Powers High band earns third in county contest
Powers High school band, formed two years ago, placed third among 14 county bands at the Eugene contest. Miss Faye Stewart won second prize with her tenor saxophone solo Sweet and Dainty. Band director Nicholas Biedove led the group on the Marshfield trip, with local supporters attending and praising the University of Oregon hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Eugene
Faye Stewart
George P Stewart
Sweet
Dainty
Marshfield
Nicholas Biedove
Ruthann Breitmayer
Wm. Hennessey
Lyle McCulloch
Paul Baker
Hazel Lewis
Dean McWain
University of Oregon At Eugene
Ninth Birthday Party For Margaret Ann Wyland
Mrs Ray Wyland hosted a Monday afternoon party for ten children celebrating Margaret Ann Wyland’s ninth birthday. Games and prizes were followed by refreshments for all guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wyland
Margaret
Seniors Attend County Meet in Marshfield
Paul E Baker and Mrs Bruce Rider drove high school seniors of Coos county to a special meeting in Marshfield Tuesday by the state pe ee of higher learning. The meeting aims to help graduates choose a proper school for advanced training with a monthly program at 1030 a. m. A program of music and talks by school representatives was given featuring Coos River Coyule Arago Marsh field Lakeside Bandon Port Orford Riverton Powers Myrtle Point North Bend Langlois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E Baker
Bruce Rider
Coos County
Marshfield
Coos River
Coyule
Arago Marshfield
Lakeside
Bandon Port Orford Riverton
Powers
Myrtle Point North Bend
Langlois
WCTU Meeting Held At Mrs Quilhaugh Home
Mrs H E Quilhaugh hosted a Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering Monday afternoon with Mrs Mainnie Peterson leading in place of absent Mrs William Doak. Refreshments followed. next meeting on April 25 will be hosted by Mrs Marion Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H E Quilhaugh
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mainnie Peterson
William Doak
Marion Lewis
Ladies Aid Plans To Help Missions
The Ladies Aid of the Community Baptist church met at the parsonage with Mrs Ivan Brown and Mrs Car Briggs as hostesses. They planned a valent four offering at monthly missionary meetings and quarterly gifts to missions nationwide. Mrs Carl Briggs was named chair of the housecleaning white elephant sale, with Mrs Ray Berg and Mrs Noble Rovang on the silver tea committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communty Baptist Church
Ivan Brown
Car Briggs
Carl Briggs
Ray Berg
Noble Rovang
Ladies’ Aid
Mathews
Ray Berry
Bible School Holds Easter Services and Program
The Bible school will hold an annual Easter service and program with a 6 45 a m start on Easter. Each class will participate and The Builders young adult class will arrange the flowers. The regular Easter service follows at 11 o clock. Teachers met Thursday to coordinate the program and two new classes were discussed with arrangements made to fill the Cradle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Former Resident Returns to Visit Old Friends
Former resident Arthur Fish of Fowas with Frank Tok Ciyée Gage and others in Powers for a seven day Modapendaece reunion. The group plans gatherings and nostalgia in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eitey Saat
Arthur Fish
Fowas
Frank Tok Ciyée
Gage
RNA Rally Draws Powers Group To Coquille Meeting
RNA rally hosted by Royal Neighbors of Powers traveled to Coquille for a Wednesday night gathering. Mrs M D Sherrard of Coquille opened the meeting as county officers announced a county convention set for Monday May 9 in Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers Camp
Coquille
M D Sherrard
Oracle
Powers
Weldon Medford
Bello Belloni
Elwin Frye
S A Hutchinson
Haynes
Wm Winkelmann
Bruce Rider
Births in Myrtle Creek Family Welcomes Second Son
