Powers Man Sought on Three Kidnapping Counts
George Handley, once living quietly in Powers, is wanted on three kidnapping counts and federal charges for escape and motor vehicle theft. Authorities said he fled Powers about 34 hours before and has used multiple aliases while employed locally by various parties, including Coos Bay Lumber. Local residents recalled him as a friendly, respectable figure during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
George Handley
Wea
G- Men
Handley
C Lown
Coos Bay
Powers Couple Buy Confectionery
Mr and Mrs A H Grant acquire a Powers confectionery shop. Mrs Grant, also Dorothy Jackson, is linked to the Bank of Powers. The purchase closes Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Grant
Local Water Gets Grading Qi A
Al Rolfe, superintendent of this water district, reports that the water analysis has been received from the state board of health and that it has
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Rolfe
State Board of Health
Local Residents and Visitors Report Holidays and Travels
A string of social notes lists SPE HOMAS J Mr. and Mrs. Severson and daughter Carol Anne returning from a coast vacation via Page Medford. Multiple visits span Roseburg Salem Marshfield North Bend and nearby towns with guests from Los Angeles Chicago Berkeley Powers and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Severson
Carol Anne
Coast Highway
Page Medford
Idaho
Wiliam Winkelman
Roseburg
Jesse Jones
Edmund Whalen
Patricia
Marshfield
Lole Roberts
Los Angeles
Earl Royer
Wills A Varney
Salem
Lester Smith
Phyllis Jean
Empire
George Sandles
Lakeview
Alvin Long
Robert Ligat
Helen
North Bend
Stuart Stephens
Sauspie
Portland
Glenn Morgan
Chicago
Sol Morgan
Truman Wagner
Francis Jones
Dan Thomas
Denver
Salt Lake City
Butte
Mont
E. S. Gamwell
Myrtle Point Sundin
E. B. Davis
Coquille
Quincy McBride
Berkeley
Calif
Albert Powers
Lyman Rolfe
Christine Gardner
Mast Hospital
Lyle Bishop
Bishop
Thomas Freer Minor Meed
Bert Mead
Seattle
Vivian Bushnell
Jack
Robert
Powers
Fire department praised as fires nonexistent in area
Homer Robinson of the Forestry service notes no fires yet and the conditions are unusually fine. Foresters are busy building trails and improving Gribble camp as crews report good progress.
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Homer Robinson
The
Forestry Service
Birth of 8%4 pound son to Mr and Mrs Marion Bennett
Mr and Mrs Marion Bennett announce the birth of an 8%4 pound son on Wednesday night August 12 1936 at Mast Hospital in Myrtle Point.
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Afr
Marion Bennett
Mast Hospital
Myrtle Point
Local Hotel Owner In Name Dispute
Mrs Hazel Collier who bought the North Bend hotel and renamed it Hotel Coos Bay on April 16 faces a dispute with W S Saunders of Tillamook who had earlier filed notice to use the Coos Bay Hotel name for an unfinished Marshfield hotel he was negotiating to purchase but has since abandoned. She also owns the Collier Hotel in this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Collier
North Bend
Coos Bay
W S Saunders
Tillamook
Collier
Marshfield
Club To Meet Wednesday Fellowship Session At 2 PM
A business meeting of the Fellowship club will be held on Wednesday at 2 pm. Members are expected to attend and discuss upcoming projects and community service plans.
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Fellowship Club
Rebekahs
Fellowship
Jewel Club
Forester Reports No Fires Yet In Powers
Fire chief C F Otis aided by George Gessier and Morris Lewis reports no fires yet as Powers conducts a grass burning cleanup to prevent blazes. Residents praise the fire prevention efforts and extend thanks to the volunteer firemen for their work.
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Forester
C F
Chet) Otis
George Gessier
Morris Lewis
Powers Schools Open September Eighth
The Powers schools will open on Tuesday September 8. A tennis court is being built on the school grounds for the pleasure of the students.
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Powers
Flying cable kills logger at Eden Ridge
Wayne Harris, 30, a logger who had lived in Coquille and Salem, was fatally injured Thursday afternoon on Bruce Ryder’s Coos Bay Lumber site at Eden Ridge when a haul-back line struck him. He died the next day after emergency surgery for a fractured skull and scalp wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Harris
Coquille
Salem
Bruce Ryder
Coos Bay
Eden Ridge
Harris
Bay Hospital
Local Lodge and Club Meeting Schedule Summary
Community groups including Sasonic Lodge Bingham Lodge, Eastern Stars Mystic Chapter, Moose Women, Odd Fellows, Royal Neighbors of America, Sunshine Club, Rebekahs Jewels, Moose Legion, and Fellowship Club hold regular meetings. Times range from 2 pm to 8 pm on specified weekdays, mainly in Moose Hall and nearby clubhouses, with summer continuations noted for some groups.
