Oregon Law Reforms and Parole Board Report 1947
A 1947 summary notes legislative bills in Oregon including minimum teacher salaries of 2400 yearly, changes to taxation, pension minimums, and beer license limits. It reports parole board actions with 307 cases, 259 penitentiary and 48 fines, and discusses statewide property and legal rulings affecting highways, court authority, and advertising for legal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Parole and Probation
H. M Randall
United States
Oregon
Justices of the Peace
Hillcrest State School of Correction
Council
Schroeders Carl Leave a Southern Trip
Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder start a southern trip with Mr and Mrs Carl of Arago planning to be gone a month or more traveling from California east via the southern route to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schroeder
Catrnia
Florida
Carl
Arago
City to Bid For New Truck and Meter System
City records show plans to install a city owned truck and replace meters. Officials say 16 first bids will be published with revenue shares split between the city and meter company. City Recorder N W Peskine to prepare bid notices while Culver contractor begins needed repairs on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meter Company
Jad
City Recorder
Peskine
Dwig
Culver
County roads closed to log trucks halting mills
A county order bans hauling on 700 miles of roads until conditions permit. Thirteen small mills may close with about 193 workers laid off. January payroll around 70031.70. Affected roads include Cement Creek Hall Creek Catching Creek and Matheny Creek. Ongoing talks seek a repair plan to let operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menia
Cement Creek
Hall Creek
Catching Creek
Matheny Creek
Chamber Drive Signers Grow as Dinner Meeting Near
The Chamber of Commerce membership list shows 56 businesses signed to date for the regular monthly dinner set for Monday night February 10 at 7 pm in the tel coffee shop banquet room. Many more firms are yet to be contacted or awaiting head office replies.
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Tel
Chamber of Commerce
Jn An
Myrtle News Stand Remodeling Expands Magazine Shelving
The Myrtle News Stand adds shelves along the east wall to hold more magazines and plans a staggered display in the room center to showcase merchandise. The remodel aims to increase stock and improve buyer access.
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Myrtle News Stand
District Boy Scouts meet in Coquille February 16
The Coquille valley district of the Boy Scouts of America holds its annual meeting at the Coquille community building on Sunday February 16 starting with a potluck dinner. Local scouters will provide coffee and cream and attendees should bring food and table service. A varied program includes visiting scout incentives and remarks from Eugene Register Guard publisher Ali Bennettts etc.
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Boy Scouts
Coquille
Boy Scouts of America
Coquille Valley
Boy Scout
Coos County
Baker
Eugene Register Guard
J. R. Bruckart
Willamette National Forest
Roger Bales
Oregon
Saddle Club Helps March of Dimes Fund Drive
The Myrtle Point Saddle Club donated proceeds from a March of Dimes benefit dance at Oaks Pavilion. A fine crowd attended and organizers expressed satisfaction at contributing to the fund.
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Myrtle Point
Powers Station Weather Reports Lower Rainfall Than Last Year
Powers weather station notes January added 5.81 inches to the total bringing the season to 28.69 inches versus 47.11 inches last year and 9.00 inches in January 1946. The report lists 18 days with heavy rain, 17 cloudy nights, and a 1.05 inch 24 hour record. Feb 8 is the warmest day so far at 68 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Gamwell
Powers Weather Station
Scouts And Leaders Meet At Myrtle Point Junior High
Scouts and leaders gather at the Myrtle Point Junior High tonight to revive the local troop. Ray Jueh and Bran Albern of Coquille are on the program to outline benefits of the Scout movement and assist the unit.
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Myrtle Point
Boy Scouts
Ray Jueh
Bran Albern
Coquille
Telephone Co Gets Rate Boost in Oregon Division
The West Coast Telephone company received an annual net use of 205000 dollars for its Oregon division after a rate increase approved by Public Utilities Commissioner George H. Flagg. The hike aims to offset a 198 percent rise in operating costs over five years, amid service criticisms and limited equipment. The commission orders further investigations to improve service including dial service in some areas.
