Plane Crash Deaths Reach Oregon Officials In Rift
The bodies of Governor Earl Snell Secretary S Farrell Senate President Marshall E Cornett and a Klamath Falls pilot were being recovered from rugged terrain near Dog Lake mountain after a Tuesday night plane crash. The group had been traveling to the Kittridge Ranch east of Lakeview on a flight from Klamath Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Snell
Seatt
S. Farrell
Senate
Marshall E. Cornett
Klamath Falls
Eastern County
Nees
Eveniot
Dog Lake Mountain
Kittridge Ranch
Lakeviews
Oregon Power Age Drives Public Versus Private Ties
The piece argues Oregon faces a power shortage threat influencing industrial growth. It traces public power gains since 1931, legislative edits in 1945 and 1947 to curb expropriation and private development, and criticizes rate controls that favor public utilities, noting continued congressional pressure and a looming page four continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
District and Auxiliary Leaders Plan Christmas Gifts Drive
District President Mrs Ed Detlefsen visits Myrtle Point unit amid plans to raise funds for Roseburg Veterans Hospital. Nola Baker named Christmas gift chairman as volunteers solicit donations from fraternal groups. District conference set for Coquille November 24 with state officers. Armistice Day breakfast planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Detlefsen
Coquille
District No 10
American Legion Auxilliary
Myrtle Point
Mable Hughes
Roseburg Veterans Hospital
Nola Baker
Roseburg
L. A.lafrance
Legion
Union High School Glee Club
Marion Lloyd
Alameda
Driver's License Examiner To Be Here In Myrtle Point
A drivers license examiner is scheduled to be on duty at city hall in Myrtle Point on November 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. according to an announcement from state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Secan
Remodel of Security Bank Building Under Way in Oregon
Work began last week on the addition and remodeling of the Security Bank building in Oregon. The project aims to create a modernized facility with terra cotta exterior, walnut entry doors, and advanced heating and air conditioning. Construction overseen by PT Ainge Corp and Harvey Wilson, with completion targeted for February 15, 1948, except terra cotta finish delayed six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Bank
Oregon
PT Ainge Corporation
Portland
Ainge
Harvey Wilson
Leavitt Urges Rotarians Aid World Peace Effort
Leavitt spoke to Rotarians and guests during a noon luncheon on Rotary International growth and the need to strengthen community service. He urged continued efforts in 4-H, Future Farmers of America, and club activities, after meeting with the Myrtle Point club board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coune
Rotary International
Leavitt
Rotary
Farmers of America
Walter Crim
Myrtle Point
Mary Jane Willberger Returns From Portland Beauty School
Mary Jane Willberger a cosmetic consultant at Perkins Drug Store, returned from Portland early this week after attending a special cosmetic and beauty aid school conducted by Tussy cosmetic distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Mary Jane Willberger
Perkins Drug Store
Tussy Cosmetic Distributors
Mr and Mrs Schneider Visit In City
Mr and Mrs Ernest Schneider of Agness visited Wednesday at the home of his sister Mrs Lena Warner and Miss Emma Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Schneider
Agness
City
Lena Warner
Emma Schneide
World Community Day Observed At Methodist Church
The Methodist church will host World Community Day on Wednesday November 8 with Mrs A Briggs announcing volunteers to collect mend and pack used clothing for overseas relief. Attendees will gather at 10 am to sort and prepare items for shipment followed by a sacrificial luncheon at 12 30 and a devotional service at 1 30. A panel discussion will address global needs and the event aims to mobilize aid for countries in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Wee —”. A. Briggs
Briggs
Mountain States Strings Primary Feeder Line Here
A 15 man crew from Mountain States Power worked yesterday stringing a new primary feeder line along Maple Street to handle heavy electric load. Wires of the main feeder caught fire near the Superior cheese plant Tuesday night as heat from the load caused rubber insulation to ignite. Bill Head of Coquille said two new feeder circuits will be built in Myrtle Point soon and the Spruce Street line is next, with heavier wires planned for the new lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hountain States Power Company
Maple Street
Superior
Bill Head
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Head
Spruce Street
Chest Drive Shows Promise Reaching Quota
Myrtie Point area chest drive progress reported by Mrs. Arnold Melby chairwoman of the Junior Women's club committee. Nearly $1200 turned in so far with areas still to report, suggesting compliance with the $1243 quota. The Myrtle Point target includes 3907.28 for county budget 496 for Boy Scouts and 190 for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Point
Arnold Melby
Melby
Robert Bellon
Myrtle Point
Boy Scouts
Army
Union High Students Win Campaign Chest Total 53.42
The Union High School junior class won the Community Chest contribution contest. Principal Graydon Crews announced the total collected by students was 53.42 dollars for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Graydon Crews
Myrtlewood Camp Expansion Talks by Local Churches
Representatives from the Methodist and Brethren churches in the Southwest Oregon district met at the Brethren church to plan year round use and improvements for Camp Myrtlewood near Bridge. Attendees included pastors from Grants Pass Roseburg Medford and Myrtle Point. A two member committee was named to direct next year’s improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Brethern
Myrtlewood
A. Briggs
Myrtle Point
Bridge
Ed Ashenbrenner
Grants Pass
Walter McArthur
Paul Geddys
Roseburg
W A. Briggs
Methodist Church
Joe Kimmell
Nelson
Springfield
Stanley Keller
Medford
Steve Reed
Briggs
Reed
Fire destroys new home of Frank Williams in Remote
Early Friday a fire of unknown origin gutted the Williams residence in Remote. The house, recently completed with new furnishings and an electric kitchen, was occupied after midnight and reduced to flames. The Williams family is staying in temporary quarters nearby with Mr. and Mrs. M Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
M. Bryant
Pioneer Group Names Associate Board Directors
The Coos Curry Pioneer and Historical Society appointed new associate directors at a board meeting led by President J. Albert Matson. Named from multiple towns include Mrs Edwin Burker Jesse D Clinton Wallace B Dement and others. A Curry county slate will be added later with monthly meetings planned for the second Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos- Curry Pioneer and Historical Society
J. Albert Matson
Charles Stauff
Coquille
Stauff
Edwin Bftrker
Jesse D Clinton
Wallace B. Dement
Myrtle Point
Bobcat-Caveman Game To Be Broadcast
A radio broadcast of the Bobcat and Caveman football game will be made after the game, announced by Fritz Barklow, manager of Eaton's feed store, sponsor in cooperation with Hodgeon-Brewster Centennial Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Barklow
Eaton's
Hodgeon-Brewster Centennial Mills Company
Reverend Dick Coultree Dell Service in Portland
An obituary notice notes Rev. and Mrs. Dick Coultree Dell hosting a Mannion service at 11 a.m. with preaching at 7 30 p.m. in Portland. The fragment references Wang and Giberson in connection with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang
Oe Giberson
Portlandis
Perme
Dick Coultree
Dell
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Robert 8S. Fairell, Jr
Security Bank Buiding
Stucco
Atest
Northwest
Gether
A. C. Dement
W. G. W. Perkins
Harry Dement
Eschice
Perkins
Dement
W L. Lundy
F C True
Wallace B Dement
Ralph Kring
George Linn
Mountain States Strings
Union High
Pioneer Group
Woman’s Club
Ape
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