Disappointing House fight over Willamette flood control funds
In a letter from Washington the House Army civil functions bill is criticized for allocating 11.7 million for the Willamette flood control project and for rivers and harbors. The writer predicts Senate–House conference may raise totals, notes Coos Bay harbor underfunding, and describes Western Republican political maneuvering over rural electrification financing.
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Senate
Army Engineers
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
House Committee
Coos Bay
Powers Man Hit By Snag Suffers Arm Injuries
W B Meadows of Coos Bay lumber company Cold Creek camp was injured last Thursday when a snag struck him during rigging work in a logging camp. He suffered fractures in both bones of his right arm and was transported to Mast Hospital, then to a Portland hospital by Flater ambulance for treatment.
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Meadows
Powers
Portland
Coos Bay
Schroeder Names Budget, New Law Members In City Council
Mayor Elton Schroeder appointed the budget committee for the ensuing year and added Walter Crim and George Linn to the holdover list alongside Logan White Ralph Whitaker Ralph Kring and E O Sempert. Sempert to replace John Roper for the balance of his term. The council discussed sewage survey needs and city dump operations seeking proposals. The city dump remains closed and state funds totaling 6897.33 for street tax share and 15000 for Maple Street repair were announced.
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Elton Schroeder
Walter Crim
George Linn
Logan White
Ralph Whitaker
Ralph Kring
E O Sempert Sempert
John Roper
Roper
Six Law Committee
Counci
Corvallis
Buck Eliot
Coune
Maple Street
Schroeder Filings for State Senate Seat in Democratic Primary
Elton A. Schroeder the mayor of Myrtle Point filed for the State Senate representing Coos and Curry counties on the Democratic ticket. Supporters urged him to run and voiced enthusiasm for his decision as a local leader and longtime resident of the area.
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Elton A. Schroeder
Myrtle Point
Coos
Curry Counties
Schroeder
Mrz
Arago 4-H Dairy Club Elects Officers in 23rd Year
The Arago 4-H Dairy Club, in its twenty third consecutive year at the Arago schoolhouse, elected Joe Sinko as president, Paul Collier as vice president, and Donald Peterson as secretary. Members include Shir Evelyn Bay Dera sr Virgil Todd Jr and Phillip Roe. Leaders Herbert Carl and John Menegat announced the new officers as motion pictures closed the meeting. The group has a history of livestock judging honors at Coos and Curry county fairs the State Fair at Salem and the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
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Arago
Herbert Carl
John Menegat
Joe Sinko
Paul Collier
Donald Peterson
Shir Evelyn Bay
Dera Sr
Virgil ‘E. ‘Todd, Jr
Phillip Roe
Frank Sinko
Lloyd Davenport
L. E Bay
Arago Club
George E Hampton
Olaf Aasen
Richards
Coos
Curry
Salem
Portland
Corvallis
Alley Ordinance Tabled By City Council Monday
The Myrtle Point City Council tabled an alley traffic ordinance after Monday night discussion. The measure would regulate redirection of traffic on alleys between Ash and Spruce and between Maple and Spruce. Businessmen attended and the ordinance was postponed until a more serious need arises.
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Myrtle Point
Powers Volunteer Firemen Ball Set for March 20
The Powers Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Firemen’s Ball on Saturday March 20 in the Powers gymnasium dancing 9 30 to 12 79 Frosty’s Frantic Five will provide music and proceeds benefit the department.
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Powers Volunteer Fire Department
Powers
Frosty
Charles Stauff buried Tuesday at Coos Bay
Charles A. Stauff 71 longtime Coos County treasurer died February 28 from complications after an illness. Funeral services were held in Coquille with burial at Sunset Cemetery. He was born November 20 1876 in Arago and served as county treasurer since 1930 after T M Dimmick’s death. He was active in St James Episcopal Church Elks lodge and Coos Curry Pioneer association. He is survived by widow Clara daughter Mary Turkel two brothers and two sisters.
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Coquille
Charles A. Stauff
Coos County
Sunset Cemetery
Coos Bay
Stauff
Arago
T M Dimmick
Alex Stauff
Maryland
Atago
Empire
St. James Episcopal Church
Coos Bay Elks Club, 1 O O. O. F., and the Coos-Curry Pioneer Association
Beevivess
Clara
Mary Turkel
Mexico City
D F
William H
Port Hueneme
Cal
James A
Glendora
Alice J Hall
Norwalk
City Council Grants Equipment for City Treasurer
Myrtle Point city council approved a new two wheel red cart for the city treasurer Mrs Florence Miller to transport weekly parking meter collections to the bank. Meters reportedly yield about 135 dollars weekly in coins, mostly pennies.
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Myrtle Point
Florence Miller
Miller
Treaurer
Members of Girls Glee Club Schedule Two Appearances
Union High School girls glee club plans two public performances this week announced by Arnold Melby. A group including Pat Reed Jenny Zinn Lee Ames Ruth Davis and others sang at Arago Community Church. Tonight March 4 a second group will perform for members of Eastern Star Chapter No.
