Altar Society Plans Repairs for St Bridget's Church
The Altar Society of St Bridget's met at Mrs John Vaseys home to discuss financing a school of instruction and a new roof for the church. A weekly instruction program runs through Saturday with 15 children in attendance and two courses offered elementary and advanced. Sunday morning at 6 30 Patty Whalen Celia Ann Grove and Donna Marie Woolms will celebrate their first communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bridget's Church
John Vasey
Oolms
Staly
Marshfield
D. Woolms
Jess Jones
Patty Whalen
Celia Ann Grove
Donna Marie Woolms
Loyal Temperance Legion Meeting Organizes Youth Group
Mrs. Robert McMullion chairs the Loyal Temperance Legion youth group meeting at Church of the Open Bible. Over 30 children attended as officers were elected with Vivian Wyland president, Johnny Quilbaugh vice president, Delores West secretary, and Naomi Knight treasurer. Next meeting set for 9:30 am Tuesday June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McMullion
WCTU
the Loyal Temperance Legion
Former Resident Crowns In North
Local friends of William Marsee who left Powers after over 30 years residence learned of his death recently. His body was found floating in the river near Kelso Washington, with few details on the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marsee
Powers
Kelso, Wash
North Powers hostess hosts bridge luncheon
Mrs J F Johnson of North Powers held a card party this week entertaining guests including Mrs Olin Lay Mrs Ray Berry Mrs Eddie Aubin Mrs Leota Gates Mrs Edna Woolls and Mrs C Townsend Olin Lay won high score with Aubin placing second After the game guests enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J F Johnson
North Powers
OES Card Party In New Clubrooms
Mystic club hosts OES card party in the D Masonic rooms with contract ace and pinocle rounds. Prizes awarded for men and women across pinochle auction and contract, with names including Faye Lay Harry Griffin Mrs Harry Griffin Mrs Gordon Medford E R Hannon Elwin Humphrey Mrs William Brown Mrs Arley Rodman Charles Crew Ernest Severson Mrs Jess Jones Mrs Olin Lay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic
OES
D.@ Masonic
Faye Lay
Harry Griffin
Gordon Medford
E R Hannon
Elwin Humphrey
William Brown
Arley Rodman
Charles Crew
Ernest Severson
Mra
Jess Jones
Mra Olin Lay
Ladies Aid Names Sale Committees
The Community Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs A T Erickson's home to appoint committees for a Saturday June 25 sale at the Mathews building starting 10 am. Mrs Lyman Rolfe leads apron pricing, Mrs Ray Berry with Mr Andrew Landies and Mrs Robert McMillon supervise the food, with narcotics discussion led by Mrs H E Quilhaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church Ladies Aid
A T Erickson
Bruce Munro
Mathews
Lyman Rolfe
Ray Berry
Andrew Landies
Robert McMillon
Gaylord 4H Cub Picnic Highlights Community Event
Members of the 4 H Sheep club held a picnic Sunday in the grove. The gathering honored Julie Baves, vice president, who is moving with her parents. Kalend Mayes and Glen Daniels read club articles. The event featured informal talks and swimming activities for 17 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Baves
Kalend Mayes
Cnd
Glen Daniels
Ide Shu
Macison Hayes
Dinner Honors Pastor And Wife At Local Event
