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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1962
Page
2
The author notes reading on Friday after Thanksgiving and thanks the Union service. They reflect on peace and quiet, the newspaper’s reflection of its staff and community, and the duty to serve honestly. The piece expresses humility and dedication to serving the local community.
Rotary members lunched at the high school during National Education Week and attended an open house review by teachers and students. The piece notes potential challenges for former graduates returning to today’s more complex coursework and urges parents to assist with homework while schools expand offerings. Myrtle Point merchants plan a Santa filled Christmas season with low prices, events, and gifts inviting community participation.
A man who arrived in the United States years ago with farming knowhow now operates a huge egg production farm in Moorpark California and is installing a modern Egg City in Ventura County. He says opportunity abounds in America, though many do not seize it.
The Southwestern Oregon Medical Society reports a 9500 surplus after Sabin polio clinics in May June and September. About 38000 people got three doses for 1 for three or 5 per family. A four doctor committee will study uses including scholarships. Myrtle Point High students invited to Oregon Award for Creativity with four categories. First place in each division wins a full University of Oregon tuition scholarship.
Mrs Ralph Gibbs of Broadbent killed a civet after it attacked her on a road while horseback riding. Health officials urge pet vaccination, note rabies in bats, and advise penning and observing a suspected rabid animal for two weeks.
Georgia Pacific lands at Eden Ridge Bone Mountain and nearby areas reported 502 deer harvested in the 1962 season. A total of 3 981 hunters entered GP lands in Coos county during the 23 day season. Predators killed included two bobcats three bears and five coyotes. The company praised hunters for courtesy and care on logging roads sites and in the field.
The District Court of Oregon Coos County will hear objections to and settle the final account of the executrix for the estate of Leslie M King deceased. The hearing is set for Friday December 21 1962 at 10:00 in the forenoon in the court room. Publication dates are November 29 December 6 and December 13 1908.
Bucky Reeves of the National school assembly spoke on Nature in Your Backyard at MPHS on November 19. A film followed animal and insect development including orb web and trap door spiders and the swallowtail butterfly from egg to yellow butterfly.
Privates Samuel W. Cribbins and Dana J. Watson completed eight weeks of advanced individual training as cannoneers at Fort Stot E Oklo artillery and missile center. Cribbins, 17, attended Myrtle Point High School and is son of Ivan R. Cribbins of Bridge Route. Watson, 19, a 1962 Myrtle Point High School graduate, is son of Mr and Mrs James A. Watson.
MPHS hosted a school library workshop for librarians teachers and students from Coos Curry and Douglas counties on Saturday November 17. Sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Librarians the event presented the OASL program and included discussions and demonstrations on overseas libraries developing student library use and study skills with guest speakers from Parkrose Heights and Marshfield.
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