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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
8
Governor Robert Holmes addresses the Oregon Cattlemen's Association in Eugene praising meat inspection and efforts against cattle tuberculosis and brucellosis while defending the Democratic tax program and urging forward looking legislation in the public interest.
Gov Holmes defended a proposed tax program while noting that banks are purchasing rivals as justification for the measure. He pointed to Coos Bay National Bank acquisition by First National Portland and Georgia Pacific entry into Coos Bay as proof business supports the plan. He urged agricultural leaders, especially cattle interests, to aid Oregon’s economic development and invited their advice.
Mrs James Gamwell elected county officers at the Royal Neighbors of America convention held Thursday in the Girls gym. Nellie Martin Dale of Coquille named county oracle Grace Phill of Coos Bay elected vice oracle Lillian Ross of Powers past oracle Elsie Endicott of Powers chancellor Ada Thommen of Coquille recorder receiver. About 75 attended during the day and over a hundred at night as the hall was decorated with flowers and Wheels of Progress imagery.
Robert Eugene Butts of Sitkum Myrtle Point has enlisted in the Military Police Corps. He will start basic training at Fort Ord California, return home on leave, then report to Fort Gordon Georgia for further training and assignment.
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