This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1964
Page
1
James Lenahan of Television Systems told Myrtle Point City Council that upgrades are largely installed and more changes may follow. He defended service quality, noted subscriber complaints rose after ownership change, and proposed polling subscribers before further actions with a report due in 60 days.
Myrtle Point swept the Sunset Conference Wrestling tournament, scoring 154 points to win the championship for the eighth straight time. Coach Guido Caldarazzo’s team had nine champions, three seconds, five thirds, and two consolation winners across 13 weight divisions at Brookings.
Five year old Scott Van Leives of Coquille lost his left arm between the wrist and elbow in an accident at Myrtle Point Packing company. He was taken to Mast hospital for surgery. The injury occurred Tuesday.
Foresters to meet the Coes Chapter of the Society of American Foresters at the Timber Inn for a scheduled gathering. Leaders and members will discuss forestry practices and upcoming events.
Low cost loans are available to farmers owning timber land in Coos county through the Farmers Home Administration Forestry Loan program. These three percent loans may be used to clear and prepare land for tree planting purchase and plant forest seed or JGSes buy land or refinance debts on land used for forestry purposes and to pay other costs. Repayment depends on borrower's ability to repay considering income from forest products and other sources. Maximum term is forty years. Eligibility includes lack of funds from other sources citizen of legal age agreement to sustained yield and farm size not exceeding family type. Security for loans depends on loan amount. Inquiries may be made to Farm Home Administration county program.
Spring vacation for all district 41 schools starts Thursday and Friday March 19 20. Students will have a break and schools will be closed during these dates.
To Convention Pive Myrtle Point FFA members will attend the State FFA in March 1886. MP delegates are Vern Breuer Allen Bartlett Boyd Leibelt Ross Sheppard and Lenny Meyer. Leibelt Breuer and advisor Verlin Hermann have been appointed to state committees. Leibelt will serve on the public relations and resolution committee. Breuer will serve on soil and water management and forestry farm proficiency awards committees. Hermann will advise the dairy farm proficiency award committee.
The New Church of The Brethern announces the appointment of Rev George Williams as pastor. He and Mrs Williams reside at the parsonage 508 Railroad. Williams comes from a thirty year Methodist ministry across Wisconsin, Colorado and California. He studied theology at Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston and attended Moody Bible Institute Chicago for three years.
City council members warned the library lacks floor space and reference books for college students. They considered using the high school library as a temporary reference source, noting required hallway gates and a night librarian, while the city faces debt retirement before expansion.
Registration for the Hunter Safety Training course under the Myrtle Point Sportsmen's club opens with a 7:30 p m start on Monday March 23. Boys and girls 12 and older must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Petitions to run in the South Western Oregon College Area Education District are available at the college administration office. Deadline is April 3. Candidates must file 91 valid signatures from registered voters, reside in the district, and be registered voters. Current holders are Ben Chandler of Coos Bay and Harry Byrer of Coquille, filling the unexpired term of W A Jordan. Terms run four years.
Volunteer firemen stood by on duty at the Darlington home on Reedsford road as a precautionary standby. A recall was issued for further instruction.
The text links Oregon's name to a description of rain and mist described as softly falling water, invoking the Indian origin phrase for the region.
Palm Sunday March 22 includes infant baptism at First Presbyterian with a coffee hour. Maundy Thursday March 26 service at 7 30 p.m. Good Friday services March 27 at 7 30 p.m. Union services planned. Easter sunrise at Myrtle Crest gym 6 30 a.m. Breakfast served. 9 45 a.m. Easter worship at Presbyterian church with new members welcomed at the 11 a.m. hour.
The third annual Pre-em banquet at First Christian Church on March 21 features Sams Santi Moret as the main entertainment. Tickets cost 30 cents per person with proceeds likely supporting local programs.
Dick Mooney a senior cornetist and Rom Ralph a senior hornist join Jane Schroeder and Jeanne King seniors in the All State band and choir this week for the Oregon Music Educators Association. Practicing March 16 18 and performance March 18 at 8 p m directed by Walter Beeler with Richard Condie of the Balt Lake Tabernacle assisting.
Philip Lidel, 48, of Myrtle Point pleaded guilty in city court on Thursday March 12 to driving under the influence. He was fined $200 and his driver's license was suspended for 90 days.
Myrtle Crest tracks opens with 58 boys in 1950 turnout down to 36 last year. Last season the team set 12 school records and three county marks and placed second in county. Twelve returnees from last year plus 47 newcomers. 40 expected back next year. Pete Nemec and Bobby Wilson from the strong squad expected to help in the third class relay. Tom Krewson and Ges Metagus forecast high jump showings as the squad aims to build on last year’s success.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.