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Bingham Lodge of Masons
Moose Hall
The
Odd Fellows
Head Honored Powers Post 83 Legion Delegation
The Powers Post No 83 American Legion in Roseburg honored its commander Dr David E Baird by electing him as a delegate to the national convention in Cleveland Ohio. Although now a Port Orford resident he completes his year as commander. The local Legion Auxiliary received a citation for its year’s work and a junior auxiliary is to be formed. Attending the Roseburg department convention session were Mr and Mrs Fred Stock Mr and Mrs Frank Gruse Mr and Mrs Noble Rovang Miss Heven Havang Mr and Mrs Ray Winand and Bruce Munro Dr Baird was a member of the Powers delegation.
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American Legion
Roseburg
David E Baird
Cleveland
Ohio
Baird
Port Orford
Legion Auxiliary
Legionaires
Fred Stock
Frank Gruse
Noble Rovang
Heven Havang
Ray Winand
Bruce Munro
Powers
Mystic Chapter Holds All Day Mourning Practice and Potluck
Members of Mystic Chapter gathered for Natal Day mourning practice at the gymnasium. The group entered at noon and held an afternoon session, ending with a potluck dinner.
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Mystic Chapter O ES
Local Group Attends Joint Myrtle Point Rebekah Meeting
Myrtle Point Powers Rebekah lodges held a joint meeting with members including Mrs Allen Kong, Mrs William Richards, Mrs Earl Roger, Mrs Ida Mathews, Mrs Conrad Lapp, Mrs Walter Spade, J W Tanner, George Beaty, and Mr and Mrs J E Leggett. State president Estelle Weede paid an official visit, prompting the Jewel club monthly meeting to be postponed to the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Powers
Rebekah Lodges
Myrtle Point
Allen Kong
William Richards
Earl E Roger
Ida Mathews
Conrad Lapp
Walter Spade
J W Tanner
George Beaty
J .E Leggett
Estelle Weede
Rebekah Assembly
Jewel Club
Driver Sentenced for Drunken Driving in Bandon Trial
Roy Arneson, arrested on a drunken driving charge, was tried in Bandon, given a $100 fine and a 60 day jail term suspended on condition of good behavior.
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Roy Arneson
Bandon
Missionary Group Meets for Friday Quilting
The Womens Missionary society gathered Friday in the church rooms for an afternoon of quilting. Hosts Mrs Charles Stallard and Leona served refreshments to attendees including Mrs E I Armstrong, Mrs Armstrong of Eugene, and other members such as Ms Leo Frye, Mrs Roy Humphrey, Mrs Elvin Hull, Mrs Walter Spade, Mrs William Richards, Mrs Raneco Holi, Mrs S A Beaty, and Mrs Lonnie Mortenson.
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Womens Missionary Society
Charles Stallard
Leona
E I Armstrong
Armstrong
Eugene
Leo Frye
Roy Humphrey
Elvin Hull
Walter Spade
William Richards
Raneco Hol
S A Beaty
Lonnie Mortenson
Entertains Bridge Club at Home With Dessert Luncheon
Mrs Carlos Crew hosted her bridge club last Thursday at her home serving a dessert luncheon. Mrs Aller King won first prize and Mrs Olin Lay took second.
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Carlos Crew
Aller King
Olin Lay
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Gordon Medford At Home
Mrs Morgan Lawson hosted a birthday party for Mrs Gordon Medford Monday evening. Guests included Mrs Morgan Lawson, Mr and Mrs E E Wiper, Mrs Paul Heredinger, Mr and Mrs Laus Donaldson, and Lyle Bishop. Pinochie was played with Mrs Wiper receiving high score and Ivie Bishop consoled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Lawson
Gordon Medford
E E Wiper
Paul Heredinger
Laus Donaldson
Lyle Bishop
Church Prayer and Study Schedule Published
Rev Eugene Armstrong presides as pastor with Sunday School at 10 am. Sermon titles not listed. Tuesday afternoon prayer at 2 with Mr Wallace Keller. Bible study every Tuesday at 8 pm. Thursday 8 pm prayer meeting. Womens Missionary Society meets 2nd and 4th Friday at 2 pm at the church.
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Preach Ng Sers Ce
Wallace Keller
Womens Missionary Society
Sunday School and church activities schedule
Sunday school at 9 45 followed by church service at 1 00. Choir practice and prayer meeting. Tuesday evening at not the church. Bible study on alternate Thursdays with Mrs Al T Jackson at 2. Ladies Aid on alternate Wednesdays at 2.
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al T J
Ladies Aid
Monthly Mass and Sunday School Times
Mass is celebrated at 10 on the last Sunday of each month. Sunday school at the church is at 10 am every other Sunday.
Local Club Women Attend At Gaylord
Members of the Woman's club who attended the home economics extension meeting in Gaylord include Mesdames Lyman Rolfe Bruce Munro John Purvi Brown Dornhecker Gia McCulloch William Hennessey A J King Bilis Warner Ida Mathews Hazel Lewis Lyle McCulloch John Widmark Charles Crew DM Fox W L Stemmerman and E E Davis of Coquille a former club member.
