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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
7
The Myrtle Point Herald notes labor leaders plan to repeal the Taft Hartley Act. It cites coal contracts raising miners’ pay and hours as evidence the act boosted worker protections and did not strip bargaining power.
John Felsher, confined at home since returning from the Veteran's hospital a month ago, was seen greeting friends on Tuesday. Grady Johnson returned from Portland with word Mrs. Johnson will stay in Portland through April. Easter visits span Roseburg and Portland as families travel for celebrations and care.
The Oregon Commission states that veterans with 25 percent or more disability may obtain fishing licenses for 60 cents and hunting licenses for 50 cents, with a 1 dollar for a combined license. Residents must have one year Oregon residency. Deer tag adds 50 cents. Application through the Oregon Board of Veterans Affairs or county courthouses.
Myrtle merchants upgrade stores as spring arrives. Guerney's Cleaners adds a neon sign that lights Spruce Street. Most hospital receives interior paint and new fixtures. Dick's Place reopens after weekend clean up and interior repainting.
Howard Doss announced the sale of the Coquille Valley Country Club to Vis Acoona of Coquille. Acoona plans to redecorate soon and said no policy changes are anticipated at the present time.
Miss Maud Wilson of Oregon State College leads a national committee to draft plans for the American Home Economics Association headquarters. President Katherine Alderman notes the aim is a building that combines beauty and utility for the 17000 members and reflects Home Economists ideals.
Elton Schroeder announced that Fairbanks Morse sales will be managed for all area stores. Dayton said a full line including household water systems irrigation gear garden plows power lawn mowers gasoline engines and diesel power will be available at Myrtle Point Gold Beach or Powers stores.
Oregon motorists rush to plan Alaska trips after permits removal. Travel tips warn no June start due to spring floods. route is year round yet may be impassable. Readiness includes lodging, camping, food, doc checks, pet rules, baggage limits, and vehicle readiness for remote travel.
Field day at Oregon State greenhouses on April 4 from 1 to 5 pm features OSC tests on Easter lily bulb studies. Stanley E Wadsworth and A N Roberts lead experiments with over 700 bulbs examining root pruning water sprouts digging time moisture for packing and storage. Free Train visit to Corvallis coincides with the event.
Oregon state emergency board approved funds to add three veterinarians to the field staff in Salem to bolster surveillance as large-scale cattle importations continue. Officials stress no foot and mouth disease is present, but the elevated movement heightens infection risk and responses will target focal points for rapid control.
Mrs Barbara Fozer and Mrs Pat Culbertson hosted the March Junior Women meeting at Myrtle Lane. Eighteen members attended and final plans were made for the Senior Prom on May 18 at the Oaks. Committees were named and a $500 Red Cross donation was noted. A dinner dance for members and guests is set for April 17 at Midway.
Theodore Clinton, president of the Coos County Shrine club, announced a dance for Shriners and Master Masons with their wives at the Community building in Coquille on Saturday April 10. Special entertainment will be provided.
A daughter, Charlotte Melissa, to Mr and Mrs Frank C North up Broadbent, March 25. A daughter, Shannon Marie, to Mr and Mrs Jack Z Baker, Cous Bay, March 27.
Seufert advocates outlawing all night fishing on the Columbia River and tributaries to conserve salmon resources. He argues a 12 hour daily closed season would protect spawning and prevent commercial gear from operating at night. The plan aims to gather about 20,000 signatures by July to place the measure on the November ballot.
Oregon dairy officials report improved butter quality over the past year based on official regulatory scoring. Among 53 samples scored March 26, 66 percent were correctly labeled, up from 40 percent in March 1947. Of the current A grade labels, 44 were A and 31 labeled correctly. five B labeled were mostly meeting B requirements except one dropping to C.
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