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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1970
Page
5
In Maple Primary several rooms showcase active literacy and science work. Students read an average of 1.7 books per child last month while exploring sounds, nature forms, and seasonal themes with hands on activities.
Exe cutive vice president Jim Heater of the Agri Business Council predicts the 1970s will bring dramatic change and growth in agriculture. He cites USDA projections of population growth to 230 million, rising GNP, and higher consumer buying power, with per capita beef and poultry consumption increasing by 1980 and 1990 respectively. He notes farmers become business people, larger capital needs, and that Oregon producers have reason for optimism if USDA forecasts hold.
Seattle based group The New Men a contemporary professional Christian band visits Myrtle Point for a Sunday concert and youth program at The United Methodist Church. Tim Whipple says they aim to reach teens with folk and rock themes encouraging a balanced meaningful life. Additional performances include Coos Bay and other Pacific Northwest venues.
Mrs. Mabel Miller hosted visitors on Sabbath including Clarence Miller from Washington ward acting superintendent. Lois Tarvin and Maxine Miller sang with Mary Howard on organ. Keane neth Collier and Mrs. Miller performed a hymn. The event coincided with a religious broadcast tribute to long serving members.
The Myrtle Point Baptist Church presents A Night of Music on Sunday evening October 18 at 7 pm. Local residents who have moved away will return to perform along with church members in a memorable program inviting all to attend and enjoy.
Mrs. Bill Sempert and daughter Mary visited Mrs. Amelis. The Palmroths and sons Tony and Loren spent the weekend in Portland with relatives. Chet Weed and E G Weed joined other family members in Yakima week. Dennis Freer returned home from SOC in Ashinad to visit his parents, the Lidays. The Schroeder family met Mr. and other relatives during the weekend.
Ola Tomer notes that ten years later the only clear gain for some people is the extra value a penny buys at modern drugstores. The remark highlights consumer cost concerns and perceived market shifts affecting everyday purchases.
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