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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1962
Page
2
Governor Mark Hatfield promotes a 1963 1973 dec ade of development detailing plans in human resources economy transportation public safety natural resources and recreation. He urges Oregonians to study the blueprint and work with communities to achieve long range goals over the next ten years.
This article outlines protective steps after a nuclear event. It covers sheltering livestock, minimizing radiation exposure, feeding practices, and post-fallout work schedules for farmers. It notes the role of Civil Defense monitors and advises washing exposed animals and careful disposal of contaminated hides.
At the National Association of Home Builders convention in Chicago December 13–16, new factory finished hardwood interior walls are showcased. Panels offer over 50 styles from Zebra wood at 1.75 dollars per square foot to Philippine mahogany, designed for economy installations with costs similar to painted sheetrock.
Superintendent Joe Stewart praised Coach Bob Peterson at a Wednesday school board meeting for training athletes to be gentlemen with disciplined hours meals and regular exercise. Myrtle Point football, rebuilding after many graduations, is expected to mature with freshmen and underclassmen becoming top players as seniors. Sitkum board member John Kirk called coaching a winning team a big job and stressed sportsmanship.
MPHS varsity rally squad held a spaghetti dinner in the cafetorium with help from mothers to raise 130 for their basketball season uniforms. Tom Howe and Don Knight visited Lodi California to join Edna Knight, planning to move this week. Mrs. Jake Otter was in Portland from Oct 28 to the following Sunday visiting family and Becky at the University of Portland.
The Myrtle Point high school Bobcat yearbook earned top honors in the national 1963 contest, earning first class ratings from Columbia Scholastic Press Association and from the National School Yearbook Association. Approximately 1,450 entries were judged across categories, with editors Deidra Hubbell and Rick Pullen noted.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Simons Coquille welcome Candy Marie born Oct 21 at 3 45 am weighing seven pounds 15 ounces. Mr and Mrs Hoyet Richardson Myrtle Point welcome Della Louise born Oct 21 at 7 38 am weighing nine pounds. Mr and Mrs Sidney R Walter Coquille welcome William Garland born Oct 24 at 10 57 pm weighing seven pounds 15% ounces. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ray Eugene welcome Michael Scott born Oct ? at 6 50 am weighing pounds 7% ounces. Mr and Mrs C Jay Bennett Myrtle Point welcome Michelle Ann born Oct 36 at 11 17 am weighing nine pounds 12 ounces.
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