School recital by Powers guields held at gymnasium
Miss Phyllis Spelbrink and J Maurice Addons led pupils in a recital with string, brass, reed and percussion. Performances included violin solos, a duet, chorus numbers, a saxophone quartet, brass trio, clarinet quartet, and band pieces. The event closed with the school band pieces Send and The Country Dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers Guieel
Phyllis Spelbrink
J. Maurice Addons
Besele Grove
Lorraine Carty
Deteres West
Bernice Munro
Brian Otis
Harold Stewart
Alice Best
Delma Eaton
Ritchie Waigon
Briantis
Miss Spelbrink
Card Quartet
Donald Landaker
Pat Hennessey
Dean Bundy
Tromsone
Wick van Dyke
Scotland
Corget
Frances Weevens
Albert Goble
Alice Root
Gele Crew
Happy Farmer
Local Man Taken To Vets Hospital
Noble Rovang was taken by ambulance Friday night to the Veteran's Hospital in Roseburg for medical diagnosis and treatment. He was accompanied by Mrs. Rovang and Bereld Summers. Late reports from Roseburg show no change in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Rovang
Veteran's Incepital
Roseburg
Altar Society entertains at Bridget’s home Tuesday
Mrs. George Dwyer hosted Bridget’s Altar Society Tuesday afternoon. Members enjoyed fancywork for a bagsar planned earlier, followed by refreshments served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dwyer
Bridget
Women of Moose Lodge Sees Social Evening Hosts
After the regular Women of Moose meeting, Mrs. Alice Hoyt and Mrs. William Link hosted a social hour with refreshments for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of Moose
Yeals
Alice Hoyt
William Link
Lettey Shower Honors Mrs Clarence Conger at Home
Friends and relatives hosted a Tuesday December shower for Mrs Clarence Conger at her home in North Powers. Attendees included Mesdames Harrington, Nelson, Beinkley, Gardner, Morgan, Harrington of Coquille, Hil lis, Simmers, Haglund, Wayrire, Row, Harrington of Marchfield, Quilhaugh, Brady, Walker, Durning, Goodman, Harrington, Stal lard, Allen, Smith, Geiger, Jones, Stewert, Hoyt, Ha!l, Carey, Rolfe, Spiteness, Grove, and Warner of Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Conger
North Powers
T &. Harrington
William Nelson Paul Beinkley
Charles Gardner Sr
Fave Row
Portia Harrington
Marchfield
Nannie Quilhaugh
Lawrence Brady
Dwayne
Jessie Walker
Joyce Durning
Bobby
George Goodman
Sharon
M T Harrington
Patrick
Births announce two new daughters in California and Brundidge
Mr and Mrs Walter Bassett formerly of Powers move to Freshwater California announce the birth of a daughter on December 1 1936. Mr and Mrs Leonard Watson announce the birth of a 0 pound baby girl Wednesday December 2 1936 at Mast hospital Lois Carol is the name and she is their first child and first grandchild of Mr and Mrs P D Parrish of Brundbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bassett
Powers
Freshwater
Calif
Leonard Watson
Mast Hospital
Lois Carol
Mrr
P. D. Parrish
Brundbent
Friday meetings announced for Bingham Lodge and Auxiliary
Weeks Meetings Bingham Lodge of Masons will hold a regular meeting with election of officers Friday evening at 8 in Moose hall. American Legion Auxiliary will meet in the library at 7.0 p. m. Friday The Ladies' Aid of the Community church will meet with Mrs Al T Erickson next Wednesday at 2 p. m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham Lodge of Masons
Moose Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Ladies’ Aid of the Community Church
Mra al T Erickson
RNA Card Party Hosts Royal Neighbor Gathering
Wednesday evening last Mrs Clyde Allen and Mrs Wm Winkelman hosted a Royal Neighbor party at Winkelman home. Auction and three pinochle tables contested. Mrs W G Carty won ladies high in bridge and with Mrs Phil Barrette took low trophy. W G Carty led high in pinochle while Mrs Leo Reilly claimed low. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Allen
Wm Winkelman
W. G. Carty
Phil Barrette
Carty
Leo Reilly
Local Choral Club Plans Christmas Program
