Honor Guest Edna Thorne Addresses Powers Masonic Meeting
Mrs Edna Thorne worthy grand matron of Oregon’s grand chapter was honor guest at the Powers district meeting for Elgin Myrtle Point and Mystic chapters in Powers Masonic hall. She spoke along with Elton Schroeder and Mrs Henry Reselow and Mrs George Barton. Buffet refreshments followed amid tulips and ivory tapers. The Mystic chapter held a meeting the next night with a sack lunch. Obligation Night set for April 27 and a Lions club amateur contest skit was planned. Orville Knight, Myrtle Point native and WWII veteran, died at 58 in Portland after illness. He worked as city recorder and was a Lions and American Legion member. He is survived by wife two daughters Ramona and Naomi two stepsons Jack and Robert Bushnell two sisters and a brother. Funeral held in Myrtle Point.
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Powers
Edna Throne
Grand
Oregon
Elgin
Myrtle Point
Mystic
Powers Masonic Hall
Elton Schroeder
Henry Reselow
George Barton
Quebec
E .O Sempert
Howard Pointer
Harry Griffin
Roy Appleton
Ben Craball
Floyd Summers
James Adame
Mystic Chapter
Lions Club
Orville Knight
Veterans’ Hospital
Portland
American Legion
Ramona
Naomi
San Jose Teachers College
California
Jack
Robert Bushnell
Oregon College of Education
Herald
Hannon
Morris
Bruce Rider
Fugene
Wilham Link
Veneta
Orvel Knight
Thes
William McLenan
Joe Petresmin
Tiwae
Sasting
Miro
Hubert Deaver
Doeaver
Bormie
Petriquin
Ned Stonecker
Roger
Monmouth
Orvil Knight
Powers Woman’s Club
Rebekah Felowship Hall
Girl Scouts
Carol Woods Kaye White
Louisa Rogers
American Legion Auxiliary
Powers Parent Teacher Association
Valley Camp RNA Plans Klamath Falls Trip and Initiation
Valley Camp RNA held a potluck after the regular lodge meeting in Rebekah Fellowship hall. The group discussed a trip to the state encampment in Klamath Falls this week. Four members will exemplify initiation at the convention: Mrs Don Aber as oracle, Mrs Charlies Brown as vice oracle, Mrs Kenneth McKenzie as recorder, and Mrs Arthur Smith as inner sentinel. Other members plan to attend.
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Valley Camp Rna
Rebekah
PTA play cast feted at president home in Michigan
The No Groom for the Bride cast enjoyed a Friday evening gathering at PTA president Mrs Donald Stickney home in Michigan. A surprise stork shower for Mrs John Stock, coach of the play, accompanied gifts packed in one carton. Refreshments followed. several invited attendees listed as present with some absentees noted.
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PTA
Donald Stickney
Michigan
John Stock
Smock
Carey Bones
E. Stanley
Robert Jacoby
Albert Goebl
Friday Pinochle Club Hosts Lunch and Games
Local society notes show the Friday Pinochle club meeting with Mrs Harold Ross over lunch then cards. meeting to be omitted next week. High score earned by Mrs R Hannon, second by Mrs Ole Moody, low by Mrs Hans Jorgensen. other guests included Mrs A L Burch, Mrs Don Aber, Mrs Harry Griffin, and Mrs Jess Shepherd.
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Harold Ross
R Hannon
Ole Moody
Hans Jorgensen
A L Burch
Don Aber
Harry Griffin
Jess Shepherd
Ptrodite
Augden Endicott
Carl Morris
Myrtle Point
George Dobson
Young German Student Talks To Powers Lions Club
John Haese of Beene Germany spoke to Powers Lions Club and Powers Junior High team members about differences between American and German schooling and language study. He noted Americans study foreign languages less and foreign understanding could rise through language and people contact. Several local residents and families are noted in social and travel updates.
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Powers Lions Club
Lions Club
WA Anderson Hobbs Walker
Thomas Brierly
Bitt Thorp
Gary Brady
Bill Britton
Robert McMahan
Pete Jaworsk
John Haese
Beene i
Germany
Broadbent
Myrtle Point
Senior Ball Planned Despite Busy Preparations
Seniors prepare for the annual Senior ball this week in the old gym. Decorations are going up and Junior mothers will serve the turkey dinner preceding the event.
Pioneer Association Meeting and Dues Noted in Coquille
Coquille hosts a Pioneer Association gathering with reports from Mrs Chase on dues paid and honorary memberships awarded to Fannie Alford and George Binder on March 29. Mary Randleman outlines museum relics including a cannon ball, pestle, photos, and a 1906 bank check.
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Coomatianus
Coquille Hotel
Dines Roc Mase
Fannie Alford
George Binder
Coquille
Fay Baldwin
Fairview
Pioneer Museum
Tillamoack
Ed Delesses
First National Bank of
Oquille
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Mas
Helen
Edna Thorne
Powers Meeting
Cool County
Local Society News
W L. Stemmerman
Rebekah Jewel Club
Rebekah Fellowship Hall
Forest Service
Ranger
Powers Oor Standles Brothers Logging Compar
Pioneer Association
Blbphone Company
Pinte
Henry A. Schroeder & Son
Gold Beach
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