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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
1
The column compares Washington and Oregon, noting no sales tax in Oregon and tax-heavy Washington. It discusses cigarette and liquor pricing, state finances, and the writer’s preference for small-town life after moving from a metro area. Also mentions Lions Club dinner and a roadside radiator incident.
The Honor Band at the District 41 event at Myrtle Point awarded tuition scholarships to its members for the University of Oregon high school Summer Session. About 65 applications competed for 12 to 15 flute slots as the sellout session drew local students seeking training. Lew Wright guest conducted the honor group amid parade crowds and a standing ovation.
Coos County plans a three year serial levy of 355000 dollars per year starting 1963 to fund road and bridge construction and repair. The budget committee approved the plan to be levied on all taxable property, with a public hearing set for June 19.
About 500 students from 4th to 8th grades from Arago Bridge Broadbent Dora Sitham and Myrtle Point gather at Myrtle Crest school for a one hour Singing Festival to perform classics and national and state songs under teachers Patricia Albertson Jack Nelson and RoseMary Kronquist with a guest appearance by the high school choir. Guests admitted. festival starts at 1 45 PM.
Myrtle Point High School class of 1952 graduate Jack Boone began a one hour weekly children’s program on KEZI Channel 9 Eugene. Boone, son of Otis and wife, attended the local school as a junior, served two years in the military, earned a University of Oregon BA, worked in radio at KEED Springfield and starred in Eugene Little Theatre. The show debuted last Friday and airs Fridays at 8 p.m.
Iris Northup 14 of Myrtle Crest school wins the weekly Milk-Drink contest co sponsored by Oregon Dairy Association and Myrtle Point Herald. She will host a party for friends and may compete for a $100 $75 or $50 grand prize scholarships as the contest runs through the month.
On Monday evening May 8 a ceremony at the Presbyterian church installed Rev Glen Mayhew as pastor with Rev C W Julien moderating. Assisting ministers included Rev Oscar Payle Rev Dick Cochran Rev Herb Baker Rev Robert Patton and Rev John Adar with solo by Mrs Oscar Payne. Coffee hour followed in the church rooms.
Coes County District Court Judge Marvin W. Skipworth died Monday afternoon after a collision between his car and a logging truck driven by John K. Floyd of Bawden near the intersection of Highways 201 and 42. State Police continue the investigation into the tragedy that claimed the life of the popular jurist.
Bid openings in Gold Beach for Rogue River line extension from Gold Beach to Agness. Dirk B. Johnson of Hunters Creek Gold Beach submitted the low bid of 56000 for clearing 11.4 miles starting at Lobster Creek about 12 miles upriver. This is the first of two sections before the main line construction contract.
May 10 bulletin reports about 100 GP loggers and 50 contractor workers snowed off the job on Bone Mountain and Eden Ridge at about 2600 feet. Four inches of fresh snow on the ground with more falling. Snow also covers the highway from Agnees to Powers.
The G P Scout Steam Engine Special carried 1,477 boys, parents and leaders between Myrtle Point and Powers last weekend. This coming Saturday and Sunday another run will be open to Girl Scouts Campfire Girls Brownies Bluebirds as well as Cub and Boy Scouts with free rides for group leaders by calling Alan Rhay. The train's three SP coaches two flat cars and two cabooses tour Coquille River canyons and rural areas while many groups from multiple towns already signed for this week.
The Lions Club will fete the Merit Point High School honor students at its regular meeting on May 11. The event honors top students and recognizes achievements within the school community.
Coos County Fair plans a new parade formation on the old highway west of Myrtle Point avoiding the new highway. Fair Board meeting at Myrtle Hotel approved the change to simplify crowd control and timing. Police Chief Ralph leads crowd management with aid from Gene Leep of the Sheriff’s Posse.
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