Local visitors and relatives travel through Eugene area
Mrs. Gus Metagus and two daughters visit in Eugene while relatives from Scottsburg Ta-Guggets and other towns extend weekend visits. Families including the Gant, Kean, Lant, Barker, Terry, Blickenstaff and Putnam groups travel from Westport, Coos Bay, Yoncalla, Coquille, North Bend, and Spokane to see kin and attend business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Metagus
Eugene
Gusta
E. C. Barker
Donald Freeman
Democratic Candidate Settles at Broadbent in 1858
A fragmented passage notes a Democratic candidate for the party who settled at Broadbent in 1858 while discussing funds to help those adjusting after a disease. The readable text preserves the historical context of migration and political alignment.
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Broadbent
Drivers Urged To Use Constant Care Over Labor Day
Oregon Secretary of State Newbry warns the Labor Day weekend will bring heavy traffic and fatalities. He urges defensive driving and constant alertness to prevent crashes on crowded highways. Two $100 college scholarships are awarded annually to 4-H participants at the Portland Pacific International Livestock Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbry
Oregon
Portland
Sawdust Pile Burns at former Edlund site near Broadbent
Smoke curled from a sawdust pile at the former Edlund Brothers mill site on Cement Creek about three miles above Broadbent. The fire of undetermined origin began yesterday in the sawdust and slab pile after the mill was moved last week following completion of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edlund Brothers
Cement Creek
Broadbent
Rev H Roberts to Speak at Local Church Sunday
The Presbyterian church schedules sermons this Sunday with Rev Keer Rotrs from Medford, serving as national missions and education representative. Dr A Theodore Smith of Newburg will lead the morning service, and Seith, a former pastor of the First Presbyterian in Klamath Falls, contemplates Myrtle Point pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cochran
Presbyterian Church
Thies
Keer M. Rotrts
Medford
Southern Oregon
Board of National Missions and Christian Education
A. Theodore Smith
Newburg
Seri Oe Seith
First Presbyterian Church
Klamath Falls
Myrtle Point
4-H Canning Prizes At Coos County Fair Announced
4 H canning prizes at the Coos County Fair in Myrtle Point highlighted Sharon Ansley and Lois Duryee as champions in Canning I and II categories. Judges awarded blue red and white ribbons to numerous contestants from Myrtle Point Coos Bay and Riverton with multiple 2nd and 3rd place finishes across Canning I II and IV events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County Fair
Sharon Ansley
McKinley
Francis Duryee
Coos Bay
Route 2
Lois Smell
Riverton
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Lois Duryee
Garnet Cochran
Bullard
Marlene Frazier
Barbara Sell
Betty Sell
Delores Sell
Veterans' Surplus Preference Scrapped by WAA
War Assets Administration ends veteran priority in surplus property purchases. Oregon Veterans Affairs officials report the liquidation aims to speed wind down of wartime agency with Swan Island WAA contacts.
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War Assets Administration
Oregon Department of Veteran's Affairs
WAA
Swan Island
Bus schedule shifts and time changes noted
Myrtle Point morning mail now leaves at 8 00 a m and evening mail at 4 30 p m. Greyhound schedules move one hour earlier than Monday with no changes until standard time resumes on September 26. McCart, bus line operator.
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Raeele Mall
Myrtle Point
Evening Mail
Greyhound
McCart
Surplus Furniture and Equipment Sales Shift at Swan Island
Portland reports that as of September 1 all buyers of surplus materials may bid on remaining inventory due to Congressional action to wind down WAA. Real property sales continue by priority, while Swan Island staff falls to 14 from 80, with items diverted to veterans and schools as Vanport College relocates to the shipyard building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
WAA
Swan Island
Federal Works Agency
Vanport College
Oregon Shipyard Administration
FWA
Traffic engineers urge meter revenues for off street parking
At a Northwest regional conference in Spokane officials advocate using meter revenues for permanent traffic improvements and off street parking. The discussion highlights meter controlled spaces as more effective and endorses Que-way streets as a best practice. Officials praise Oregon State College for sponsoring the event and plan to make the meeting yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orewon Center
Trettie
Cannon 8 Rinte College
Spokane
Institute of Traffic Engineers
Western Highway and Traffic Engineers
Oregon State College
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C.F. Hind
Scottsburg
Wer Mee
Leg J. Gant
Powers
Sanday
David Pasks
Westport, Wa
Lee Blickenstaff
Yoncalia
EB. A.kreween
Twyle
Jacksonville
Dave Putnam
Boy Scout
peewsTen
E. C Barker
Thompson & Company Plastering Contractors
Mear Broadbent
H. Roberts
I. Congress
Washington Herald
Coquille Valley Country Club
Charley Roberts and
H. V. McGrew
Johnny Dayton Js Orchestra
Western Stores
Dick Johnson
Moon’s Hardware & Furniture
Eighth Street
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