Rev end Mrs Ivan Brown who left town Monday for a new pastor ate were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mrs S A Beat. At o'clock they were entertained by Mrs A T Erickson and Mrs Bruce Munro. A lace tablecloth was presented to Mrs Brown by the group. The party then visited Mr and Mrs Tom Hayes for further entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Brown
S A Beat
A T Erickson
Bruce Munro
Brown
Tom Hayes
Women of Moose Name New Officers for Year
New officers include senior regent Mrs Clarence Moe junior regent Mrs Andrew H Grant past regent Mrs Carl Briggs recorder Mrs Frank Grove chaplain Mrs Clyde Allen and treasurer Mrs Jennie Jones. Appointive officers to be named after regent returns from hospital. A public card party is planned for Moose Hall Wednesday June 15 at 8 pm. Grand installing officer will be Mrs Nobel Rovang with Mrs William Winklemann as installing guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of Moose
Clarence Moe
Andrew H Grant
Carl Briggs
Frank Grove
Clyde Allen
Jennie Jones
Mrs Nobel
Rovang
William Winklemann
Outdoor Party For Church Groups
Members of the Overcomers and orchestra of the Church of the Open Bible enjoyed a marshmallow roast at Orchard Monday evening. Attendees included Vida Hendricks Oliver T Dr Wubur Lewis Leslie and Ceraldine Knight Naomi and Bernice Munro Verdie Luella Laverned Orville Lawton Mrs Vern Taylor Rosemarie and Kenneth Soah Mr and Mrs Leo Frye Elmo and Elwin Clark from the vicinity Mr and Mrs Edward Thompson and two children of Eugene and Mrs Russell Marundale of Cuqulle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overcomers
Church of the Open Bible
Vida Hendricks
Oliver T
Wubur Lewis
Leslie
Ceraldine Knight
Naomi
Bernice Munro
Verdie
Luella
Laverned Orville Lawton
Vern Taylor Rosemarie
Kenneth ‘Soah
Leo Frye
Elmo
Elwin Clark
Edward Thompson
Eugene
Russell Marundale
Cuqulle
Fellowship Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Gamwell
A Fellowship Club luncheon was held Wednesday afternoon in the clubhouse with Mrs James W Gamwell as hostess. Dessert at 2 o clock preceded contract prizes awarded to Mrs John Vasey, first, and Mrs C F Otis, second, while special prizes went to Mrs Jess Jones and Mrs Albert Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club
James W Gamwell
John Vasey
C F Otis
Jess Jones
Albert Powers
Paulist Priest Preaching Mission at St Bridget’s
Rev Father Stanley of the Paulist Fathers preached at St Bridget's church from Thursday to Monday morning. He went to Myrtle Point next for similar work. Benediction and sermons were held each evening at 7 30 and mass was celebrated each morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Stanley
Pawist Fathers
St Bridget’s Church
Myrtle Point
Church revival and services across multiple congregations
Revival meetings at Community Baptist Fellowship clubhouse with Bible school at 9 45. Communion first Sunday. Evening service 7 30. Midweek prayer 7 10. Ladies Aid every other Wednesday at members homes. Open Bible Church holds Sunday school 9 45, morning service, Young People's Society, and prayer Tuesday. Bridget Catholic Father Keily confirms Mass on the fourth Sunday at 1 00, Altar Society on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, children instruction every other Sunday with first communion school planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Baptist Revival
C Brown
Fellowship Clubhouse
Fellowship
A T Erickson
Ladies Aid
Church OF the Open Bibla
Claude W Lawton
Charles Stallard
Young Peoples
Wallace Kelher
D J Keily
Altar Society
Library May Loan Activity Snapshot
May report shows adult fiction loans at 133 and childrens fiction at 55. Fines collected total 187 dollars.
