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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1962
Page
3
A reflective piece urges shaping a child’s growth by daily exposure to beauty. It cites Nadia Boulanger visiting the United States and praises her method that centers on desire and personal rhythm to unlock potential and lasting happiness.
The piece urges neighbors to join the United Good Neighbors in support of five local agencies aiding the needy. It promotes self governance, personal sacrifice, and direct giving over multiple drives, likening it to pioneer community care and stressing accountability for funds. It cites moral sentiments from Holmes and emphasizes personal involvement.
Column argues President Kennedy must press Big Labor as he did Big Business over inflation and steel prices. It criticizes his restraint on a five hour day and wage hikes, urging a consistent public‑interest wage policy amid unions and industry negotiations.
Bernard L. Dean of Portland earned a world record with a black tailed buck scoring 160 and 5/8 points under Boone and Crockett. The deer was slain near Camas Valley, a repeat feat after a 1953 medal win. Dean, a former Camas Valley resident, hunts across the region and owns a Camas Valley tree farm.
The article notes the stream has been more productive overall this season though fishing is crowded at times. It highlights heavy weekend congestion on the river as anglers seek the unusually bountiful fishing days and steady catches.
In Myrtle Point the Easter Seal drive collected 275.61 for the Oregon Society for Crippled Children. Mrs. J M Myers and Mrs How ard Rackleff led the effort with help from Royal Neighbors Campfire Girls and Rebekahs Past Noble Grands. Myers Myers store supplied ribbons for lily corsages. Proceeds support Camp Easter Seal and local crippled child aids.
Mrs. Ivan Laird reports Easter guests including Sitkum residents and relatives visiting in North Bend Myrtle Point and Lakeside. People named include Mrs. Joe Quicken and Laur eta with Tony Outinen visiting. Arthur Jenkins recently home after surgery. David Haynes visiting Allan Laird. Leslie Maugh and John Kirk hosts. Duane Netlared and family from Myrtle Point visiting W A Nickason's home.
Mr and Mrs Murl Laird visited Coquille on Thursday then joined Mrs Shelton for a trip to North Bend to celebrate her birthday. The Gearharts visited Joplin Missouri relatives and helped them settle in Salem after buying a home. Mother's Day events are planned at East Fork Community Church. The Kirsch family attended Ted Kirsch’s mother’s honor in Salem with a luncheon and banquet. Operation Swallow engaged valley residents, while Kenneth Laird showed Hawaii movies in Myrtle Point.
Officials urge licensees for Pts Drive to submit their applications before the closing hour to ensure processing. The notice stresses timely action by all concerned.
A driver license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point at city hall on Wednesday May 16 from 9 am to 4 pm. The session offers residents a chance to take tests and complete licensing steps.
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