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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
1
Chamber of Commerce mails a four by eight foot Douglas fir postcard to Congressman Morris Ellsworth and the Oregon delegation. The card features a painting of the Green Peter dam and a message urging action.
A bulletin from Robinson-Hannagan Associates promotes Marezine as a new motion sickness remedy with 100 percent passenger effectiveness and no drowsiness. One tablet lasts four to six hours, packaging of ten tablets costs about 65 cents, and it is claimed to help dogs as well as humans during travel by car boat or plane.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions JoAnne and Chas and graduation possibly tied to a school record or event. details are unreadable and no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are established.
Revival services will begin at 7 30 each evening at the Christian Church. The event aims to provide spiritual renewal and community gathering through a series of talks and prayers.
Ellsworth spent a full day defending a bill to authorize construction of Green Peter and Cougar flood control dams. He noted local involvement and testimony from Eugene Water and Electric Board and Pacific Power and Light. Opponents’ misstatements were challenged as the hearing emphasized factual arguments. Continued on Page Eight.
Dr John Schulz of the Oregon State system will deliver the commencement address with Rev McClurg presiding at the baccalaureate. Plans call for the program to be moved to the high school gym if weather worsens.
A two way radio was installed in the Myrtle Point patrol car, linking the local office directly to law enforcement officials. Chief of Police and Vines identified the installation as a step for direct contact. The event occurred Monday.
A fragmentary note from Alto, California mentions Stanford University and a student named Bing Jane Dorie Geta. It references a March exam and a 3.7 grade, with unclear full context but indicates a university credential event near the town.
District meetings were held to promote the school building program with the Myrtle Point Women’s Club driving interest. Easton chaired the May 11 gathering at Bridge while speakers from McKinley attended. Upcoming events include B P W and Masonic lodge on May 12 and 13, a Sitkum visit May 16, a building tour May 17, and Lions Club on May 18.
Laura Jean Gardner, five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gardner of Broadbent, was seriously injured when struck by a car on Powers Highway Tuesday afternoon at about 3 o'clock while crossing near her home. Witnesses reported the vehicle sped away. skid marks extended 19 feet and the car did not stop until 60 feet past the scene.
The Scottish Rite SUN and Bnd degrees were conferred on a large class of candidates by the Coos Bay Scottish Rite bodies last Saturday at the Coos Bay temple.
Andy Weber of Roseburg formerly of Myrtle Point died when a gun discharged accidentally at his home. The Weber family planned a 3000 acre guest ranch near Roseburg with a June 1 grand opening. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of Roses in Roseburg and survivors include his wife and two children.
Ed Sempert announced the nominating committee's recommended officers for the Lions club including secretary treasurer and board members. Attorney Jack Dunn spoke on the last legislative session in Salem. Lion Bill Miller of Coos Bay, candidate for district governor, attended, presenting a new member with his Lions pin.
The Coos County Chamber of Commerce highway division met at the Tioga hotel to reaffirm a resolution directing the Oregon State Highway Commission to build a heavy duty highway from Coos Bay through Lakes and Go nesa to serve the areas. The group passed a motion praising the chairman and urged united action for the proposed route.
A spring golf tournament will commence in April with final qualifications set this week. Players prepare on the fairways as organizers confirm the schedule and entry details.
Homemakers Festival highlights Miss Louise Palmer as winner in a community pageant with local attendance and celebratory events. The event showcased cooking and crafts by residents and attracted families and neighbors.
Raymond C. Davis, 45, was killed Monday morning when a top loaded A frame at his log dump near Remote collapsed after being struck by guy wires. He died at the scene and his body was taken to Schroeder mortuary in Myrtle Point. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Schroeder chapel. Cremation will follow. He owned Davis Logging Co. and was a WWII veteran and Royal 38 Survivor. Survivors include a Baker stepfamily and several siblings and grandchildren.
Coos County lumber strike shows improvement as ply wood and sawmill workers at Coos Bay Millington and Bunker Mills resume operations. About 1700 workers previously idle began returning to work, easing the industrial dispute between unions and management.
Bob Richimond vaulted 12 feet 5 inches to set a sub district and Myrtle Point High pole vault record at the Coos Douglas sub district in Roseburg. He cleared 11 and then 11 10 12 5 final mark before missing at 12 8. The Bobcat cindermen finished fourth among 13 teams behind Roseburg Marshfield and North Bend, as qualifiers were determined by top four in sprints and top six in other events.
Readable fragments show a Roseburg track meet with events including a 12 feet 5 inches jump and various boys events. Names like Russell Richmond Gesmer Myers Adams and Sth appear as participants in pole vault high jump and discus.
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