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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
1
A weary reporter describes sleepless days covering political conventions and the toll on judgment. He vows eight hours of sleep and discipline to avoid rash decisions, warning weariness distorts judgment and perspective. Continued on Back Page.
Joseph Laird known as Joe 88 longtime Coos County pioneer died Saturday at his daughter's home. Funeral held Tuesday at Schroeder Funeral Home with RLDS Elder Tom Coffman officiating. Interment at Dora cemetery. He lived in McKinley and Bridge then with daughter Mrs Schroeder. Five children survive. two deceased. He operated a Roseburg to Coos Bay stage line and pack trains and was a Myrtle Grange member.
A reader letter features strong conservative hopes for the White House and urges publication freedom. The writer claims the piece is the most spectacular commentary on the forthcoming section and invites quotation with publisher authorization.
A Human Events analysis argues a Southern candidate could win the presidency by swinging six states and their 57 electoral votes. It contends such a shift would push the election to the House, giving the South decisive leverage and potentially a first Southern president since Andrew Johnson, reshaping party dynamics.
Taros Robinson announces May 16 start for Myrtle Point Red Cross drive with captains Mrs Harris Miller Mrs Louis Robinson Mrs Chas Humble Mrs Norman Jarvis Mrs Rays Harris Jr Mrs Elton Aasen Mrs Bill Cook Mrs Leroy Richards Chas Evans leads Braynt area workers aiming for 1800 dollars.
The Dora Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday May 17 at 1:30 pm at the cemetery.
The Coos County Budget Committee rejected a veterans service officer proposal despite veterans arguing the county is among seven in Oregon without one. Delegates led by District Attorney Eviton claimed veterans lose funds and the county forfeits savings by not funding the officer. The 1988 ballot measure to create the position was rejected by the voters, influencing the committee's stance. FAIR BOARD'S REQUEST FOR $25,000 REJECTED John Reiher led the group.
Coos county fair board announced at the meeting last week that it purchased a three acre tract joining the north line of the fairgrounds from Mrs Weaver. The move secures space for two more stock barns 4 H and FFA exhibits and a new show ring, planned for future capital needs despite budget setback.
The District R41 board schedules a budget hearing at the high school auditorium on May 16 to review the 1960 61 budget. No vote on a special levy will be held. instead patrons are asked to approve a new tax base. The current district tax base is $83 288. The board aims to clarify problems and set up the reorganization program for the new year.
U S District Engineer will inspect harbor conditions and meet with the Coquille port commission at the courthouse in Coquille Monday at 4 pm. A tax proposal to raise funds for schools appears in the draft budget with a May 20 election date to approve the new tax base. Any qualified voter in the district may vote on the issue.
Members of the Norway Cemetery Association will meet at the cemetery this next Saturday for an all day clean up job. All interested are urged to attend in work clothes with tools and bring lunch.
Sunday at the New Christian Church 181 featured a full sanctuary for Bible School and worship. The oldest mother was 88 year old Hattie Hatcher, the youngest was 19 year old Mrs Eddie Harper, and Molly Floys Floyd had 17 family members present. Baptisms by Jim Author and Fay Spangler marked the day as the church introduced its new baptistry and myrtlewood communion trays. Services continue Sundays with Bible School at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 00. Dedication planned for the first Sunday in June.
Mr and Mrs Bill Winningham take over the Western Auto store and announce a grand opening event for Friday and Saturday with free prizes for children and price slashes. The ad invites all customers to come in, get acquainted, and view bargains inside the Herald.
Parents must register their pre school child for first grade on May 12 1960 in the reorganized district No R41 covering Maple Primary Myrtle Point Bridge Broadbent Arago Dora and Sitkum. Bring birth certificate and check with schools for details. Child must be six by November 15 1960. Maple Primary School parents register May 12 1 00 to 4 00 p m.
About 260 people gathered in the Myrtle Point high school cafeteria for the Lions Club annual banquet honoring the school’s athletes. Dads and guests attended as the club elected a nominating committee for next year’s officers with Scoop Brodie as chairman. George Linn served as toastmaster, delivering a humorous, well received address.
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