Powers Alumni Celebrate 60th Anniversary Letter
Helen Johnston Lee of Roseburg writes from her home marking the Powers Elementary 50th and 60th anniversaries. She recalls classroom memories, a rhythm band, Friday candies, a May program, and a school picnic on the hill. The note honors former students and teachers with best wishes.
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Helen Johnston Lee
Roseburg
Powers Alumni Association
Powers
Powers Ltd
Clyde Lewis
Thum
Christ M
Coos County ASCS Office to answer questions on Nixon order
County ASCS office in Coquille will provide official information on President Nixon's Aug 15 order affecting prices rents wages and salaries. Carl Holland Jr. leads the office with Nellie Parker as assistant. Citizens may call 396-3121 ext 274 or write to Courthouse Coquille Oregon 97423 for answers.
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ASCS
United States
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Lund
Coquille
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Oregon
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IRS
Obituary for Nellia Sue Gilkison of Myrtle Point
Nellia Sue Gilkison, 62, of Myrtle Point died August 27 in Portland. Born August 24, 1909 in Indian Creek Virginia, she belonged to Myrtle Point Baptist Church and local clubs. She married John Gilkison in Myrtle Point on June 17, 1954. Funeral services were held August 31 in Myrtle Point Chapel. Interment at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens. Survived by husband, children, stepsons and daughters, siblings, 18 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
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Neelia Sue Gilkison
Myrtle Point
Portland
Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens
Abingdon
Erma Cox
Gladys Gibson
Indian Creek
Molly von Schweidtner
Baltimore
Maryland
Ruth Goad
Wise
Oregon DMV Announces September Fee Increases
The Oregon Motor Vehicles Division says the 1971 Legislature raised fees including a rise from 60 cents to 1 dollar for learner permit tests. The permit remains valid one year with a licensed driver age 18 or older beside the learner. Other fee changes affect duplicate plates, stickers, and lost license duplicates, while address or name changes can be issued free of charge to keep records current.
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Oregon
Motor Vehicles Division
DMV
Eniston
Tougher penalty slated for intoxicated drivers
Oregon plans harsher DUI penalties effective Sept with 0.15 percent BAC triggers. Convicted drivers face six days to a year in jail or fines up to 9000 plus mandatory license suspensions: 90 days first offense, one year second, three years third within ten years. Authorities cite 1970 traffic fatality data and align with federal safety standards.
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Oregon
Bond sales surge statewide with counties hitting quotas
Oregon bond sales remained strong with a statewide rise of over 1 million from July last year. Coos County chairman L G Cutlip said total state sales climbed 43 percent and one county reached 69 percent of its 1972 quota. National sales also grew, with three counties achieving annual goals and more joining the list.
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Coos County
L. G. Cutlip
Sherman
Morrow
Mood River
Crook
Grant
Union
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