Missionary society and legion auxiliary events noted
The Missionary Society met at Fred Clausen home Friday afternoon where Ev and Lavonne Burl spoke on missionary work at home and abroad. A handkerchief shower followed and refreshments were served. The American Legion auxiliary planned its March 16 anniversary activities with Mrs. Reube Stevens. Home Extension met at the Fellowship clubhouse with plans by Mrs. J Johnson due to absence of chairmen. Project leaders were named for Coquille March 11. Recreational games and a potluck luncheon were held with several local residents mentioned. Community members visited games in Corvallis, hall events in Myrtle Point, and trips to Grants Pass and Portland were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Church of the Open Bible
Fred Clausen
Lavonne Burl
American Legion
Reube Stevens
Legion
Unlil
M. Lewis
H D. Bones
Gaylord
Hinesa
J . Johnson
Phillip Barrette
Ned Slonecker
Coquille
Willis Coy
Plano
Childeter Moe Hansted
Rugione
Juline Moe
Jess Jones
Brancis
Oregon
McMingilie
Laswell
Harold
Estacada
Adams
Withnell
Westport
Patty
James Laswell
Washington
Don Carver
Portland
Curtis Townsend
Myrtle Point
Charles Fensler Dies at 77 in Forest Grove Home
Charles Fensler a long time Powers resident died at the Masonic Eastern Star Home Forest Grove on Feb 23 1940 at age 77 He came to Coos Bay in 1910 managed a store later owned by A B Kohler He was active in local commerce and Masonic circles including Bingham Lodge He is survived by his wife who died two years ago and by their child Mrs William J Clark of North Bend Also remembered for his Camp 10 store a favorite meeting place and for light humor in town He was cremated in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fensler
Powers
Masonic‘Eastern Star
Forest Grove
Iowa
Ife
Coos Bay
Kohler
Fenaler
Portland
William J Clark
North Bend
Billy
Charlie
Roberts Grocery
Fensler
Bingham Lodge
T' S.de
Arago—Gulstrom
Slendeil
Albertcon
Doyle
Howton
Powers—Hull
Quilhaugh
Crew
Frye
Lay
Knight
Davis
Warner
Wilson
Wilbur Lewis
Albert Hachler
NYA
van Biaricom
Walter Commons
Arnold Ehters
Jimmy
Ehlers
Roosevelt High School of
Coquille
Evangalist Eva Surls and Lavonne Surls Farewelled
Mwonorees at the Church of the Open Bible held a two farewell party Monday evening at the Bruce Munro home. Attendees included the Surfs, Bruce and Naomi Munro, and numerous friends such as Vernon and Andrew Landlee, Sally Bonnnie Jean Churchill, Delores West, Lorraine Carty, Phyllis Woolf, Geraldine Knight, Alice and Fayeea, Louise Smith, and Clyde Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Eva
Lavonne Surls
Church of the Open Bible
Bruce Munro
Naomi
Bernicce
Marilyn
Surfs
Vernon Taylor
Andrew Landles
Sally
Bonaie Jean Churchill
Delores West
Lorraine Carty
Mary Slonecker
Phyllig Woolf
Geraldine Knight
Alice and
Fayeea
Louise Smith
Lesiia Knight
V R and
Orville Lowton
Elmo Frys
Clyde Brown
Royal Neighbors Party Hosts Pinochle and Contract Games
Four tables of cards were in play at a party hosted by Royal Neighbors at Mr Otto Pitcher’s home Friday afternoon. My’s Ranc ey Hall and Mrs Clifford Davis served a 1 30 dessert luncheon. Pinochle and contract were played. Mrs W L Summerman won the pinochle prize and Mrs Weldon Medford won the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Pitcher
My's
Rancey Hall
Clifford Davis
W L. Summerman
Weldon Medford
Birthday Surprise Honored Mrs Clifford Duncan
Mrs Clifford Duncan was surprised with a potluck dinner at the home of Mrs Leo Frye last Wednesday honoring her birthday. Attending were Mesdames Clifford Duncan Leo Frye H E Quilhaugh Clifford Edwards Leslie McDaniels Timothy Ferren Edward Duncan Clyde Allen Lloyd Robin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Grove
Frank Grove
Leo Frye
HM. EB. Quilhaugh
8. A. Beaty
Clyde Allen
Clifford Wywards
Clifford Duncan
Mesdames Clifford Duncan
H. E Quilhaugh
Clifford Edwards
Leslie McDaniels
Timothy Ferren
Edward Duncan
Lloyd Robin
PTA Birthday Anniversary Held With Men In Charge
The 43rd birthday celebration of the Paret-Teacher association was led by men, with J M Adams Walter Commons Vern Laswell Arnold Ehlers and Harold Withnell on the program committee. A faculty saxophone quartet and vocal and piano solos followed a ceremonial cake in blue and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paret- Teacher Association
Hst
J M. Adams
Walter Commons
Vern Laswell
Arnold Ehlers
Harold Withnell
Harry Griffin
Elvin Hull
Joss Jones
Weldon Medford
PTA
Association
Laster Tharp
Theodore Spierney
Phoebe Hearst
Congress of Mothers
Washington, D. C
America the Beautiful
J. M. Adams
Harold Withpell
Valse
Home Economica
Helen Griswold
Katrine Gemewell
Lorraine Carty
Mary Slonecker
Louuse
Juanita Smith
Bessie Grove
Netty Hrotton
Phyllie
Thursday Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon at Hannon Home
