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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
3
Charles Goersage who taught commercial subjects here in 1938 and 39 now lives in Grants Pass and Harold Withnell longtime band director now in Coquille joined the armed forces with the last draft call.
The Lions' club has taken responsibility to restore street lighting after months of dimoutre and power outages. They plan to implement an age governance system and seek monthly contributions from each town and its businesses to fund the effort.
Powers defeated Coos River 33 to 23 on Powers court in a fierce county district contest. Neldeigh led Coos River with 14 points while Frank Grove scored 14 for Powers. In the prelim Powers won 26 to 20 with Fletcher at 10 and Grant 11 for Coos River. A return game is set for Feb 4 at Bandon. Powers has yet to lose a conference game in league B. Naomi Munro enters nurse training in Portland after a sendoff at Fellowship clubhouse with gifts and a surprise potluck dinner.
Public auction will occur February 19, 1944 at 10 a.m. at the Coquille courthouse front door to sell several parcels in Coos County Oregon. Bidders may pay full cash or 30 percent and remaining balance with 6 percent interest per year. Properties include sections and townships in Powers and Coos County with described halves and quarters and multipleLots in the Town of Powers. High bidder to satisfy all terms.
The article discusses mobile sprinkler concepts for bottom land ranches. A diesel driven unit could deliver pipes across creek beds, enabling flexible irrigation. Observers note low operating costs and potential productivity gains for ranchers in dry seasons. A social note mentions a kerchief shower and Mystic Chapter planning a no host dinner with Mrs. Foster of Prineville to lead an instructional evening.
Powers residents note Alice Ames daughter of Mrs. Frank Sibold returned to Portland to resume her position with Western Union. Social items include a luncheon honoring the Murray family of Williamstown Vermont and various local visits, medical transfers, and ambulance service activity in recent days.
A veteran speaker asks a soldier to imagine digging foxholes and hunger, heat, and fatigue of war. He asks Mister to reflect on the shared toll and endurance, ending with a resolve to stand firm together despite exhaustion and danger.
An editorial argues oleo threatens butter markets amid wartime shortages and urges a fair butter pricing plan. It also explains Oregon voters face a ballot measure to end double liability for state banks, noting FDIC protections and comparing with Minnesota and Minnesota.
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