Local residents attend Contract club meeting and visit different towns
A long list details various residents traveling from Coquille to attend a Contract club meeting in town. People include Mrs Sempert Myrtle Point Mea Balun Milne Con quille, George Powers Marshfield Ranger, Mrs Norgorden visiting Portland, Lyle Stewart Petaluma California trip to fetch Minnie Coffin, and numerous family visits around Coquille and North Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.eorge Drwyer
Albeeen
Lyman Rolfe
Coguille
Charles Stallard
North Bend
Earl Hardy
Portland
Ida Mathews
Mac
George Phillips
Mary
Coquille
Leslie King
King
Geoge Dwyer
Sen Nies
Guess
Powers
Dave Sisting
Aller
H F Quilhoa
Mast Hospital
Ovle Metullech
George Wart
Jack Nesh
Emma Stewart
Oere
C Christensen
Wyoming
Ed Liddell
California
Mr. Coffin
Stewart
Gredy Johnson
Loyal Order of Moose
Legion
Titlamook
Weldon Medford
Henry Yonta
H Grant
Wm Link
Wm Winkelmann
Norville Springe
Phylte Marshall
Married couple plans eastern Oregon trip
They were married and intend to travel eastern Oregon for a week or 10 days. Donald Warnes, son of Mrs. Gredy Johnson, is visiting his mother for several days and makes his home in Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Donald Warnes
Gredy Johnson
Myrtle Point
Townsend Names And Prizes In Community Club Contest
The Powers High School community club discussed a name contest with cash prizes totaling 13 dollars. Judges were George Mewart and several ladies, six winners were chosen, and each donated part of their prize back to the club treasury. The group plans future fundraising via contests and expanded membership. A band performed under J M Adams. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28 in the Powers High School gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P Stewart
Russell Jenkins
George Mewart
Wm. Hennessey
Sivian Sul
A Grant
L. D. Donaldson
Tania Fka Ucoa Tow Ciagies
Townsend
Andrew Grant
Clarence Moe
Queen
J M Adams
Dean McWain
Bishop
Powers
Elvin Hull
C F Otis
Joseph Queen
Mechames
Wm Winkelmann
A. H. Grant
Powers High Schoo
Mining Activities on Increase Here
John Decker reports a conditional sale of his quartz mine on Rusty Butte with outside investors. A five-ton test mill is planned and equipment crews are moving in. A San Francisco firm reportedly bought the old Johnson property above the Inman mine near the Sixes south fork. A dredge may be used and work is set to begin this summer by the Huebner mining property on the Sixes south fork with J W Williams of Tacoma awaiting a company visitor in Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Decker
Rusty Butte
San Francisco
E Huebner
Powers
J W Wiliams
Tacoma
Huebner
South Fork
Sixes
Move To Wash Mr and Mrs Jean Dwyer Relocate
Mr and Mrs Jean Dwyer and children George and Barbara moved last Thursday to Sedra Woolley Wash. They had lived in Powers since last summer and were local residents for years before that, leaving here about five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Dwyer
George
Barbara
Sedra Woolley Wash
Powers
Delegates Chosen for Medford Convention from Powers Camp
RNA met at Fellowship hall with 20 members and one visitor Mrs R H Lemon of Myrtle Point spoke on the state convention in Medford April 20 and 21. Ten Powers members were elected delegates Mesdames Weldon Medford Sol Morgan Lyle McCulloch Phillip Barrette I'm Link Bruce Ryder R A Hall Earl Roger Clarence Moe and RE Stevens. Mrs Lyle McCulloch and Mrs Weldon Medford will host powers next Monday. Refreshments were served by Mrs Curtis Townsend after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RNA
Fellowship Hall
R H Lemon
Myrtle Point
Medford
Powers
Mesdames Weldon Medford
Sol Morgan
Lyle McCulloch
Phillip Barrette
I’m Link
Bruce Ryder
R. A. Hall
Earl Roger Clarence Moe
RE. Stevens
Weldon Medford
Curtis Townsend
Loom Installation Event for Moose Guests This Friday
The article notes an OE ceremony for loom installation hosted by the Women of Moose this Friday, held by officers in their roots. The event welcomes the Moose family as guests and marks a local community gathering.
