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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
11
A fragment notes a BALB cabin style setup and a large bet linked to a Myrtle Beach shop. Mentions a bathtub and new paint with a person or entity named iinew connected to L H and Roth Bedy.
The Oregon State Motor Association reported tax on motor vehicle fuel ranges from 4.5 to 8.5 cents per gallon, with the national average at 3 cents. Oregon’s tax of 6.5 cents includes state and local levies. Reno Nevada adds a county tax of 1.5 cents. St Louis imposes a 1 cent city tax and Albuquerque 0.5 cent.
Court records list several motorists facing penalties including Sam Mintz for stop sign violation and Donald R Davenport for running a stop sign. Other entries show improper parking, four in front seat infractions, and bail forfeiture of $84 tied to Claude J Bennett for reckless driving.
Portland's Pacific International Livestock Exposition building suffered only slight damage from recent flooding and will be repaired in time for the annual show October 1 to 8.
The state game commission released 508 week old pheasant cocks in the upper Coquille area last weekend. Conservation director Tom Forrest announced the birds, sourced with help from the Myrtle Point Rod Gun and Boating Club and the Southwest Oregon Sportsmen’s Association. Harold Stemmier aided distribution from Broadbent to below Arago. Mr and Mrs William Cribbin plan to move to Salem.
Robert L. and J. F. Duan of Bridge School, Navy Receiving Station Anacostia, D C describe a course in mathematics and physics for repairing interior communication systems including gyrocompass units, engine telegraphs, and rudder indicators. Funeral services for Deleron S. Higgins, 72, of Catching Creek, will be held this afternoon.
A diverse craft item featuring handwoven chocolate straw braids reaches markets of at least thirty countries. Artisans showcase three ply constructions, emphasizing traditional braiding techniques and edible materia l. The global spread highlights cross cultural interest in snack crafts and textile inspired edible goods.
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