Missionary Slides Shown by Bryant Mitchell Couple
Rev. and Mrs. Bryant Mitchell of Des Moines presented new missionary slides in Los Angeles via raphs from the field. About 100 people attended the talk given by Mrs. Mitchell in the high school gymnasium as Rev. Lawton sought them to the event. The couple and their work were connected with the Bible school of their denomination in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Mitchell
Te Geom
Bible School
Des Moines
Mitchell
Los Angeles
Towers
Claude W Lawton
Entertains Club Luncheon Held by Mrs Jess Shepherd
Mrs Jess Shepherd hosted a 1 30 luncheon for her bapa club last Friday. An auction followed with first prize awarded to Mrs Chester Root and second to Mrs James May. Mrs William Marsee attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Shepherd
Chester Rootami
James May
William Marsee
Townsend Club Elects Officers for Six Months
Mrs. John L. Purvis was reelected to a second six month term as president of the Townsend Club. New officers include Vice President Mrs. Carl Briggs, Secretary Mrs. William Richards, and Treasurer Mrs. Eugene Spade. An informal program followed with readings, songs, a tap dance, a harmonica solo, and humorous stories by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Purvis
Townsend Club
Purvis
Carl Briggs
William Richards
Eugene Spade
Hlod
Yontz
Laslie Knight
Lke
Geraldine Knight
Aluminum Dinner Honors Local Residents Guests
An aluminum dinner was hosted with attendees including Mr and Mrs. Ernest Severson Mr and Mrs. Jess Jones Mr and Mrs. Emil Norgorden Mrs. George Dwyer and Mrs. Floyd Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am Aluminum
Ernest Severson
Jess Jones
Emil Norgorden
George Dwyer
Floyd Eaton
Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Billy Ann Miller
Miss Billy Ann Miller was honor guest at a Friday dinner hosted by her mother Mrs Harold Horton for her seventeenth birthday. Guests included Velda Allen Elaine Thurber Leah Sherb Jane Brubaker Ralph Miller and Alice and Edward Bhorton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ann Miller
Harold Horton
Miss Miller
Velda Allen
Elaine Thurber
Leah Sherb
Jane Brubaker
Mr Horton
Ralph Miller
Alice and
Edward Bhorton
Sunshine Club Meeting Set for July 20
The Sunshine club will meet next Tuesday July 20 at the home of Mrs Ray Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Ray Berry
Install Officers Plan for Rebekahs Lodge
Install officers of Chaparral Lodge of the Rebekahs at the regular meeting on Thursday July 22 at the Fellowship clubhouse. Local members invite attendees to attend the installation and fellowship following the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaparral Lodge of the
Rebekahs
Community Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Activities
Pastor Rev. Ivan C. Brown leads Bible school at 9 45 with an orchestral service. Morning worship 11, Christian Endeavor 6 pm, evening services by the pastor. Broadbent Communion Sunday on the first south, Ladies Aid meets alternate Wednesdays at 2 pm, midweek prayer Wednesday 8 pm, Bible Study at Mr T Erickson’s home alternate Fridays 2 pm, children’s meetings at 1 30 Friday at the church, orchestra practice Thursdays 7 pm, Boy Scouts meet 7 pm Monday at the high school gym. Brivorte Catholic M Bridget's Altar Society meets biweekly at members' homes, Mrs Leon Bailly president Stellerd supervisor. Morning service and evening service noted, youth events listed with Luella Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan C. Brown
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid
Bible Study
Mr . T. Erickson
Luncheon Honors Former Resident in Powers Home
A 1 oclock luncheon was served at Mr and Mrs David Carey home last Thursday in honor of Mrs Rusha Miller, an oldtime resident of Powers now living in Port Orford. Guests included Mesdames Frank Grove, F E Quilhaugh, Clyde Allen and daughter Ione, Ed Brown, Milton Brown, Wm Winkelmann, Phoebe Wilson, Minnie King and Alyce Lorraine, Kenneth McKenzie, Ida Mathews, Lyle McCulloch, Elmer Duncan and son John, and Leo Frye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Carey
Rusha Miller
Powers
Port Orford
Frank Grove
F. E. Quilhaugh
Clyde Allen
Ione
Ed Brown
Milton Brown
Wm Winkelmann
Phoebe Wilson
Minnie King
Alyce Lorraine
Kenneth McKenzie
Ida Mathews
Lyle McCulloch
Elmer Duncan
John
Leo Frye
Reunion Of Three Medlock Brothers Held Saturday
Three Medlock brothers and their families gathered at Whiskey Run near Bandon to reconnect after 12 years. W R Medlock and wife plus daughters Virginia Ann, Clara Lee and Mar Etta joined G L Medlock and family for dinner then returned to Gaylord. Kenneth Medlock of Portland and Ananda Medlock of Bandon attended as extended members, with plans to visit Kenneth in Portland midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W R Medlock
Pocatello
Idaho
Medlock
Gaylord
Whiskey Run
Bandon
G L Medlock
Kenneth Medlock
Portland
W R. Medlock
Ananda Medlock
Munday
Reedsport
Kenneth
Virginiea Ann
Clara Lee
Mar Etta
Lo Medlock
F J ‘Medlock
Frendy, Jr
Leonard
Contract Club Play at Mrs Greiner’s Home
Mrs E J Greiner hosted a dessert lunch for the Contract club at her home last Thursday. Portland member Mrs Fred Powers attended, winning high score. James Gamwell, the second high. Guests Mrs Jezs Jones and Mrs Emi Norgorden were present. Jones won the guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J Greiner
Contract Club
Fred Powers
Portland
James Gamwell
Jezs Jones
