Lightning Strikes Near Powers Amid Severe Winter Weather
Powers endured a week of wild weather with rain high winds and heavy snow. A tree on Bingham Mountain burned after a lightning strike while snow accumulations reached multiple inches across valleys hills and old Camp 2. Power outages and downed telephone lines accompanied the storm as residents logged record snow for the season.
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Powers
Bingham Mountain
Hubbard House
Eden Ridge
Old Camp 2
Missionary Society Hears Progress in Germany
POWERS Jan 16 The Community Ladies Aid met with new president Mrs William Anderson last Wednesday Mrs Hazel Lewis led the program on Missionary Work in Germany Mrs Maron Lewis described Hebrews suffering in Europe with emphasis on children She has sewn and is packing clothing for those in need Present were Mrs John Rusbs Mrs Ida Mathews Mrs William Richards Mrs Carl Briggs Mrs Jas Cook Mrs Bruce Munro and Mrs E Quilla Refreshments followed L L Stanley and Jay McCullough visiting from Klamath Falls noted road restrictions for their pickup truck trip
Eastern Star Holds First Meet of Year in Masonic Temple
Mystic chapter OES held its first regu lar meeting of the year in the Masonic Temple. Star points presented an addenda of friendship and gifted crystal to worthy matron Mrs L Burch. Associate grand matron Mrs Pearl McCleay of La Grande will lead a school of instruction Feb 27 at 1 pm with a no host luncheon. New committees were named for finance relief decoration and other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Daniels
Donald Stickney
Jack Caughell
Jess Shepherd
Howard Pointer
Harry Griffin
Elwin Frye
James Gamwell
Ben Crabill
Robert Root
Carey Bones
Longtime Powers Resident Charles H. Crew Dies
Charles H. Crew died Friday at Mast Hospital after a month as patient. A Powers native since early life, he lived here except for a southern sojourn for health. Survived by wife, son Philip Dale of Powers, daughter Mrs John McArdle of Portland, two granddaughters Bonita Crew and Betty Jo McArdle, and brother James Crew of Langlois. Funeral services were held Monday in Myrtle Point with burial there.
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Powers
Oregon
Charles H. Crew
Mast Hospital
Myrtle Point
Phillip Dale
John McArdle
Portland
Bonita Crew
Betty Jo McArdle
James Crew
Langlois
Rebekahs Install New Officers at Powers
Chaparral lodge of the Rebekahs held installations at Rebekah Fellowship hall in Powers on a Monday evening. Mrs A L Burch served as installing officer assisted by district deputies, with officers named for noble grand through outer guardian and music roles. Birthday celebrations marked the event with a potluck closing.
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Chaparral Lodge
Rebekahs
Rebekah Fellowship Hall
A L Burch
Ray Jones
Cliff Edwards
Joe Boutin
Rancy Hall
Willam Richards
Lester Thorp
Noble Grand
Robert Root
Ter Thorp
W L. Stemmerman
de Thorp
Carl Briggs
W T Grove
Lyle Shawver
Jess Walker
James McCu Och
Lowell Davis
Auditing committee named for Pansy chapter Moose
Friday meeting in Rebekah Fellowship hall names Mrs Cody Leggett Mrs Edwin Peterson and Mrs Clyde Hall to audit the Pansy chapter Women of the Moose. Hostesses were Mrs B Helmick and Mrs Jess Walker. Cakes by Mrs Ralph Brown and Mrs Floyd King. Card parties planned for the next two months.
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Women of the Moose
Rebekah Fellowship Hall
Cody Leggett
Edwin Peterson
Clyde Hall
B Helmick
Jess Walker
Ralph Brown
Floyd King
Thrift Feed Mart Announces Weekend Sale Bargains
A thrift shop advertises a weekend sale with special deals on items labeled as tees and miscellaneous merchandise. The notice highlights limited stock and low prices to attract shoppers.
Notable Awards and Social Arrivals Mentioned
Imamett Jeek Bush and Moody with Harry G attend luncheon. First award went to ra. Hans Jorgensen, Ind to Mrs. A L Burch, and low to Mrs. B R Hannon. Others include Mrs. Jess Ned Slonecker, Mrs. Donald Aber and Mrs. Harold Ross. Mr. and Mrs. B D Stewart visited last week with the Griffins.
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Clarence Spitznass
Portland
William Hammack
Medford Veterans’ Hospital
Thomas Brierly
Veterans Hospital
Alvin Lewis
Indiana
Lions Club
Greaster
Henry Frye
San Francisco
Robert Sheedy
Martin Russell
North Bend
E R Hannon
Hans Jorgensen
Dick Magill
Eden Valley
Imamett Jeek Bushae
Moody Ae
Harry G
A. L. Burch
Low
B. R Hannon
Jess
Ned Slonecker
Donald Aber
Harold Ross
B. D. Stewart
Harry Griffin
Booster club plans bingo and PTA move at Broadbent
At the January 16 meeting members agreed to host a bingo party on January 20 at 30 p.m. in the school gym and voted to join the PTA. The secretary will issue full details. the Feb 8 meeting is for interested parents only. Hot lunch program discussed for upcoming start. children will have activities while adults play bingo. The Grange canceled its Jan 14 session. new officers to be installed Jan 28. Weather caused damage to several properties. Thrift mart ads note weekend bargains and sales.
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PTA
Grange
Harold ‘Wimpy’ Roberts
Lloyd Lacey
Ralph Gibbs
Community notes and social visits spread in Myrtle Point
Local residents attend church gatherings and weddings while visitors drop by. Mrs Eli Fry suffers a mashed hand in a wringer but heals, as Milford Smith and daughter Betty visit from The Dalles. Marianne McNeil hosts a birthday party. teens gather for a taffy pull and dance. Asel Riley enjoys south visitors.
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Myrtle Point
Forrest
Ryce Ean
Daly Lackey
Violet Miller
John Hemiaway
Ted Green
Ter
L. Clausen
Lioyd Seaith
Asel Riley
South
Improved Home Lighting Demonstration Scheduled
The Broadbent Home Extension unit meets Wednesday Jan 18 at the Grange hall. Mrs Ella Winkels, home demonstration agent, conducts the project It Proved Home Lighting. Meeting starts 10 30 with luncheon at noon. Useful ideas on new home lighting improvements will be shared and homemakers urged to attend.
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Broadbent Home Extension Unit
Grange Hall
Ella Winkels
Local Men Visit Aunt On 92nd Birthday
Local men traveled to Bandon to visit Aunt on her 92nd birthday. Ed and Mrs. Dunlap were noted in attendance as friends Allleen Roberts and others joined the celebration.
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B.C
Allleen Roberts
Bandon
Mrs. Dunlap
Mrs Dunlap’s Move From Norway to Bandon Era
Mrs Dunlap, long time Norway resident, later settled in Coltorals and now lives in Bandon with her daughter and son in law Charles Schroeder. The note mentions a birthday cake plan and a thrift sale theme with Bargains and preserves.
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Dunlap
Norway
Coltorals
Bandon
Charles Schroeder
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Archie Lane
Eest
Missionary Society
Germany
L. L Stanley
Jay McCullough
Klamath Falls
Surand
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Mrsrene Laurens
Coos Bay
Thrift Feed Mart Teeetere
Barguine, Speiees
Shep Fer
Theitt
Broadbent
Lloyd Smith
Thrift Feed Mart
Ritchie's Super Service
Eads
Associated Products
Eads Service
Erv Dettman
Prop
Thrift Food Mart Tressure
Shepter
Thrift
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