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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1957
Page
7
The Southwestern Oregon association pushes for a standalone college district to establish a community college. Opponents emerged in the summer of 1957, yet the board notes broad approval of the college report and its clear advantages for the region.
The Southwestern Oregon Community College Association affirms support for forming an independent district, addressing two main questions: 1 the tax impact of 1.5 to 2 mills per $1 000 valuation and 2 the viability of capital investments needing 2.4 to 2.9 mills for ten years. A public meeting will discuss petitions and answer questions with education experts.
The Oregon Society for Crippled Children and Adults will hold its annual meeting September 20 at the Hotel Washington in Portland. Trustees and officers will be elected, with registration at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Richard L. Sketer will speak on progress in working with the crippled, followed by a panel at noon moderated by Tom McCall.
Carol Sell reports on local social activity with extended families traveling to Salem Roseburg and Boise. Labor Day family picnic at the Sumerlin ranch drew about 30 relatives and out of town guests. Visitors included the Surchamps Shinkles Shepherds and Arnauds among others. several relatives visited Roseburg Grants Pass and Vancouver areas.
Mrs Rees Daniels hosted guests including Donna Strong Charley Akers from Toppenish and Leslie Strong with Nancy Nonia Graz from Cottage Grove. Graz and two girls just returned from two years in Japan where her husband served, now at Fort Ord California. Luncheon guests at H O D Bones included James McMillian and Janie from Fairview and Kermit Hayes. Mrs W J Sweet of Bandon and Annie Hamblock of Arcata visited Clinton Carman. Hamblock returned with daughter and son in law Thomas and Cosgrove of Arcata plus baby.
Families and friends from Coquille Myrtle Point Redmond Everett and Portland visited relatives in the area over the weekend. Residents traveled to Empire Sunset Beach and the Oregon State Fair while others stayed for family gatherings and local school opening with ten pupils enrolled at Etalka School.
The Coos County Sheriff's Posse and Auxiliary enjoyed a Labor Day weekend trail ride visiting Roy Jenkins ranch at Sixes. Eighteen riders traveled to Tent Prairie and other locations while Mr Jenkins entertained and provided horses. Attendees included Richard and Lila McCuskey, Robert and Charlotte Mirros, Harold and Leisl Merler, Amos Scarborough, Lloyd White, James and Charlotte Jenkins, Leland Barklow, Roy Jenkins, with guests Bud Kaiser and others.
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