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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
4
The piece recalls old days with large and small firecrackers, black powder rifles, and the lever action 44. It notes price rises, higher speed weapons, and the Daisy and Boston Air Rifle memory. It reflects on costs, shortages, and how hunting gear favored by early sportsmen has shifted.
Final 1946 Oregon accident reports show nearly 12 000 deaths or injuries on streets and highways up 43 percent from prewar levels. Secretary of State Robert S Farrel notes one in six drivers were involved in a crash, urging sustained safety efforts statewide.
Four cents years ago notes hunters in Coos county seeking venison, most returning with deer and some exceeding the five deer season limit. The Coos county Fair association formed with $5000 capital leases Arago fair grounds for five years and aims to hold a fall fair. A Myrtle Point wedding and Alaska naval reserve cruise details appear, alongside city council water rules and a camelate gym plan for District 414 schools.
Luther Barker visited his mother Mrs Nancy Miller and sister Mrs Er win Wiliberger from Portland then returned home Sunday. Chuck Wooldridge traveled to Eugene for a short visit with friends. Howard Burley and family moved from Santa Ana to a small place near Clifford Barker’s family. Mrs E C Barker and Mr T G Sumertin traveled to Eugene to see the Trail pageant. Franklin Meldrum moved to Sumeriin's downstairs apartment. the upstairs is reserved for their daughter Juanita.
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