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Woman's Club
Gaylord
Mesdames Lyman Rolfe
Bruce Munro
John Purvi
MM. Brown
RH Dornhecker
Gia McCulloch
William Hennessey
A J King
Bilis Warner
Ida Mathews Hazel Lewis
Lyle Mcculloch
John Widmark
Charles Crew
D M Fox
W L Stemmerman
E E Davis
Coquille
Ladies Aid Repairs at Community Church Roof
The Ladies Aid of the Community Church in Chunh ois are shingling the roof and undertaking minor repairs to the church building as part of a maintenance effort.
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Chunh Ois
Fellowship Club Card Party Recap
Report of a Fellowship Club card party with Mrs Alves and Mrs Allen South hosting a dessert ahead of the weekly meeting. Some text is garbled but references to Mrs Jease Jines and Meilride of Ber hint at participants and local names.
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Alves Pawes
Mra Allen
Feow
Ber
Heles
Jease Jines
Townsendites Hear Report At the Tub Meet
Townsendites hear a report about a recent tub meet showing local performances and notable participants. The article mentions individuals and groups including Fogg and Lang, with emphasis on outcomes and attendance amid early season events.
Fragmented Notice Describes Local Events and People
A damaged clipping references multiple names and places including Sacrament Mies, Robert Pore, Mrs Fore ce, and My oe Pont Miendas. It mentions ceremonies or gatherings, household duties, and a note about a table set with pink rosebuds, with several garbled phrases indicating personal notices or social updates.
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Lea Brattefor
Helen Beta
Warne Hamssy
Mies
Arin
Hases
Roger T
Flaine
Brandon
Klamat
bHeler
Cerant
Las Aecek
Community Social Notices and Visits Across Cities
A long list of social visits and entertainments across Los Angeles Sacramento and nearby towns includes Mrs Rapha Cole Mrs Wayne Rameey Mrs Laura Brandon plus many others hosting dinners and attending gatherings. Guests from Myrtle Point Coquille Millington and Long Beach visit relatives while trips to Washingtons capital are noted for Jane Palmer and others.
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Rapha Cole
Los Angeles
Lester Huntley
Howard
May Lund
Long Beach
Caltf
Louis Lund
Laura Brandon
Coquille
Glen Grant
Faye Young
Julda Hasel
Allen
Harold
Vargil
Irene
Viela
Alvin Hasel
Hasel
Ho Hansen
Millington
Mary Richardson
Boy Orator Josh Lee Dominates Oklahoma Primary
The boy orator Josh Lee defeated veteran Senator Thom Gore in the Oklahoma senatorial primary. Gore, who served from statehood in 1907 to 1920, returned from retirement six years ago amid internal party tensions. Also noted were discussions of Corvallia leadership and county election work led by Miss Jease Palauter with Mrs Melon Cearon and Mrs Lola Metuc present.
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Josh Lee
Thomas E Gore
Oklahoma
Statehood
Gore
Corvallia
Pertono Werk
E& Tenon
Jease Palauter
Melon Cearon
Coevalle
Lola Metuc
Riverton County
Community extension meeting ends with refreshments
At the close of the meeting guests enjoyed sandwiches cookies and punch. Everyone is welcome to attend these extension meetings with definite information on dates and projects to be provided in upcoming columns.
Pleasant Point Ladies Meet at Roy Spires Grove
The Pleasant Point club ladies plan a gathering at the Roy Spires grove on Aug 37 with Mrs Guy Mann and Mrs William Watson as hosts. A potluck dinner will be served at noon and all members are invited.
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Roy Spires Grove
Guy Mann
Wiliam Watson
Lewis Smith and Son
William Watson
Marshfield
Wm Lobdell O
Lloyd Spirea Lomo
Thomas Royer
Avgon
Kermit Shepherd
John McNear
May Swan
Fanly
Bean
Fange
Walter Laud
Lloyd Spires
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl E. Wiper Powers
Paul Bunyan
G. Strowther
Mitchen
Mountain States Power Company
Penis Uy
Flying Cable
Sasonic Lodge
Mystic Chapter O E S
Women of
Moose
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors of America
Bpm
Sunshine Club
Jewels
Moose Legion
Moosehall
Dr. T. de la Rhue
J. R. Bunch
Laird
Entertains Club
Bible Standard
Eugene Armstrong
ST Bridget’s Catholic
Father Hart
Townsendites
Aro
Noan van Dorn
Sises
Ceeov Cornet Noovinta Bright
Loanglom
Henry Roth
Nora Hanes
Mire
Debr Neal
Broadbert
MI 1
Tname
Robert Ahr
Tuty
Beauty Shoppe
Siu
Relie
Pleasant Point
Pleasant Point Club
Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop
WR Pahl
Romari
United Kingdom
Asmous Noveill
Hugh Walpole
Atornts
Bao
New York
Tre Peete
Lesmons
Lionel Barrymore
Peles
Bovine
PooNwa Diy
Romak
Great Britain
Arthritis Sciatica
Geos Rotarre
Semperts Drug Store
Avanenle Gilly
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