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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1957

Page

4

Belton Praises GOP Tax Relief Plan for Oregon

Sen. Howard Belton of Canby said the GOP tax relief plan would yield real savings in income and property taxes for Oregon taxpayers if adopted during the special session. He cited Coos County receiving 159640 in property tax relief and about 50 per county in direct income tax relief for 1957 58, contrasting with the governor's plan offering 11 to 20 relief.

Salem Howard Belton Canby Oregon Coos County

Belton touts tax relief via school support program

Belton argues that Democratic plans cannot match the tax relief taxpayers would gain from adopting the Republican program, which uses basic school support as the vehicle. The remark frames the educational funding approach as a route to substantial relief.

Belton

Coos County Great Decisions 1958 Program

Preston W states fall reading season begins as Coos County prepares for Great Decisions 1958. A preliminary list of eight areas includes Russia U S security Middle East Africa American Economic Policy Red China United Nations and related global issues. The introductory brochure is available from any Great Decisions member.

Coos Preston W Russia U. S Europe Middle East Africa Red China China United Nations Coos County

Local Council Meeting Wraps Up After Brief Session

A terse report notes Preston Willis and council members concluding a session with brief remarks from the diaconate and county extension office.

Sions Council County Extension Preston Willis

Increased Allowable Timber Cut Urged to Aid Oregon Economy

Oregon timber leaders urge faster reinventory of federal forests to raise the annual allowable cut. Wood Hagenstein says Lane County grows to 600 billion board feet, double the 1953 estimate, and warns unemployment will rise without higher harvests and lower timber prices. He stresses keeping forest products competitive with steel and other materials.

Oregon Wood Hagenstein Bsen Forest Service Lane County Hagenstein Hugenstein

All Hi Schools Invited to Pie Baking Contest

The Oregon Cherry Pie Baking Contest Committee invites 150 senior high and parochial schools in Western Oregon to participate in the eighth state contest at the University of Oregon Home Economics Department in Eugene on January 11, 1958. The winner receives cash, a savings bond, and an all expense trip to Chicago. the national winner earns a $500 home economics scholarship and a new electric range on February 20. The event is funded by Red Tart Cherries growers and processors, with Wm. H. Wright of Eugene and Junior Eckley of Salem as co chairmen.

Oregon U of O Eugene Chicago Wm. H. Wright Junior Eckley Salem

Remote News From Sandy Creek Community Notes

Remote residents host Sunday guests at the Bulson home on Sandy Creek. The Remote Community Club met November 13 at Mrs Paul Davis Jr's home. Various family visits and travel updates follow, including a fire destroying the Tony Stenman home on Sandy Creek and ongoing searches for aid and shelter.

Chas Bowers Ivan Robinson Arago Ed Arnett Coquille Gene Bulson Sandy Creek WIN Ots Paul Davis Jr al Ll Farmer William Brimhall Raymond Coos Bay Casey Orville McKenzie Dolly Dun Bruce Weathers Myrtle Point Henry Weathers

Homecoming in Sandy Creek Area

Mr and Mrs Ward Schneur returned to their home Monday after spending a few days at their place in Coos Bay and were seen nearby with the Bert Mecums on Sandy Creek.

Bert Mecums Sandy Creek Mrs. Ward Schneur Coos Bay

Missionary Speaker Set for Sunday Evening at Baptist Church

Rev McElveen a former pastor and Alaska missionary will preach at the Baptist church. The church also announced a time change for Sunday evening services to 7 30 with singspiration and testimonies followed by a Junior Choir number and an evening sermon.

Floyd McFlseen Canary Tate Mer Eure Stoweton NI Ms. Een Tye Sumbee Abe Mississippi Southern Semunars Portland Oregon Baxtersvile Calvary Baptist Church Madisonville Louisiana Rev McElveen Alaska Baptist Home Mission Society Chicago Ilinois Baptist Church

To Invest or To Speculate In The Stock Market

Opinion piece contrasts investing with speculation during a market downturn. It urges distinguishing between investors and speculators, stresses long term hedging against a deflating dollar, notes President Eisenhower's economic outreach, and cites Commerce Department data to suggest markets may rebound, advising careful risk management for ordinary shareholders.

Wall Street Nat Eisenhower Easler Burns Baruch America Commerce Department General Features Corp

Garanna Stevens Chosen for Capella Choir at Willamette

Willamette University in Salem announced that Garanna Stevens daughter of Mr and Mrs S F Stevens of Myrtle Point has been chosen to sing in the Capella choir. Stevens a first year sociology major at Willamette and a Myrtle Point High School graduate is one of 60 Oregon students selected.

Garanna Stevens Willamette Willamette University Salem Geranna Stevens S F Stevens

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