Rural Fire Hazards Are Enumerated in Oregon
Oregon State College extension specialist Art King led about 1100 rural fire control units to stress prevention over care. Fires in farm dwellings mostly start from stoves chimneys or roof sparks and cause summer damage. preventive steps include chimney maintenance roof inspections moss removal and keeping walls and woodwork protected. Fire spread from weeds and dead grass is curbed by mowing a ten foot strip or plowing fire guards around farm buildings.
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Oregon
Saya Art King
Oregon State College
King
Farmers Face Labor Problem During Harvest
Oregon growers confront a labor shortage during hay season as weather and scarce labor push needs. E R Jackman of Oregon State College offers emergency methods such as silage pits, partial cut alfalfa, molasses or grain for fermentation, and labor saving gear like pickup choppers and buck rake stackers to reduce manpower.
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Oregon
Jackman
Arid
Fragmentary wartime memo on moth damage clothing
The note references moth damage to civilian wool clothing and mentions Biron State College. It is a partial transcription with unclear lines about pursuing remedies or bans, and includes stray phrases about tea and clothing. Further context is unreadable in the OCR snippet.
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Biron
Mies
Moth Prevention Tips for Home Care and Clothing
Advice on keeping moths from infesting woolen clothes and stored items. Emphasizes sweeping, removing wool garments from closets, brushing and sun-drying, then storing in mothproof containers and using repellents. Warns that lint and animal hair can attract moths and that bright light deters larvae.
Six Million Farm Units Mobilized Across Nation
Oregon farm leader Robt. B. Taylor says six million farm units form an assembly line for war time food production. He notes every hour America yields millions of quarts of milk and eggs and carloads of beef and potatoes, with cotton and alcohol aiding munitions and ships painted using flaxseed oil.
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Oregon
Robt. B. Taylor
Adama
Oregon Usda War Board
Ireland
Taylor
America
Many Cars Registered in Oregon as of May
Restrictions on motor vehicle sales and fuel costs not yet reflected in registration figures. Earl Snell's office reports 894,511 vehicles registered by end of May, a slight rise from the same period last year. Year-to-date registration fees total $2,796,890.83 versus $2,707,272.29 formerly.
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Oregon
Earl Snell
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Granger Community News
Monday night bridge gathering at the Grangers under Mr directing. Mrs Alta Larson of Marshfield visited Mr and Mrs Fred Scofield on Sunday. Mrs Henry Hadden hosted a young peoples meeting with Marvin Hutt to lead the next session on July 26. Helen Hillabold celebrated a birthday at her home Tuesday afternoon. Olive Mae Kreiger of Brockaway visited sister Mrs Lawrence Roberta this week. Misa Lucille Trueblood from British Columbia Canada left after a stay with W Greer household.
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Tin Eee Ree Ng
Alta Larson
Marshfield
Fred Scofield
Henry Hadden
Marvin Hutt
Helen Hillabold
Olive Maé Kreiger
Brockaway
Lawrence Roberta
Food Preservation Meetings Led by Dorothy Bishop
Dorothy E. Bishop serves as demonstration agent for Covus county and chairs the committee. She will conduct meetings and has scheduling flexibility for communities. Demonstrations cover freezing canning and drying with Oregon State University Extension Service methods for low sugar fruit preservation. A homemade evaporator for drying fruits and vegetables will be shown. Interested sponsors may contact Mrs Bishop at the Courthouse in Coquille for details.
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Dorothy E. Bishop
Covus County
Blehop
Community Notes From Arago July Gatherings and Visits
Local arrivals include Mr and Mrs W Ralph Long settling in the teacherage as the new high school principal and instructor for next year. Birth announced for a 7% pound girl to Mr and Mrs L M Ansen of Anatend Washington. Residents and visitors travel between Sutherlin Myrtle Point Allegany and Coos Bay for visits, painting trips, and church services led by Rev H T Mitchelmore.
