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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
6
The House passed an appropriations bill funding planning and construction of federal public works. Navigation flood control and reclamation are included with many Oregon projects pending in the Fourth District. The author prepared testimony and discussed projects with committee members ahead of Senate action.
The speech urges full funding for Willamette basin flood control and the Talent irrigation project, noting some items appeared in the President's budget while others did not. It highlights $208,000 for Savage Rapids dam fish screens and $595,000 for Talent rehabilitation, with broad support from conservation groups and lawmakers.
Elma Washington residents Jack and Mrs Wilson collect children from grandparents amid shingles and chickenpox. Bridge School honors graduates led by Dr. F Albin with diplomas presented by Howard Winkelman. Notables include Ron Weekly and family from Vallejy California and Mrs Dayne Hudson among attendees.
The Gaylord News reports a well attended Hobo picnic in the Daniels grove with a scavenger hunt May pole and square dances marking the school year end. Community members travel for funerals and family visits while local residents cope with minor injuries and plan summer trips.
Mrs Keith Northup and Patsy Burr hosted visitors as Mrs Northup recovers. Mr and Mrs Homer Frazier and children shared Sunday dinner with the Higgins, while Catching Creek cemetery cleanup drew a large crowd. The Northups welcomed George Edwards and Meredith Langlois guests, and families from Floral Creek Westlake Florence Broadbent and Langlois traveled to visit.
Tuesday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rema and children. Floral Creek visitors Mrs. C. V. Haris and Patsy Burr attended Miss Helen Riers wedding in Myrtle Point. Wednesday hosts were Mrs. Gus Kenyon Mrs. Dan Stevens and Mrs. Walter Northup of Broadbent. Broadbent residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Northup visited Keith Northup and family Thursday. Glen Padenbaugh attended his son's Westlake graduation Tuesday and returned Wednesday. Elmo Shepherd and sons of Powers moved back to Ward Creek.
Mrs Dayne Hudson reports visitors and travel for family events including a sister's death in Portland. The Bridge Home Extension met May 17 at the grange hall with Yeast Bread guidance and sewing classes. Several local residents attended and officers were installed by Mrs J Davis.
A brief note lists old accounts and judgments tied to Western mercantile credit, indicating ongoing efforts to collect outstanding balances and legal remedies.
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