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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1947
Page
4
President Truman urges business to curb and lower prices to fight inflation but warns wage growth and costs threaten the economy. Officials note competition and retailer caution help restrain prices while manufacturers seek value, signaling relief as inflation pressures press on mass production and sales.
Arago notes Mrs G F Vetter returning from Mast hospital Myrtle Point. Frank Procter family of Bandon visited Roe Lome. 4 H Daily club at Arago school elected Gulstrom vice president Freda Bretzel secretary. members Evelyn Bay Shirley Davenport Ronnie Heker John Menegatte. Agnes Barnett visited then left for Bandon. Ladies Aid met at Arago Community church and prepared wilt. Spring Bazaar set for April 18 at JL Burtis store. Mars Mielden Cari and Mrs W E Cross of Coquille returned from Salem trip. Spring weather arrives. farmers busy with crops and gardens.
Junkle Hank invites readers to visit Richfield Service for modern auto upkeep. The ad touts easy onfit machines and expert lubrication, urging a clean, well maintained vehicle for family use in Myrtle Point.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Schroeder chapel for Fred Scofield who died at his home on C Street after a several week illness from a heart ailment. He was born in Oakland California on April 26 1875 and lived in Oregon since 1886. He operated Sunny Knoll stock ranch at Bridge and is survived by his wife Louise a son Emil two daughters Irene Anderson and Winifred Neve a stepson Elbert Wiehmnn two brothers and three sisters Interment was in the Norway cemetery.
Nominated for President were Norman Jarvie George Nichols Marty Summers and Mary Ann Downey. For vice president were Dale Obleon Marvene Christensen Allan Halter and Ed Gilkison. For treasurer Geraliine Ginn and Shirley Train. Sualerita nominated for secretary Corlyss Lucas Nancy Haga Martina Kincheloe and Betty Smith. Carl Merrie Murl Land Tinker Hatfield and Frank Hoffman were named candidates for Sergeant at Arms. Election of officers will be held at an assembly on Friday May 2.
Officials report the first two days of parking meter operation yielded over 51.00 in deposits. Each meter averaged about 25 cents daily as enforcement began with warnings and a second offense leading to fines.
Mrs Louise Scofield left Wednesday with her son Elbert Wiehmann to spend a few weeks in Portland visiting relatives. A son was born Tuesday April 18 to Mr and Mrs James Lewellen at their Hillboro home. The Lewellens are former residents. Mrs Lillie Dement is moving to town from Broadbent and will occupy apartments at the A H Bender home on Fifth street. Mr E Hill of North Bend has been guest of her daughter Mire Frank Bessey and family this week.
The article discusses timing for substantial national debt payments and a possible next spring or summer action to frame the issue as campaign leverage for 1948. It notes Republican concerns over spending cuts and investment that pays long term revenue, and emphasizes the value of handling daily mail to stay in touch with constituents.
The writer notes mail addressed to congressmen often lacks usefulness when campaign or mass form letters misrepresent the sender. Spring arrives with temperatures near 80 degrees and late cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin. The author fears a long, unusually hot summer and a session extending into July.
Stanley Phillipe of Portland was appointed state station supervisor for the 8 P sta Jona on Tuesday.
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