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Girls’ Glee Club
Union High School
Arnold Melby
Union High Music Department
Pat Reed
Jenny Zinn
Lee Ames
Ruth Davis
Phyllis Ames
Elaine Hall
Delores McLeod
Myra Winningham
Gay Davenport
Arago Community Church
Arlene Evans
Ja Lobdell
Pat Bell
Alameda Ki -Man
Evelyn Hall
Marvene Christensen
Lila Man Laird
Dude Krewson
Mary Ann Downey
Memo of
Candidates Must File Before 12th
Salem reports an expected influx of about 100 more candidates for the primary ballot before March 12 as 116 have filed so far. The 1946 race drew 215 candidates, while the 1944 presidential election had just over 300 on the ballot. Current filings include two presidential Republicans Harold E. Stassen and Thomas E. Dewey, with a petition circulating to place Harry Truman on the Democratic ballot. One candidate has filed for several statewide and national offices including governor and U S senator.
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House
Rankin
Mississippi
Rural Electrification Administration
Salem
State Elections Bureau
David O'Hara
Harold E. Stassen
Thomas E. Dewey
Harry Truman
U. S
Supreme Court
Eagles Initiate Class of 23 Here Sunday Afternoon
A class of twenty three candidates was initiated into the Eagles lodge Sunday afternoon. More than 200 Eagles and auxiliary members attended at the Grange hall with a noon cocktail hour, 12 45 turkey dinner, and a 2 pm meeting. Members came from Myrtle Point Coos Bay Bandon Powers and Coquille. The Coos Bay drill team performed during the initiation social.
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Eagles Lodge
Eagles
Grange Hall
Myrtle Point
Coos Bay
Bandon
Powers
Coquille
Odd Fellows Meet In Bandon With Visiting Grand Master
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited to meet with the Bandon order Tuesday evening March 9 as Arthur Lenn on, Past Grand Master of Oregon, visits the Bandon lodge. Mrs Ernest Krewson visited relatives in Roseburg and Millard left town.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Bandon Order
Arthur Lennon
Oregon
Bandon Lodge
Ernest Krewson
Rosebure
Millard
As Atoda
February Rainiest Month Since 1945 Report From Powers
Weather report notes February as the rainiest month since 1945 with 10.41 inches of precipitation. Records show 18 days with at least .01 inch, 12 clear days, and 12 cloudy days. Temperature range included a maximum of 67 and a minimum of 22 with several days in 50s and 60s.
Junior High Band Concert At Union High Friday
The Junior high band directed by Arnold Melby will perform in the Union High School auditorium Friday March 12 at 8 00 p m Preparation for the district musical festival in Coos Bay is noted Melby The program features instrumental soloists Stanley Robert Alice Mae Miller Jack Downey Richard Swigert Lawrence Brooks Billy Gilpatrick Robert Briggs Shirley Toby Denzel Swigert Wayne Gilpatrick and Jack Downey with a trumpet duet and vocal soloists Erwin Royer Donna Shiltz and Linda Larson
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Arnold Melby
Union High School
Coos Bay
Melby
Stanley Robert
Alice Mae Miller
Jack Downey
Richard Swigert
Lawrence Brooks
Billy Gilpatrick
Robert Briggs
Shirley Toby
Denzel Swigert
Wayne Gilpatrick
Richard Roush
Erwin Royer
Donna Shiltz
Linda Larson
Local Boys Included On Radio Program By U of O
Norman Weekly of Myrtle Point and Benjamin Dement of Oregon City are part of the KOAC University of Oregon hour drama cast on Thursday afternoon. Weekly is a sophomore in liberal arts. Dement is a senior student and vocalist.
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U of O
Norman Weekly
R. Y. Syfert
Myrtle Point
KOAC
University of Oregon
Benjamin Dement
Jane S. Dement
Ash Street
Mr. Weekly
Dement
Vnan
Building Permits Issued For Four New Dwellings
Myrtle Point issues February permits show four remodeling additions to existing homes and four new dwellings approved by city recorder N W Perkins. The building activity indicates growing momentum for housing in the town.
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Myrtle Point
City Recorder
N.W. Perkins
Bright
Local Exhibit Showcases 4-H Poster Backdrop Scene
The display highlights a large 4-H poster serving as the backdrop for a lake scene. A centerpiece mini display sits in the window, combining handmade art with the thematic poster to draw attention to the event.
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Wee Broadbent
New Night Man Takes Place on Police Force Here
Bert Pearson city marshal announced a personnel shift in the police department with the resignation of chief Bert Mead of Pow ers. Mead served on the Myrtle Point force since December 10, 1947. Lane Pi Basing, Sorewh SSiet é.
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Bert Pearson
Bert Mead
Powers
Lane
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Arago 4-H Dairy Club
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