Lions Club to Stage March of Dimes Dance At Powers
Powers January 23 The Lions Club planned a charity dance on Saturday January 28 for the March of Dimes with Ray Getchell Harold Ross and Donald Stickney on the committee. They discussed a new round they bought and installed on the school playground and Ranger Stickney spoke on burning slashings.
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Melting Snows Bring South Fork Coquille to High Water
Powers reports the South Fork Coquille reached its yearly peak at 10.90 feet as heavy rains melted higher elevation snow. January rainfall totals rose to 16.54 inches by 10 am on the 23rd, with 35.46 inches since September. Temperatures swung from zero to 59 degrees, flowers bloomed early, and local residents noted births and visitors in Powers and Coos River.
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School fundraiser details and spring program notes
A school association will donate 30 to the State Scholarship Fund and to a large kettle for the tech program. The spring plays are planned for March with coach John Smock. Banners recognizing mothers were won by the 4th grade and the Juniors. Refreshments were served at Rebekah Fellowship Hall.
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Garden Club Hears Topics Of Interest at Meeting
January meeting of the Garden Club was hosted by Mrs. Floyd Summers. Members answered roll call, viewed displays of unusual house plants and spring shrubs, and heard plans for a pruning grafting and budding program at the February meeting with Jas Gamwell as program chairman.
Local Sale Plans Include Monthly Food Contributions
A community group in Appleton will begin a monthly sale process next spring, with each participant asked to bring a nonperishable item and contribute to a pane. Refreshments were provided by the hostess.
Local Society News Highlights From Baker Creek Area
Mrs. Robert J McMahan hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her son Pat with flowers games and gifts. Others attending included James Adamek Donnie Grove Tommy Wadman Willy Shorb and several McMahan relatives. Fern Bear’s Minnesotareview notes her son’s illness as Mrs Bear plans. Pansy chapter Moose hosts a pinochle party and Woman’s Club dinner is scheduled. Rev Robert L Greeene from Coos Bay aids Red Cross drive in town.
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Donald Aber
Ned Slonecker
Jess Shepherd
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M. E. Duncan
Abe Fry
Faye Ames Fry
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Baker Creek
Mra
Oscar Post
Mia Chas
Crew
Roseburg
Thomas Haines
Albany
Women of the Moose
Rebekah Fellowship Hall
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Robert L. Greeene
Coor Bay
Red Cross
Sitkum News Highlights Amid Flood and Snow Disruptions
Community notes from Sitkum reveal extensive travel and visit updates as high water and snow close roads. Families visit relatives in Myrtle Point Coquille and Bend on temporary separations while local activities like Myrtle Leaf club and school are postponed.
AYDG Vitamin and Mineral Candy Ad Promises No Drugs
An advertisement promotes AYDG candy claiming it includes vitamins and minerals and is free from reducing drugs. The offer mentions refunds based on weight with supply noted by SEMPERTS' DRUG.
Parent-Teacher Meeting Outgrows School Space
POWERS Jan 23 The January meeting of the Parent-Teacher association was held in the old gymnasium Friday afternoon at 2 30 The Rev Gerald S Pope of the Church of the Open pbs spoke on Training in the Home noting a child needs this as much as Sunday school The 4th grade sang a group of songs It was decided to meet at the gymnasium for the next time and to serve refreshments there to see how it works out The meetings have outgrown the only available room at the high school building It was voted
Slim Henderson Buys Clarke Place and Sidelwalk Change
A Clarion reader reports Slim Henderson bought the Clarke place and claimed land rights to the street via deed. He then began extending the sidewalk for a lawn enhancement, prompting the writer to protest the impact on town fairness.
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