Powers residents set fire drill and alarm test plan
Officials in Powers arrange a summer fire drill for the Millatoe area with a test of the alarm system and a request for residents to report fire location. The plan outlines alarm tests and district maps from the railroad to Third Street and east of the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es River Mar
Millatoe
Enery
Sonia
Third Street
Mill Creek
Merth
C F Otis
Bandon
Marshfield
Myrtle Pott
Toheta
Coquille
Camp Shuts Down The B Mal Shave Powers Challey
A camp closes amid labor difficulties affecting operations. Officials cited organizational challenges and staffing shortages, with no injuries reported. Community members await next steps as authorities review options.
Baptist Ladies Meet at Home of Mrs Mee
A Baptist Ladies gathering met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Juliane Mee. A missionary program, led by Mr The WEnt, centered on dedicating work. The next meeting on June 1 at the parsonage will be hosted by Mrs Job Purvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Juliane Mee
Ram
Dedi
Min Joba Purvis
Mrs Bayles Hosts Friday Evening Social
Mrs Bayles entertained guests at her home Friday evening including Mr and Mrs J M Adame and Mr and Mrs C of Ou Mise Feene Bayles. Also present were Mrs Jom Jones and Mr George Owrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayles
J M. Adame
Feene Bayles
Jom Jones
George Owrer
Weather Summary for Berkshire Month May to September
Weather notes describe May as warm with a hot day on May 14 and May 1 tied to a record. The report mentions rainfall and temperatures varying through the period, with several days showing precipitation and overall patterns toward the late summer. The account includes inconsistent figures and typographical errors but conveys a generally mild to warm season with notable spikes and rain events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean Fual
Legion Auxiliary Card Party Draws Local Quick Bids
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted a public card party on Wednesday evening at the Fellowship clubhouse Pinochie. Bruce Munro won high in pinochie, Kathryn Quilhaugh was second at auction, with Mrs Weldon Medford first and Mrs Leo Gates second. at contract, Mrs James Gamwell was high and Mrs GQ Boyles second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Fellowship
Bruce Munro
Mim Kathryn Quilhaugh
Weldon Medford
Leo Gates
James Gamwell
W Boyles
Powers Will Have Resident Doctor Starting July
With the passage of the school budget for next year the people of ore are assured a resident doctor for one year beginning July 1. The doctor, already secured, is under contract to Dr RNM Mast of Myrtle Point and will head health service in the schools. The physician will reside in town and serve men in logging camps, with periodic exams and a home follow-up call. Immunizations flow from various infections in cooperation with county health agencies and other health services for teachers, Pandora, and sanitary inspections of equipment and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore
Rnm Mast
Myrtle Point
Echoola
Mast
Sealth
Injured worker returns home after camp incident
Edwards who was injured while working at the Sykes McNair camp returned home last Thursday from Mast hospital. He then traveled to Myrtle Point Saturday to have his arm treated for a likely injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Edwards
Sykes McNair
Mast Hospital
Myrtle Point
Sunshine club pie and cake sale planned
The Sunshine club met at Mrs Leo Moore’s North Powers home with seven members and one guest. Mrs Albert Burch announced a pie and cake sale at the Safeway on Saturday June 12 starting at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Leo Moore
North Powers
Albert Burch
Safeway
Tre
Townsend club to elect nominating committee at Friday meeting
Advisory committees of Townsend club met at Mrs A T Erickson’s home with George Chapman presiding. They named Myra Listher Nall chair of the nominating panel for a slate to be voted on at the semiannual election the first Friday in July. A silver tea Friday afternoon at Mr Walter Spade’s home will feature a garden party and a divver shout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Mra A T Erickson
George Chapman
Sane
Myra Listher Nall
Walter Spade
Ida Mathews
William Richards
Frias aMernein
William Richanta Misa Rams
Adsimey
Siew Ge Chapman
John Parse
Krickmiwn
William Wehards
Roo Eppecewm
Powers District approves budget and levy at meeting
A school district meeting in the gymnasium considered the budget for the next school year and a tax levy to cover an increase beyond the 6 percent limit. The levy failed to pass with 37 for and 22 against and the budget passed 48 to 17 after adjustments including a $3800 addition for the doctor's salary. The regular election for a clerk and a three year director term is set for Monday June 21 at 6 pm in the high school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gymnaium
