Oregon House debates taxes and revenue measures in 1940s session
Governor Snell reappoints Walter Winslow to fill Justice Brand during his absence in Germany. Rogue River reports its March of Dimes quota in 24 hours. Lawmakers push a sales tax as relief for homeowners facing higher property taxes while weighing permanent wartime highway limits and gambling legalization. Legislators from multiple counties voice differing views on tax revenue and school funding.
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Supreme Court
J. Brand
Neurenburg
Germany
Walter Winslow
Salem
Snell
Justice Brand m
Oregon
Wes
Earl Hill
Lane County
John H Hall
Mwubknomah County
Burt K. Snyder
Deschutes
Lake Counties
Joe Wilson
Lincoln County
Manley J. Wilson
Clatsop
Columba
E. W. Kimberling
Grant
Harney
Non- High Board Lets Bus Contracts
A. B Baker was awarded a new two year contract for the Remote Barcroft Myrtle Point route at a salary of 278 dollars per month, five dollars above the prior rate. The article notes a bidding sequence for the Su ss mavettees route and mentions Point run details.
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A. B Baker
Barcroft
Myrtle Point
Brothers
Suss
Mavettees
Local election meeting notice for September 11
A terse notice urges all members to attend the event or name a proxy to act and vote on their behalf at the upcoming election. The session is scheduled for September 11 and requires prompt attendance or designation of a representative.
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Adt
Persen
Habeen Aanem
Fragmentary OCR Narrative From Unknown Page
The readable lines reference scattered names and phrases without clear story or context. No identifiable events, dates, or locations are available to form a coherent summary.
Pomona Grange Draws Point Plan For Solons
Pomona Grange discusses a point plan for Oregon legislators at Broadbent meeting. Proposals include stronger Bangs disease control, continued use of trucks on highways, pruning dangerous trees along power lines, and a rural rat control program. Over a hundred members attended and awards were presented for juvenile grange achievements. Next Pomona gathering set for McKinley in April.
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Coon County
Pomona
Henry Guntafson
Broadbent
Reiher
Mra Reiher North Bayside
Oregon
Ben Monson
Greendell Grange
John VanCalear
Sumner
Paul McNair
Coquille
McKinley
Ask Fair Dates Be Pushed Ahead
Members of the Coos and Curry Jersey Cattle club met last Sunday to back grange support for moving Coos Fair dates earlier than the mate fair and to raise 4-H prize money. John Milton of Coos Bay was reelected president for 1947, with Sidney Cadman Langlois as vice president and John Hobdin Coos Bay as treasurer. They discussed presenting a registered heifer calf to the top 4-H club boy in the two counties each year.
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Coos
Curry Jersey
John Milton
Coos Bay
Sidney Cadman
Langlois
John Hobdin
Traveling Examiner Arrives at Myrtle Point January 30
A driver’s license examiner will be on duty at City Hall in Myrtle Point on Thursday January 30 1947 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applicants requiring licenses or permits are urged to appear at the appointed time.
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Myrtle Point
Dimes Drive Gets Off To Strong Start In Coos County
March of Dimes campaign shows early momentum as county chairmen report incoming returns while litters are mailed. Schroeder notes half the funds stay in the county to meet local needs if required as the year tax depleted resources.
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Coos County
Mllen Schreeder
Schroeder
Harlem Legionaires to Meet Myrtle Point Bucks in Local Court Bout
The Harlem Legionaires colored traveling team, renowned nationally for fast ball handling, are billed to play Myrtle Point Bucks at Union High School on Saturday evening February 9. W. L. Bell, manager, announced the matchup with Powers quintet possibly present for a preliminary finish. Plans for two local teams to face the Legionnaires for quarters are tentative.
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Harlem Legionaires
Myrtle Point Bucks
Union High School
W. L. Bell
Myrtle Point
Legionnaires
Fast Powers
Bucks
Areo
Colored Boys
Bell
Tims
Myrtle Hotel lobby remodeling near completion this week
The Myrtle Hotel completes its lobby upgrade this week with the office moved back and the old office added to the lobby. Fixtures and counters have been updated to improve overall appearance. Norwood Browne, owner of the property, is referenced as part of the project.
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Wee Hotel
Myrtle Hotel
Norwood Browne
Steelhead Derby Honors Winners Amid Promising Fishing
Steelhead Prize Ervin Willberger took first with a 14 lb 2 oz fish at Gravelford on the Boath Fork during the Lions club Derby period ending January 18. V. V. Hageborn earned second with 18 lb 8 oz and Freatcia Floyd third with 12 lb 1/2 oz. Conditions improve as at least 18 steelhead were reported caught Tuesday. A late bid prize loss occurred when a fisherman forgot his ticket. About
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Ervin Willberger
Lions Club
War Gravelford
V. V. Hageborn
Freatcia Floyd
Idea Mastessirman
Costi
Bpincott
Delinquent tax foreclosures sell large acreages in Coos County
In 1946 Coos County sold 25 100.88 acres for 8760 164 18. Major buyers included Evans ta company 18 964 14 paid 446 731 17 Moore & Lamber 65 241 74 acres for 114 786 19 Alf Pearce 18 340 00 and Timber Conservation company 12 200 00. Total sales 1646 year 007 996 52.
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Coos County
Evans Ta Company
Moore 2[i
Lamber Company
Alf Pearce
Timber Conservation Company
Pulightner
Install New Alament Machine at P. C. Roper and Company
P. C. Roper and Company installed a new Beer file and alignment machine this week and prepared it for operation. The latest model promises improved accuracy in vehicle motor service and reflects ongoing upgrades at the firm.
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Alament
P. C. Roper and Company
Edhe
Mir
Roper
Berkham Called South and Other Fragments
A fragmented OCR note mentions Berkham and references a southward call. The text includes stray phrases about a pace, a VHS item from a pit hole, and latent tremors, with unclear dates or clear events.
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Berkham
Mills Estimate Maintenance and Load Reduction Plan
The text describes maintenance at mills with about twice a set amount of upkeep, limiting salt from winter hauling and reducing load sizes to protect roads. Roads extend ten and seven miles from the Myr- Bie Pong area. About 200 workers live near the mills. Cooperation is expected to keep mills in operation.
Jenkins Seeks Herd Testers In Bay Mutual Meeting
A meeting of the Goce Bay Mutual creavary feet to discuss hiring a new tester was held Friday afternoon. Board members of the dires considered the employment proposal amid concerns about dairy herd testing.
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Dires
Breat Improvemment Association
Goce Bay Mutual Creavary Feet
Fragmentary OCR Note Yields Unclear Speech
A partial, unreadable OCR clip mentions names and dates, but key details are garbled. The readable bits reference a person and a time but lack a coherent event scope or verifiable facts.
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Bae
Na Aati Edits
Ongyertinge
Pomona Grange
Solons
Steelhead Prize
Lota and Parcela
North Bend
Coosa Bay
Bandon
Empire
Eastside
Powers
Non-Incorporated
Greyhound Axsieances
Jenkins
McClean
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