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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1956
Page
8
The notice explains who must register or re register in Oregon. It covers moves within precincts, failure to vote in 1954, name changes after marriage or divorce, age requirements to vote by election day, and six months residence for new residents. It cautions that cancellation can occur for non voting and non return of cards.
Voters must apply by September 7 to receive absentee ballots for October. Ballots mailed by October 6. in person voting allowed through October 30. All ballots must be received by October 31. Absentee voters include the homebound, hospital patients, travelers, students, military, and government personnel. Precinct changes relocate Maple Willow north area to 54 and east of railroad to 69, with riverfront east side in 39 and west side in 58.
The Powers Lions Club lists members who helped with a gravel project on the school route. A stairway plan up to the new school house estimates 150 steps with wooden cedar steps and railings. The club notes a successful Boy Scout drive, PA system upgrade, and Faculty Night upcoming on Sept 25 with entertainment arranged by Pacific Power.
A 1956 era feature promotes Blue Dutch Cleanser as a modern kitchen cleanser with bluing action, foaming and bleaching benefits, soft on hands, and instant rinsing. It traces Old Dutch Cleanser as the historic powder form precursor, noting long market presence and trademark recognition.
The text recalls arranging events around Thanksgiving and notes involvement as pallbearer at a funeral on August 9th, mentioning a very large fan.
A devout woman’s illness deepens the vigil as fellow survivors question why she dies first. The speaker reflects on duty, faith, and the unknowables of life while acknowledging grief, time, and the horizon beyond which meaning remains unclear.
A terse ad style line notes a person who does and never wastes anything. The fragment emphasizes thrift and efficiency in a 1956 General Features Corp context.
State Treasurer Sig Unander reports retirement of 2 million dollars in state highway bonds and payment of 460,625 dollars in interest on highway bonds. On October 1, he says 850,000 dollars in highway bonds will be retired. Total outstanding indebtedness after September 4 stands at 171,969,000 dollars, with bonds in multiple categories including Oregon Veterans Bonds and other state issues.
Funeral services were held at Schroeder's Funeral Home for Russell Ray Ashbaugh 52 who died Wednesday at Mercy hospital Roseburg Rev Edward McClurg officiated and interment was at Sunset cemetery He had been a Bridge resident since 1928 born in Annada Missouri August 12 1904 He was a church member and survived by his wife Delores two sons Russell Jr and Leroy three daughters Mrs M Brown Mrs D Farmer and Mrs L Lindsay his parents Mr and Mrs H John Ashbaugh Portland three sisters Mrs Bliss Sophn Mrs R Monish and Mrs H Swanson all of Portland and ten grandchildren.
The First Presbyterian church hosts a fellowship dinner after the morning service on September 16. The event invites new teachers and the community, welcoming families and children to join a cordial gathering.
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