Emi. Norgorden
Jones
RNA Meeting Notes at Fellowship Hall
RNA met Monday night with 15 members and one guest Mrs Albert Burch presiding Following the regular business meeting a social session was held Guests at the social hour were Mrs Noble Rovang and June Rovang The next business meeting will be held Monday August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RNA
Fellowship Hall
Albert Burch
Noble Rovang
June Rovang
Missionary Potluck Event Draws Local Attendance
Bible Standard Missionary society hosted a Friday potluck followed by an informal program. Mrs Gus McCulloch read, Mrs Leo Frye performed a guitar selection, and Scripture verses were shared by attendees. Participants included Rev Claude Lawton and numerous local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Standard Missionary Socety
Gus McCulloch
Leo Frye
Claude Lawton
Luella
Virgie Lawton
Dorothy Kiein
Irene Lewis
Garnet Brown
Library Opens Afternoons Under NYA Project
The Powers library will reopen to the public from 2 to 4 PM each weekday afternoon under the NYA project, with Sunday closure and further notice to follow. The arrangement allows patrons access to books and services during the stated hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NYA
Powers Library
Warning to Powers stock owners on at large cattle
Deputy Sheriff Ed Peterson issues a warning to stock owners in Powers that any cattle found running at large will be picked up by authorities and impounded. The notice emphasizes enforcement of livestock control and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Peterson
Seven Little Folk Enjoy Party Honoring Alice Horton
Mrs Harold Horton hosted a Friday afternoon birthday party for daughter Alice turning nine. Guests included Marylyn Munro, Mary Boone, Corrice Griffin, Jeanette Van Dyke, Wilma Summers, and Kay Summers, who enjoyed games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Horton
Alice
Marilyn Munro
Mary Boone
Corrice Griffin
Jeanette van Dyke
Wilma and
Kay Summers
Union Hears Report and Supports Member with Aid
A Sunday union meeting of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers honored a strong turnout. The group voted to give member Clarence Moe one hundred dollars to assist him during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union
Clarence Moe
Lay Wins Suit Over Industrial Accident Compensation
Olin Lay, appealing from the State Industrial Accident Commission, won a verdict after a 45 minute jury deliberation. The case sought restoration and back pay for partial disability from May and August 1935 while employed by Coos Bay Lumber in Marshfield area. Doctors testified on medical matters and the commission’s payouts were adjusted from May 26 1936 pending new award. Lay’s counsel included J W McInturff Claud Guiles and Victor Grubbs represented the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Lay Powers Segger
State Industrial Accident Commission
Lay
Coos Bay Lumber Company
Jturus Ve
George Dix
Bernard Barkewill
Marshfield
J D Banks
M Earl Wilson
Coquile
Carl Wimberly
J W McInturff
Claud Guiles
Victor Grubbs
Portland
Powers Arrests Robert Wroebel for Fishing Without License
Robert Wroebel was arrested Friday for fishing without a license after appearing before Justice F Otis. He was fined 35 dollars, the fine remitted upon purchase of a fishing license. Elbert Smith and his fishing tackle were confiscated Friday until a license is bought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wroebel
F Otis
Elbert Smith
Birthday Honors For William_Wnkelmann Saturday Night
Mr and Mrs Wm Wnkelmann entertained on Saturday night honoring William yr birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Fve Norman Five Helen Bovang and Marian Bryant of Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm W Nkelmann
Wiliam
Robert Fve Norman
Helen Bovang
Marian Bryant
Bridge
Entertains Altar Society Friday
Mrs Jess Jones entertained St Bridgets Altar Society last Friday. The afternoon featured work on a bedspread and refreshments were served to 38 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Jones
St Bridgets
Rome
Potluck Honors Former Resident Friends Gather for Glendale Event
Former resident Mr Rats M e of Glendale hosts a potluck honoring oldtime friends. The afternoon gathering Thursday featured guests including Mesdane Lyde Aver HE Quilhaugh Ida May Mathews Phoebe Wissen Kenneth McKenzie M Brown Willian Wat Kelmann La Brown and Eimer Liu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Rats
Glendale
Daya Carey
Mesdane
Lyde
Injured North Powers Man Rushed After Accident
Injured individual from North Powers sustained a severe leg wound on Saturday and was transported by ambulance to Mas Heospital. He recovered enough to leave the hospital the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Frve
North Powers
Fedo
Portlander Mrs Powero Hosts Social Evening
Mrs Powero of Portland attended a guest night at a party arranged by Mrs Lermiaumewsky on Thursday evening at the Brome Fours studio. The event drew local society figures and included informal receptions and light entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Fred Powero
Purtuar
Miraar Lermiaumewsky
Re Brome
Prze
Election Clerk Nomination Amid Turbulent Local Race
A fragmented OCR reading shows a contested nomination process in a local district. References to a clerk named Adopha Ha and a judge or jury imply an electoral dispute or candidacy challenge. Names and precise roles are unclear due to garbled text.
