Pension Club Food Sale Nets Splendid Sum
The Powers Townsend club held a Saturday food sale that netted 3562 dollars, funds to extend the club. Proceeds were boosted by features including songs by Giorg Capen and Thelma and Donns teu, piano by Carol Wriggs, and a paper by Jennie Pef on the First Congressional District Convention in Albany. The club unveiled a new quota banner and flag donated by Mr and Mrs Jis Purvis, mounted on a stand by RC Epperson from Strawther material. The stand bears P T C No. 1 in gold and the motto Lets keep on keeping on a winner neve quits and a quitter never wins.
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Powers Townsend
Giorg Capen
Thelma
Donns Teu Bales
Carol Wriggs
Albany
Jennie Pef
Powers Townsend Club
Jis Purvis
RC. Epperson
Strawther Aroun
P T C. No
PTA Plans 450 Christmas Trees for Community Event
At a PTA executive meeting Mrs. Bruce Munro was named to secure supplies for cloth bags for the 450 children. Community Chest will cover costs, with merchants and townspeople sharing equally. Miss Dorothy Nelson and Howard Varney plan the program to be presented by students.
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PTA Executive Board
Bruce Munro
PTA
Dorothy Nelson
Howard Varney
Seheol
Returns From Stay In California
Lieut and Mrs Hoch and their four children returned Monday from a 15 day furlough spent in southern California. Lieut Hoch resumed duties as welfare director at the county welfare office.
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Loutls Hoch
California
Lieut. Hoch
Secrcy
The
Enlarged Junior Club Library Receives Space Expansion
The Junior Woman's club library report shows 90 adult books 112 children s books and 38 magazines with 3 38 in fines. Under E J Green e s supervision boys from manual training removed a partition doubling usable space. Jane Lundin serves as permanent librarian as walls are sealed and reading room equipment is planned.
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Junior Woman's Club
E J Grenees
Junior Cine
Local Happenings Roundup in Marshfield and Nearby Towns
Marshfield weekend visitors and residents travel notes from Medford Coquille Myrtle Point Roseburg Salem and Portland. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Jack Hillis Dewey Winkelman Eleanor Henderson Raleigh Greene and Mrs Sempert were seen in town. A club session is planned with a meeting next week.
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Jack Hillis
Dewey Winkelman
Marshfield
Medford
E S Gamwell
Ray Grant
Coquille
Perry H Walbridge
Salem
Eleanor Henderson
Ingenhut
Minneapolis Minn
R. H Williams
Nora H .Ney
Gaylord Vispa
Lyman Rolfe
Henry Moe
Raleigh Greene
E O. Sempert
Myrtle Point
Lyle McCulloch
Portland
Allan Smith
Merth Bend
Jesse Jones
Spokane
Hedracbend
Patricia Whalen
Roseburg
Afterbeck
Guy Paxton
Basie Smith
Mllen Hammack
Douglas Gramwell
Bert Anthony
Fairview
Carl Briggs
Thelda Miller
Glenda Sherb
June Cistion
Ilbert Powers
I BR
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at Moose Hall Meeting
Mrs Fred Stock was elected oracle of the Royal Neighbors of America at the Moose Hall gathering Monday evening. New officers include Mrs Weldon Medford as vice oracle and Mrs Nancy Hall as chancellor, with several others elected or named for offices. Two candidates, Mrs Walter Spade and Mrs Philip Barrette, were inducted into membership as Curtis Townsend and Mrs Lee Smith hosted refreshments.
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Fred Stock
Oracle
Royal Neighbors of America
Moose Hall
Weldon Medford
Rancv Hall
Bruce Ryder
E Roso Stevens
Clarence Moemarsha
Ames Rouwmusman
Ray Stewart
Walte
Spade
Philip Barrette
Curtis Townsend
Lee
Hoop Schedules Arranged for Conference Games
The note details college basketball schedules set for December 7 with Powers High arranging two conference games and a next matchup at Coos River in the following week. Names Paul Baker, Anna Osworth, and others appear in attendance atCenturiest Seaurday meeting.