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson of Myrtle Creek announce the birth of their second son last Friday at Mast hospital. Mrs Johnson, formerly of Powers, is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Thorp of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Myrtle Creek
Mast Hospital
Johnson
Powers
Lester Thorp
This Town
Birthday Party for Patricia Harrington
Patricia Harrington daughter of Mr and Mrs M T Harrington celebrated her first birthday last Wednesday with a home party after school. Playmates included Dorothy West Norma Lee Gilbert Sally Wilson Ronald McWain Bully Durflinger Marilyn Munro Georgia Esele Celia Ann Grove Myrtleway Munger Delores Hannon Gloria Guibert Dickie Gordon and Dorothy Durflinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Harrington
M T ‘“Fike
Harrington
Firth
Dorothy West
Norma Lee Gilbert
Sally Wilson
Ronald McWain
Bully Durflinger
Marilyn Munro
Georgia E:sele
Celia Ann Grove Mytleway Munger
Delores Hannon
Gloria Guibert
Dickie Gordon
Dorothy Durflinger
Oldtime Dance At Townsend Club Meeting
The OARP Club hosted an oldtime dance after a Townsend club meeting last Friday at the Fellowship clubhouse. Mrs Carl Biggs led in Mrs John Purvis absence, with Mrs S A Hutchinson and Mrs William Winkelmann guiding the program. Royal Neighbors presented a district meeting play, Mrs Hutchinson recited The Poorhouse, and William Nethery sang a Chinese song. Refreshments will be served at this week’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Fellowship
Carl Biggs
John Purvis
S A. Hutchinson
William Winkelmann
Royal Neighbors
Hutchinson
William Nethery
Masons Remodelling Lodge Rooms Progress Report
Plumbers began work on Tuesday as the Masons redo their lodge rooms at Medford’s grocery area. Walls sealed with plywood, new floor, indirect lighting, and gray walls plus ceiling. Committees work on stationery and furniture. kitchen work to start after Dr Carey moves into new offices on the ground floor. All tasks except plumbing and lighting are performed by the Masons themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medfords
Carey
Dessert Luncheon Elects Officers At Local Bridge Club
The Thursday Bridge duo met at the home of Mslarence Moe for a dessert luncheon at 130. After a brief business meeting, Mrs Arthur Thurber was elected president and Mrs Eddie Rubin vice president. Guests included Mrs Edna Wollis, Mrs Noble Rovang, and Mrs Ray Stewart. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs Fred Stuck of North Powers.
Seniors Begin Plans For Ball At Oregon State College
The senior class and adviser E J Greiner started decorating plans for a Saturday April 23 senior ball. The Oregon State College orchestra will provide music with elaborate decor and unique theme promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J Greiner
Oregon State College Orchestra
Altar Society Meeting Hosted at Mrs Joel Jones Home
Altar Society gathered at Mrs Joel Jones’s residence for an Easter fellowship. Seventy eight attendees enjoyed a program and refreshment after Easter Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Jones
Brion ‘E
Local residents spend weekend in nearby towns and travel notes
Social notes list Mr and Mrs D M Churchill and others visiting Coquille, Marshfield, Eugene and Myrtle Point. Several couples travel for relatives, district meetings, and county farm surveys, with rainfall data and club meetings also mentioned.
Legion Auxiliary Plans Dance and House Meet
Mrs Frank Grove hosted the American Legion auxiliary last Friday. Plans were made for a dance on April 30 and for an April 2 meeting at Mrs Clyde Allen’s home to arrange entertaining department and district officers in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grove
American Legion Auxiliary
Clyde Allen
Church Schedule And Easter Service Notes
The passage lists church activities including Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning services at multiple congregations. It notes evangelistic services, prayer meetings, Bible studies, and women’s societies with dates and hosts, plus Easter programs and Catholic mass times.