Towers
Low Humidity Triggers Shutdown at Coal Bay Lumber
Last Friday June 4 saw extreme heat with 93 degrees and 13 percent humidity. The Coal Bay Lumber operation halted work due to numerous park fires and resumed Monday morning after the low humidity period ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Bay Lumber Company
Union Aid Library Receives Union Support
The Timber and Sawmill Workers Union No 2872 voted 12.10 dollars to support Powers library at their regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timber and Sawmill Work Ore Union
Powers Library
Moose Women Hold Annual Election
Women of Miamsohart held their annual election of officers at the meeting last Thursday. Elected were Regent Mrs Noble Rovang Senior Regent Mrs Carl Briggs Junior Regent Mrs Clarence Moc Chaplain Mrs Wm Link Treasurer Mrs Julie Moo. Following the business meeting Mrs William Link served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miamsohart
Offora
E' Noble Rovang
Carl Briggs
Clarence Moc Shaplain
Link
Frank Grove
Mire
Juline Moo
William Link
Bluebirds Picnic At River Litto Side
The Bluebirds held a pin at the home of Mr. J W Teamwol. A Monday picnic under the trees by the river Litto featured girls Helen Lagat Coriffin Lorraine Carty Netty Joan Robertson Gloria Chapman and Kat Rwamwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebirds
Thor Teader
Mundas
River Litto
Helen Lagat
Canmame
Coriffin
Laorraine Carty Netty
Joan Robertson
Gloria Chapman
Thursday Dinner Honors Birthday
A birthday dinner held on Thursday honored Mre dahe Bise. Guests included Viv and Meee T W Wilings, Marval Ae end Mes Prove carey, Mra Hasel Lown, Mire Jennie Jones, Mire Frank Wincan, Mre Nannie Quailhaugt, Mr and Aire Ray Wry N, Mis Lew Free, and grand children Mis Rebert Five Aire Henry brace Frank Shinn, Mere Ide Mac Mathews, Mfte Stryde Allen and Nis Lee Agere. The event featured many friends and family members including Thelma Mary and Frater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucest
Marval
Prove Carey
Hasel Lown
Jennie Jones
Frank Wincan
Nannie
Stryde Allen
Nis Lee Agere
Nivean Bushnell
Thelma Mary and
Frater
Rennet
Commencements Noted At Corvallis Locales
Locals attend commencements at Corvallis with students listed in ceremony notes. The report mentions graduates and attendees from area colleges and social groups, highlighting degrees and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Fellowship Club Feted at Mrs Dean McWain Home
The Fellowship Club met at Mrs Dean McWain s home on Wednesday for a social gathering. Dessert was served at 2 pm with a contract following. High score honors went to Mrs Jess Jones, with a special prize awarded to Mrs BEJ Greiner. The next meeting is planned for Wednesday June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McWain
Fellowship Club
Jess Jones
BE J Greiner
Jewel Club Meets With Mrs Ida Mathowse For Session
The Rebekah Jewel club met with Mrs Ida Mathowse Tuesday for its bimonthly session. At the close of afternoon business refreshments were served by the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Jewel Club
Ida Mathowse
Friends Remember Anniversary Dinner For Mrs Woodring
Mrs Ralph Woodring was honored with a birthday and wedding anniversary dinner at her home Saturday. Following dinner Mrs Woodring received presents. Attending were Elaine Thurber, George Sinnott, Pete Serafin, Emery Hubbard, Wanda Woodring, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Woodring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Ralph Woodring
Mra Woodring
Elaine Thurber
George Sinnott
Pete Serafin
Emery Mubbard
Wanda Woodring
School Board Burns 17500 Old Bonds in 1915
Dundas of Sehewl District No 3t powers issued bonds valued at 17500 burned May 15 1015 after payment by Charles Stauff. Witnesses watching the bond burn included George Stewart Frank Merets Bryan Hull Curtis Townsend and Donaldson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundas
Sehewl
Cunn
Charles Stauff
Stevens Jesse Shepherd
Jesse Jones
George Stewart
Frank Merets
Bryan Hull
Curtis Townsend
Donaldson
Powers Students Return Home
Last week saw the return of students from college for the summer. From Oregon State at Corvallis, legible names include Aben Stewart, Stuart Marsee, Lewis Janes Cearmwell, and Peter Serafin, returning east to Peum the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collegna
Peum the University
Eugene
Aben Stewart
Stuart Marsee
Oregon State
Corvallis
Lewis Janes Cearmwell Oof
Peter Serafin
Local Descendant Of England's King Respects Duke
