GROSS BROTHERS
West Myrtle Point
July 13, 1950: "Myrtle Point has another payroll promised in the near future. The Gross Brothers, Fred and William, have a new saw mill in the course of construction, located next to the Myrtle Point Planing mill in West Myrtle Point. The new saw mill, which will have a capacity of 30 to 40,000 feet per day, will be completed and in operation in about six weeks, according to Mr. Gross and will employ 12 men in the mill and approximately that many in the woods. If at all possible, according to Mr. Gross, they will operate the mill both night and day depending entirely as to whether or not it is possible to get the extra logs.
According to Mr. Gross, they have a supply of timber that will keep the mill operating on day shift for a period of more than 10 years. They will be in the market to purchase logs from loggers." (Myrtle Point Herald)
According to Mr. Gross, they have a supply of timber that will keep the mill operating on day shift for a period of more than 10 years. They will be in the market to purchase logs from loggers." (Myrtle Point Herald)
July 5, 1951: "The Gross Brothers lumber mill, located in the west end of the City of Myrtle Point, was sold during the past week to Bert Taylor and son, Wallace, of Coos Bay, according to announcement made by Fred Gross of the Gross Brothers' partnership. The consideration was not announced, but the Taylors took over the management of the mill as of July first, according to the announcement. Between 12 and 14 million feet of standing timber was also a part of the deal. The mill has a daily output of between 40 and 50,000 feet of lumber. The Taylors operate a mill at Coos Bay also.
Gross Brothers consists of Fred and William, both of whom will continue in the employe of the mill in logging operations. The Taylors will keep the same crew of 14 men in operating the mill, according to the report." (Myrtle Point Herald)
Gross Brothers consists of Fred and William, both of whom will continue in the employe of the mill in logging operations. The Taylors will keep the same crew of 14 men in operating the mill, according to the report." (Myrtle Point Herald)