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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1947
Page
7
The piece argues for uniform traffic regulations across all states to reduce accidents and fatalities. It notes tourists and travelers face confusion from differing signals and rules, predicting that standardization would cut the two billion dollars lost yearly to traffic crashes and save lives.
Verne Brewer and the hostess hosted a meeting with refreshments. Victor Mie, son of the Carl Bushnells, has been transferred to a battleship and will visit Newfoundland before leaving for San Francisco on leave. He has served five and a half years in the navy and expects discharge this summer. Various residents including the Lakeys, Bushnells, Rankins, and Spires were listed with visits and outings in Coos Bay, Coquille, Myrtle Point, and Fairview. An ad notes Miss Maxine Willen selling with the Herald.
August 15 set for consolidation vote of Lakeside and North Lake districts. District Boundary board scheduled the date this week after receiving petitions. North Lake suspended for years, sending pupils to Lakeside. northern Coos County boundary could become part of one district if approved. Local mentions include the Mast family and Twin Oaks district.
July 14 to Mr and Mrs Donald Silvesto of Myrtle Point a son Ronald Joe weight 8 pounds 1d. July 14 to Mr and Mrs Donald Brown of Myrtle Point a daughter Gretchen Patrie weight 6 pounds 14 ounces. July 14 to Mr and Mrs Cecil Kiser of Bernete a son Jimmy Wilburn weight 9 pounds 18 ounces. July 16 to Mr and Mrs Chester Birnie of Myrtle Point a daughter Delores Charlene weight 8 pounds 7 ounces. July 16 to Mr and Mrs Carl Ellis of Myrtle Point a son Roy Leslie weight 8 pounds 5 ounces. July 18 to Mr and Mrs Russell Parrish of Myrtle Point a son weight 8 pounds 4 ounces.
Taggart reports 1544 Oregon veterans received state aid while attending 114 in state and 18 out of state schools as of July 7. The average individual aid was 9181 monthly 33 dollars for up to 36 months. He notes 45000 Oregon Army veterans lack high school completion and urges stronger high school education for all veterans with civic and organizational backing. Amendments cut payments and V-12 students from aid. two years total benefits reach 180,554 with 224,106 funds left.
Newcomers in the city note the cannery on Maple Street between Third and Fourth continues to offer the same prices as last year. Produce canned includes beef vegetables and fruits.
Ray of Roseburg is noted with a daughter Mrs BE P Howard of the Falla, a brother, and five sisters in a brief obituary style entry referencing relatives.
Labs and grebe species are noted in a wildlife briefing. The article mentions Uilt and Xai Sab among the observed animals. Officials urge keeping Oregon green and preserving habitats.
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