Continent May Be Next U S Land Front Australia
An analysis argues Australia could become a crucial United States front in World War II. It highlights Australia's strategic minerals and military capacity, urging reinforcement with arms and ore shipments to support its 550,000 trained soldiers and strong navy and air force against Japan. The piece stresses Australia as a continental springboard to victory in the South Pacific.
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Australia
United States
United Nations
Southwest Pacific
Japan
la Os
Dutch East Indies
Ansace
U. S
Couraneous Air Force
South Pacific
New Sawmill at Powers Starts Cutting of Lumber
Powers Apr 23 Special By Mrs James Gamwel The Powers Lumber Company mill operated several days last week and restarts this week after cement bed is poured to quiet vibration. Whistles rang from morning to 5 pm as townspeople welcomed the industry. Emory Hubbard and family moved to Sweet Home for work. Chaparral Lodge Rebekahs met in Fellowship hall with Mrs Ida Mathews and Mrs Clarence Spitz nass as hostesses. Mrs Allan King Jr drill captain since Mrs William Richards moved away. Mrs Ray Jones hosted Jewel club in Fellowship clubhouse. members practiced drill work.
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Chaparral Lodge
Rebekahs
Ida Mathews
Clarence Spitznass
Allan King, Jr
William Richards
Ray Jones
Jewel Club
Fellowship
New Air Raid Station Opens and PTA Officers Elected
A new air raid warning station opposite the shoe shop on Fir street opened this week with 24 hour service and watchers from varied local groups. Powers PTA elected Mrs Frank Grove as president for the coming year with officers including Mrs Albert Hachler and Mrs Harold Beall, while Moose Lodge installed officers led by Robert McMillan as governor and Frank Grove as treasurer with H D Yontz installing.
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Firtreet
PTA
Frank Grove
Powers Parent- Teacher Association
Grove Ie
Albert Hachler
Harold Beall
Gertrude Mehl
Carl Briggs
W . Stemmerman
Adams
J W Gamwell
Lester Thorpe
Nate Smith
Fred Stock
Moose Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
Pansy
Women of Moose
Robert McMilion
William Link
George Ridley
Earl West
Frank Sinnott
H D Yontz
H. D. Yontz
N. R. Smith
Seattle
Marshfield
Myrtle Point
Mooseheart
Powers
Powers Four Will Enter State Music Meet
Due to registration issues the sectional State music contest at Klamath Falls was canceled. The clarinet and sax quartet will enter contests at McMinnville starting Thursday with rehearsals Friday and performances Saturday in Portland before returning home Sunday. Members include Katrina Gamwell first clarinet, Helen Ligat second, Delores West third, Naomi Munro fourth. Dale Crew first six, Clarence Hull tenor, Elmo Frye second, Delores West baritone. Supt Adams will accompany. Mrs Harold Beall chaperones the girls.
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Klamath Falls
J Mdims
McMinnville
Portland
Katrina Gamwell
Helen Ligat
Delores West
Naomi Munro
Dale Crew
Clarence Hull
Elmo Frye
Supt. Adams
Harold Beall
Ambulance Corps Studies Defense
The Woman's Ambulance Corps holds Tuesday afternoon meetings at the Civilian Defense center to prepare bandages and emergency supplies. Two new members bring total to 16. first aid drills Friday evenings in the old gym. Fire and gas defense lessons led by WWI veterans Frank Grove and Dell Curtis.
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Woman's Ambulance Corps
Civilian Defense Center
Lila McLaughlin
Mabel Thorpe
Frank Grove
Dell Curtis
Dessert and contract event honors Fellowship club
Mrs Gertrude Meh entertained the Fellowship club Tuesday at Mrs Albert Hachler's home with dessert before the contract. First prize went to Mrs Hachler and second to Mrs B F McRae.
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Mra
Gertrude Meh
Fellowship Club
Albert Hachler
Mrs Hachler
B F McRae
Men to Register Next Monday
Registration of man power not yet registered will be held at the water office in Powers next Monday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the same volunteer workers who served on February 16. Mrs. Ray Lee and her daughter Ruth Ann entertained the senior class at the Bakery Thursday evening with music and refreshments. Rev. George Turney of Marshfield will speak at the May 8 commencement exercises on Man's Quest For Happiness.
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al T Erickson
Bruce Munro
A. D. Rolfe
Ida Mathews
George Lainger
Hazel Lewis
James Gamwell
Man Power
Powers
Ray Lee
Ruth Ann
George Turney
Marshfield
Locals Move to New Homes in Sweet Home Area
Locals Jess Jones and Hugh Hall from Sweet Home moved their household goods to new homes under construction there. Mrs Hall had resided nearby for weeks and returned to Sweet Home.
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Jess Jones
Hugh Hall
Sweet Home
Mrs Hall
County Commissioner Announces Gop Candidacy
A county official declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for county court at the upcoming election, seeking support in the local political contest.
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Court
Culver Platform Emphasizes Government Cooperation
P W Pete Culver pledges full cooperation of County State and National Government toward the war. He urges paying debts and careful spending to reduce taxes and vows that County affairs will be impartially administered. He highlights broad knowledge of Caos County problems and the people's needs.
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Caos County
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Eugene
National Lodge
Kenneth McKenzie
Alice King
Ambulance Corps Studies Defense
Woman's Club
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Shirley
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Wee
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