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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
6
Forest Ranger Donald B. Stickney and Bar and Mrs. James Wadman of Powers pose with cougar trophies from a two day hunt near Eden Valley. The pair bagged two cougars worth 960 in bounties after following the animals with hounds Tuesday and Wednesday.
James McCart head of the Lions club appoints committee chairs including Allen Rolfe on constitution and by laws George Rubin on convention Lyle McCulloch on finance Harold Ross on information Jess Shepherd on membership Jack Caughell on program Don Stickney on publicity Ray Shaffer on bulletin Bruce Munro on citizenship Loren Warner on civic improvement Clyde Thorp on education Claude Hallenbeck on health and welfare safety J Lee Johnson on sight conservation B R Nicklaus among attendees earning perfect attendance pins were Jess Shepherd James McCart Archie Lane Jas Gamwell Harold Ross George Rubin Orvil Knight Jack Bushnell Clyde Thorp er and Mrs James Murphy and two sons of Coos Bay en route to the Rogue for the holiday. Jim formerly lived in Powers.
A PAC hearing in Bay City chaired by Examiner Malcolm Jones found no opposition to Powers Coquille bus line proposing a weekend run to Agness. Final decision rests with the state utilities commissioner. The service would mainly aid fishermen and sportsmen with supporters including A D Rolfe of Powers, William Maple, and Jerry Miller of Agness.
Girl Scouts of Powers preparing new outdoor camp near Bingham Creek after receiving permission from the water commissioner. Last Tuesday the girls and leader Mrs. Howard Strader worked on the site to plan summer outdoor meetings. Mrs. and Mrs. Howard Strader visited Rogue River at Agness for the holiday.
Mrs Phillip Harris of Myrtle Point and Mrs Glisan of Sacramento visited Powers, recalling 12 years since they lived there. They mention Mrs Hilare St Cyr, a nearly 100 year old former resident of Powers in Manhattan Kansas, who painted in Denver and Seattle, and whose murals saved from a dismantled Denver hotel will be reused in a new building.
Mrs Don Aber and Mrs Frank Rogers hosted a July event to raise funds for attending the Royal Neighbors of America State Encampment in Klamath Falls next April. Pinochle was played, lists of participants were noted, and refreshments served. The cycle continues with two more parties on July 21 and August, culminating in a grand prize.
July report from Powers notes Florence Rushing, a blind girl, arrives at Merth Bend airport from Portland with her Seeing Eye dog Fara. Lions Club members arrange reception and fundraisers previously supported by Coos Bay Lions. Garden Club holds seasonal meeting at Mrs. Lorraine Shepherd's. plans for next year include yearbooks and August picnic hosted by Mrs James Gamwell.
Tuesday afternoon a stork shower honoring Mrs Ray Wyland Jr was held. Attendees included Mrs Martin Stallard Mrs Orvil Knight and many other local residents. Refreshments followed a Valley Camp R A meeting.
Powers streets were deserted over the holiday with many at the Shodeo in Myrtle Point and vacations. Stores closed Monday and post office holiday hours observed. The sawmill and some logging were closed until July 18, work resumed for a Southern Pacific upgrade. A new diesel engine drew attention for its power and smooth operation, as 50 log gondolas moved quietly along the rails. The town hosted numerous weekend visitors to Portland Coquille Yreka and Boise areas.
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