OES Card Party Wednesday Successful
Mystic chapter OES held a successful card party Wednesday evening in the Fellowship club. Winners included first prize in pinocle to Mrs Clarence Moe, women second to Mrs Elmer Davis of Coquille, men second to Louis Donaldson, and consolation to Charles Geitner. Auction prizes went to L M Marshal and Mrs Charles Crew, with various consolation prizes. Contract prizes awarded to W H Grady. men second to Herbert Pallant. women second to Mrs EJ Greiner. consolation to James Gamwell. Committee included Mrs James Gamwell and several other members. Proceeds fund new curtains for the Raw Masonic roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Chapter
OES
Fellowship Club
Olise Alt
Clarence Moe
Mra
Elmer Davis
Coquille
Frendy Medlock
Louis Donaldson
Charles Geitner
L M Marshal
Charles Crew
George Peffera
George P Stewart
Elvin Hull
W H Grady
Herbert Pallant
James Gamwell
Mra EJ Greiner
Gon Retr
Lyle
Floyd Eaton
Gamwell
Paul Hirschinger
District Masonic Meeting Draws Town and Guests
Town attendees joined delegates from the district at Marsh field last Friday night for a Masonic lodge gathering hosted by Blanco lodge. Figures at the official vials of the grand master included Louis Donaldson Robert Ligat Paul Hirschinger ES Gamwell Hugh N Hall Lyle Stewart Charles Geitner Clare Lehmanowsky Frendy Medlock A D Rofe and William Kendall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Blanco Lodge
Louis Donaldson
Robert Ligat
Paul Hirschinger
ES. Gamwell
Hugh N. Hall
Lyle Stewart
Charles Geitner
Clare Lehmanowsky
Frendy Medlock A. D Rofe
William Kendall
Loyal Temperance Legion Meets Friday at Amity Baptist
The Loyal Temperance Legion invites boys and girls up to junior high to a 3 pm Friday meeting at Amity Baptist Church. Fifteen girls have already signed up to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Temperance Legion
Theamity Baptist Church
Officers Elected At Church Meeting
The Community Baptist church annual meeting elected officers after prayer service. Nominees included Ida Mathews as deaconess and clerk, Robert McMillion as treasurer, Bruce Munro as trustee, James Gamwell as Bible school superintendent, Leslie Finney as secretary, and Al T Erickson as treasurer. Financial reports will be shared at the May meeting after the church year ends April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Baptist Church
John Purvis
Bruce Munro
George Chapman
Ida Mathews
Robert McMillion
Ladies Aid
James Gamwell
Leslie Finney
al T Erickson
Society Works On Project Friday
The Missionary society met at Mrs Marion Lewis's home on Friday and spent the afternoon quilting the group project. Refreshments were served at the end of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
the Missionary Society
Marion Lewis
Miners Visit Powers Area From Iron Mountain and Salmon Mountain
Local mining news notes Pete Hamblin of Independence returned from Ion Mountain to Powers for several days while continuing regional claim work with Blazier on Salmon Mountain. Halo Baxter of Coquille linked to Iron Mountain mines visited Powers with supplies for summer development. Owen Smith and Flores Lake, with son Dale, prepared in Powers for a summer 40 mile trek from civilization. Smith family active in Rock Creek claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Hamblin
Independence Mines
Ion Mountain
Powers
Coquille
Mr Hamstreet
Mr Blazier
Salmon Mountain
Lucifer Rover
E Whiliing
Iron Mountain
Hal Baxter
Coy
Sutton
Owen Smith
Flores Lake
John R Smith
Rock Creek
Fellowship Club social prizes awarded at Wednesday event
Mrs George Dwyer hosted the Fellowship club gathering in the clubhouse last Wednesday. First prize went to Mrs Willis Varney and second to Miss Margaret Frye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dwyer
Fellowship Club
Contract
Willis Varney
Margaret Frye
Powell's Women Entertain Powers Junior Club Head