Legion Auxiliary celebrates Birth Of Constitution
The American Legion auxiliary planted a locust tree at the high school to mark the Constitution sesquicentennial. Frank Grove planted the tree, with a committee including Mrs Frank Grove Mrs Noble Rovang and Mrs Ray Wyland. A patriotic program around the tree is planned this fall, likely Constitution Day. Members aided by the poppy sale and wreath makers Evalyn Stock Frances Lottie Bessie Grove Naomi Marilyn and Bertice Munro were hosted by chairman Lai Bruce Munro. A seasonal meeting Friday June 24 will elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Grove
Legion
Noble Rovang
Ray Wyland
Thursday Bridge Club Dessert Lunch Report
The Thursdays Bridge Club met at Mrs Jack Hannon's home with Mrs C S Townsend hosting a 2 pm dessert luncheon last week. Guests included Mrs Ed Brown and Mrs Elvin Hull. High score was by Mrs Olin Lay, second by Mrs WooG Carty, with Mrs Eddie Ah-nad also noted for scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hannon
C S Townsend
Ed Brown
Elvin Hull
Olin Lay
Woog Carty
Eddie Ah
Townsend Club Discusses Youth Needs And Plan
The Townsend club meeting focused on youth needs with Mrs John Purvis leading. Members brought articles for discussion and plans were announced to attend the general Townsend meeting where Dr Francis Townsend will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
John Purvis
Townsend
Coquille
Francis Townsend
Wide Range in Spring Temperature Report
The May weather report shows average maximum 74.3F and minimum 42.7F with mean 60.5F. Rainfall 8.3 inches year to date, highest 87F on May 24 and 32F on May 2, a 49 degree daily temperature swing on May 20. Five days with precipitation, 21 clear, three partly cloudy, seven cloudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Ridge
Moose Lodge Dance Draws Strong Attendance
The Moose lodge held a well attended dance with music by Pat Hennessey’s band. A second event is planned for Saturday June 11 with Francis Stevens’ orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moose Lodge
Pat Hennessey
Lodge
Francis Stevens
Personal notices from Powers area residents
Mr and Mrs John F Adams of Rosburg visit while Adams takes post as new Powers schools superintendent and occupy the E O Semper house. Frank Jones and John Vasey were in Myrtle Point. Lyman Rolfe couple leave Powers for Coquille. Mrs Ray Stewart departs for Portland after months with daughter Mrs Jack Groner. EO Sempert and Mrs Myrtle Point visit Powers. Roy Abbott and Mr Miss visit from Coquille. Milo Dunham and son Dupald visit Powers and Daphne Grove. Mrs Robert Frye visits Mrs Henry Huff of Bridge. Mrs Jess Jones drives to Corvallis and returns with Francis and Harry Ross and Ben Crawford Jr to Corvallis. Mrs Ernest Severson and daughter Carol Anne visit Eugene then return with Edgar Smalley of Seattle guest at Hugh Hall home. Dr and Mrs Edward Thorstenburg of Bandon hosted by Dr and Mrs Hollis Carey. Basil Lewis, OSU student, returns home Friday. Everett McAdams of Eugene visits Powers. Floyd Eaton returns from Salem. Dr and Mrs Grant McClellan Greta June and Junior visit Mrs McClellan's parents. Ben Gant hosts Francis Jones and Harry Ross as they drive to Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F Adams
Rosburg
Adams
Powers
E O. Semper
Frank Jones
John Vasey
Myrtle Point
Lyman Rolfe
Coquille
Ray Stewart
Portland
Jack Groner
EO Sempert
Myrtle Pont
Roy Abbott
Milo Dunham
Dupald
Daphne Grove
Robert Frye
Henry Huff
Bridge
Jess Jones
Corvallis Thudas
Francis
Harry Ross
Oregon State Colege
Ben Crawford, Jr
Corvallis
Ernest Severson
Carol Anne
Eugene
Edgar Smalley
Seattle
Hugh Hall
el Canto Rio
Edward Thorstenburg
Bandon
Hollis Carey
Basil Lewis
Oregon State College
Everett McAdams
Medlock Family Hosts and Visits Highlight Local Socials
Gaylord and Mrs F D Medlock entertained at a public card party hosted by the Eastern Star lodge. Denis Donahue spent the weekend in Myrtle Point, Kenneth Kendall and Guy Daniels hauled wood for the Medlocks, Roy Stevens moved onto a ranch he purchased in Myrtle Point, and F D Medlock planned a trip to Corvallis to fetch Frendy Jr. The community saw visits among Medlocks, Daniels, and Stevens, plus ailing Mra William Gilbert noted illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F D Medlock
Eastern Star Lodge
N Powers
Denis Donahue
Myrtle Point
Kenneth Kendall
Guy Daniels
Powers
Wood
Medlock Place
Roy Stevens
Mary Richardson
Medlock
Corvallis
Frendy Jr
OSC
G L Medlock
Libby Daniels
Charlee Daniels
W Schaad
Smith-Hughes
Daniels
Milton Greenfield
Mir Daniels
Coquille
Reese Daniels
William Gilbert
Pastor Resigns as Church Lacks Funds to Rebuild
At a community church meeting Rev Ivan Brown and Mrs Brown resigned as pastor and treasurer amid no anticipated aid from Home Missionary society due to funds. Brown plans to preach again at Prineville’s First Baptist while visiting relatives. visiting pastors will cover services for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Baptist Church
A. T Erickson
Ivan Brown
Brown
Home Missionary Society
Erickson
Madras
First Baptist Church
Prineville
Local Residents Attend Gatherings and Visits in Myrtle Point Area
Broadbent Louise Mendershett recovers from back injury and attends a Sunday visit with parents. Numerous neighbors and relatives, including the Hermanns, Clausen, Ward, and Buckner families, gather for meals, hospital runs, fishing trips, and farm work around Myrtle Point and Coquille, with multiple social calls and work on fields and stores.
