Bead and Mother Mahree exhibit old quilts on display
Edwin Frye played a piano solo as Junior club women presented a radio skit about Aba. An exhibit highlighted quilts over 100 years old and two nearly as old, with blue and white coverlets woven in Massachusetts 156 years ago, plus crochet bedspreads and knitted items. Mrs. George Lainger Mrs. Hazel Lewis and Mrs. Allen Rolfe supervised exhibits and refreshments.
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Filiom
Mahree
Edwin Frye
Aba
Doe
Massachusetts
George Lainger
Hazel Lewis
Allen Rolfe
Shower Honors Local Matron Mrs Ray Berry
Mrs Ray Berry was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Mrs D M Fox with assistance from Mrs Hugh Hall at her home. The event celebrated the local matron with friends in attendance.
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Ray Berry
D. M. Fox
Hugh Hall
Loggers Return To Work Monday
Approximately 100 men returned to their work on Edenridge Monday morning after a week of inactivity caused by the San Francisco waterfront labor strike and the tie up of five lumber boat carriers.
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Edenridge
San Francisco
Moose Building Renovations Underway at Lodge
Workmen upgrade the Moose building with exterior shingles, a new woodshed, and other improvements. Plans include extending the roof to cover the upstairs entrance porch and enclosing the front staircase to the lodge rooms on the second floor.
Returns To Work At Sweet Home
Mr and Mrs Robert K Noah and their family returned to Sweet Home last week after Mr Noah recovered from an operation in December. They had been visiting Mrs Noah's parents Mr and Mrs Lee Frye since December while he recuperated.
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Robert K Noah
Noah
Lee Frye
Sweet Home
Eastern Stars Honor Officer This Evening
Mystic Chapter QC EB holds an event this Thursday with the Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Glaseyer of Coquilleist. An instructional session is set for 2 p.m. at the clubhouse followed by a ceremony in honor of Glassyer at the Moose clubhouse.
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Mystic
Powers Moves Toward Incorporation in Civic Vote
Editorial urges Powers residents to vote on February 1 whether to incorporate as a city or stay unincorporated. It argues incorporation would lower fire insurance rates, improve services, and accelerate growth by leveraging sewer water mains and local governance, aided by roads to the Pacific highway and access to power and materials.
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People of
Powers
Salmon Creek
Sixes
Coos County
Bible Standards Hold Food Sale This Saturday
The Missionary society of Bible Standard church held its regular meeting at the parsonage and a special session to finish plans for a silver tea and food sale at the Green Parrot cafe on Friday Jan 31. Mrs William Doak leads the food sale. prayer meetings are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mr Kelle’s home in North Powers.
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The
Missionary Society of the Bible Standard Church
Green Parrot Cafe
William Doak
Society
Kelle
North Powers
Powers IOOF Attend Meeting in Myrtle Point
Mr and Mrs Joe Leggett and other members attended the IOOF lodge meeting in Myrtle Point last Thursday. The event honored the Grand Master of Oregon and District Deputy Panter of Bandon. The Powers IOOF plan Friday gatherings and will escort candidates to Myrtle Point for initiation until paraphernalia is replaced after last fall’s fire.
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Joe Leggett
William Richards
William Ballard
Jack McNeal
M. I Thompson
J W Tanner
IOOF
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Panter
Bandon
Towers
Powers
Fellowship
Powers Team Wins Hoop Game Over Coos River
Powers High basketball beat Coos River 43 to 34 in Friday evening conference opener. F Jones and L Donaldson starred as Powers trailed 19 to 21 at halftime before a late surge. Second team also won 19 to 11 against Coos River.
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Powers High
Coos River
Powers
F Jones
L Donaldson
Coos River Powers Radford
Donaldsor
Rice Smith
Henry
Shepherd P
Morgan
Utterback
Browning
Ross
Huntleys
Sprague
Rice
Hancock Smith
Franz ¢ Putman
Sumner L
Gamwell
Benell
Moe Wallace
Lewis Alto Piain
McAdams
Truman Wagner
Hambone Boys Entertain Here Sunday
Alvin Long presided at the Town send meeting in the Fellowship clubhouse. The Hambone Entertainers led by Milton Stewart Pat and Bob Hennessey and others performed with wind instruments and songs while Hazel Lewis directed. A food sale on Saturday reportedly netted 2130 dollars and plans were made to boost attendance and adjust meeting day for more varied entertainments.
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Alvin Long
Townsend
Fellowship
Hazel Lewis
Betty Buckingham
Harlan Buckingham
Hambone
Milton Stewart
Pat
Bob Hennessey
Francis Stevens
Bobby Lewis
Sunday Wreck Injures Driver Near Powers
John Warner received serious injuries when his car rolled over near the old orchard above Powers after failing to make a turn. Mack Hayes, riding with Warner, was uninjured and Warner was taken to the Hayes home for treatment before being moved to Marshfield to his daughter's home.
