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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
2
An American Rifleman reprint argues for head to toe city armor as a crime solution. It notes higher murder and robbery rates in large cities, rejects gun bans, and humorously envisions protective suits with air conditioners and flotation gear to reduce harm and pollution.
Letters in the Myrtle Point Herald urge financial support to sustain the Community Action Multi services Center in Powers Oregon. The program helps poverty relief, hunger and clothing needs, with $340.38 annual expenses and $1465 donated so far leaving a shortfall. Also includes thanks from MPHS student publications and a Memorial Day tribute by Gus W. Mettgus requesting continued support to honor veterans.
The Myrtle Crest Gym hosted the annual ceremonial on Wednesday evening May 14 with over 100 attendees. Thirteen Bluebirds progressed to Campfire with names including Sally Barrows and Donna Davenport. Trail seeker badges were awarded to several girls, and new officers for Mah Kah Wee Camp Fire Girls were elected. Woodgathers rank beads were awarded at the grand ceremonial.
Contestants must submit entries to chairwoman Mrs. Clell Laird. Entry forms close June 1 and all photos and writings due by June 3.
Veterans urge local residents to contribute to Buddy Poppy drives in the Myrtle Point area May 23 and 24 1969. Donations support those who aided veterans in the nation s darkest hours.
The library receives nineteen new books spanning topics from rustic living to home building in the woods. Four historical works arrive from Shorey’s Seattle store including Bradford Angier's How to Build Your Home in The Woods and Louise Ade Boger’s Furniture Past and Present. Also featured are Ceramics and How to Decorate Them by Joan B Priolo and a 100 year old rocking chair story from Bondon. Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and Brave New Work Revisited are reissued in 1982 editions. Browsing suggests a lively options for hobbyists and readers tired of reruns.
Wheeler born August 17 1938 in St Joseph Missouri lived about a year in Myrtle Point before his sudden death at age 30 in Coos Bay May 15. He was employed by Douglas Fir Co in the region.
MAST HOSPITAL records show multiple births with parent names and infant details. City court entries list fines for offenses including double parking and public drunkenness with amounts ranging from 10 to 85 dollars.
Viet Nam servicemen aboard Air Anti Submarine Squadron 38 on the U S S Bennington CVS 20 contributed to keeping aircraft ready and supporting mission effectiveness during the period from July to October 1968.
Marine Sergent Pap JR Peterson of Myrtle Point Oregon and husband of Cheryl L Holtz was promoted in Vietnam while serving with the First Marine Aircraft Wing. Promotion based on service time rank appearance and knowledge of military subjects as his unit operates hundreds of aircraft including fighter attack recon helicopter and transport.
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