Local Residents Report Moves and Travel Updates
Cement Creek residents Mec and Mrs. Aulden Warner moved up on the mountain. Mrs Warner teaches at the Base IdI school. Ed Peet and his son George Rupe and George Miller recently went to Portland seeking work and a new home. John Flood was a business caller in Broadbent on Monday. William Chandler hauled his wool clip to Myrtle Point this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mec
Aulden Warner
Warner
Ed Peet
George Rupe
George Miller
Portland
John Flood
William Chandler
Myrtle Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
Powers Herald
Loyal Legion
North
Ladies Aid Names Sale Committees
Gaylord
Women of
Moose
Library Report
E. C. Roberts
Legion Auxiliary
Spruce St
Myrtle Hotel
Dion Les Morven
Bator
Greyhound
Radnie
Perui
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Harrison Hayes
Leland Barklow
Jesse Hayes
Thomas Thompson
Salem
Thompson
Buddy
Margaret
Shett
Robert Carman
Banks
Eugene Hambdluock
Lily Dement
H D Bones
Rudy Goosela
Monmouth
Bones
Evelyn
Dement
Theresa Warner
Ontario Bones
Homedale
Idaho
Goose
Mia Dement
Broadbent
Louise Mendershett
Ane Sare
Hsederenatt
Wes
Rauter Wea
Sa Nnn
Thomas For-Col
Ss. Wave Dee
LO Quilie
Charles Robinson
Lee
Rovinson
Moderick Mermann
Walter Donald
Emma Hermann Ala
Anna Lund
Emma Hermann
Rongarick Hermann
Mederick Hermann
Cuas
Ward
Loy
Coquille Hospital
Mar
Ernest Clausen
Roseburg
Clausen
Christina M. Tedsen
H Fitzsimmons
Joan
John
Cora Roberts
Loy Ward
Lloyd Lackey
Bonnie
Floyd Way
Emma Rooke
Herbert Bentley
Lilahe
Thomas Forrest
Bay
Mraing
George Hermann
Twin Oaks
Roderick Hermann
E W Buckner
R C Suydam
Coqulic
Mabel Martin
Myrtice Point
W H Ortman
Marshfied
Lan
George Delyria
Henry Newhouse
Newhouse
F OW Buckner
Christ In
E C Newhouse
Averill Parrish
Zota Sparks
Imogene of
Knights Landing
Charles Ward
P D. Parrish
W. & Newbury
Winifred
Walter Linton
Low
W H Donald
Merman Dixon
Doris
C F Huff
Huff
Loison
Melvin
Martin Floyd
William Floyd
Leonard Watson
Carol
Wayne
Parrish
James Linton
Clinton Fry
Hazel Myers
Mabel Hermann
Ray Emery
Dana Kay
Betty Jean
Patty Smith
Walter Anton
Frank Murphy
Ellis Dement
Suydam
Harles Dorsey
Frank Dorsey
James Murphy
Millan Epperem
Wo Dutfield
Charleston
Basil Smith
Marjory Smith
Moa Baits
Hermann
And
Broadvent
Havfeldr
Dr. de la Rhue
Laird Bidg Cequille
Mandseme Bigin
Sian
Jowds
E. C. Barker Jeweler
Lotus
Teachten
Um. Gurney & Son
Qi Sp
Pune
Tom
Mountain States Power Company
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