Powers District Ends Month With Heavy Rainfall
Powers district reports arrival of heavy rainfall on December 3 with more than half of the month’s total rain measured in a single day.
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
9
Powers district reports arrival of heavy rainfall on December 3 with more than half of the month’s total rain measured in a single day.
The Garden Club hosts a Christmas wreath and door swag workshop at Rebekah hall with evergreen supplies provided. Mrs Floyd Summers chairs the event with committee members Mrs J R McMahon and Mrs Carey Bones organizing, while non members pay 25 cents to help expenses.
Local church conducted Paul’s services on Sunday at 3 pm. He will attend evening prayer Sunday December 16 at 6 pm and infant baptism is set for 2:30 pm followed by evening service. Additional notes indicate ongoing work and scheduling adjustments.
A Holland visitor highlighted the International Farm Youth Exchange program during 4-H week. Miss Posch argued first hand accounts beat second hand impressions, noting the exchange fosters authentic views and direct experiences. The event included a potluck supper and pin awards.
The county 4-H group reports 18 more members, 30 more animals and a 60 percent rise in total valuation across projects. Woodworking had 27 members making 138 items worth 278 dollars, poultry members valued at 1176 dollars, and the combined member profit nears 39 dollars with overall profits doubling from last year. Mr and Mrs AH Ritchey visited Roseburg for business.
A group of residents extended their Thanksgiving visits from Sulphur Oklahoma and Oakland California to the area. Mrs. Chas Bowers and Mrs. J W Hale joined Mr and Mrs Jake Manees, and Alneas and family. Tom Weathers and family from Caenas Valley were guests at Heny Weathers' home. A schoolhouse pinochle party featured John Mets Henry Weathers and others with refreshments served.
Sitkum News notes Mr and Mrs Elmer Wilson at home and ongoing community updates from the Sitkum area.
Visitors Sunday at the Elmer Wilson home included Mr and Mrs Arthur Jenkins Mr and Mrs Ted Kirsch and Jamie Alan. Logging Co transferred to Powers and Bud Aasen at Fairview. Sitkum job takeover announced. A storm Friday night damaged trees crossing power lines but the Coop crew repaired the lines by afternoon.
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