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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
7
Belton officials stress the need for stable government at state county city and town levels to attract business. Finance officers should keep idle funds at work and maintain ample bank accounts to meet revenue needs amid current interest rates. The remarks emphasize prudent budgeting and debt valuation as keys to community future.
A bridal shower at Creek honored Miss Barbara Bulson bride elect of Mets with guests including Mrs Henry Weathers and Mrs Vernon Sell Jr. from Coquille and Charleston attended. gifts, prize drawn, and refreshments served to a list of local relatives. Weekend visits and family gatherings surrounding Mothers Day were noted, including trips to Corvallis and Tacoma and the 25th wedding anniversary of Dencil and Harper in Morton Washington.
The Arago 4H Daily Club held its first meeting May 2 at the home of assistant leader John Menegat. President Albert Menegat chose David Kissel to report on taking care of a call and Danny Menegat to report on keeping records. Reports to be distributed next meeting. club votes to join the 41 Daily Advancement Program. Next gathering set for June 6 at Woodrow Robinson home.
The Powers post office is complete and will move from the old building once new mail boxes arrive this week. Mrs Mary Farber, 92, Powers' oldest resident, has lived in town since 1914. Her daughter Mrs James Brady and daughter Mrs George Dwyer visited, with other relatives joining the Open House at her home hosted by Chaparral Lodge of the Roads, drawing over 40 guests who brought gifts.
The Powers library faces a May vote on continuing the county Demonstration Library. If approved, new books from the state will be circulated, librarians paid, and the town will provide space. In 1960 there were 218 adult and 144 child borrowers amid an 8122 circulation.
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