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John Warner
Old Orchard
Powers
Mack Hayes
Warner
Hayes
Marshfield
Mra
Keith Blackwell
Tenth Birthday Honored Jan 25
Katrina Gamwell celebrated her 10th birthday Saturday afternoon with a party for the Bluebirds at her home. Games and refreshments followed, and guests included Thelma and Donna Lou Bales, Mary Slonnecker, Myrle Saint, Bernice Munro, Diana Powers, Helen Ligat, and Lorraine Carty.
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Katrina Gamwell
Bluebirds
Thelma
Donna Lou Bales
Mary Slonnecker
Myrle Saint
Bernice Munro
Diana Powers
Helen Ligat
Lorraine Carty
Jewel Members Finish Quilt at Rebekah Meeting
The Jewel club of the Rebekah, chaired by Mrs Conrad Lapp, met Tuesday afternoon and completed a quilt project. A social period followed with refreshments provided by the hostess.
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Jewel Club
the Rebekah
Conrad Lapp
Obituary of George Buchanan
George Buchanan 54 died at home Saturday after long heart trouble. Survived by widow Mrs Margaret Buchanan daughter Norma six, mother Mrs Sarah Buchanan Powers O, brother James in Ontario and several stepchildren. Funeral held Tuesday at St Monica’s Marsfield with Rev Hart. interment Sunset Cemetery.
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George Buchanan
George Bucharan
Itte
Margaret Buchanan
Norma
Sarah Buchanan
Powers O
James Buchanan
Ontario
Canada
St Monicas Catholic Church
Marsfield
Father Hart
Sunset
Thursday Bridge Club Holds Annual Party With Pinochle
The Thursday Bridge Club entertained husbands at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James Rouw. Five tables featured auction and pinochle with Mrs. William Marsee high in auction and Grady Johnson low. Arthur Thurber led pinochle with Fred Stock as low. Refreshments followed.
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Bridge Club
James Rouw
William Marsee
Grady Johnson
Arthur Thurber
Fred Stock
Fellowship Club Play Wednesday Cancelled Turned Tuesday
Fellowship Club met Tuesday due to this week only. Mrs Earl Viper and Mrs Andy Grant hosted four tables of contract. High score was Mrs Ralph Milne, low was Mrs Dan Thomas.
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Fellowship Club
Earl Viper
Andy Grant
Ralph Milne
Dan Thomas
Legion Auxiliary Seeks Four New Members for 4th Quarter
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mire Noble Rovang’s home Friday afternoon to work on the baby Vayette project for Child Welfare. The group hopes to secure four additional members to meet the local quota before the fiscal year ends.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Mire Noble Rovang
Local Notables Visit and Family Highlights
North Bend residents Mr and Mrs Milton Murphy visited relatives in town Sunday. Vern Tavita and M. J. Hammack joined in Coquille for a Sunday gathering. Mrs A K Berven of Bremerton Wash visits her daughter Mrs Floyd Eaton and Mrs Hen Moe. W. A. Roberts spent Sunday in Myrtle Point while Mrs W. G. Caty was in Marshfield. F. M. Oxerard and daughter Patrned traveled to Coquille for a week at home. Egpest Hammack and children spent Sunday in Riverton. Mrs Eddie Auton and children Rosemary and Carlton visited relatives Monday. George Powers, University of Oregon student, was a guest at home. Mrs Flevd Fater, Hens Moe and Mrs A K Bersenv were in Quille Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Carlos Johnson and small son visited Myrtle Creek. Mrs S. E. Faken helped a visiting sister on Sunday, Allen Smith for a week of Sunday visit. Mrs Joy Dene of So te F and her son last week visited in-law and daughter.
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Milton Murphy
North Bend
Vis
Tavita
M.J
Creek
Allen Smith
Joy Dene
Local residents receive brief travels and visits
Yalis Warner returned home Saturday and was joined by Mrs. Warner and Alice and Rose Marie for a few days. Mrs. Clare Lehmanowsky visited Boeke Bend for a short stay. Mrs. Ralph Milne arrived from Dallas with her sister Miss Edris Greene for an indefinite visit. Mr and Mrs. Edward Lane came back from Idaho after a two week trip. Mrs. Fred Powers returned from Portland. Quy Paxton left Monday for a business trip to Los Angeles. C P Easley of Cochrane, recently transferred from Enright, is spending several days there on business.
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Yalis Warner
Los Angeles
C P Easley
Cochrane
Easley
The
Southern Pacific
Enright
Junior Women Learn Tap Dancing Lesson Span
Fifteen members of the Junior Woman's Club met for tap dancing lessons at the Fellows Clubhouse. The class is sponsored as one of their activities with Mrs S A Hutchinson as the instructor.
