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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1947
Page
4
The piece argues pedestrians cause many fatalities through traffic violations and unsafe acts. It warns drivers and walkers share blame, cites nationwide figures, and urges responsible behavior to reduce deaths while discussing economic concerns and national unity.
The FDIC argues deposits have risen enough to justify increasing equity capital. Banks would sell more stock to the public to support larger loans and maintain proper stock ratios. Other businesses would build reserves against inventory losses from price swings, a protection many small firms cannot afford, leaving them vulnerable to recessions.
August lumber production in the Douglas fir region of Oregon and Washington reached a post war peak amid a firm upward orders trend. West Coast Lumbermen's Association executive vice president H V Simpson cited rail car shortages, saying the month’s production could have shipped fully with adequate transportation.
A district conference for pastors and the western synod of Methodist churches will be held in Grants Pass on Tuesday. Attending from here are Mrs. Elmer Bell Mrs A R Davenport Mrs A A Bender Mrs. Fred Mantz and the Rev Wilmer A Briggs.
Mr and Mrs Joy Mast were luncheon guests Wednesday noon at the home of their son Oliver and Mrs Mast.
A brief classified note offers a male Pip puppy about three months old free for pickup near Gravel Ford road. Breuer owner listed with contact 101-B and a date reference 9-4 in the delivery window, though wording is unclear.
Norway school reports 27 pupils enrolled across grades with five in the first, six in the second, sixteen in the fourth, and five in the fifth. Mayor Herman Tedeen celebrated his birthday with open house on September 4, and a parade of local visitors attended events in Myrtle Point, Coquille, and Norway.
The Beaver list shows football games at Multnomah Stadium and away venues against Idaho, Portland University, Washington State, UCLA, Utah, Washington, Southern California, Stanford, and Nebraska with dates from Sept 27 to Nov 29, plus ticket requests to the athletic director in Corvallis. Local visits include the Getchel and Dornath families, golf, and travels to Coos Bay and Agness with obituaries and hospital news among area residents.
A Tauise Wena club meeting is planned for Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. Brewer. A separate event for young women aged 16 to 30 is set for Wednesday evening September 17 at Mrs. Powrie’s home. All interested in civil work are invited to attend and join the group.
A social note records a visit at the home of Mrs. and Mr. Frank Tripp with family gathering details and friendly tones. The brief mentions kinship and domestic hospitality centered on the Tripp residence.
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