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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1957
Page
4
The tax program, identical to the Senate version with minor substitutions, faces strong public backlash. Republicans call it a rotten apple tax and a 51 percent surtax while Democrats defend it, aiming to shoulder responsibility. Citizens fear higher rates hurt seniors and lower earners.
The Legion warns that Communist influence aims to weaken immigration laws and invite underprivileged foreigners to settle in the United States. It calls post officials to back McCarran Walter Act preservation, urge congressional action, and oppose any weakening amendments.
Funeral services were held for Joseph W Leggett 70 of Powers at Schroeder Funeral Home with burial at Sunset cemetery. He owned a service station in Powers for 50 years and is survived by one son, two brothers, a sister, and two grandchildren. Also memorial services for Mrs Robert Palmer were conducted at Schroeder’s with burial at Norway cemetery. She resided in Broadbent. survivors include her husband, a daughter, a son, a sister, and a brother. A VFW District Convention in Coquille drew attendees including George Brown and several others from nearby towns.
PP and L announces a major water exploitation plan to supply up to 1 000 tons per day of additional pulp and paper capacity. The project aims for up to 100 000 000 gallons required for production growth. Also listed is a for sale notice: baled hay 16 to 20 dollars per ton by Paul Wiley Broadbent Oregon phone 5353.
Davenport stated the company's study begun in 1954 has produced affirmative results to date and PP&L is hopeful of achieving its goals.
Members of the First Methodist Church held a quarterly conference on May 20 with Rev Meredith Graves presiding. The nominating committee report was adopted unanimously and officers were elected: Trustees Ray Epperson and Al Hall. Stewards Guy and Mrs Grant, Mrs Dayton, Ray Harris Sr, Emil and Mrs Peterson, Mrs Vincent. Treasurer Milton Schroeder. Financial Secretary Lois Robey. Recording Secretary E F Hall. Lay Leader John Rhodes. Communion Stewards Mrs Kirkpatrick and Mrs Miller. Auditors Mrs Ray Epperson.
The local Methodist church has a detailed roster of commissions and committee chairs. Mrs. Gladys Evans chairs Evangelism with Mrs. Wm Bell and others. Education led by Mrs Schroeder. Finance chaired by Irving Edwards with Geo McClellan and Rufus Rylander. Missions chaired by Mrs Epperson. Music led by Mrs C Anderson. Parsonage chaired by Mrs G McClellan with Mrs Anderson and others.
An unnamed parish received the World Parish SRuRBHL plaque from the district upt for notable community service. Officials cited sustained outreach, charitable work, and collaborative projects as key factors in the award.
Four hundred twenty five members attended a National Small Business Men’s Association anniversary dinner at the Mayflower Hotel. The president L M Evans spoke insultingly claiming government should be fenced off and accused small business leaders of ignorance about United States government. He urged budget and tax cuts with threats of losing election while misstating terms of office. The speech angered attendees who said Evans did not represent them.
Coos county selects twenty boys for a county wide Forestry Youth Camp to be held in July 1923. The program aims to educate youths on conservation and forestry practices through hands on instruction and field work at a county site.
July 19 to 23 marks a forestry education camp for boys aged 14 to 16 chosen countywide. Sponsored by the Farm Forestry Committee under the Agricultural Planning Committee, the program will be led by Earl Anderton of Coos Bay Pulp Co with forestry and wildlife experts from farm industry and government agencies. The camp aims to show youth the economic value and possibilities of farm forests, with North Bend area selections pending. Attending boys include Rod Spencer, Lawrence Schrader, Jeff Giles, Bill Rece, Stuart Snyder, Marvin Pemberton, Jack Henrikson, Jim Henry, William Chaney, Jery Hall, Allen Hasel, Jim Boutin, David Smith, George Lancaster, Fred Erickson, and Daniel West.
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