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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1960

Page

6

Business People Urged To Contact Congressmen Now

Portland May 16 Special The Internal Revenue Service warns new rules may tax business activities tied to legislation including appearances before boards and lobbying. House Ways and Means may act soon on a deduction bill. without it firms face higher costs and potential loss of speech rights on issues like power regulation.

Portland Internal Revenue Service Congress House Ways and Means Committee Senate

Urge Congress to Act on Tax Relief Bill for Oregon

Readers urged to contact Oregon congressmen to support H.R. 7123 by Rep Hale Boggs or a similar bill, aimed at easing tax restrictions and funding. The appeal stresses prompt action and legislative help.

Ness Oregon Hale Boggs D-La

Letter to the Editor on Coos County veterans officer issue

A Myrtle Point letter criticizes the Coos County government for limiting veterans affairs to six men. The writer accuses officials of improper car purchases and road-fund misused funds, urging voters to scrutinize May 20, 1960 decisions. The piece notes broader support from Oregon counties and federal aid for veterans.

Myrtle Point Herald Coos County Juvenile Department Oregon United States

Care For Your Dog booklet offers winter bathing tips

The guide from Purina Do Care Division suggests brushing with a damp towel or dry shampoo as an alternative to frequent baths, uses corn starch, and allows soap and water baths only if essential. It advises blood temperature water, thorough drying, and warmth after handling a puppy and covers homecoming, housebreaking, feeding, training, and preventive shots.

Purina Do Care Division Checkerboat Square St Louis 2 Missouri

Vets Remembered and Not the Last Word in D C

A brief tribute recalling six men who did not have the final say in Washington D C and thanking veterans for their service. The message from J J Geaney emphasizes gratitude and historical reflection.

Washington, D.C J. J Bob” Geaney

Sitkum News Briefs From Sitkum Community

Pollyanna Club gathered at Mrs Elmer Strode house with attendees including Mrs Clarence Churchill Mrs Kermit Shepherd and others. Families visited for Joe Laird funeral at Myrtle Point and various members traveled to Eugene Portland and Coos Bay for forums and dinners. An open house celebrates 45th anniversary for Mr and Mrs W A Nickas. church events included Rev Keith Potts solo.

Pollyanna Club Elmer Strode Clarence Churchill Kermit Shepherd McKinley Marvin Long Laura Lorna Oscar Bunch Jeff Lynn Walter King Dora Sam Jones Sitkum Joe Laird Myrtle Point Kenneth Laird Eilmer Strode Mur Laird Win Nickason Arthur Jenkins Charles Wilson Ivan Laird Tom Leifeste Boonville Calif Duane Netland Coos Bay Mary Eugene Vern Davis Davis John Stevenson Jesus Mike Lea Ed Fisher John Kirsch

Dora Community Church Sunday Visit Report

Mr and Mrs H W Hawkins and Johnny visited Cutler City this Sunday with the Dora community church group. The outing included a casual gathering and local area sightseeing.

Arago Garden Club Tours Hinsdale in May

Arago Garden club held an all day tour on Thursday May 5 visiting Hinsdale gardens. Members include Mrs. Roy Robinson Mrs. Elton McCue Mrs. Albert Olsen and daughter Mr and Mrs Tyrrell Woodward Cleve McAllister and Mrs A Hester. Brownies and Girl Scouts hosted a Mother's Day tea on Friday May 6 at the Arago gym with invitations place mats corsages and decorations from local troops. Each troop presented a short skit.

Ray Gibeau Arago Garden Club Hinsdale Gardens Roy Robinson Elton McCue Albert Olsen Tyrrell Woodward Cleve McAllister A. Hester Arago Brownies Arago Gym al Sweetland Kenneth Deacon Joe Bosco Jack Esther Elliott

Remote News Club Meets for Quilt Work May 4

The Remote Community club convened May 4 at the home of Mrs. Vernon Sell on Sandy Creek. Members worked on a friendship quilt and shared luncheon hosted by the Sell family. Guests included Mrs. Henry Weathers and others, with several notable visits from Grants Pass and Coos Bay residents.

Chas. Bowers Vernon Sell Sandy Creek John Metz Jim Weathers David Cy Forsythe Henry Wyrick Charles Bowers Alf Young Vernon Sell, Jr John Hill Wally Parrish Paul Weathers Maude Olson Tommy Weathers Tony Stenman Robert E. Beattie Robert Janet Grants Pass Jerry Ford Coos Bay Charles Bow

Local Social Notes Link Vernon Sell Family Gatherings

Mrs. Vernon Sell Jr hosted a Saturday evening party at Remote with guests Chauncey Wilmott family of North Bend and Vernon Sell Sr. Also, Alvin Clark and Jackie visited Frank Brookhart in Coos Bay. Lawrence Jennings hosted Clifford Gold Beach and Erma Cribbins families. Ernie Belcher and Mrs. Belcher returned from Colra Maryland after a death in the family.

Ers Sandy Creek Vernon Sell, Jr Remote Chauncey Wilmott North Bend Vernon Sell Alvin Clark Jackie Coos Bay Frank Brookhart Lawrence Jennings Clifford Gold Beach Erma Cribbins Paul Belcher Ernie Colra Maryland Orville Lee

Local Ladies Attend Event with Notable Homemakers

A list of attendees includes Mrs. Lawrence Jennings Mrs. Everett Webber and daughter Mrs. Bob Hunnington Mrs. Bill Nightengal and daughter Mrs. Martin Headquist Mrs Chas Bowers Mrs Bud Miller Mrs Morris Perry Mrs Clifford Bemrose and sons Mrs Duggley Taggart Mrs. Mari Ornham and Miss Elaine Smith.

Myrtle Point Mustangs 4-H Hold May Meeting at Home

The Myrtle Point Mustangs 4-H club met at Fred Gross home on Thursday May 12 with 18 of 21 members present. Discussion covered the Horse School on May 21 at the Myrtle Point Fairgrounds with guests Rudy Rochek Jack Caughell Wayne Miller and his daughter attending.

Myrtle Point

Births at Mast Hospital

Mast Hospital reports multiple births: Myrtle Point couples welcome seven babies between May 9 and May 13. Parents listed include Hamrick, Shield, Crook, Gabriel Landon, Train, Nichols, Storck with boys and girls ranging from 6 pounds 6% ounces to 9 pounds 11% ounces.

Carlos Hamrick Myrtle Point James Smith Por Orford Richard Shield Franklin Crook Lloyd Gabriel Landon Charles Train He Point George Nichols Coquille Frank Storck

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