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26 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
1
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A speaker criticizes executive departments for lack of coordination and wasteful agency operations. He cites the General Accounting Office findings and the Maritime Commission accounting failures. He argues tax cuts will be delayed until next year due to the President’s veto for political reasons, while public debt and budget balance are discussed.
Mr and Mrs E J Schneider formerly of this city returned to their home at Miahee after visiting Kelediiger Washington where they were guests of Fred Schneider They also spent time in Portland on business.
Camp Myrtlewood at Bridge opens July 3 to 20 with three youth sessions and a 4th of July visit. Intermediate group July 6 to 13 costs 11 dollars weekly. Methodist Youth Fellowship camp runs July 12 to 19 at 12.50 and theme We Test Our Lives By Thine. Participants insured, nurse on site, and groups from multiple Oregon towns. Rev W A Brigge listed as manager for details.
Austin Dodge of this city and R D Greene of Bandon had a permit to build a one story theatre in Empire denied by the Housing Exploit or in Portland last week. Dodge says the location was misinterpreted since his address was Myrtle Point and plans for a new interview are sought. The Hiland theatre seats about 550, Dodge says this suffices for now.
Members of Legion Auxiliary Post No. 38 left on Wednesday for Portland to attend the Legion convention. Mrs. Jeann Hoffman Mrs. A. M. Christensen and Mrs. William Bell accompanied the group.
The Lions club softball team led by George Linn defeated a team captained by Lyle Carver 17 to 12 under the Union High School field lights last night. A second game in the series is set for Friday at 8 pm under lights. Myrtle Point band directed by Arnold Melby performed a mush and will play again Friday night.
Francis G Gates of Bend was elected state Commander at the VFW encampment closing session in Grants Pass. Delegates planned next summer’s Pendleton meeting and tentatively set June 9 to 12 for the encampment. Senior Vice Commander Ben Burns of Astoria and auxiliary officers were also elected along with the state president and vice presidents.
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons receive a new 1 ton Chevrolet truck with an aluminum furniture van. The vehicle will be used to deliver furniture from three stores at Myrtle Point Powers and Gold Beach.
Material arrived for repairing the county fairgrounds roof with aluminum sheeting. C. S. County Fair Association Secretary P C Roper said work begins soon and discussed remodeling south bleachers to create an infield for better access to betting booths. Plans include floodlights for a night horseshow timed for Saddle Club rodeo on August 2 and 3.
A second bus orders to join the Powers line as a larger carrier. James McCart announced the 25 passenger vehicle will serve when needed. The firm holds a charter service right from the PUC and can run special trips in the future.
The piece warns that June sees crowded holiday traffic and a spike in highway crashes with 90 deaths and 3,000 injuries. Fatigue and rush to find space cause head on or side collisions as vehicles cross center lines. Drivers are urged to stay careful, patient, and alert to prevent accidents.
County officials and the budget committee weigh continuing Bangs disease and bovine tuberculosis control with a $25,000 allocation. The plan hinges on lawful enforcement and feasibility, while Dr. J H Bennett is eyed to lead the program amid fears of renewed herd vaccination challenges.
Mr and Mrs Jack James and Miss Leora Hillhouse of Dayton Washington returned to their home Tuesday evening after spending time at the home of Mr. and Mrs Harold Clarno.
At the Portland held Methodist centers last week, Coos Bay Rev Sydney Gaither retained Coquille Rev Laurence Guderian replacing Rev Bennie Howe Myrtle Point Rev Wilmer A Biggs reappointed.
Elton Schroeder and Norwood Browne returned Tuesday evening from a three day state Lions International convention in Eugene. Issie Hahn of Eugene was elected director and Jess Neleigh of Medford was chosen District Governor of district 36 E succeeding Ray Jued of Coquille. The 1948 convention will be held at La Grande. Mrs Browne and Is Schroeder accompanied their husbands to the meeting.
Elvin Eads owner of the Eads Garage in Myrtle Point has leased his service station to Ritchie Francis of Coos Bay. Francis has seven years in the business including a stint as manager at the Standard station in Coos Bay and training instructor in Medford. Eads will retain the Eads garage at Sixth and Spruce, Myrtle Point, after moving there in 1904. Francis previously served with the Infantry in World War I.
Coquille wins 7 to 4 over Myrtle Point as McMurtry and Sutphin pitched for Myrtle Point with Sutphin catching behind the plate.
Ron James McCart owneroperator of Powers bus line announces a July 4th special with evening runs from Powers at 7:00 pm to Myrtle Point at 7:45 pm and Coquille at 8:03 pm. Return trips depart Coquille at midnight for the same dates.
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