The Powers Choral club meets Mondays at Bible Standard church and prepares numbers for the Sunday school Christmas program on Monday December 21. Mrs Charles Stallard and Mrs Earl West lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers Choral Club
Bible Standard Church
Charles Stallard
Mirs Earl West
Farewell party for Rev and Mrs Stephens at Powers
Community church Ladies Aid hosted a potluck farewell for Rev and Mrs W A Stephens and family who left for Coquille. About 25 attended a bountiful dinner and social hour. Mrs Stephens received embroidery gifts for her new home. The Stephens will live in the parsonage in Coquille while he serves Baptist churches in Coquille North Bend Broadbent and Powers. A postdinner Christian Endeavor party honored the Landaker children Dorothy Buster and Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the Community Church
W A Stephens
Coquille
Rev
Stephens
Baptist State Organization
Coquille North Bend
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor
Buster Dorothy
Donald Landaker
P T A Executive Plans Christmas Tree Event
The P T A executive committee met in the St Paul Bakers office to discuss a community Christmas tree. The group will meet Friday Dec 11 at 2:30 at Fellowship hall. Intermediate grade students rehearse for a Christmas operetta in the gym Friday Dec 18 led by Mrs Howard Varney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul Bakers
Howard Varney
Saturday Bridge Party Hosts Shelve Tables and Scores
Mrs Ray Steuart and Mrs Eddie Aubin entertained with a bridge evening. Jock Hannon led the event as high score winner among gentlemen while Mrs Stevens and Mrs Tews led ladies prizes. Refreshments followed the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Steuart
Eddie Aubin
Aubus
Jock Hannon Low
Stevi Ng
Artis Tews
R E Stevens
Jon
RNA Sunshiners Feted Thursday
Mrs Phillip Barrette entertained the RNA Sunshine club at her North Powers home Tuesday afternoon with sewing and refreshments. Nine members attended as plans were made for a Christmas party at Mrs. William Winkelman’s home next Tuesday December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Barrette
RNA Sunshine Club
North Powers
William Winkelman
Beauty Shop Sold. Norris Buys Myrtle Point Parlor
Genevieve Norris of Myrtle Point purchases the beauty parlor recently owned by Morgan Lawson. Mr and Mrs Lawson move to Roseburg where the former opens a jewelry store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muss Genevieve Norris
Myrtle Point
Morgan Lawson
Lawson
Roseburg
Club entertains guests husbands at card party
The Thursday Bridge club hosted husbands and guests at the Fellowship clubhouse with four bridge tables and three pinochle tables. High bridge went to Fred Stock, low to Curtis Townsend. ladies high to Mrs Olin Lay, low to Mrs Curt Townsend. Atpinechle Allen King and Grady John led in their games. ladies high to Ms Clarence Moe, low to Mrs Ear Reyer. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship
Weldon Medford
R E Stevens
Chester Root Mirs Noble Rovang
Oln Lay
Jack Reaty
Fred Stock
Ty Curtis Townsend
Olin Lay
Curts Townsend
Atpinechle Allen King
Grady John
Fellowship Club Contract Play Winners Named
Mrs E J Greiner won first prize with three tables of contract at Mrs Albert Powers home Thursday afternoon. Second prize went to Mrs Fred Powers and guest prize to Mrs H M Schwartz, guest of Mrs Gamwell, from Caron New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Powers
Fellowship Club
E J Greiner
Fred Powers
H M Schwartz
Car
Gamwell
Matrons Honor Mrs Burch as Contract Club Hostesses
Mrs Grady Johnson Mrs Olin Lay and Mrs A E Thurber hosted at the Johnson home honoring Mrs Albert Burch who departs for Coquille next week and praising Mrs E J Greiner for teaching contract to several in the group Three tables of contract were in play with Mrs Dan E Thomas winning first prize and Mrs E J Greiner second Refreshments followed served by the hostesses with a tray of handsome scarves presented to Mrs Burch and a gift from pupils to Mrs Greiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Johnson
Olin Lay
A E Thurber
Johnson
Albert Burch
Coquille
E J Greiner
Three Tables of Contract