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West Coast Telephone Company
Oregon
George H. Flagg
Public Utilities
State of
Flagg
Coos County Livestock Board Elects New Directors
Ectors and officers for the coming year were elected to the board of directors. FE A Clausen was named president with P C Foon as secretary treasurer. Directors include Jesse D Clinton Norwood Browne J L Smith and Ray McNair representing Coquille and Bandon Chambers. New directors are Orvis Miller and Martin G Arnold. The group discussed holding a wool show at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. A. Clausen
P. C. Foon
Jesse D. Clinton
Norwood Browne
J. L. Smith
Coquille Chamber of Commerce
Ray McNair
Bandon Chamber
Orvis Miller
Helub
Martin G. Arnold
Coos County
Local Sportsmen Organize Myrtle Point Unit
Twenty two Myrtle Point sportsmen joined the Southwestern Oregon Sportsmen's association at Schroeder funeral chapel Monday evening. R. C. presided. Scott outlined the planned program to improve hunting and fishing conditions for southwestern Oregon sportsmen. The local unit includes Myrtle Point, Bridge, Broadbent, Powers, Norway and Sithum with a goal of at least 200 members. Clifford Parrish attended and displayed a 22 pound striped bass he caught at Coos Bay.
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Myrtle Point
Southwestern Oregon Sportsmen’s Association
Schroeder
R. C
Scott
Southwestern Oregon
Bridge
Broadbent
Powers
Norway
Sithum
Clifford Parrish
Coos Bay
Mrs Carstens Returns From Buying Trip
Mrs Arlie Carstens operator of the Spruce Shop returned from Portland this week after buyers week and purchasing new stock for her ladies ready to wear store She notes more plentiful ladies apparel with a wider range of materials and patterns Wholesale sources expect clothing prices to ease soon.
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Arlie Carstens
Portland
Weed and Schroeder Elected To Airport Executive Committee
Chet Weed and Henry A. Schroeder of Myrtle Point were chosen for the executive committee of the proposed Coquille Myrtle Point airport at Arago. Evan Alborn of Coquille was elected permanent chairman. The group plans an initial survey and per capita funding based on the 1940 census, with $16,000 government aid anticipated and a projected $1,000 survey cost.
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Chet Weed
Henry A. Schroeder
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Arago
Coquille City
Weed
Scroeder
Ernie Smith
Orville Wood
Evan Alborn
Promanent
Alcorn
Alborn
Myrtle
Point
Clarence S. Daika
Coquille Chamber of Commerce
Dr Thomas Opens Mast Hospital This Week
A fragment notes an offer to Myrtle Point by a doctor for a hospital purchase. The city previously faced debt limits and unmet requirements preventing buyout. The text references a mast hospital and a doctor named Thomas with an offered price and capacity details.
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Dr. Thomas
Mast Hospital
Myrtle Point
Rotarians Plan Student Trip To State Legislature
Two car loads of Union High School students will travel to Salem this month to visit the legislature and meet Governor El Boel. The program, hosted by the Myrtle Point Rotary Club, includes tours of state institutions and attendance at a legislative assembly. Students will be selected for citizenship and a representative group from each class will join the trip, with dates set for February 17 18 or 24 25 pending confirmation.
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Union High School
Salem
Myrtle Point Rotary Elub
Ate
el Boel
Wil
Capitol City
Legislative Assembly
Safeway Announces Pension Plan Adoption in Portland
Safeway adopts a new retirement plan announced in Portland by manager J H Branlund after years of study. The plan provides retirement income at age 66 plus social security benefits, aiming to meet or exceed 6 percent of the employer’s average income over eight years. Stockholders approved the plan last month and it is now in effect.
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Hrevry
Safeway
Portland
J. H. Branlund
Branlund
Bargelts Buy Texaco Station in Remote Area
Bargelts acquire Texaco service station at corner of Spouse and Eighth streets near Remote. Edmond Bargelt, recently discharged from the armed forces, will operate the station while the Remote store is sold. The family plans to move to Myrtle Point after the sale. Ben Dement to assist with the new business.
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Eee
Spouse
Eighth Streets
Har- Bamend Bargelt
The
Herald
Remote
Edmond
Armed Forces
Myrtle Point
Ben Dement
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Senate
Racing Commission
General Fund
Klamath
State Board of Control
Way Assets Administration
Hroeders, Carls
Seren
Saddle Club
Aids ‘Dimes’ Drive
Powers Station
Run Scout Movement
Rotarians
Bargelts
Texaco Station
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