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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
4
A Nebraska woman shares frugal methods for making table doilies from worn sheets and damaged table linens. Tips include selecting rough weave fabrics, cutting straight, hemming carefully, and using simple stitches to keep napkins and place mats neat.
A guide to slim prints and luncheon cloths with contrasting hems and bias tape. It covers feather stitching on simple doilies, colorful ric rac, crochet edges, and formal dollies with bands or panels, plus advice on using edge stitchers for lace bands on sheer fabrics.
Coos county undertakes a cleanup drive to remove all commercial gambling equipment by September 1. Sheriff William F. Howell and District Attorney Ben C. Flaxel cite slot machines pinball machines punch boards and dice games as included. The effort covers clubs and other locations. law enforcement departments have pledged support after prior failed cleanup attempts. The move follows guidance from Attorney General George Neven urging officers to enforce Oregon gambling statutes and warning penalties for noncompliance.
The attorney general says operating gambling devices in any owned building or land is a misdemeanor. He notes slot machines are public nuisances under state law and urges enforcement. He stresses the balance of a term and cites related legal provisions.
Mrs XK. E. Oliver of Myrtle Point has been discharged from McAuley hospital in Coos Bay.
The marriage of Pat Donahue of Point and Miss Virginia Sodee of Saal was reported in Eugene.
Walter Lloyd Bettsoun of Myrtle Point, transferred from Rosebud, Oregon, was among seven men ordered by the Coos County draft board to report for physical examination last week.
Fire brigade responded to a stove explosion at the Dodge residence near the river north of Paul Breuer’s home. Mr and Mrs Dodge were inside when the blast occurred about nine o'clock Monday morning. fire officials reported an oil stove caused the incident.
Step forest fires keep Oregon green and safe for visitors. Promote responsible travel and forest stewardship to protect natural wonders and support local communities.
The forecast highlights vibrant and muted color blends with bright accents to flatter all complexions. Bags come in many styles from draped dressy pieces to tailored daytime options with unique trims.
The notice outlines army enlistment options with six months of service required for men over 18, including age limits from 18 to 35 and parental consent for minors. It lists reenlistment bonuses of 40 dollars per year of active service, furlough privileges, mustering out pay, and retirement options after long service. It also notes GI Bill benefits for those enlisting by October 1946 and choices of service branch and overseas theaters.
The article notes a 20 percent pay raise and an 80 percent increase for service overhaul. It specifies payment of $4.0 for each one year of service for corporals in Fyng or Gider crews.
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