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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
7
Rep Harris Ellsworth outlines a grim view of the 84th Congress farm policy fight. He argues the opposition controls Congress against President Eisenhower in a pivotal election year with farm state votes crucial to defeating him. The piece notes proposed stabilizing farm income, cutting war era price supports, and reducing production surpluses.
The piece traces a Senate House clash over a farm bill tied to a soil bank idea to keep acres in reserve. It notes Eisenhower vetoing the bill after a political maneuver, then reports a sudden House move to fund one billion two hundred million dollars for soil bank payments, criticizing the process as desperation.
Broadbent News reports a P T O skating party for Coos Bay on Saturday May 5 with parents invited. Several residents including Mr and Mrs Joe Evernden and Mr and Mrs Earl Roger traveled to Powers and Coos Bay over the weekend.
Several families welcomed relatives and friends this week. Wayne Gilpatric celebrated a birthday hosted by Mr and Mrs Hal Gilpatric. Various guests included Mrs Bill Gilpatric Dianne Mrs Mary Parry and others at multiple gatherings.
Weekend visitors included Ross and Jerry Shepherd of Powers visiting Mr and Mrs Earl Ward. Clay Williams called on Mr and Mrs Lester Higgins. Mrs Bill Edwards and Mrs Geo Edwards visited with the Higgins family and the Northups.
Thursday through Sunday social happenings include Gerald and Louis Northup hosting a visit, Archie Train and Gene Boone joining dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bushnell, and Mrs. Jim Bushnell hosting guests. Marion Johnson stayed with grandparents the Lakeys, while R H McCall of Bend rounds up stock with local helpers. A Bartlett family picnic also took place.
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