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Paul Baker
Tf Notrey
Anna Osworth
Powers High
Coos River
Powers 6 of C Hold Election Fine Meeting
The annual Powers Chamber of Commerce meeting at Powers Water district office covered 1936 project reviews and tax comparisons with Coos County towns. Officers for 1936 were elected led by David Baird as president with Alison Roberto vice president, Ford Johnson secretary reader and Paul Baker treasurer. committees formed to address highway, police, water works, and town growth while plans discussed a new town dump site and a proposed street project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers Chamber of Commerce
Powers Water
Coos County
David Baird
Alison Roberto
Medford
Ceanmue
Forester
Howard Warne
Jess Snepard
Aduste
H Powers
H Buckinghan
Sunteer
Jesse Clinton Proce 11 R 11 Save 20 Percent Insurance
Local ad copy announces Jesse Clinton Proce offering auto and fire insurance discounts. The message promises 20 percent or more in savings with coverage options and contact details for policy inquiries.
Christmas Tree in Town Halls for Kiddies
The community Christmas tree event will be held in the gymnasium on December 18 or 19 with activities for children and families. Santa Claus, pageant participants, and candy gifts are planned to delight every small child in town.
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Hari
Birthday Shower Mismates Story
A brief oddities item notes a birthday shower mix up that caused confusion on a Monday. The report mentions plans for gifts and a party setup with attendees unsure of the correct date and timing.
Substitutes For Primary Teacher Find Needed Roles
In a local education brief, substitute teachers are being sought for primary grades. The notice lists candidate requirements and contact details, urging qualified individuals to apply to fill the ongoing staffing gaps.
White Church Aid Fillmas Box
A damaged notice notes a White Church Christmas aid event with unclear details. It mentions a meeting and a drive or distribution at a local farm and a person named Powers. The text includes scattered lines about Wednesday and Thursday schedules.
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White Church Aid
Allstars Triumph 34 to 14 in Practice Victory
The Powers Allstars defeated the China Flat CCC camp squad 54 to 14 in a Thursday practice game. Coach Jack Greime plans for the opening clash with Moore team at Coquille on Monday next, with an 18 game league schedule and a silver trophy prize. Key players Leiter Stewart Carver Warnes Wayne Stevens Ots led the lineup.
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The
Powers Allstars
China Flat CCC
Allstars
Jack Greime
Moore
Coquille
Leiter
Stewart
Carver Oned
Warnes
Wayne
Stevens
Tenth Birthday Party Incentive Invitation List
Community notes invite guests for a tenth birthday party honoring Reinece Pee Pbethatas with cake, refreshments, and a blue dog cup prize. Names include Donna Louant Thelma Hales Marilor Naom Munro Ree Grove Katrina Gamwe and Lorain Carty.
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Mra
Bruce Mount
Humber
Donna Louant Thelma Hales
Marilor
Naom Munro Ree
Grove Katrina Gamwe
Loraine Carty
Potluck and sale hosted by Bible Standard group
A church circle held a potluck at the home of Mrs Fae Swarts with attending members listing names and roles. followed by a planned sale event on Saturday December 14 at Bragg Hill, organized by Mesdames Pau Poket Tone Witmok and others.
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Rive
Ste Seyer
Notable names listed at event with hostesses and guests
A fragmented list of attendees and hosts includes Quilhaugh Atlee Hoyt F EB Schnei der Bertha Poenton William Doak Nan Collier as hostess Mra Leo Frye and the honor guest Mra Pen man, suggesting a social gathering with multiple named participants.
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Quilhaugh
Atlee Hoyt
F. EB. Schneider Bertha Poenton
William Doak
Nan Collier
Mra Leo Frye
Mra Penman
Births in North Bend and Powers families celebrate children
Mr and Mrs Andrew Rierson of North Bend announce a daughter born Friday Dec 6 at a day hospital. Geraldine Marie Smyth, eight pounds, was born Saturday at a bay hospital to Mr and Mrs Allen Smyth of Powers. Geraldine’s mother Frances Myer of Gayse dl has many friends. Mr Smith, logging superintendent for the CBL, welcomes their first child.
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Andrew Rierson
North Bend
Mrn Rorson
Frances Myer
Gayse dl
Mra Allen . Smyth
Powers
Geraldine Marie
Bay Hospital
Dee
Smith
CBL
Coos Bay Foremen Hold Banquet At Coquille Saturday
The Foremen's Club of the Cows Day Lumber company will gather at Coquille for a banquet and entertainment next Saturday evening. The group includes men from both logging and mill branches and plans a festive, late program with hotel reservations.