The Wanderer in Powers Herald writes of a prominent Powers woman observer and the Royal family, recounting a social tea scene. The guest notes English heritage and a poised comparison between a duke and kingly lineage amid local gossip and tea talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
English Royal Scandal Tale Reverberates Across Generations
A U S story recounts a secret child of the Queen and the future king, raised in the United States and now a prominent figure in American business. The account links Mary the Queen Mother, King George, and the Duke of Windsor to a long family drama shaping royal history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr Kanee
Prince of Wales
George
Mary the Queen Mother
United States
Mia X
Xing
Order of England
England
Duke of
Windsor
Entertains Club Met at Mare Thurber Home
The Thurber home hosted a meeting of the Entertains Club last week. Members enjoyed a dessert luncheon at 130 followed by an afternoon of card play. First prize went to Mrs Chole Crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuretay Bridge Club
Mare Arthur Thurber Conesta
Mire Ray Berry
Chole
Altar Society Meets at St Bridget’s Catholic Church
Mrs Reiley entertained the Altar Society of St Bridget’s Catholic Church at her home Tuesday afternoon with refreshments after an afternoon of sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrelew Reiley
St Bridgets Catholic Church
Weekend Travel Tales From Saskath and Nearby Kin
The entry recounts family trips and visits over a two week period with names such as Miro, Gremer, Lee, and Moe. It mentions travels to Salem and Saskath with references to kin in Malin and Eden, plus various relatives and households noted in a community diary style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miro
Gremer
Ana
Salem
Local residents return from visits and trips across towns
Mr and Mrs J D Woolms Mrs Harry Griffin and Corinne visited relatives near Pollard. M and Mrs A H Powers spent the weekend in central Oregon. Mr and Mrs Ralph Milne and Judith of Coquille visited. The Earls took a trailer to Cunningham for summer living. Mrs Albert Fauchler returned from Boring. Emil Norgorden drove to Marshfield. Paddock of Portland paper visited. Sheridan family and Frances were in Coquille. Rob Doyle returned from Eugene. Wayne Carver and Jane Thomas were in town. Dineldi Medford will summer with relatives in Cle Elum. Weldon Medford visited Florence. Mrs Saul Morgan from North Powers spent a day in Myrtle Point. Lyle Stewart and Harold spent a day in Coquille. Mrs Bell called from Spokane for her mother. Ray Berry in Marshfield. Mrs Burch visited Coquille. Medford and Marion visits in Marshfield. Joe LaClauw to Mast hospital for a broken ankle. Harold Ross and Dewees Wakemann in North Powers over weekend. Mr and Mrs Miow entertained. Mrs Saul Morgan went to Myrtle Point. Mrs Fagen home from hospital after treatment. Mr and Mrs Beavie and family in Arkansas City. Gamwell house to be copied on North Kuwe. Mrs Beory in Powers for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J D. Woolms
Harry Griffin
Corinne
Pollard
A H Powers
Oregon
Ralph Milne
Judith
Coquille
William Earls
Cunningham
Albert Faachler
Boring
Ray Berry
Albert Burch
Coquills
Medford
Marshfield
Coqualls
Joe LaClauw
Mast Hospital
Harold Ross
Dewees Wakemann
North Powesper
Twomile
Dar Miow
Saul Morgan
Marth Point
Fagen
Ast
Avie
Arkansas City
Kanes
Gamwell
North
Kuwe
Hay Marshfield
Kansas
Powers Area Socials and Moves Highlight Weekend
New residents settle in the Ed Liddell house as the Seversons and Gigters relocate to Powers. Numerous travels surface from Eugene to Portland and Coos Bay area for vacations, visits, and local budget talks.
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Mtrile Point
Orggon
B. Malshave
Baptist Ladies
Thurches
de Churen
Legio Legion Auxiliary
Powers
Sunshiners
Union Aid Library
Moose
Egvata Lps
Mel-O-Maid
Brich
Myrtle
Peter Pan
Jewel Club
the Wanderer
Powers Herald
Mts
Seadline
Rogland
Entertains Club
Altar Society
Vlareme
Rene Wis
Eden
Mira Ernest Sevesan
Maugh
Henry Moe
Ant
Patrica Whalet
Ant Katrina
Leman
Bufna
Pee Cs
Dora Mare
Kiamat
Sundar
Ralph F. Milne
Ist Natl Bank Bidg
Roper’s Variety Store
Seattle
Lay
Ed Liddell
B L. Severson
Bunday
Portland
Cosa
Andy Gigter
Giglel
Severson
Bafeway
Powers Hotel
Paul Baker
Grady
Sturgis
Dak
Emory Hubbard
Averill Taylor
Feugene
Minnie King
Phoebe Wilson
W K McKennie
Alice Lorraine Leslie King
John Wilson
Coos River
Elmer Davis
Deverly
Leah Shorb
Davis
Mra. D. M Fox
Misa Shorb
Coquilto Hospital
L. L) Murphy
Bobbie Hayes
Myrtle Point Pee
Ce Htings
Virgil
Iake Sac
Leo Frye
Elmo
Rose Mario
Kenneth Noah
Yachalty
Robert Noah
Sweet Home
Harry Mrante
Kenneth Ingall
Virgil LaClair
Roseburg
Henry LaClar
T W Billings
Marial
Chester Moe Hansted
Oakland
Powers High School
Volamar
Gibson Electric
H Cutler
Sale Aluo
Monarch
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
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