dahlia Arrangement in a Shallow Bowl

The article guides a tall vase arrangement using dahlias. Use a shallow bowl two to three inches deep with a spikeholder. Remove stems on half the flowers and trim the others to graduated lengths. Place the tallest at the center and arrange sides to be level with the bowl rim. The remaining six are mounted in the bow to complete the display.

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