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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1946
Page
1
The text argues for constitutional and legal means to settle labor disputes, endorsing Morse's suggestion for an arbiter and warning against illegal “shooting it out.” It proposes a temporary, neutral mechanism to hear facts and decisions binding on all, with public interest protection.
Local citizens urge a group effort to build 20 to 80 houses this spring for returning G I s flooding into town. Outlook for five to ten years appears bright as coastal populations grow, while soldiers face delays homeward amid federal red tape.
The Myrtle Point Chamber plans a February 14 banquet for the Domestic Science girls and school meal. Committees report progress and plans for the closing annual membership drive at the Myrtle Hotel Coffee Shop banquet room.
Mrs Greig marked her fourth birthday on January 1 at the Hoffman ranch with relatives present. She has endured many Coos county winters amid a note of concern that winters and wars are growing harsher.
Veterans returning home refuse to be babied and want to resume where they left off. They recall experiences from months afloat and days at sea and plan to pursue their own ideas, insisting adaptation won’t be easy.
One of the largest property transactions in Myrtle Point in recent months covers the sale of the Myrtle Point hotel building a 95 by 100 foot structure fronting Fifth and Spruce Streets. The Browns plan extensive remodeling including hotel space and the former Jack & Jill Cafe will become the Coffee Shop. Rentals on Spruce Street include the Semp ert Drug Store, Myrtlewood Shop, Myrtle News Stand, and the Hub Myrtle Clothing and Show Co.
Audrey Geedman notes interclass girls basketball results with Senior over Sophomores 49 to 15 and Juniors over Frenchmen 54 to 9. An Annual staff meeting discussed yearbook pictures and a Bobcat sale day with student incentives. details to be announced.
The article outlines schedule and results for Lea 4 junior teams. Games include Lea 4 versus F. F. A. at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the High School gym, with two Saturday morning matches against Marshfield Junior High second strings and a full season schedule listed.
The organization broadens its reach with new animal, wildlife, transportation and marketing programs. Over the past year ten county units join the state group, including Polk and more in the northern region, totaling about 460 members.
Officials announce a January 15 deadline for reports on practices under the 1945 Agricultural Conservation program. Cooperators must file at the county agent’s office in Coquille or the Bay Mutual Creamery in Cats Bay, Saturdays 10:06 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring legal description and a sketch showing field location and acreage.
A garbled fragment hints at a Western region campaign or meeting aimed to rally families in Myrtle Point and Bere. The message references hope for a wide audience and a drive to support a cause, though details and names are unreadable.
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