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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
4
Citizens and local organizations lobby Postmaster General over moving to six day mail service for Myrtle Point and southern Coounty. Economies and rural routes, lack of Sunday pickups, and impact on local businesses and production cited as key concerns.
Coos county receives 164.63 allotment of .unit funds totaling 112164.63 to its school districts from the county school superintendent office. LW Oddy reports 1947 dog licenses at 2.00 each with 2209 issued in 1946 and 4788.00 collected in license fees for the county. Dog licenses are now due and applications should be made promptly.
The House of Representatives begins under Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr. with 435 seats, four vacancies, and two absent members. Martin, the first Republican Speaker since 1990, earns praise for fairness, while Charles Halleck emerges as Majority Leader. The article notes ongoing Senate debates on the Bilbo issue and recounts travel weather during a long Oregon to Washington trip.
A rural school committee appointed by Mrs E Darrell Brodie met with members Ben Huntington Everett Meseerie C G Caughell Martha Mulkey Purdy to discuss restructuring. They will draft recommendations for the state legislature while rural boards maintain legal functions. Jean Plieth resigns as county supervisor secretary to take a job in Arcata California. Harold Amos returns from a Christmas trip to southern California.
Classified notice seeking a stenographer and bookkeeper with specified age and training details. Includes instructions to write a 100 box, Myrtle Point Herald, plus a list of sale items from Mrs Ward Evans and a 1988 Hudson sedan for sale in Coquille with contact or viewing details.
Fragmentary text notes that Abeta Fn and Tayler have not set up arrangements yet and Tayler will not be able to participate. The context remains unclear due to missing details.
We express gratitude for the quick actions seen at the Barton Gasner residence when a fire occurred. Their prompt response helped save lives and aided in removing household goods. Signed by Mr and Mrs. W E McCloskey and Mr and Mrs Barton Gasner.
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