Aee
Dan E Thomas
E J Grener
Mesdames E Nuorgarden
Ray Stewart
Clarence Moe
Floyd Eston
George Dover
Dan Thomas
Jack Greiner
Albert Burch Olin Law
E Thaurbe
Burch
Greiner
WPA Officials Hire Men for Projects in Powers
WPA officials from District No. 4 Medford under EB J Griffith arrived in Powers to sign up about 90 men for Forestry Service and Liver Fluke Control projects. Assistants A D Rolfe and Curtis Townsend help with worker selection. More hires expected. R H Townsend of Eugene staying at the hotel during startup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
R H Townsend
Eugene
Bernece Munro Birthday Party Held Saturday
Mrs Bruce Munro hosted a birthday party Saturday afternoon for her daughter Bernece with games and treats. Guests included Dona Lou Bales Thelma Bales Helen Ligat Lorene Carty Katrina Gamwell Mari Iva Naomi Munro Diana Powers Betty Jean Robertson Bonnie Jean Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Munro
Bernece
Dona Lou
Thelma Bales
Helen Ligat
Lorrone Carty
Katrina Gamwell
Mari- Iva
Naomi Munro
Diana Powers
Betty Jean Robertson
Bonnie Jean Churchill
Cheter Otus Powers Fire Chief Highlighted in Firemen’s Magazine
The December Volunteer Firemen issue features Cheter Otus Powers as fire chief. Robert Lewis, hospitalized in Mass General last week for appendicitis, is expected home Friday. Attendance notes mention Mr and Mrs Lyman Rolfe and visitors from Monrovia, Portland, Coquille, and other local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheter Otus Powers
Boston
Mass
Robert Lewis
Mass Hospital
Thorstenberg
Lyman Rolfe
No 4 Power
Bisop Jr
Jene Frguson
Monrovia
Califor
Lyle Bishop
Trajan Harrington
Shirley Belle
Coquille
Harrison McCracken
Portland
Fred Powers
Weekend visits and travels in the region noted
George returned tat week from the Bitkum CCC camp where Charleeworth served as educational adviser. Mrs Frank Grove visited her daughter Frances an appendectomy patient at Mastheepital. Richard Rouw spent time in Portland as Lyman Rolferg stayed home with inflammatory rheumatism. Frank Grove visited his family from Twomile. Mrs Harwood M Schwartz of Canton N Y left for southern California for the winter. Dr Schwartz of St Lawrence University plans to spend Christmas vacation on the coast. Mr and Mrs Charles Billings of Claire stayed with Leo Frye. Mrs Lyle Stewart drove to Coquille. Dr and Mrs Ralph Milne moved to Coquille after 13 years in Powers. Mrs QG C McCracken and son Harrison spend two weeks in Portland. Robert Lowie was operated on for appendicitis at Mast hospital and is recovering. Mrs Sol Morgan returned from a visit in Dunarault Calf. Mr and Mrs George Gensler and Marshfield family were visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Berger A. BE. Charleeworth
Bitkum CCC
Umheewee
Marsh
Frank Grove
Frances
Mastheepital
Richard Rouw
Portland
Lyman Rolferg
Twomile
Harwood M. Schwartsa
Canton
N. Y
James Gamwell
Southern California
Dr. Schwartz
St. Lawrence University
Charles Billings
Claire
Leo Frye
Lyle Stewart
Coquille
Ralph Milne
Powers
C McCracken
Harrison
Robert Lowie
Mast Hospital
Sol Morgan
Dunarault
Calf
George Gensler
Marshfield
Local Social Notes and Family Updates
Over the weekend several guests visited the Weldon Medford home as Mr and Mrs Fred Ware, their daughter Perna and Steve Monigala of Klamath Falls stayed with the Medfords. The West family from Cle Elum and A J West, grandfather to Mrs Weldon Medford, have returned home. Mrs Noble Revang returned from Rossburg where her husband is in the Veterans hospital and was called to Roseburg again for his condition. Olin Lay left Monday for Portland seeking medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ware
Perna
Steve Monigala
Klamath
Calif
Noble Revang
Rossburg
Veterana Hospital
Roseburg
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Vets
Layette
Roe
RNA
Ng Schools
P-Ta
Fellowship Hall
RNA Sunshiners
WPA
Paul Donnat
Seattle
Strowther
Ore
Myrtle
Mabel Barklow
John A. Biegger,inc
Dodge
Plymouth
Turkey
Front ST
Jesse Clinton
Hub Clothing ¢ Shoe Co
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