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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
11
Powers residents receive new telephone directory supplements before June 9 but numbers take effect at 11 pm. Detailed dialing requires dialing 118 then the last digits, with lines reorganized by party configuration. Harmonic ringing to be installed, one ring for most subscribers, with ten-party lines hearing one or two rings.
Telecommunication notice states numbers ending in 1 to 5 answer after one ring. Subscribers with numbers ending in 6 to 0 will answer after two short rings only. The policy applies to ten party subscribers and directs ring timing.
The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars with ladies auxiliaries conduct Memorial Day services for fallen service members. Color guards stand at attention as taps and salutes occur, graves are decorated at Myrtle Point Cemetery Norway cemetery and Spruce Street Bridge.
The first supplement to Oregon’s 1955 livestock brand book will be ready June 4. Roy K Nelson says 1000 new brands recorded between March 1, 1955 and January 1, 1956 are included, bringing total Oregon brands to 12 500. The 30 page supplement, produced in offset printing, will be issued with 700 copies.
Livestock brand owners must re record their brands every five years to keep them regal. Brands recorded after January 7, 19586, will appear in the 1957 supplement. Copies of the new supplement will be 25 cents each and may be purchased from the State Department of Agriculture, division of Animal Husbandry, Salem.
The first quarter reports 406 animals killed by predators in Oregon farms and poultry. Coyotes caused the largest losses followed by bears and foxes with deer, coons, and birds among other victims. Predatory animals trapped by federal state teams include 781 prosecutions with 518 coyotes and 28 bears.
Lions host guests including deputy governor from Coquille and Dist Attorney Pickett to launch fund drive for Scout work. A June 12 banquet and June 23 Ladies Night are planned with baron inducting officers and Lion of the Year to be named. Community club activities continue with Home Extension Unit updates and theater renovations noted.
Wednesday features include Mystic chapter CBS and Rebekahs social hour hosted by Mrs Laverne Mesgers Mrs Robert Root and Mrs C P Easley. Local leaders plan county convention this summer with lodge hosting duties. A long list of residents travel visits, family moves, and returns across Oregon including shifts to Portland Seattle and Longview with school and military news.
A drivers license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point at city hall on Wednesday June 6 1956 from 9 a m to 4 p m according to an announcement from the Secretary of State's office.
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