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Junior Woman's
S A Hutchinson
Local Club Meetings Ahead This Week
The Sunshine Club meets Tuesday at Mrs Jenni Jones home in North Powers. The Moose Ladies hold their regular meeting Wednesday evening at Moose Hall. The Woman's Club gathers Wednesday at Fellowship Study with a buffet dessert at 2 pm at St Bridget. Attar Society meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Jess Jones. The Junior Woomen club will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the Fellowship House.
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Sunshine Club
Jennie Jones
North Powers
Moose
Woman's Club
St Bridget
Attar Society
Jess Jores
Woovans Club
Howe
Junior Club Raises Funds for Library
A junior club organizes a fundraising drive to support the local library. Proceeds from a sale or event are directed to purchases and services at the library, aiding community access and literacy programs.
Local Families Celebrate Weddings and Visits Across Town
Broadbent and Freern families host gatherings while relatives travel to Eugene and Crewe for nuptials. Aunts Vela and Elizabeth Lew join, with Fomda White's reception noted. Visitors Emery Fggerts and the Reeve family coordinate travel and hosted events amid extended family duties.
Dairy meeting and school news at Merway area
Attendees including L. Clausen and others gathered for a dairy meeting in Besvy near Merway. The upper room plans a play for the February mothers meeting. A Chinese exhibit with chopsticks is noted. Junior Neal has returned after a three week absence.
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Renee Detlereen
Taalal
Merway
Wewhewe
L. Clausen
Wehke ME Besvy
Mitterev Riewly
Neal
Silver tea and quilt exhibit attendance at Powers
Attendees at Powers last Wednesday include Mesdames Bones Devereux Lear Swenson Richardson and Miss Leona Barry. Some won ribbons for fanes work. Local visits feature James and Mary Devereux, Raymond Lynn, Iona Lynn, Genevieve Cadan, and others. School notes mention upcoming events and demonstrations.
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Powersast
Mesdames
Arey Bones
James Devereux
Wm Lear
Robert Swenson
Mary Richardson
Leona Barry
Fanes
Marshfield
Raymond Lynn
Ty Molrose
Lynn
Iona Lynn
Genevieve Cadan Apert
Charlie Wayne
Portland
E B Moore
Vincent
Bandon
Clay Garoulte
Alice
John Devereux
Banton
Janes Devereux
Clinton Carman
Geneseve
Marsters
Amily
Ylang Creek
Neary Rie
Devon
Mundey
O Hoser
Willington
Gauv Cerant
Rebard
Hoyts
Dalyn
Tenure Hayes
Charlotte Howard
Lenora Hayes
Geraldine Gilbe
January Birthday News and School Improvements
The piece notes January borders drawn on blackboards with pupils Gils bert Ewenson Geraldine Grant Genave Hayes and Charlotte Howard drawing robing and pansies. Birthdays listed include Delwyn Gilbert Len ora Hayes. Mrs Brandon distributes gifts for birthdays and Genave Hayes and Eileen Grant are home with colds. A new belt on the pump restores the drinking fountain and Mr Robinson adds a railing to the playhouse steps.
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Werth
Gilsbert Ewenson
Geraldine Grant
Genave Hayes
Charlotte Howard
Delwyn Gilbert
Lenora Hayes
Wecause
Eileen Grant
Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Absences
Bald Hill area residents and families are listed with Sunday calls and greetings at the Lusk home. Names include Whaley Parrish Terrell Billings and others, with notes on attendance and a county fair departure for Charles Schellhammer.
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Editorial
Bible Standards
Powers Ioof
Hambone Boys
RA Obituary
Legion Auxiliary
Svtauridas
Broadbent
Freern
Fomda White
Freern Dew
Rol
Merjyerie
Ana
Robbins Butte Svurda
Lawrence
Emery
Marian Plenderehot
Creot
Crewe
Andry
Heder
Hermann
Garmichael
Wefield Y KS
Mies
Martin Scie
Gano Funeral Home Cor Third
Coustfasts
B.K. Werner
Typewriter Man
Pepsodent
Ic Sale
Bergmann’s
Ste
Jesse Clinton
R. L. Clinton
Firet Nations Bank
Glasbes
Optical
Gaylord
California
West Coast
Central
South America
Postal Telegraph
Eugene Salem Astoria
Klamath Falls
Roseburg
Medford
West Coast Telephone Company
Bald Hill
Sarbara
Earl
Myrtle
Oliver i
Or Galt
Parrish
A. R. Terrell
Coule
Lusk
Leoter Billings
Coq
Wille
Revert Parcah
Soncol News
Loree
Eugene Packing Company
W. L. Bell
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