Church Members Honor Pastor and Wife Potluck Dinner
Bible Standard church members and Wo man’s Missionary society honored Pastor Rev Eugene Armstrong and his wife with a potluck dinner. Attendees included Saidie Buchanan Seely Frank Buchanan Carl Briges Floyd Allen Elwin Frye H Quilhaugh Mr and Mrs Fey Ardith Mead and daughter Jean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Standard Church
Eugene Armstrong
Woman's Missionary Society of T« Church
Meedames Saidie Buchanan
H N Seely
Frank Fuchanan
Carl Briges
Floyd Allen
Elwin Frye
H Quilhaugh
Fey
Ardith Mead
Jean
PTA Hear Program of Primary Grades Friday Afternoon
PTA met Friday at the Fellowship hall where first and second grades presented recitations and a pageant. Miss Ferne Boyles accompanied the group. Paul E Baker reported on school grounds work and trees planted near the parking area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Fellowship Hall
Ferne Boyles
Fred Stock
George Dwyer
Alyce Schneider
Curtis Townsend
Carl Briggs
John Churchill Paul E Baker
Lyle McCulloch
Verna Earles
Seniors' Kid Day Observed at Local High School
Friday was Kid Day for the seniors who wore abbreviated costumes during the morning. In the afternoon they traveled with advisor Earl Hardy to Myrtle Point for a skating party and then to Coquille for a picture. Returning to Powers they enjoyed a waffle supper prepared by Mrs. Jess Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hardy
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Powers
Jess Shepherd
Entertains Club Hosts Fellowship Ladies at Home
Mrs E J Greiner entertained the Fellowship club at her home last Tuesday afternoon serving dessert at 2 o clock. First prize in the contract was won by Mrs Ernest Severson and second by Mrs Lyle Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J Greiner
Fellowship Club
Hime
Ernest Severson
Lyle Stewart
Wednesday Fire Causes No Damage
A fire alarm at 3309 Wednesday aroused town residents but a smudge in the John Woolms garage started by an air compressor was extinguished after a window was broken. The garage sits in the business district and timely discovery prevented significant damage with no appreciable loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woolms
Legion Auxiliary Contest Near Close
The American Legion Auxiliary met Friday evening at Mrs Noble Rovang's home where she served refreshments after a short business meeting. The Poppy photographer contest will be judged this week with final arrangements made for judging when the auxiliary meets next Friday April 23 with Mrs Frank Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
Mra Noble Rovang
Frank Grove
Rev Eugene Armstrong Plans Weekly Church Schedule
The report lists Rev Eugene Armstrong's activities including Sunday school at 10 a m and morning service at 11. Tuesday afternoon prayer meeting at 2 with Mrs Wallace Keller, Bible study at the church at 8 p m, and Tuesday Thursday prayer meetings at 8 p m. Children’s church at 2 p m, and Women’s Missionary Society meets on the second and fourth Fridays at the church.Sunday school at 9 45 a m and the Ladies Aid meets at members’ homes on alternate Wednesdays. Bible Study with Mrs A T Erickson at 2 o'clock on alternate Thursdays. ST BRIDGETS CATHOLIC church in Bend will be in Powers for that purpose. Shuardiye until a regular priest is appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Armstrong
Mra Wallace Keller
Children’s Church
Womans Missionary Society
Ladies Aid
A T Erickson
ST. Bridget’s Catholic
Ther Bend
PTA Plans April Carnival At Powers School
PTA executive meeting held at Paul E Baker home outlines carnival for Saturday April 17 at Powers School gym from 1 to 4 with booths food and games. Minstrel show 7 30 to 9 pm followed by dancing. Powers School band to perform in new uniforms. admission nominal. after noon children entertainment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Paul E Baker
Powers Schools
Howard Varney
Lyle MecCulloch
Earl Hardy
Powers
J Baaurice Adar
Wm Hennessey
D H. Hennessey
Lyle McCulloch
Mabel Harte
Alyce Schneider
Verna Earles
Florence Parvin
Robert Hacher
Howa'd Varney
Ferne Boyles
Ethel Beougher
J Maurice Adams
Fred Stock
Curtus Townsend
School Boy Loses Tip on Jointer Accident
Robert Quilhaugh eldest son of Mr and Mrs H E Quilhaugh had the end of his left ring finger cut off Monday afternoon while working on a jointer machine in the manlau raining room His attention was distracted and his finger slipped into the machine E J Greiner took him to Myrtle Point for treatment and dressing and the boy returned to school Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Quilhaugh
H E Quilhaugh
E J Greiner
Myrtle Point
Winter Flood Deluges Powers Area Reach Historic Highs
A severe rainstorm drenched Powers area from Sunday night into Tuesday. Precipitation totaled about 2.04 inches, river levels surged ten feet, and readings showed 4.70 feet Monday morning and 14.10 feet Tuesday at 8 am. Debris swept downstream as floodwaters carried small trees from riverbanks.
