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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1973
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Herald, established in 1886, published weekly on Thursdays from Myrtle Point Oregon. The paper carried standard postal notices and class postage details and was issued under state act authority in March 1897.
Editorial ponders American contradictions between cost concerns and humor about liver prices. It notes bumper sticker outrage versus defending constitutional rights, arguing freedom’s taste lies in understanding national quirks and stubborn pride.
Martha Hebert Blakely recalls growing up in early 1900s Oregon. The 72 year old author reflects on rough country life and gratitude for modern comforts, urging present generations to pause and appreciate running water, electricity, and other conveniences.
Ernest W. Conlee of Arago died Tuesday October 2 at home. He was born August 25 1894 in Portland and lived in Arago 28 years. A logger veteran of World War I and former American Legion member survivors include son Keith W. Nesika Beach and daughter Lois C. DeWald Myrtle Point. Services October 4 Myrtle Point Chapel Cool Mortuaries with C Dean Mason officiating. Interment Dora Cemetery.
Rube Dick Boles known as Dick died Sunday October 7 in Coquille. Born December 28 1912 in Montgomery Alabama he lived in Myrtle Point 25 years. Survived by wife Ruby children Betty De Wald Kenneth and Jerry all of Myrtle Point. Also survives brothers George Kismath Jim Buddy Curtis of Broken Bow Oklahoma sisters Mamie Hathaway Vicksburg Miss Estell Bowman Anderson California Sue Coplin Roseburg and nine grandchildren. Services held Wednesday October 10 at 2 p.m. in Myrtle Point Chapel of Cool Mortuaries Rev Archie Wilson Jr officiated. Interment at Norway Cemetery.
A $300 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a horse eight miles out Gravelford Road. Call 672-5730 or write to Box 41 Sitkun Kt. Kirtle Point.
Senator Jack Ripper argues the legislature should be more independent from lobbyists and bureaucrats. He notes higher costs from citizen input and new research staff but contends these moves will save millions in a state budget over a billion dollars.
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