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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
6
The obituary notes Willis Varney, a former Powers resident, died in Oregon. His body was taken to Portland for cremation after arrangement in Springfield. A lengthy list of relatives and local connections in Ashland Coos Bay and nearby towns accompanies the notice, with several residents visiting, moving, or hosting in the weeks surrounding his death.
Mrs Earl Knox drove her father in law Joe Knox to the Sixes last week after time spent with the Knoxes in Yakiana. Knox stopped in Powers to call on friends on the return. Mr and Mrs Lyle Stewart of Walnut Creek California visited local relatives and friends on Thursday. The prior Monday night they stayed with former residents Mr and Mrs E S Gemwell.
Schools in Powers plan a September 5 start with elementary buildings refreshed by new paint and coating. Supt. and R. Nicklaus return from summer school at the University.
Gaylord News notes trips by Lewis Kauffman and Joann to Woodburn to visit Mr. and Mrs. Howard, then a Sutherlin stop with Mrs. Kauffman’s sister Mrs. Leonard Pepiot. D. R. Curry hosts visits from E A Frye, now at Moffett Field, California. Kenneth Galloway from Springfield visits Curry family.
A fragmented column records visits and farewells among residents. Families including the Folmabees Devereauxes and Bones attend gatherings, with distant guests from Craig Alaska and Southern California planning departures after month long stays. Funeral attendance ties the piece to Gresham.
Terville California hosts visiting families from Nebraska as Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Maulding and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kauffman spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kauffman and their two daughters Bhirley and Sharon.
Har M Morton states he will not be responsible for any bills except those he personally contracted. This public notice appears in the 44-3t-ch column.
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