Mrs A C McIntyre of Pendleton president of the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs was guest of honor at a Powers Junior Woman's Club dinner meeting. The juniors staged a skit Rather Rough On Robert with Arley Rodman and Clare Leianowsky. Musical numbers included readings by McIntyre and piano solos by Marold Stewart and Bessie Grove with Ruthann Breitmayer. About 40 guests attended. McIntyre spoke of Washington and New York visits in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C Mcclntyre
Pendleton
Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Federation
Powers Junior Woman's Club
Fellowship
Powers Woman's Club
Robert
Arley Rodma
Clare Leianowsky
Mabel Hartle
Mra Elwin Frye
McIntyre
Washington
New York
Marold Stewart
Ruthann§ Breitmayer
Bessie Grove
Plan For County Convention May 9
The Royal Neighbors met Monday night at the Fellowship hall to plan the county convention to be held in Powers May 6. Committees appointed include Banquet, Luncheon, Badge, and Decorating with named members leading each. Three new members were welcomed after the business meeting and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Hall
Lyle McCulloch
Elvin Hull
Wm. Winkelmann
Ray Wyland
Saul Morgan
Elwin Frye
Rane Hae'i
Clyde Allen Gilen
Charles Crew
Weldon Medf. U
Eddie Rubin Pouyem
S A Hanson
Rick Stevens
C S Townsend
Bruce Ryder
Leotsa Gates
Pilp Barrette
Clifford
Potluck Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Aubin in North Powers
A Sunday gathering honored Mrs Eddie Aubin of North Powers with a potluck birthday dinner at her home. Guests included Mesdames Utterback Johnson Smith Saint Caver Slone ecker Gilbert Thorpe Aubin Gates Robertson Ballard Garten Thorpe Utterback Robertson and Mary Utterback. Gifts filled the afternoon as attendees sewed and played bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Eddie Aubin
North Powers
Tom Utterback
J F Johnson
George Smith
James Saint
Wm Caver
Ned Sloneecker
Henry Gilbert
Clyde Thorpe
Alex Aubin
Leoto Gates
Joe Robertson
Wm Ballard
Mary Garten
Lester Thorpe
Carlton
Rosemary Aubin
Margaret Utterback
Mrs Aubin
Two Birthdays Honored April 7 in Sweet Home
Mr and Mrs Leo Frye visited their son in law and daughter in Eu gene on Thursday then returned to Sweet Home for a dinner and party honoring the birthdays of Mrs Frye and Mrs Noah on Saturday. They returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Frye
Sweet Home
Robert Noah
Eugene
Frye
Noah
Fryes
George Brown
Myrtle Point
Charles Stalard
Coquille
Bert
Hermon Dinons
Myrtle Creek
Iso Lnton
Dixon
Walter Lane
F Muff
Ina Jean Mico
Merman Dixon
Doras
Las Linton Vetton
F Hut
Willamettet Valley
Corliss
Walter Newbury
Monay
Mea C.inton
Armon
Gaylord
T M Stover
W Donalds
P D Partch
Ila
Ernest Bryant
Arlene
Leonard Watson
Carol
Wayne
Nell Watson
Jack Grant
Sunshine Club meets to celebrate four birthdays
The Sunshine club met with Mrs Clifford Davis on Tuesday of last week to honor four members Mrs Lee Moore Mrs Leota Gates Mrs Clarence Moe and Mrs Clifford Davis Each celebrant received lovely gifts The next meeting will be at Mrs Leota Gates home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Clifford Davis
Lee Moore
Leota Gates
Clarence Moe
Lodge Members Do To Marshfield
Powers members of the Bingham lodge of Masons who motored with Marshfield last Friday include Paul Hershinge Lyle Stewart Ed Gamwell Frendy Mediick Hugh Hall Robert Kpatt George Pelfers LD Donaldson A Rolfe and Clare Lehmanowsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Bingham Lodge of Masons
Paul Hershinge
Lyle Stewart
Ed Gamwell
Frendy Mediick
Hugh Hall
Robert Kpatt
George Pelfers
LD Donaldson
A Rolfe
Clare Lehmanowsky
Local Residents Attend Social and Visits Across Coquille Area