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Cows Day Lumber Company
Coquille
Ube
Che Powers
Dessert Luncheon For Contract Club Held Today
A dessert luncheon hosted by the Contract Club featured guests Mis Raeigh Geeene and Mre FooJ ei. Members enjoyed treats as Beres welcomed attendees and spoke about club activities.
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Ralph Milnee
Raeigh Geeene
Mre FooJei
Beres
Cho Senmipert
Christmas Program and Local Outing Notes
William Lear and Mrs Hainey returned to Powers and visited until Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs F D Medlock and sons Prendy and Leonard went to Marshfield Saturday and stayed over until Sunday. Mary Richardson shopped in Myrtle Point Saturday. Rudy Goosela was absent on his birthday and rumors said he was afraid, but he was at his mother's home in Myrtle Point. The school is preparing a Christmas program with 4 H lessons on posture. Gilbert Swenson will arrange the program with helpers How to Sit and Stand Erect.
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William Lear
Hainey
Powers
F D Medlock and Sons
Prendy i
Leonard
Uy Marshfield
Mary Richardson
Myrle Point
Rudy Goosela
Myrtle Pont
Gilbert Swenson
Leonard Medlock
Geraldine Gilbert
Calvin Gilbert
Local Visitors and Notable Names Highlight Small Town Notes
Broadbent Peal Roselle accompanied her brother in law Ivan Roa to Tule Lake, where she will attend Christe oe Mi and Mos Foot. Elizabeth Lewellse and Desotge Vermann visited Marshfield on Tuesday. Newhouse visited NPshire on Wednesday. Joe We and others were mentioned in passing amid funeral notices and community events. Russel Dement was laid to rest, with tributes noting his service and the family’s loss.
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Peal
Roselle Ha
Ivan Roa
Hermann
Elizabeth Lewellse
Desotge Vermann
Tissday
Newhouse
Npshire
Fanaly
Hermann PS
Nosed Momdey
Joe
Ata Cree
Weekend Meeting Notes Mention Local Figures
An early 20th century social snippet references Mrs Addie Hayes, Miss Fon, Mr Devereux, and Mrs Harson among attendees at various gatherings. Mentions of the names Miooshfeld, Marl ad Have Mei A Ko vgnt, and a Sunday event at Carnet indicate a sequence of informal visits and hotel stays with several locals hosting or attending.
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James Devereue
Addie
Bridge Club Play On Thursday
A fragmentary note indicates a bridge club meets Thursday. Names and precise details are unreadable, but the event appears to involve members and a small gathering.
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Bidge Club
Local School Sees Pupil Increase and Absence Notice
Myrtle Point Friday update shows teacher resumed duties at Gravelford Monday. John Neal reported seriously OK with measles and complications. Langlota residents Mra Wands Volck and Alice Mast visited Sunday. In school news the primary room now has 14 pupils, up from 10. Christmas cards were made in art and practice for the program continues despite some absences. Upper room welcomes Asil and Marjorie Smith and Bolva Evernden back after measles absence. Listed children include Richard Donald Wallace Bonnie Lackey Phyllis Neal Uryco.
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Myrtle Point
Gravelford
John Neal
Mra Wands Volck
Alice Mast
Langlota Wee
Asil
Marjorie Smith
Bolva Evernden
Richard and
Donald Wallace
Bonnie Lackey
Phyllis Neal Uryco
Absences Reported at Local School
Evernden and Junior Smith return to school after weeks away. Joe Forrest ill at home and now in a day hospital. Louise Graham absent due to sprained ankle.
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Evernden
Junior Smith
Joe Forrest
Louise Graham
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Pension Club
Efreshers
Jesse Clinton
Proce
the Miller Studio
Oregon
Frecksen
Bible Standard
Coos Bay
Lember Foremen’s
Broadbent
Gaviord
Harson
Old Fleen
Lvaar
City Cash Grocery
Fred Stuck
Fellowship Club
Atbe
Millaghne
Louise Fares
Calfornia
Pont Atsone
le Urse
Stripae
Barty Alos
San Francisce
Tand
Garey
Mountain States Power Company
Ginga Agris
T. M. White Chiropractor
Security Bank Bldg
America
Bergmann ‘S
Bergmann
Shok
Regu
Tim
Drella
Gray
Vowtvarns Frewery
Myers & Myers
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