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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1967
Page
2
The piece reflects on Thanksgiving as a day to appreciate liberties such as freedom of worship speech and elections while urging daily gratitude and prayers for world peace. It stresses that despite domestic and international concerns Americans should recognize blessings and strive for a better life and harmony.
Governor McCall has accepted Robert F. Walberg resignation as District Attorney Coos County effective December 31 1967. Walberg cites opportunity to join Walsh and Chandler Coos Bay in private practice and a desire to ensure staffing levels. He thanks law enforcement and the press for cooperation and expresses best wishes to his successor. The Parrish family also extends thanks for kindness after their loss.
City crew processed 159000 gallons of water and 2367000 gallons of sewage with 28 workers. New water service on Maple Avenue. 16 man hours for street work, 8 for street sweeping, 17 for grading, 9 for removing blocks, 25 for equipment upkeep, 26 for drainage ditches. Emergency call at 1:00 am to shut off water for faulty hot water tank. Office receipts show water and sewer receipts 1848.26 and other fees totaling. police and fire activity described.
Local notes report residents returning home after hospital or nursing care. Ruessll and Elden Zinn are back home after surgery and nursing home confinement, with Amsterdam-like detours and visits mentioned. Portland trips include League of Oregon Cities events and Thanksgiving style gatherings with families in Live Oak and Lakeview.
Mrs. Henry Larman and her mother Mrs. Gossan of Mossy Rock Wash have been visiting the community and staying with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Belcher. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gill have just returned from a week with Mrs. Emna Barrett in Portland.
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