Military moves and family notes from Coquille area
Local items report residents and relatives transferring between bases and states. Charles McInes and his wife travel to New Jersey from Coquille area. Cpl Oran D. Keeler moves from Alexandria to Fort Sill. Ernest Davenport transfers from Fort Ardmore to Topeka and hopes for combat crew training. Donald Knight extends visit to April 28. Mrs Knight runs Myrtle Point Myrtleweed store. Robert B. Melarrin, paratrooper now in European theater, reassigned to public relations abroad, a Coquille High School alum with service in Italy France Belgium and Germany since June 1944. his parents own Coquille Valley Country Club.
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Donald Knight
Mrs. Knight
Myrtle Point
Myrtleweed
Saruce Street
W B Velariz
Pfe
Robert B. Melarrin
Publi Relations Department
Bob
Coquille High School
Italy
France
Belgium
Germany
Coquille Valley Country Club
Brother Writes Of Life in the Admiralty Islands
Arthur Sullivan receives a brother Bruce letter from the Admiralty Islands describing a dull routine at a Naval Supply depot. Bruce complains of long days, limited letters, poor meals, heat, and boredom while detailing a three mile walk and slow communications.
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Brother
The
Admiralty Islands
Arthur Sullivan
Remote
Bruce
Admralty Islands
Arthur
New Recruiting Push for Women's Army Corps in Oregon
The Women's Army Corps unveils an intensified recruiting program to staff Army hospitals and military installations in Oregon. Captain Gantenbein notes ongoing needs in medical departments, Army Air Forces, Ground Forces, and Service Forces to keep troops fit for combat. information available at WAC recruiting stations in Salem, Eugene, Medford, Klamath Falls, and Portland.
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Portland
Ore
Army
Women’s Army Corps Today
Women's Army Corps
Office of Civilian Defense
Medient
Wac
Ninth Service Command
Gantenbein
Army Air Forces
Army Ground Forces
Army Service Forces
Pacific Area
Oregon
Sa‘em Eugene
Medford
Klamath Falls
Wrong Womens Army Corps
Ave
Natives and Jungle Life Reflections From a Navy Camp
A wartime letter recalls shells thinning on a beach and dwindling supply, natives aiding malaria control, and the ease of movement for whites in the jungle. The writer notes Aussies and natives trading, sovereign transport by navy, and scarce knives. He hints at impressions of locals and children, ending with a hopeful good night.
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Navy
Arthur
Women Workers Plan Activities In 7th War Loan
Oregon war finance committee officials announce April meetings in Klamath Falls Eugene and Portland to promote the seventh war loan. Guest Mabelle Blake from Washington D C will visit and address county women’s divisions including Deschutes and Jackson counties.
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MacVeigh
Portland
Oregon War Finence Committee
Klamath Falls
Eugens
Oregon
Mise Mabelle Blake
Washington, D. C
Tressery Department
War Fisancs
Mise Blake
Agan
Agaisa
Doce So Mi
Housewives Urged to Plant Ample Gardens in FSA Plan
Farm women in Coos and Curry counties cooperate with FSA to boost income by planting ample home gardens. Ed Hughes says gardens remain central to live at home programs, with planning, location near the kitchen, fencing, and early seed orders emphasized. Herbs are increasingly grown, with Dill Parsley Sage and others dried or fresh for later use.
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FSA
Coos
Curry
Ed Hughes
Hughea
Ee Faby Hughes
V Mail Letter From Clifford Jennings Reports Life in Germany
Clifford Jennings of Remote writes from Germany dated March 18 1948 describing daily life and distant frost with long days and distant warmth. He notes differences in people and restrictions and mentions farmers and weather. The letter appears in a V mail format to family.
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Clifford Jennings
Germany
To Close County Farm Plans Detailed For County Welfare
The legislature adjourned on the county farm issue but no change is expected. Counties must protect their own interests as the public welfare administration handles all public assistance. If closed, occupants may seek aid through county welfare. private operation may allow remaining residents to stay under that system. About 750 people in the county are aided across four programs Old Age Assistance General Assistance Aid to Dependent Children and Aid to Blind with room for about 20 more. Estimates vary but the impact centers on welfare administration duties and local operations.
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Bhind
Cous County
Coop County Proposal Aims to Save About $1008 Monthly
A proposed era of Coop County seeks to reduce costs and save residents roughly $1,008 per month. The plan targets ongoing expenses and public services to improve efficiency and fiscal outlook for the locality.
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Coop County
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Lesa Warner
Alexandria, la
Ft Sill, Okla
Purrough
Ernest E. Davenport
Ge Air Forces
Fort Ardmore
Ohio
Topeka
Kansas
Arnold
Merve Te
Salem
Louis Root
Barbara Barklow
Will
Merle Poland
Herald Office
Grace LaFizamme
Fossine Sempert's
E. C. Barker
Connie
Sempert's Drug Store
Inez Rover
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