County fair sets higher premiums for 1946 exhibits
Premiums for 1946 at the county fair rise to attract more entries. The exhibit committee, led by L. H. Pearce, plans a new premium book for 1800 potential exhibitors, with emphasis on the Horse Show and amateur rodeo. Non professionals may enter the rodeo. Coos and Curry county riders may enter horse show and contests. Fair dates are Aug 1 and Sept 1 2 8, Labor Day weekend. Attendees included W. B. Dement, Jonse Clinton, Ernest Clausen, J L. Smith, and Ralph Jenkins.
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L. H. Pearce
Coos
Curry
Coquille Weenen
W. B. Dement
Jonse Clinton
Myrtle Point
Ernest Clausen
Broadbent
J L. Smith
Ralph Jenkins
Coquille
More Trucks For Farmers In Oregon Plan
Preliminary steps to obtain government surplus trucks for Oregon farmers are under way. The program designates six principal wheat counties as the core area with trucks issued to dealers who resell to farmers and cooperatives. Farmers with AAA certificates may buy directly as six more areas may be added later.
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Oregon
N. C. Donaldson
AAA Committee
Washington
Donaldson
Mrs. Arthur R. Jones Returns from Los Angeles Visit
Mrs. Arthur R. Jones arrived Friday evening from Los Angeles where she taught school the past few months. She notes heavy bus congestion in the south and advises staying home unless travel is necessary. Mr. Jones met her in Medford.
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Lee Ageles
Arthur R. Jones
Los Angeles
Jones
Medford
Coos County Farmers To View New Test Grasses
County farmers will view experimental grasses at the Bob Geaney farm near Coquille on June 30 at 1 30 a m. The event, organized by County Agricultural Agent George H Jenkins, showcases TVA aided fertiliser trials on two Coos county farms to evaluate grasses for dairy and sheep use.
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Cees
Bob Geaney
Coquille
George H Jenkins
Geaney
Coos County
Mater
Fire Threat Near Hawkins Seawmill Sparks Fire Crew Rushes Aid
A fire started by a weed near Hawkins sewmill in Siehedwoods endangered the mill. Workers on a road job at McClellan & Watson in Myrtle Point halted work and joined the effort as a fire patrol truck from Coos Bay arrived to help contain the blaze.
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Hawkins
Dohees Pee
McClellan & Watson
Myrtle Point
Coos Bay
Contre
Jet Planes Spark Civil Aviation Speed Revolution
Washington reports United States Army jet aircraft supremacy, with announced speeds well over 1000 miles an hour and ranges rivaling conventional aircraft. The British government orders a jet propelled airliner, while Lockheed clarifies jet propulsion does not rely on mass outside air.
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Washington
United States Army
Detalla
Civiliarr Airlines
T Wall Hibberd
Vita
Lockheed Aircraft
Local bond drive nears goal with $8 million target
A fragmented report shows bond sales at $000,106.25 and a remaining gap toward an $8,000,000 goal as the 7th War Bond drive ends June 5. The local committee urges bond buyers to boost savings and investment to accelerate the war effort.
Farm Tractors to Be Available in Oregon Quarter
Oregon’s third quarter crawler tractor allocation totals 92 machines, 99 more than the prior quarter, though still short of the demand from farmers relying on crawlers for power. Applications on hand exceed the quota, with most awards limited to new equipment replacing worn-out crawlers or other short-term needs.
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Oregon
State
AAA Committee
AAA
Rotarians View Brewster Log Operations
Brewster Rotary Club members gathered at Myrtle Point for a Thursday luncheon and planned afternoon tours of Brewster Valley. L B L Legging company hosted dinner in the cook house before returning to town as L. H. Pearce and his newly installed officers take charge for the coming year.
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Myrtle Point
Brewster Valley
L. B. & L. Legging Com Company
L. H. Pearce
Jet Engine Advantage Over Propeller System
Forward part to force the plane ahead. Advantages rated for the jet engine include light weight and no warm up time. It eliminates propeller and cooling gear, requires no warm up, and can be ced completely in 15 minutes. Reports claim it flies without vibration.
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Miletus
Air Travel After the War Concerns Rise For Transatlantic Routes
Washington reports the Air Transport Association predicts a tripling of scheduled routes next year as the postwar air system plans expansion. 1946 traffic is forecast to rise, with Europe bound travel increasing and airport employment surging by tens of thousands, while express and parcel service expand along with a growing passenger base.
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Washington
United States
Air Transport Association
Acte
Ning
Europe
Nonin Canyd
Aea
SUPPO
Air Express
Passeng
More Lumber For Farm Repairs
Fragmented OCR notes discuss third quarter wood allocations for farm repairs and emergency construction. Details mention AAA committees, county ratings, and limited certification, with emphasis on replacing farm dwellings damaged by fire and delays in funding.
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Portsanakobaurt
Arate Aaa
Yaonthe
Denaldeon
Il’ Sebee
Fumber Ie
San
Fragmentary OCR of Civil Administration note
Fragments reference a Civil Administration action by the United States government with unclear scope or outcome. The readable text hints at a skeptical view of a collective dream or policy and mentions a port related issue without concrete details or dates.
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Civil Cette Administration
United States
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