1946
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Lane County
- In 1946 Lane County had 204 active mills.
Springfield
- In 1946, Springfield Sand and Gravel constructed a new rock-crushing plant.
- In 1946, the M & E Lumber Company and J.R. Frey opened new sawmills and the Western Oregon Lumber Company expanded operation to include a sawmill.
- Several new businesses opened in 1946. Among them were a new “drive-in” style restaurant, two furniture stores, a plumbing shop, a women’s store, a florist, a sporting goods store, a tire store, and two auto repair shops.
Glenwood
New businesses also appeared in Glenwood that year, including the Maurie Jacobs Furniture Store at the Springfield Junction. In December 1946, Glenwood formed a Business Men’s Association (Springfield News 1946).
