Local notes on visitors and moves across towns
The Belloni Transfer offices were redecorated and reorganized. Mrs Tom Jackson and daughter Marcia McFadden visited from out of town during vacation. Mrs Jackson stayed in Portland with Mr Jackson while Marcia visited her sister in Shelton. The Ragghiant couple moved from Roseburg back to Powers to resume logging. Mrs John Arnold returned from a ten day trip to Portland Salem and Euden, with her father James Clinton staying in Salem for another visit with Mrs Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belloni Transfer
Tom Jackson
Marcia McFadden
Jackson
Portland
Marcia
Shelton
Washer
Guy Ragghiant
Roseburg
Powers
Ragghiant
John Arnold
Salem
Eudene
James Clinton
Mra Johnson
Weather Summary Powers Region March Rainfall Record
March rainfall reached 1.9 inches in the valley with 0.25 inches days, 21 days cloudy or rainy. March totals 7 inches, highs around 70 and lows near 25. Snow on ground, wildflowers blooming, trees budding and blossoms swelling across the valley.
Remodeling at Myrtle Hotel Coffee Shop Site Progresses
Work began Monday on the former Al's Appliance Service and Myrtle News Stand sites and proceeds steadily. When finished the Myrtle Hotel Coffee Shop owned by Norwood and Naydene Brown will offer a larger banquet room and cafe. Al Adams moved to Fifth Street last week and Myrtle News Stand opened Monday on Fifth Street next to the hotel lobby. The coffee shop expects to open around the first of May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle News
Myrtle Hotel
Norwood
Naydene Brown
Brown
al Adams
Fifth Street
Myrtle News Stand
Tom Forrest Speaks To Rotarians At Meeting
Thomas Forrest conservation director of the Myrtle Point Boating Rod and Gun club chapter of the Southwestern Oregon Sportsmen's Association was guest speaker at the Rotary club meeting at the country club last Thursday. He outlined the work and functions of the Sportsmen's association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Forrest
Myrtle Point
Southwestern
Oregon
Spotsmen's Association
Rotary Club
Forrest
Sportsmen's Association
47 Gasoline Tax Sets State Record in Oregon
Oregon collected 21.5 million dollars in gasoline taxes in 1947, the highest total in state history, marking a 14 percent rise from 1946. Officials note rising motor vehicle use while refunds of 2.7 million dollars in motor fuels taxes for non highway purposes were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Oregon State Motor Association
Rural Schools Vote On Exceeding Tax Limitation
Rural school boards seek voter approval to exceed the 6 percent tax limit for 1948 49 amid rising costs. Affected districts outside North Bend Coos Bay and Coquille face a total excess levy of 341 258 84 dollars while seeking 634 763 in total funding. Ballots and tally sheets are prepared by the county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Scool Board
Incon
North Bend Coos Bay
Coquille
Schhool Board
Purdy
Bke Detlefsen
Sumner Grange Hosts Broad Bent Group Night
Broad Bent Grange hosted Sumner Grange at the regular meeting. Mr and Mrs Martin Arnold of Gaylord and Mr and Mrs George Nelson Helen Gibbs and Mrs Roy Goornall of Broad Bent received third and fourth degrees. Plans were made for a series of entertainments including a card party and dance this Saturday night April tenth. A lecturer hour program and a lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadbent
Broadben Grange
Sumner Grange
Grange Wall
Martin Arnold
Gaylord
George Nelson
Helen Gibbs
Roy Goornall
The
Grange
Grange Hall
Ex-Resident Named Territory Head for California Firm
Joe Luther Barker of Myrtle Point has been named Territory Manager for Phillip Ro Park Inc in the Pacific Northwest. He will oversee distributors in Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana from San Pedro California linked firm makes concentrates used in poultry dairy hog feeds. Barker previously served three years as field representative for Harvest Milling Co of Portland and during the war worked as erection supervisor for Henry J Kaiser in Vancouver Washington. Born and raised here he retains many local friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Luther Barker
Nancy E Miller
Myrtle Point
Pacific Northwest
Phillip R Park Inc
San Pedro
Cal
Phillip Ro Park Inc
Henry J Kaiser
Vancouver, Wash
Catching Creek Community Plans New Building Near School
The Catching Creek Community club met Sunday at 2 pm to approve a plan for a new building on land leased from RH Mc Call. Land is cleared and ready. Visitors included Jean Higgins and Patrick Menny from Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catching Creek Community Club
Martin
Myrtle Point
Mr. Lakey
Bob Lundy
Coquille
George Royer
Elmer Duerks
Thomas Lawson
Portland
Willamette Valley Logging Confab Set
Conference president Floyd Blackburn announced the Willamette Valley Logging gathering for May 14 and 15 1948 in Mooalla. The event features forums on logging developments and a larger machinery show displaying the latest equipment for timber industry professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Valley Logging
Pacific Northwest
Willamette Valley
Floyd Blackburn
Mooalla
Community Invitations And Social Notes From Local Church
Invitations issued for Martha Circle event on April 8 from 2 to 4 in the Methodist church social room. Elgin Chapter plans reception for three Grand Chapter officers on April 15 with 300 invitations sent to state chapters. Pioneer Pinochle Club hosted by Mrs Edgar Williams with special guests Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs A L Powrie. A O N club met at Mrs Milton Schroeder’s. dinner guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Circle
Methodist Church
Elgin
Henry Rosslow
Elton Schroeder
Ralph Whitaker
Masonic Order
Edgar Williams
Pioneer
River Road
H Hutchinson
A. L. Powrie
Mesdames Lyle Carver
Glen Putnam
Lawrence Clinte
Vernon Estelle
Ferris Laws
Mesdames
George Forrest
Laverne Noyes
Arlen Meader
Arthur Watts
Waldemar Guerney
Milton Schroeder
Harry Kalbus
Lee Collier
Hal Gil
Southwestern Oregon Baseball League Assembles In Coquille
Bill Bell Dean Weekly Verne Shields and George Nichols attended the organizational meeting of the Southwestern Oregon Baseball league in Coquille last Sunday afternoon. President Roy Hargens led discussions as team managers and sponsors outlined plans for the 1948 season with nine teams listed including Bandon Powers Myrtle Point Reedsport Coquille Coos Bay Elks Coos Bay Longshoremen Evans' Products and Gold Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bell
Dean
Verne Shields
George Nichols
Southwestern Oregon Baseball League
Coquille
Roy Hargens
Bandon, Powers
Myrtle Point
Reedsport
Coos Bay Elks
Coos Bay
Fire Destroys Home Of Former Residents
Former Myrte Point residents Mr and Mrs Floyd Evernden lost their home and belongings in a Central Point fire on Monday. Rev Sterns said Brethren church members collected a purse and clothing for the victims, with plans to aid in rebuilding if lumber is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Evernden
Myrte Point
Central Point
Sterns
The
Brethren Church
Evernden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Forrest
California
C. A. Brestroom
Church of Christ
Phil Ryan
A. O. MN. Club
A. O. N Club
FE. C Barker
Art Ratcliff
Waldemar Garney
C E. Weed
John Sampson
Frazier Hoffman
D H Jackson
L. M Ansen
Arago
E E Evernden
Triangle Milling CO
America
Universal
Eighth Street
DRE
Rancho Soup
Heinz Junior
Sunkist
Opote
Ougs Belling
Wash
National &Sew
L. Bell
Myrtlewood
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