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Arago
W. Ralph Long
Magene
Mr Long
Mr. Long
L. M. Ansen
Ae Denning
Anatend
Wash
Harvey
Jon Myers
Sutherlin
Ser
Batherlin
J. Myers
Fairview
Vale
Althea Harrah
Coos
Elah
Myers
Brittén
Coca Bay
Rex Bunnage
James
Portland
J. L. Bertia
Pamela Evens
Myrtle Point
Willson
E. J. Myers
Stanley Halter
Ruthston
Bert DeMona
Family of Goold Welcomes Daughter in Marshfield
Rumors of a new arrival circulate as Mr and Mrs Goold expect their daughter to be born soon in Marshfield. Relatives, including Lane, Ne Goold, and others, keep vigil amid busy family activity.
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Tex
Coes
Lane
Marshfield
Local Church Services Announced for Week
The notice lists worship times for multiple congregations including a Brethren church with sermons by pastor F H Barr and J W Barnett, a Sunday school at 11, and midweek Bible study. St Ann's Catholic offers Mass on specific Sundays with priests listed, plus communion services.
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Church OF the Brethren
F. H. Barr
J. W. Barnett
L. D Root
ST. Ann's
D. J. Kalty
Coquilie
Mr and Miscellany in Portland Plea for Housing
Jo Woolley writes from Portland noting crowded homes as families move in together due to low mood and high rents. He jokes about bundling, late bus rides, and Portland’s expected population boom with ferries and rail expansion.
End of the Line Weather Warning and Streetcar Farewell
A nostalgic note describes riding the street car and unsure weather while Captain Ricks the St. Bernard is praised for carrying packages home. The author jokes about a long ride from the city center and urges riders to keep faith in transit as the line ends.
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Ricks
St. Bernard
Tenderfoot
Napoleon
Local Briefs From Coast to Coast Settle Back to Duties
Local notes report Denver Greer in the U S Navy aboard a light cruiser returning to San Francisco after visiting his parents. He has crossed the Pacific on convoy duty with limited details due to censorship. Other items include Kenneth Button Jr returning to Reedsport from visit with grandmother Myrtle Button and several visits by residents to family or friends in Marshfield Coquille and Gravel Ford. Roy eye, son in law of Mr and Mrs Joe Mast, is seriouslyill and underwent surgery for a stomach ailment at Dr Rankin hospital in Coquille. Mrs Viola Nicholson and son Jimmie from San Francisco visiting Mrs John Arnold. Mrs Goldie Huff and Mrs Wands Walton visiting Mrs Sutphin at her home. Emma Schneider Mary Landy Pat Schneider Wanda Nichole visiting Marshfield friends. Henry Hermann and wife visiting Julia Parrish family in Gravel Ford.
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Denver Greer
U. S. Navy
San Francisco
8. W. Greer
Pacific
Greer
Reedsport
Kenneth Button, Jr
Myrtle Button
Briscoe
Forrest Moon
Roy * Ey
Joe Mast
Dr. Rankin’s Hospital
Coquille
Goldie Huff
Wands Walton
Bridge
Air Navy veteran Rey in San Diego recovering from wounds
Ant and EBay Sein s capital at San Diego. Rey, serving on an aircraft carrier, is recovering from battle injuries with the Japanese. His condition improved enough for a visit to Roy at Santa Ana and he plans to return home soon. He sends greetings to friends. E Dement narrowly escaped serious injury at Eckley ranch when a Jackson fork broke loose and struck him above the left eye. He was treated at Mast hospital by Budsie Johnson. A letter from Thomas Lemon from San Diego Naval Training Station lists Sunday dinner menus and notes four Coos Bay fellows in the same company. A fires call is planned for July 21. Mr. and Mrs. Dee Hawkins visited local families in Olympia.
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Rey
Atte
Ant
Ebay
Sein
San Diego
Ray
Roy
Santa Ana
Dement
Eckley Ranch
Jackson
Mast Hospital
Budsie Johnson
Navy
Thomas Lemon
U. S. Naval Training Station
van Alstein
Bridge
Coos Bay
Sami
Olympia
Dee Hawkins
Olympia, Wash
James Barkdoll
Jams Albes
Thuereday
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Paw
Slater
Semmy
Aza
Viola Nicholson
Som Jimmie
Bristaths Hicks
Nara
Vien Cook
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Ke Lee
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Joos
Mos
Annes
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E. C. Barker
Jeweler
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Eaney
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Complex Group
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Pantecsp Ciresh
Sempert’s
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Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
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