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About Brookings-Harbor pilot. (Brookings, Curry County, Oregon) 1946-1978 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 24, 1950)
Page Two The Home of Winter Flowers BROOKINGS-HARBOR PILOT Entered as second-class matter, at the postoffice at Brookings, Ore March 7, 1946, under the Act of March 3, 1879. DEWEY AKERS, Editor and Publisher * ______________________ ___________________________ Notional Advertising Representative NEWSPAPEB AIM^BBTMVNC BBBVICB. INC. Subscription Rate: Per Year, in Curry County, Oregon Per Year, outside Curry County....... IT SEEMS TO ME: By Dewey Open house, staged Sunday by White Rock Construction Co., at the plant a mile west of Smith River, Sunday, was gratifying to all concerned. Soon after the Pi lot appeared last Thursday, the people began stopping at the new house for a “look-see.” By Sunday afternoon, the coffee sup ply had almost been exhausted, a receptionist jokingly told the Pilot. As / see, folks, this new type of house is going to put within reach of many wage earners, the opportunity to have a home they never expecte I to gain. There are many featuics that one has to admit maten that to be found in pretty vxpi nsive houses. Cer tainly the interest shown Sun day, would indicate a big demand for low-price housing in this vi cinity, extending from Klamath to Gold Beach. This article is not intended to be a sales article, but 1 am able to understand how many people, now paying high or excessively high rents will figure every way possible to finance one of these $2.50 $3.00 =±±±56 home, and add to it as the fam ily fortunes grow. Yet, despite the low’ cost, these houses are quite attractive, more than one would expect for the money in volved. For coastal homes, this type of construction will suffice, as the expensive insulation prob lem is practically non-existent. I believe that lumber yards or those who feature building ma terials should^ contact the com pany offcials and obtain fran chise rights on their respective communities. I look for demand to jump tremendously. * * * Despite the propaganda to the contrary, school taxes for Dist. No. 17, will be at least 10% be low that of last year, according to word from George Sutton, county assessor. This was ac complished by the equalization in the county, of the basic taxes of each district, according to a set standard of “per pupil, per teacher ratio, with each district voting an excess necessary to raise the money for conduct ot each district’s schools. The theory behind the rural school board plan of equalization is perfect, although it has noi worked out in many counties of Oregon. It is meant to ease the school tax load of those districts not blessed by high assessed val uation, to distribute the loade equally to all districts. When the referendum was on the bal lot four years ago, most of the state turned it down, but it was the huge Multnomah county vote which enacted it—and Multno mah county was not affected. • ♦ • Curry County fair will be next on the calendar for most of all of us. I’m interested to waten how much the 1950 patronage will exceed the 1949 patronage. Will it be in the same ratio of the 1949 patronage over the 18la attendance? Frankly, 1 hope it will exceed the fondest hopes of the fair board, and Kennetn C. 31^^ STAN I) ARD THSURSDAY, AUGUST 24. 1950 BROOKINGS HARBOR PILOT, BROOKINGS, OREGON Thompson, 1950 manager, wh^ has done all he pesonally can o make this year the best in re fair’s history. If Curry county could just for get its geography for one mom ent in a political way, and direct this competitive spirit toward m creasing the display window of the county, then the purpose of this fair, or any fair, would be accomplished. It is lots of fun to see which district can, or does, grow the best lilies, squash or cucumbers. Such healthy com petition is what makes any fail worth while makes the county grotc and prosper. LOCAL NEWS Much of the framework is up on the new home of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Beem, on Wharf Street. This work is being done by' the Beems at odd hours. Occupancy will be effected possibly within a month. Visiting Wesley Smith this week are his oldest daughter, and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Josh Detwiler and three children of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Mr. and Mrs. George Nightin gale and two children and Mrs. George Nightingale Sr. of La Grande. Mrs. Nightingale is an other daughter of Mr. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Eade and daugh ter, Kristen, of Everett, Wash, are expected to arrive Wednes day evening. Mrs. Eade is an other daughter, and will make up the complete family re-union. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mosier and daughter, Mrs. Longacr^, who have been in California since last spring, returned home late last Wednesday. Mr. Mosier who had been ailing from anemia, is much improved in health. They expect to leave about Sept. 15 for a trip to Nebraska and Iowa, that had been planned as part of the California trip last spring. Sharon Hanscam was honored Friday afternoon on her ninth birthday, when her mother, Mrs. Merle Hanscam entertained 18 guests. Following games, refresh ments of home-made ice cream and cake were enjoyed. Sharon was showered with gifts from her friends. According to a notice from the Jacksonville, Oregon, postoffice, the Pilot was asked to change the address of Harry Z. Smith’s Pilot to Harbor. No further de tails were given. Gene Gould, employed by the Pilot for the summer, reported Saturday at Portland Air Base for a physical check-up and in- noculations. Many of the 403rd troop transport group, to which he belongs, signed up for active duty with the air force. The re- mainder, such as seniors in col lege, and others on reserve list, who are married, were not ac tivated at that time. The prog- icss of the Korean war w’ilUjfc- ■»rmine this status. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Perkins are at Portland at present where the couple is at Multnomah county fair grounds. Tractor Work Owen Crocker P. O. Box 392 or call at Cabin No. 7, at Baxter Auto Court, Harbor Do You Want A New Home Soon The answer to the working-man’s prayer is here—a new home which will meet the finances of the average pocketbook. Many of you saw’, at open house, Sunday, “The Redwood Home of the Future,” manufactured by White Rock Construction Co. and were pleased. We have been made representatives for this area foi these homes. In addition, we are making ar rangements for the financing of these homes by those whose initial outlay may be limited. Check with us as soon.as you can and get one of the plans. You might as well pay that rental money into a home of your own its thrifty. Pete J. Lesmeister Agency Real Estate and Insurance Crissey Building, Brookings Let's See You At the 1950 CURRY COUNTY FAIR, On Fri., Sat., and Sun., SEPT. 1, ? and 3 INS U R A N C ’S "GOLDEN YEARS' PLAN" IS THE BEST SAVINGS METHOD EVER DEVISED . . . SEE EVA LEA LONG For Details, at P. J. Lesmeister’s office Book Cases, Writing Desks, Comer Cabinets Kitchen Cabinets, Breakfast Nooks, Doors, Windows, frames, cupboard doors, drawers. IF IT’S MADE OF WOOD— YOU HAVE A JOB FOR J. E. FIFIELD! Turn off 101 at Beach Road. Follow the Signs FRIDAY IS KIDDIES DAY—With Parade (Races and Contests in Afternoon) SATURDAY IS RODEO DAY-With Parade (Races and Contests in Afternoon) RACES AND RODEO. SUNDAY—Action’! (Races and Contests in Afternoon) Gold Beach, Oregon ■