Local Friday Vaccination Clinic Vaccinated 80 Children
Over 80 children and adults received vaccines at the high school sewing room clinic Friday morning. Dr R H Mast from Myrtle Point led the session with a nurse from Myrtle Point hospital and county nurse Lela Elrod assisting along with Miss Ethel Beougher. Gaylord children also attended and a later survey will assess how many vaccinations were effective. most payments came from parents while the 00s County Health Association covered those unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R H Mast
Myrtle Point
Lela Elrod
Ethel Beougher
Gaylord
The00s County Health Association
Plan Card Party and RNA Meeting
A special RNA meeting was held at Mrs. Ray Berry home with 14 members. Mr. Weldon Medford presided and plans were made to send 10 members to the state convention in Medford on April 30. Arrangements were also made for a card party at 8 o clock this Wednesday April 14 at the Fellowship hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RNA Wea
Ray Berry
Oracle
Weldon Medford
Medford
Fellowship Hall
Car Crash Near Warner Sends Five To Hospital
A car owned and driven by Clif ford Duncan overturned on a curve near Warner last week. Five people inside the vehicle escaped with minor scratches. Mrs Hayes was hospitalized where she later gave birth to a daughter, her second child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Duncan
Warner
Mra Duncan
Air
Mra Howard Hayes
Coquille Hospital
Junior Women Plan May Rummage Sale
The Junior Womans club met in the library to arrange a rummage sale for early May. They set a program for the Woman’s club’s Wednesday meeting with the Junior club as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Greenhouse Owner Relocates to Canby
Walter Kirby, longtime Powers resident since 1917, moved last week to Canby to start bulb raising and general produce business. The Kirby property was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Staruve. the former Kelomer Grove residents will manage the greenhouse and garden on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kirby
Powers
Canby
Kirby
Frank Staruve
Bolomer Grove
Thursday Club Elects Officers
The Thursday bridge club met with Mrs Clarence Miertertan ed the club entertained guests and played cards. Prizes went to Mrs Jade Johnson for high score and Mrs Arts Townsend for second. Mrs Johnson was chosen new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jade Jonnson
Arts Townsend
Athletic Card Party Aids High School Benefit
The athletic association fundraiser at pinable and later venues drew strong social and financial support. Prizes awarded across divisions included L L Marshall and Bruce Munro for men, Mrs Clarence Moe and Mrs Walter Miller for women, and various prizes at auction contract and pinchle events. Volunteers E J Greiner and Mrs Jess Shepherd organized, with help from the Fellowship club and mothers, and students made many prizes in manual training classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Association
Pinable
Ll. M Marshall
Bruce Munro
Clarence Moe
Walter Miller
Curtis Townsend
Chester Root
James W Gamwell
Jess Jones
Mra Boyles
Jens Jones
Pinechle
Church Business Meeting Monday in Powers area
Rev W A Stephens of Coquille visited Monday and joined a Community church meeting at Mrs A T Erickson’s home to discuss welfare plans. Missus Metal loch was named deaconess. A Portland minister is to be sent to Powers to assume church work duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W A . Stephens
Coquille
A T Erickson
Missus Metalloch
Portland
Contract Club Play At Mrs Powers Home
Mrs Fred Powers entertained the Intract club at her home Tuesday at 2 o clock with dessert luncheon. Mrs E J Greiner won first prize and Mrs A H Powers second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Powers
E J Greiner
A H Powers
Aid Gives Shower For Fire Losers
Neighbors and friends hosted a shower last week at a community church for a family who lost their home to a fire. Volunteers and Mrs Henry Moc organized the event to provide clothing and essentials for the affected family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Annual Meeting Notice for Sip Club Election
To hold annual election and meeting the sip club plans a gathering on a Wednesday at the Pouse family venue. Members should attend to elect officers and discuss upcoming events for the year.
Bank of Powers Bank Statement and Auditor Claim
Report of the Bank of Powers in Powers County Oregon at close of business March 1937. The statement lists loans and discounts, overdrafts, bonds and securities, banking house and fixtures, cash due from banks, reserves, and capital accounts. Notarized by Dean McWar and A M Brown with commission expiry 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Oow
Oregon
Sary
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