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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
7
Myrtle Point residents will join a city wide clean up starting May 23 for one week. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce the effort aims to remove trash and fire hazards, with city trucks collecting curbside debris free of charge.
Letter from Washington analyzes the White House stance on labor legislation and predicts a veto, while detailing appropriations battles. It notes hearings on flood control and rivers harbors, Bonneville studies, and the likely cooperation between Senate and House conferees to shape the final bill.
Young Luces served with the navy during the war and received his release just short of a year ago.
Jenior High School and Junior High School bands perform under directors Pendleton Kinehelee Ginn and Downey Melby with varied songs and solos. Local social notes include visits from relatives, a Social Security representative in Coquille May 28, a birth in Myrtle Point, and recent family events and travels across nearby towns.
Coos county stockmen are invited to an animal husbandry field day at Oregon State College in Corvallis on June 13. The program begins at 9 30 with a look at grass and forage research and brush control. A noon luncheon is provided, followed by sheep pasturing and winter feeding projects. County Agent George Jenkins urges pooling rides through the agents office.
Mrs Peas Sykes returned from Albany and sold her Fourth Street home to Mr and Mrs Clarence H Dunn of near Chehalis Washington. The Dunn family of three sons plan to visit Saturday. Mrs Dorothy Gardiner plans to move to the upstairs apartment. Mrs Ward Evans and Mrs John Feisher attended Ellemae Walker and Leroy G Stemmerman wedding in Coos Bay last Sunday. Since this time last year four Senators and five Representatives have passed away. The memorial service features the United States Marine Corps orchestra, Harve Tibbett vocal solos, and addresses by Frank B Keefe and Michael Mansfield.
Ager Btone of WTM 8/e has completed radio material school training at Treasure Island San Francisco and will report to Norfolk Virginia. Mr and Mrs S C McGinnis of New Albany Kansas arrived Saturday for a visit with Mrs McGinnis' brother M S Shinkle and family in town.
The County Court of Coos County Oregon appoints Louise Harriss Administratrix of the Estate of John Harriss deceased also known as John Morris. Creditors must present claims within six months to J Arthur Berg Coquille Oregon. Dated May 20 1947. Pub May 22 29 June 3 12 1947.
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