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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
2
A collection of quotes about mothers from Pasternak Eddy Emerson Richter Simmons Chapin and Chapin links motherhood to virtue education and social reform. It notes Sunday as Mother's Day and urges honoring mothers with reverence across life.
The piece salutes the game commission, Coos County officials, the Port of Ile, and the Coos County Soil Conservation District for removing 25 to 30 years of log jams and debris from the Coquille River system. Ted Howell and crew are lauded for clearing North Fork and Middle Creek barriers, enabling better future fishing and earning the community's grateful applause.
The weekend Steam-Train ride from Myrtle Point to Powers delighted Scouts leaders and parents. The editorial congratulates Georgia Pacific and Southern Pacific for local authority and flexibility enabling the activity and notes plans to continue this fine program.
Arthur H Motley president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States warns that pending Congress bills could kill chambers of commerce and other local voluntary groups. He cites over 250 subsidy bills funding roads parks recreation and sanitation with federal aid, arguing they push government to do everything and threaten local independence.
Regular meeting of Lady Solfers group discussed forming a golf club named Lady Biics Golfers. Baby-sitting arranged for tournament days at 15 cents per hour for one child, 30 cents for two or more, after school hours. Committee chair Mrs. Jack Sturza outlined tournaments and upcoming championship events.
Winnie Taylor and Kip Mobley write to George praising his Elks post and his newspaper Knockin Around. Winnie hopes his new job is going well and misses the column’s national flavor. Kip Mobley recalls meeting Myrtle Point readers and praises the paper and George’s work.
The column notes dates and venues for inter club events at the Elks Coquille Valley Golf and Country Club with Cottage Grove and The Keel Cove, plus the men s club championship slated for June. Readers are urged to watch for exact dates and schedules as they are announced.
Students advance to Girls State program and a Summer Institute in French and Spanish. Myrtle Point hosts a pre kindergarten play school with local bands parading and a joint concert with Myrtle Crest Junior High. Seniors plan Song of the South Prom events and a Friday banquet with decorations led by the Girls Athletic Association.
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