The Thursday Bridge Club met at Jack Hannon’s home with Mrs. Charles Crew as hostess. A dessert luncheon was served at 2 p.m. Guests included Mesdames Olin Lay and Laurence Brady. High prize went to Mrs. Albert Burch, second to Mrs. Brady. Next meeting is March 7 with Mrs. Curtis Townsend hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Jack Hannon
Charles Crew
Mesdames Olin Lay
Laurence Brady
Albert Burch
Brady
Curtis Townsend
Sunshine Club Meeting at Mrs Gates Home
The Sunshine club met at Mrs. Leo Gates home with nine members present. A luncheon followed a short business meeting. The group will meet in two weeks with Mrs. Juline Moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Leo Gates
Juline Moe
RNA Meets At Fellowship Hall For Monday Night
RNA met Monday night at the Fellowship hall with Mrs. Charles Grew and Mrs. Ray Berry hosting. Fifteen members attended the meeting and enjoyed a chicken dinner. Guests included Mesdames Raymond Paxton and Russel Martindale and the Misses Ruth Frye and Margaret Utterback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RNA
Fellowship Hall
Charles Grew
Ray Berry
Joe Boutin
Mesdames
Raymond Paxton
Russel Martindale
Ruth Frye
Margaret Utterback
Contract Club Party at Jess Shepherd Home
The Contract Bridge club hosted a Saturday party at the Jess Shepherd home with three contract tables and two pinochle tables. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Berry Mr and Mrs Albert Burch er and Mrs JFF Johnson and others. High contract prize went to Jack Hannon, with second to Mrs W G Carty. high pinochle to Mrs Johnson, second to Mrs Albert Burch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contract Bridge Club
Jess Shepherd
Ray Berry
Albert Burch
Jff Johnson
Lonnie Stemmerman
Jack Hannon
W. Carty
Laurence Brady
Harry Stallard
Joe Boutin
Olin Ley
Curtis Townsend
W. G.carty
J. ¥. Johnson
OSC SPECIALIST COMING Mire to Oregon coastal towns
Mire Buena Maris, Oregon State college extension specialist in family relations and child development, will visit Marshfield and Coos River area. Local residents including Mrs. James Sheridan, Mrs. Dell Hennessey, Mrs. Elwin Frye, and others traveled or returned from recent trips to Colorado, Mississippi, Allegany, Salem, and Corvallis for family care, visits, and medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Buena Maris
Oregon State College Extension
Will
James Sheridan
Dell Hennessey
Marshfield
Elwin Frye
Johnn Wilmark
Coquille
Allegany
James Bradys
May Rubin
Coos River
William Doak
Salem
Willis Varney
Boyd Rhemissen
Corvallix
Woman speaker to address Fellowship meeting on Wednesday
At 8 oclock Wednesday night the Fellowship clubhouse hosts a talk titled Dare We Be Democratic in Our Families. Both men and women are invited to hear her speaking under the direction of the county Home Demonstration agent, promised to provide profit and inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship
Masons to Entertain Eastern Star Chapter Friday
Bingham Lodge of Masons will host a party in Masonic hall Friday evening for Eastern Star members and faculty plus wives or husbands. Lyle Stewart chairs the event with a garland program planned and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham Lodge of Masons
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Lyle Stewart
Garles
Powers Cruisers Beat Arago In Low Scoring Friday Game
Powers cruisers defeated Arago 22 to 12 in a slow game with a 14 to 8 halftime edge. Hull led Powers with 8 points while Doyle of Arago added 8. An Arago girls win over Powers in volleyball preceded the finale, with the Red Aces beating Arago Independents 22 to 19 in overtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers Cruisers
Arago
Powers
Hull
Doyle
Arago Girls
Powers Girll
Red Aces
Arago Independents
Coquille Committees and Local Leaders Named
The Coquille community outlines committees for 1940 with Theodore Clinton of Coquille involved in the Sant directors meeting. The tournament committee includes Roeland and other collaborees to guide the year’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coqui
Veltey
Theodore (Dutck) Clinton
Coquille
Sant
Roeland
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Elmer Duncan
Louise Minkier
James Fitzhenry
Esme-Sryé
Pti Ea Eke
PRN
yaTatis Tomson Madea
Res An
Oes
Fala
Py Graves
Parewell
Mystic Chapter
James Gamwell
Massachusetts
Mra E
Gamweil
Yachs
George Lainger
Mra
Nobl
Jovang
Floyd Tobin
George Barton
Myatio Social Club
Winkeum
Hime
Wm. Tessday
Moon
Dal LA Reue
JoInty
Bidy
Gequilla
Missourians
Greer & Greer
Eees
Herald Office
Alta
Hay
Fan Dunation
Pacific Hi
Umpqua
Pee
Charles F Wooldridge
Fifth Street
City
J E. Culver
Bridge
Pratt
Herald Press Office
Tucker
Frank Zumwalt
Seventh St
Otto Q. Prey
Hugh McLain
State of
County of
Coos
Dal M. King
Otto G. Prey
Vera VA Te
Sunshine Club Meeting
OSC
Masons
Hex
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