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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
2
The piece highlights multiple sclerosis as a major remaining medical mystery affecting about 500,000 Americans mostly aged 20 to 40. It credits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for 23 years of research funding totaling over 8.9 million dollars and promotes the annual MS Hope Chest Campaign held between Mother's Day and Father's Day to support research, education, and patient services.
Broadbent Grange hosted a Saturday event attended by about 30 visitors led by Mrs. Ken Stone. Marty Stone delivered an award winning speech "Unicef Youth Salvation" with music by Glenn Gulstrom and Debbie, plus May birthday gifts for several locals.
Dennis White paid ten dollars for defective equipment while David Wilson faced ten dollars for excessive noise. Leon Howell fined 156 dollars for noise. Doug Schlatter Jr received ten dollars for violation of basic rule. Moss warned for noise and others paid fines for double parking, basic rule violations, parking fire hydrant, and drunken driving. Terry Bushnell listed for noise and basic rule offenses with multiple fines totaling 130 dollars.
Jennifer Wee Re turned home after graduation from Merrit Devis School of Commerce in Salem. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Art Word. The piece emphasizes faith and freedom in a religious tone.
A statewide search for old stage coach stops in Oregon is led by Mrs. O K Burrell of Eugene. She requests written information and photos from locals about former and existing stops, offering publication credit and return of copied pictures. Personal visits and taped stories possible where feasible.
Letters discuss a planned Myrtle Point business by the Howes aimed at seniors and families seeking nicer mobile home living, with a landscaped, resident-focused site. Other pieces oppose taxation on churches and nonprofits, urge civic action, and report fund drives for a Vietnam veterans plaque and a local scholarship.
Ruth Ellen Rackleff 67 of 112 North Bender Myrtle Point died in Myrtle Point in April. Born October 14 1901 she lived in the community all her life. She belonged to Rebekah Lodge 47 for 47 years. Survived by son Edwin Lebanon daughter Mia Andrew Fillo Eureka Calif sister Veda Johnston Portland brothers Jack Widby Sacramento Ellie Widby Bisby six grandchildren six great grandchildren. Services in Myrtle Point Chapel May 3 at 2 pm officiated by Rev Walter Graham. interment Myrtle Point Pioneer Cemetery. Rebekah Lodge 7 members helped.
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