Orchid hobbyist Ralph Mackey finds joy in Powers plants
Ralph Mackey 89, living in Powers after leaving Waveland Mississippi, tends a growing orchid collection in a backhouse with lava pots, humidity control, and a secret formula fertilizer. He plans lilies and 40 varieties, cherishes non sale plants, recalls Marshfield Coos Bay days, and hopes for local transit and a doctor to support Powers retirement dreams.
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Ralph M. Macke
Powers
Waveland
Miss
South Pacific
South America
Hawaii
Mississippi
Mos
Mackey
United States Navy
Marshfield
Coos Bay
Medford
Ashland
Air
Engagement Notice for Judy Ed Weekly of Kisssell
Mr and Mrs Clyde W Black announce the engagement of their daughter Judy Ed Weekly to Edwin Weekly son of Mr and Mrs Posed Edwin Weekly of Broadbend. Miss Black graduates from Flathead High in Kissell.
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Clyde W. Black
Kisssell
Momana
Judy Ed Weekly
Poses
Edwin Weekly
Broadbend
Miss Black
Flathead High 1
Kissell
Fall wedding and college attendance notes in Eugene
A fragmentary notice states a fall wedding and lists education. It mentions one year at Northwest Christian College in Eugene and current attendance at Arts Beast College in Eugene. It also notes Mr. Week graduated in 1969 from Myrde High School and is Mis junior year at Northwest Christian College.
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Northwest Christan College
Eugene
Art's Beast College
Mr. Week
Myrde " Itnt High School
Northwest Christian College
Coos Curry History Tells of Early Port Orford Pioneers
Mrs Randleman reviews Coos and Curry development from Port Orford roots in Curry County. She pays tribute to early Port Orford publishers Frank A Stewart Walter Luton and Mardyn T Stewart. Stories cover schools merchants stage lines autos and local humor with Hilborn anecdotes.
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Coos
Port Orford
Frank A. Stewart
Walter Luton
Stewart
Mardyn T. Stewart
Myrtle Point Center Hosts Christmas Party for 76 Children
The Myrtle Point Community Action Multi-Service Center held a holiday party Sunday December 19 at the Scout Building with Santa delivering stockings and gifts to 76 children. Dolls were donated and dressed by volunteers. hostesses included Mrs. Joe Barnett Mrs. Kenneth Donnelly Mrs. Myrtle Howell Mrs Dora Ghean and Mrs Willis Bryant. The center thanks all contributors for adequate toys and refreshments.
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Myrtle Point
Joe Barnett
Kenneth Donnelly
Myrtle Howell
Dora Ghean
Willis Bryant
Knitting Bandits Form New 4-H Club At Myrtle Point
A new 4 H club named the Knitting Bandits has been organized in the Myrtle Point area. Mrs Vi Konanes and Mrs Mary Robertson will lead the group with Toni Hammack as president, Vicki Kohanes secretary, Kristy Miller news releiver, and members Lisa Ampton Cheryl Miller Cathy Van Elsbere Julie Kinney Sherrie Ray Sally Barrows Tina Crumpton Jane Groves.
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Knitting Bandits
Myrtle Point
Vi Konanes
Hirs
Mary Robertson
Toni Hammack
Vicki Kohanes
Kristy Miller
News
Lisa Ampton
Cheryl Miller
Cathy van Elsbere
Jullie Kinney
Sherrie Ray
Sally Barrows
Tina Crumpton
Jane Groves
Valley Drifters Hold Christmas Gift Exchange
The Valley Drifters group held a Christmas gift exchange at the home of Mrs. Jeanne Hummack on Wednesday December 15. Fourteen members and a guest Mrs. Mildred King attended. Mrs. Mar. Robertson hosted, with festive decorations and a program on consumer protection by Mrs. Vs. Kobanes and Mrs. Mark Robertson.
Christmas Gathering Among Local, Island, and Oregon Hosts
Christmas gatherings centered on the Cook and Brewer families with extended relatives from Honolulu Corvallis Albany and Canyonville visiting. Guests included Humble and Niehus families from Tigard Albany and Portland plus Danials Whitakers and Watermans hosting relatives from Medford Portland Anchorage and Kansas City. Coming weekend plans bring Larry Hebebrand of Portland to join the Waterman family for New Year festivities.