Royer Husband Reports Royer Injury Improve in Marshfield
E E Royer of Coos River said her husband Mrs Royer better husband in hospital after a motor accident near Millington last month. He left the hospital last week and is staying with her brother in Marshfield to recover. The knee injury is improving and no ill effects are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E E Royer
Coos River
Royer
Millington
Marshfield
Stephens
Cwy
Locu
James May
Ho Powers
Brue
Henry Seed
Kate Ore
Butler Mountain
Verity Kennet Murdock
Salem
Marshfield Air Show Attendee List Highlights Local Guests
Friday air show in Marshfield drew attendees including Bobbie Lewis Maynard Rovang Wevre Hubbard and families. Mr and Mrs Charles Crew and son Dale Mrs D M Fox and daughter Alyce June Acerosa with Mrs WL Stem eman and son Terry. Mrs Chas Gstner and Curtis Townsend joined Mrs Fox and party as guests of Mr and Mrs Jon M Smith of Marshheld. They planned to return Saturday.
Pinochle Club Meets at Mrs McCracken Home
The Pinochle club gathered at Mrs C G McCracken’s home last Thursday with luncheon served at 1:30. Mrs W L Stemmerman won first prize at the play, while Mrs D M Foxton and Mrs Joseph Queen claimed guest prizes. other attendees included Ms Charles Getne and Mrs C F Otis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C G McCracken
W L. Stemmerman
D M Foxton
Joseph Queen
Charles Ge
C F Otis
Local social notes list many visitors and family events
The clipping records numerous names and relations across towns, noting visits, weekends, and social gatherings. People from Port Arthur, Alice, Medford, Salem, and nearby locales were guests or hosts, with relatives dropping by and attending church, dinners, and farm events through last week.
Elect Officers The Powers Progress at Papers High
The Powers Progress club plans an officer election this Wednesday at 8 o clock in the Papers High school gym. All members and anyone interested are urged to attend and participate.
Local Social News and Visitors Around Marshfield
Monday visitors include Mrs King and Mrs Carey returning Thursday and Mrs Wilson and Mrs Miller making an extended trip among relatives. Ed and Velma Brown were Marshfield business visitors Wednesday. Various locals hosted and visited during birthday dinners and Sunday gatherings with families from Myrtle Point North Bend and Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Carey
Wilson
Miller
M . Brown
Velma Brown
Business Allers
Marshfield
Mooller
Cups River
Martin Gredly
Myrtle Point
Brvant
North Bend
Powers
Withan
Winkel
Mra Win Winemann
Robert
Norman Frye
Helen Rosang
Misa
Marion Hrvant
Willian
Geoge T Daniel
Monote
Ne Aon Cft
Jaruiel Af Es
Atheongre Toves
Mertle
Mies
Easton Spe
Wooother
Pierre
Huisset Matisdale
Nhe
Ma Lawis Neate
Local Bridge Clash Sparks Strong Showdown
In a tense bridge competition, teams from Texas and near towns face off with top players Pett and Dre Fner set to lead against Maot and Mi Str BooTtae. Spectators expect a tight match with high stakes and close scores.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Entertains Club
Townsendites
Community Baptist
Brivorte Catholic
M.bridget’s Altar Society
Leon Bailly
BSC
Seven Little Folk
Fnjoy Party
Bond
Powers Arrests
Etalka
Foends
Medurck
Mrs. Royer
Ec Personals
George Gessle
Patsy
Sweet Home
Aiterant
Tessie
Lvne
Port
Coggune
Martin Carter
Canada
Car' Briggs
Carol
Frye
Martha
Alter
James Ramwe
Medford
Smithsonian
Durr FE Felt
Charles
Oweeke
Janes
Dea MeWaony
Joe Lowe
North
Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop
Lester T. Dement
West Coast Telephone Co
the Friendly Company
Lakeview
Melissa Brownson
Dwight Culver
Everett Apomt
Lawrence Keight
Lou Culver
Mae Thoede Vo
Hyerard Janow
Blaeve
Coatral Ponty
Ted Saaboy
Culver
Ard
Roy Brown
Myrto Point Ware
Mae Ray Bectett
Heath
Charto
Mack
Eleanor Thoownie
Ray Becket
Virginia
Vincenne Lake
Ray Hecket
Wilda
Alden
Ralph F Milne
Coquille, Oree
BO. Barker
Sporting Goods
Ole Sskis
Sweate
Beanke TS Swente
Roper
Vakiefe
Mts
Ullibulit
Nason
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