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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1958
Page
2
Friday evening action saw Brookings and the Bobcats renew a storied rivalry. Bendon reportedly wrapped up district flag duties, a status likely to affect little the players’ drive to win this anticipated showdown.
Both teams arrive with similar season success as Myrtle Point hosts a homecoming clash. The wild playoff memory lingers and a gala halftime with local bands is planned as crowds expect fast, exciting football.
A clipped passage laments the fading resolve toward Free China and Formosa. It argues morale in Formosa weakens and signals risk of internal collapse, warning that Communist forces may exploit dissension as Western support wanes. The piece links U S policy to sacrifices for a hoped reunification and hints at isolation from allied partners.
Heavy earth moving equipment works on a 16 mile stretch of Highway 101 relocation between Pistol River and Brookings in southwest Oregon. The project removes 101 curves and gains a 340 foot high bridge over Thomas Creek canyon. Completion expected in 1961. A new route opens Sampepo area to hikers and reduces drive time from over an hour to about 40 minutes. Methodist guest speaker Dr Burton O Bastuscheck of Willamette University is listed for Sunday services.
Governor Holmes received a telegram from Harlan Shope of International Paper praising Oregon’s welcome for a new pulp mill. He plans to fly to Mobile to discuss site options but will delay the visit until his completeness of a board review and final report.
The organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Myrtle int invites members and friends to a Sunday ceremony on Nov 9 to honor Elder Verhel, Columbia River District president for 25 years. He will deliver the 11am sermon, followed by a potluck dinner in the church social rooms.
On Wallace Kohler Tree Farm near Cave Junction Oregon a Sacred Acre test plots show growth of about 500 board feet per acre per year in a young stand while the older acre nears 800. E W Morris notes thinning limits windthrow and sunscald and market conditions shape harvest rates as Loyd Burnett and Bill Erwein assist soil conservation work. Slash is left near ground to promote natural decay.
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