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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1947
Page
4
An editor lauds coal as more than a heat source, envisioning its conversion to liquid and gas fuels and chemicals. He notes vast reserves and argues large plants costing about 100 million dollars each could directly employ 2 000 and indirectly 4 000, with a pilot under construction.
A 1960s style essay urges quiet reflection on national unity, honesty in government, and the dangers of materialism during Thanksgiving. It questions whether modern Americans retain the courage, faith, and work ethic of forebears and warns against planned economy eroding free enterprise.
Coos County 4 H Leaders Association met at North Bend city hall November 20 and elected 1948 officers led by President Mrs Inez Nelson and Vice President Mrs Anne Montgomery The executive committee includes outgoing officers Calvin Luscombe Orville Miller Ida Oerding and Rose Miller with Myrtle Point and Coquille ties The group will install new officers at January meeting Funeral services were held for Mrs Callie Ellen Waterman and for Clifford Joseph Sherar Jr who died from logging accident injuries The obituaries note birth and death details and survivors including children and siblings The text ends with a strong warning about delayed national decision making and its consequences
New requirements under Oregon law set plate issuance on renewal registrations only with December 18 as the earliest attachment date. Temporary licenses will be available from county sheriffs’ offices on or after that date, while existing mail applications proceed. Truck and bus license applicants should contact the Public Utilities Commission at 400 North Commercial Street Salem to learn the new act’s rules.
Phyllis Miller, recent 4 H scholarship recipient, heads the Gravelford 4 H Sewing Club for the coming year after the November 22 meeting. Beverly Gasner becomes vice president and Marlene C Gasner is secretary. Attending members include Louise Southmayd Arlene Barzee Ann Robinson Alice May Miller, Beverly Gasner and Marlene Gasner.
A drivers license examiner will be on duty Tuesday December 2 at the city hall from 10 00 a m to 3 00 p m. Those seeking licenses or permits are urged to contact the examiner in advance to complete applications with minimal delay.
Classified notice seeking a furnished two bedroom apartment in Myrtle Point with contact options and a Christmas tie offer. Includes rental dates and a phone contact for inquiries.
POWERS special Clarence, foreman for LNI, was injured by a dynamite cap explosion while testing caps for construction work. Caps were rain dampened. one cap cant failed and the box exploded. Foreman’s right eye and ear were injured. he was cut and bruised. He was taken to Myrtle Point and then to Coos Bay for eye specialist treatment.
A daughter Jeanne Diane born November 24 to Mr and Mrs Eugene McArthy of Coquille. A son Bradford Lee born November 24 to Mr and Mrs Gordon Goosela of Myrtle Point.
Mrs. Helen Abrego announces meetings with Myron G. Cropeey of Oregon State College discussing building and buying home freezers. Sessions listed at Labor Temple Coquille December 5 at 2 00 PM and at Coos Bay City Hall at 8 00 PM with details to follow.
A note states that plans for top and side opening cabinets may be obtained at cost from the college. Mr and Mrs J Logan White left for Walla Walla Washington to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs White’s sister and friends.
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