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Paula Cook
Pes Brewer
Ted Cook
Honolulu
Mr. Cook
Jonathan
Summer and
Graysom
Corvallis
Norman Doyle
Wayne Cook
Baby
Albany
Brewer
Arthur Bennett
Canyonville
Charles Humble
Chuck Humble
Humble
Dennis Niehus
Nathan
Tigard
Hirs
David Waterman
Christmas Family Visits and Travel Reported in Local News
Local families share holiday visits and travel notes. Robert E. Johnson returns from San Diego Naval Base on leave. Several relatives travel between Eugene Beaverton Gresham Portland and Myrtle Point for Christmas gatherings with grandparents parents and siblings.
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Robert E. Johnsen
Earl Johnson
Broadbem
Sana Diego Naval Base
Mets
Rokert
Myrtle Point High School
Singspiration at Assembly of God Church Jan 3
The public is invited to a Singspiration at the Assembly of God Church on Sunday January 3 from 3 to 4 PM. Choirs from Myrtle Point and Coquille churches will take part in the program.
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Assembly of God
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Assembly OF God Church
H and Willow
Richard Brown
Bebeel
Re dedication Service Planned by United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church holds a re dedication service Friday evening beginning at 7 30 p m in the church sanctuary. Local leaders invite parishioners and the community to attend the observance and renew commitments.
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United Methodist Church
Local Church Listings Include Multiple Denominations
A fragmented OCR list details services and contact notes for Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Brethren, Seventh Day Adventist, Calvary Chapel, and United Methodist churches. It mentions pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and weekday activities across several streets and towns.
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Ralph M. Mackey
Ralph Mackey
ED Weekly
Ey OS
Judy Black
Mrs. Otis D. Rogers
Coos-Curry
Randleman
Ater
Louis Knapp
Center
Leta
of Myrtie
Glenn
West Main Coquille
Moore
Florist
Rink Creek
Ben Daniels
Coquille Valley Hospital
Daniel
Ray Daniels
Ken Roendhs
Presido
San Francisco
Paul Daniels
Duggan
Gold Beach
Richie Daniels
Reedsport
Ralph Whitaker
Janet Whitaker
Portland
Tom Whitaker
Airchorage
Alaska
Tom
Reas
Ray Getchell
Ron Getchell
Tacoma
Denis Getchell
Gresham
Dennis Getchell
Dick Down
Darci
Bea Nichols
Ann Michel
James Down
Ron Biolette
Michel
Basil Wilson
Gordon MacKerrow
Verne Lundy
Jim MacKkerrow
Beaverton
Norman Hammett
Vernonia
Hirs. Lunny
Madras
Robert Lundy
Gaveh McClosky
Pioneer Mousse
Derma Petersen
den Petersen
Clarence Wagner
Pest Orford
Gertrude Zuemwalt
Siess
Laura Morgan
Be=ton
John K.c¢ek
Salem
Eric Sarah
Ban Fraascisco
George
Geerge M. Linn
Yee
Rose Ann
Aheed
Myrtle Point Herald Church News Church Directory
TS. Ann and
Michael ‘B
Father John Kg
Oquille
Une
ST. Mark’s Episcopal
CHURC
Dobdorow
Will Augsburger
Om James Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Oscar Mousier
8Uay School
Maples
Archie Wilson
Young Peoples Service
Prayer
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
Joma Dayton
Church OF the Brethren
Railroad Ave
Louis Root
Lloyd D. Herr
Maryland
Bender
Calvary Chapel
Bothwick
A. St
E. H. Spencer
Tweeday
Harvey Harms
Ed Springmes
First Presbyterian
First Christian Church
Peaster
Harold Smith
Jehovah's Witnesses
Roush’s Parts Service
Hartley
Myers & Myers
Roseburg Rd
Prose Strest
Joe’s
Lina
Ins
Gee
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