Veterans Win A Home War and Modern War Surplus Push
Veterans push for equal access to war surplus goods as shortages ease. Oregon state government agrees to donate Klamath Falls marine base assets for a 25 year vocational school use, with conditions and nominal consideration amid bureaucratic detail. Additional actions include shoe stock purchases for state facilities and reappointments to state boards.
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Congress
Vox Populi
College OF Fairy
Leo
Spitsbart
Oregon
Far
Canada
San Luis Obispo
California
Novel
Great Klamath Falls Marine Base
Washington
Real Property Division
The
War Assets Administration
Oregon State Hospital
Eastern Oregon State Hospital
Fairview
State Training School
Camp Adair
Earl Snell
Avi H. Spillman
Powell Batte
Agriculure
Arthur C.adverg
Tillamook
Kenothy W. Holman
Portland
Mate Board of Directors
Embalmers
Wires to Postmaster General on Sunday Post Office Closures
A letter from the Chief Clerk District 4 of the Railway Mail Service discusses Sunday service at post offices. It notes holidays, cost of keeping offices open, and difficulty securing star route contractors amid pay increases.
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Eal Chamber
Dorvetieviriibes
Seber
Nepervede Servica
Thornton Bays Southwestern Tire Plant Acquisition
Thornton Tire Service has purchased Southwestern Tire and Bay Meters in Myrtle Point and Coquille. The deal consolidates Myrtle Point Coquille and Coos Bay plants under Thornton and makes it exclusive U. S. tire distributor in southwestern Oregon. George Eckholm will manage Myrtle Point. Rodney Creager becomes general manager for Coquille and Myrtle Point. Kenneth talley remains Myrtle Point territory salesman. Donald Shore heads Bay area sales. Thornton continues BF Goodrich tires.
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Thornton Tire Service
Southwestern Tireeters
Myrtle Point
Harry Thornton
Coos Bay
Southwestern Motora
Coquille
Thornton
Bay Meters
Myrtie
le Point
George Eckholm
Rodney Creager
Theatore
Kenneth Talley
Southwestern Motors
Saleman
Donald Shore
Bay Area
B F Goodrich
U. &. Thre
Oregon
Traveling Examiner in Powers January 16
A traveling examiner of operators and chauffeurs will be in Powers January 16 and on duty at the Recreation Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those seeking driving permits or licenses should contact the examiner during these hours.
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League of Oregon
Four Generations Gather at Rogue River Family Reunion
Four generations of the Weaver family gathered at Rogue River during Christmas holidays. Walter C Weaver of Rogue River attended with his son Walter C Weaver II of Bridge and his grandson Walter C Weaver III. The 10 month old great great grandson John Crawford Weaver is the infant son of Mr and Mrs Walter C Weaver III. The great grandfather is 78.
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Walter C. Weavers
Bridge
Mr. Weaver
Rogue River
Walter C Weaver
Walter C Weaver II
Walter C Weaver III
John Crawford Weaver
Walter C. Weaver
McCloskey Ranch House Burns in Norway Farm Fire
The Bert McCloskey farm house at Norway was destroyed by a fire early Sunday. Volunteer firefighters arrived too late to save the home but saved other farm buildings. only a small woodshed with dry wood and tools remained. Firefighters stayed on scene late to extinguish embers.
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Bert McCloskey
Norway
City Council Pauses On Curfew and Planning Measures
City Council paused curfew enforcement for minors after 6 p.m. and before 6 a.m with guardian accompaniment. The panel approved an alarm signal linked to the county telephone office and discussed forming a street planning commission to guide a five year program. Rural fire response and a $100 donation to the volunteer unit were noted, plus a permit to remodel a building for Snow White Ice Cream at an estimated $700.
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Strees
Joe McCloskey
McCloskey
A Offley
Little Saw Shop
Steelhead Derby Opens With 20 lb 5 oz Catch at Myrtle Point
Dan E Wells of Myrtle Point weighed in a 20 pound 5 ounce steelhead on the derby’s opening day December 22. He also claimed second prize for the two week period with a 16 pound 18 ounce fish. Alfred Daniels finished third with a 15 pound 13 ounce catch. Wells’ big fish came near the forks of the Coquille and South Fork as fishing conditions improve after a recent dip.
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Myrtle Point
Dan E. Wells
Wells
Alferd Daniels
Coquille
South Fork
Pearce to Welcome Brother From Canada for Visit
L. H. Pearce traveled to Eugene on Tuesday and plans to return the last week of next week. He expects his brother from Saskatchewan, Canada, to accompany him for a visit.
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L. H Pearce
Eugene
Saskatchewan
Canada
New Column Starts Thief Week
New Salem column by Wade begins this week detailing the upcoming legislative session in Salem. For 27 years he has covered every session and promises an engaging informative read for readers.
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Salem
Wade
Myrtle Point Woman's Club to Visit Coquille
Members of the Myrtle Point Woman's Club will be guests of the Coquille club at a 2 15 Tuesday meeting on January 14. State president Mrs William Chandice of Hillsboro will be honored guest. Mars Howard Whitaker is program chairman.
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Myrtle Point Woman's Club
Coquille Woman's Club
William Chandice
Hillsboro
General Federated Woman's Club
Mars. Howard Whitaker
Myrtle Point Club
Filipino War Relief Letter Highlights Gifts From Women
A year after women nationwide organized clothing drives for war relief, a Filipino recipient thanks an American woman for contributions. The letter from Tuguegarao, Cagayan notes coats were distributed to towns, expresses gratitude, and mentions the writer’s hope to share ideas and friendship with the American donor.
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Filpino
Chamber dinner meeting set for Monday night
The Myrtta Polut' Chasiboré¢ Commerce will hold a 7 30 dinner in the banquet room and discuss the current drive and the Chamber program for the year. Board decisions from Tuesday evening will be aired, and attendance is hoped from all interested business houses to support a well functioning local Chamber.
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Jack Dunn
Chamber
Dr. R. W. Gronemyer Opens Dental Office Here
Dr. R. W. Gronemyer of Vancouver opened a dental office in the Mast hospital building to serve local patients. He is a University of Oregon graduate who completed work there last October. The Gronemyers and their two year old daughter have moved to Myrtle Point and hope to find housing soon.
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R. W. Gronemyer
Vancouver
Mast Hospital
Gronemyer
University of Oregon
University
Myrtle Pelst
December Rainfall Figures Highlight Local Wet Month
The report shows December rainfall at 4.35 inches in Jamberg with an excess above average of several tenths. The month recorded the highest totals in years, surpassing nine inches on the Seth artery and marking notable precipitation locally.
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Jamberg
Séth
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