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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1947

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Comment on government coordination and tax policy issues

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.

Congress Russia Iig Snd Appropriations Committee General Accounting Office Maritime Commission House John Taber House Committee On Appropriations

Return from Washington visit of local couple to Miahee

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.

Washington E. J Schneider Miahee Kelediiger Wa Fred Schneider Portland

Methodist Summer Camps Set Across District This Summer

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.

Myrtlewood Bridge Methodist Youth Fellowship Ashland Medford Grants Pass Klamath Falls Rossburg Cottage Grove Cresswell Oak Ridge Yoncalle Jrain Sutherlan Coos Bay North Bend Coquille Myrtle Point Elkton and Gardner

Permit Denied for Empire Theatre Construction

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.

Empire Austin Dodge R D Greene Bandon Portland California Dodge OHE Myrtle Point Hiland Theatre

Delegates to Legion Convention From Post 38

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.

Legion Auxiliary Post No. 38 Portland Legion Jeann Hoffman A. M. Christensen William Bell

Lions Club Stage Second Game Of Series

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.

Lions Club George Linn Lyle Carver Union High School Fleld Myrtle Point Band Arnold Melby

Francis Gates Named State Commander of VFW

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.

Grants Pass Francis G Gates Bend Brooks Scanian Lumber Co Veterans of Foreign Wars Gates VFW Pendleton Salem Ben Burns Astoria Freeda Peterson Dallas Ora Windus Portland Dorothy Hill Eugene Myrtle Tripp Corvallis

Schroeder & Sons Buy New Furniture Truck

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.

Henry A. Schroeder & Sons Schroeder Myrtle Point Powers Gold Beach

Roof Work Planned at County Fairgrounds

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.

C. ‘S County Fai Tt P C Roper Association Roper L. Clausen Pari-Mutual Bettors Saddle Club

Powers Bus Line Adds New Carrier With 25 Seats

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.

Powers James Mc McCart PUC

Safety Tip of the Week: June Highway Dangers

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.

National Conservation Bureau

Coos County Debates Bangs and TB Program Funding

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.

Coog County Coos County Oeder J H. Bennett Coos Bay Bennett

Dayton Couple Returns Home After Visit

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.

Jack James Leora Hillhouse Dayton Washington Harold Clarno

Methodist Assignments in Coos County

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.

Portland Coos County Coos Bay Sydney Gaither Coquille Laurence Guderian Bennie Howe Myrtle Point Wilmer A. Biggs

Lions International director elected at Oregon convention

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.

Elton Schroeder Norwood Browne Lions International Eugene Issie Hahn Lions Jess Neleigh Medford Ray Jued Coquille la Grande Browne Is Schroeder

Leased Coos Bay Service Station to Ritchie Francis

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.

Elvin Eads Eads Ritchie Francis Coos Bay Francis Medford Incar Myrtle Point Sixth and Spruce

Coquille defeats Myrtle Point 7 4 in baseball clash

Coquille wins 7 to 4 over Myrtle Point as McMurtry and Sutphin pitched for Myrtle Point with Sutphin catching behind the plate.

McMurtry Sutphin Myrtle Mac Sutphin

Powers Bus Plans Fourth of July Special

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.

Ron James McCart Powers Bus Line Coquille Powers Myrtle Point

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