Grange Session Highlights Include Youth Honors and Farm Issues
Master George Jenkins presided at the Pemom Grange session in Beaverton as the State Grange met. Nadina Evans praised for her role as Flora. the 4 H and Oregon Dairy Princess attended the agricultural conference. A film on farmer problems was shown and next year’s session moves to Grants Pass. Mention of migrant labor issues, mechanical harvesters, and damaged migrant camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jenkins
Pemom Grange
McKinsey Grange
State Grange
Beaverton
Nadina Evans
Flore
FFA
Oregon
Grants Pasa
John Reiber
Cear
Earl Jotmson
Isbor
Grange meeting covers power needs and exhibits
State Grange leaders discuss Geothermal power potential and growing energy demand as Millard Martin notes doubling power needs every 15 years. McKinley Grange earns attendance plaque and showcases display while Nadina Evans and Beth Evans speak on civil defense and medic alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garet Lochmayd
Beatrice George
Coms and Clark
McKinley Grange
Marie Churchill
McKinley
Master Jenkins
Nadina Evans
Nex
Earl Johnson
State Grange
Teresa Johnson
State Junior Grange
Jahnson
Tanya Martin
Young Granger
Radesm Martin
Junior Sate Grange
Millard Martin
State Grange Power Commission
USA
Pulmona
Beth Evans
Alice Jenkins
Glenn Gulstrom
Coos County
Reception honors Ellis Lewis and Leom Lewis at Coquille event
A July reception at the Odd Fellows hall in Coquille honored Ellis Lewis grand patriarch of Oregon and Leom Lewis grand patriarch of the Grand Ladies Encampment Auxiliary. Guests included Al Kellentinger and Eve Morris as hosts, plus many local dignitaries and family members. Additional tributes, decorations, and plans for upcoming Grange gatherings were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Ellis Lewis
Oregon
Leom Lewis
The
Odd Fellows Hall
al Kellentinger
Eve Morris
Tine Mett Hanmack
Florence Ball
Rebekah Assembly
Jim Ball
Peet
Everett Walgannt
High Periest
Darrell Wright
Leons Hollett
Beukah Assembly
Bill Lane
Milliam
Berniee McCracken
Ass'n
Ladies Auxiliary
Militam
Pat Gittings
Theto Rhe Girls Asoembly
Art C Cread Mershall
Leland Panter
Grand Color Beerer
Grand Catamenen
Edith Pamer
Eread Moretall
Grand L.E.A
el- Me Lewis
Leos Levis
Everett Walgamoti
Keech
Imro
Odd Bellows
Siskiyou
Yreka California
Laurel Knight
Lewis
Rainbow Girls
Dallas
Cuquille L.E.A
Art Carlill
Grand Imarsmall
Coquille Ff
Carl Holland Jr
Waler Marn
Richard Gill
Shirlene
Jeff
David
Lake Oswego
Glenn Knight
Laurel
Dick Wilson
Jeri
Jaci
Rowert
Coos Bay
Grandeun
Scot Kaigh
Unity Mo
Mag
Everett Walgamott
George Hobbett
Leland Ponter
Charlie Paaver
Smith Family Reunion Writers Across States and Centuries
Smith descendants gathered at Myrtle Grove near Myrtle Creek Road in July for a family reunion. Derrence Shih traveled from Wildamatown Kentucky. several siblings and spouses traced roots from 19th century moves through Wyoming Idaho Nevada California Oregon to Reedley Cobb Valley Napa Oregon and Kansas where ancestors Abram and Mary Ellen Smith Hardman left legacies. The narrative notes long migrations and notable deaths in 1896 and 1983, with the only surviving child of Mary Ellen mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Martford
Revert Smith
Myrtle Creek
Bridge
Derrence Shih
Wildamatown
Kentucky
Robert
James H
William
Abram Smith
Plete
California
Wyoming
Boise
Idaho
Nevada
Chico
Calif
Vacq- Ville
William Smith
Reedley
Fresno County
James H. Smith
Cobb Valley
Lake County
Robert Smith
Napa County
Reston
Oregon
Mary Ellen
Elishe Hardman
Buffalo
Mulvane
Kansas
Mary Ellen Smith Hardman
Reunion of James Martford Smith descendants drew wide Oregon kin
A large family gathering near Myrtle Creek welcomed Billa Peterson who turns 100 in fall. Dozens of Waterman and Smith relatives from California and Washington joined in the reunion with neighbors and out-of-town guests enjoying warm hospitality and affectionate greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billa Peterson
Vancouver
James Martford Smith
Robert Smith
Oregon
Mary Ellen Stith Hardman
Watermans
Myrtle Creek Road
Myrtle Creek
Heleine
Doris Muller
Sant Rosa
Calif
Cynthia Andrews
Vallejo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aete
Pener
Milda Reiher
Ethel Parker
George Rempelinch
CWA
Jim Deveraux
Glenn Guistrom
Mrs. Lewis
GIA
Ray Kéwerds
Wes Sheruak
Clarence Churchill
North Bayside Grange
Myrtle Grange
Ruth Evans
Greene Acres Grange
Pomona
Meco Closkey Grove
Norway
Crag Chase
C. A. Baller & Associates
Blake
Terry C Umpantttien
ES Raa
Poles & Nets Inc
Scotch Guard
Structo
de Ie
Kendell
Mens Dept
Famous Brands
Earl Papson
William Gohner
Low Gates
Callé
Lloyd Roberts
Petrolia
Harlen Ware
Jane
Norma Johns
Los Angeles
Robert McMillion
Jan
Nc Million
Riddie
Tiffany Brown
Jack Smith
Eugene
Jesse Exheart
Jesse, Jr
Edward Greer
Bandon
Sam Cuntt
Sinss
Lisa Broughton
Roseburg
Kathy Ruff
Melinda
Klamath Falls
Clyde J. Smith
Tom Jenperson
Joseph F. Smith
the Creek
Robert I. Dodge
Camas Valley
Steve Ray
Jason
Port Orford
Wallace B. West
Freak Hammond
Central Point
Dorothy Taylor
Bertha L. Smith
Junction City
Pat
Kim. Wilson
Chehalis
Wash
Don Smith
Glenwood
Tone
Dondhy
Martin O
Copenhefer
Richieten
Edward Smith
Goldendale
Lyle Mardman
Perry Watermes
Andrew Waterman
Moward Winkleman
Dave
Tom
Jameoe—sewott
Amanda Waterman
Walter Hardman
Debra
Man
Steven
Chevy
Pred Waterman Jr
Eri Waterman
Tim
James Watermen
Jim Um
Miss
West Main Coquille
Iy Coquille Merchant
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