A long list of residents, including Bonnie Moore and Mrs Jeanine Jones Poesias, were noted visiting relatives and handling errands in Coquille Myrtle Point and nearby towns. Several names appear at homes and on weekend trips, with mentions of illness and caregiving among residents like Gy and Morgan and Mrs Jesse Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankalbert
Myrtle Point
Legget
Lore Waner
Morgan
Jesse Brown
Plovd
Baby
le Point
County Job Seekers and Local Social Notes
Parts of the county report job hunting with Jimmy Geint in Coes River this week. Several residents visit relatives and attend events including Lawrence Barkdoll in Myrtle Point and North Powers concertgoers at Eugene. Mr and Mrs Lee Moore travel to Roseburg after the death of William Lee Moore. funeral held in Tenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Geint
Coes River
Jeha
Din Newton
Velma
Clyde Brown
Whyttle Point
Rad Jene
Aignfield
Robert Giles
Lawrence Barkdoll
Myrtle Point
Powers
Lee More
Roseburg
Wiliam Lee Moore
Tenville
Broadbent Grange votes and social events noted
Broadbent Broadbent Grange held its eighth regular session Thursday to elect state grange officers. Visiting members included Charles Gilroy Vern Magill John Martin and Henry Gustafson. A bride shower for Mrs Frank Norris attracted 80 plus attendees with music and refreshments. Several local residents hosted and attended diverse gatherings and a smallpox quarantine affected the Corliss home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadbent Grange
Sesson
State Grange
Charles Gilroy
Vern Magill
Bridge Grange
John Martin
Coquille
Henry Gustafson
North Bend
Frank Norris
Elizabeth Ralph
Norris
Local residents host gatherings amid travel plans
The text notes Mrs T visiting with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Robert Li, a dinner at Joe Evernden’s with Lawrence Roselle and son Normen from Bandon, and plans for W A Roselle to spend the week at Bandon then Tulelake. Charles Cronkhite and Lloyd Lackey guests complete the Sunday mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filer
Robert Li
Lawrence Roselle
Normen
Bandon
Joe Evernden
W A. Roselle
Lawrence
Tulelake
Charles Cronkhite
Lloyd Lackey
Jewel Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Wilter Spade
Mrs Wilter Spade entertained the Jewel club of Rebekahs at her home on Tuesday. Guests enjoyed fancy work and refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilter Spade
Jewel Club
Rebekahs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Powers Herald
WCTU
Masons
Altar Society
D M. Churchill
Phyllcis
Bonnie and David
Bernice
John Adams
D M Fox
Ed Liddell
Vera Raye Lee
Laura Stalcup
Mir
Alec Moorhead
Marin
Douglas Gamwell
County Agricultural Survey
Claire Lehmanowsky
Portlanu
Saien
Lyman Rolfe
Albert Powers
Herbert Brown
Portland
Gada Bout Club
Thursda
J L Johnson
E E Smith
Daugher
Gurmmeyville
Califare
Henry
Legion Auxiliary
Church OF the Open Bible
Claude W Lawton
Young Peoples Society the Overcomers
Wallace Keller
Womens Missionary Society
Alock
ST Bridgets Catholic
D J Kelly
Das Tye Altar Society
Baptist
Ivan ( Brown
Pastor Bible School
Bible Scholare
District Masonic
Loyal Legion
Parent- Teacher Association
Jess Jones
Cano
Coulter Ts
Coquitia, Gre
Pow'rs
Bonnie Moore
Jeanine Jones
Paiga
Notts Powers
Hoya
Neightaurs
Cal A Coquille
Mesdames
Williamink
Anna Morgan
Hussite
Fam Winkelman
Eddie
Auab N
Reube Stevens
Leo Gates
Claude Wyland
Phillip Barrett
Fairview
Lyman
Bowen
Carl Utterback
Messian
Som Boll
Maurice Lewis
Ray Rookard
Daniel
Cart Utterback
H A Mueller
Ned
Hiram
Abbey Sign CO. Te
9 Signs & Sho’cards
Laird Bldg
Casuille
DR. McClellan
Garnet Brown
Francis Stevens
Lottie Groves
Alice Root
Russel Morgan
Broadbent
Mrs Norris
Porter Apartments
Myrtle Bunt
Dr. de la Rhue
Reem
Dr J BR. Bench
Coquille Pheme
West Coast
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Elmo
Sempert’s
Myrtle
Ness By
Myrtle Greenhouses
Bill
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
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