Historic Coos County road survey and projected loop route
A longhand note describes a historic Myrtle Point to Powers road petitioned in 1886 and approved in 1888. It details surveyors, openings, a Salmon Creek slide, and a planned link to the Powers Port Orford road, with an all year scenic loop for Coos and Curry counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie King
Powers
E. D. Grant
Wm. M Norton
E J Bigelow
Jas. B. Green
Isaac Bingham
Frank Kinnicutt
B. Grant
R. B Jeffereson
EK. B. Robison
Charles Mortie
Calvin Gant
A J Smith
BM. Green
EB Bender
Myrtle Point
W W Philips
BC. Green
J Lamb
D. R Watson
W. W Phillips
A H Moore
S B. Cathcart
John ‘Wagner
Wagner
James D. Hayes
Cathcart
Powere
Salmon Creek
Powers-Port Orford
Sixes Bridge
Currey County
Coos
Curry Counties
Sunshine Club Meets At Mrs Moore Home
Eight members gathered for a social meeting at Mrs Lee Moore's house with Mrs Jennie Jones as hostess. Mrs Delbert Oden of Camas Valley attended as a guest. After a brief business session, refreshments were served. The next gathering is scheduled for Tuesday June 29 at Mrs Leota Gates's home in North Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Lee Moore
Jennie Jones
Delbert Oden
Camas Valley
Leota Gates
North Powers
Auxiliary To Meet Dance Saturday
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold officer elections at 2 oclock Friday at the home of Mrs Raysland. The group is planning a public dance this coming Saturday at the school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxliars
Ray Wsland
Bible Standard Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings
Rev Claude W Lawton pastors Bible Standard invites public to Sunday school at 10 am morning service at 11 am evangelistic service at 745 pm the Overcomers meet at 645 pm Sunday with Miss Luella Law Tuesday afternoon prayer meeting at 2 with Mrs Wallace Keller Bible study at 745 pm Friday prayer meeting at 2 pm and a women s missionary society meeting on the second and fourth Fridays at 2 o clock all services are open to the public
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Standard
Claude W. Lawton
Charles Stallard
Overcomers
Luella Lawas
Tweeday
Mra Wallace Keller
Woman’s Missionary Society
Former Powers Girl Wed In North
Friends of Mr and Mrs J C Tanner former Powers residents now at Florence announce the marriage of their daughter Gladys Tanner to George Starner of Sheridan. The ceremony occurred in Vancouver Washington on May 30 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J C Tanner
Powers
Florence
Gladys Tanner
George Starner
Sheridan
Vancouver
Wash
Seven Piece Orchestra Highlights Sunday Service
A seven piece Sunday school orchestra debuted at Community Baptist Church during the musical service before the regular Sunday school lesson. Mrs Ivan Brown accompanied. violins were Ruby McDaniels and Harold Stuart Curtis Townsend. Cornet and horns featured Rev Ivan Brown and Pat and Bob Hennessy. Additional instruments will be added as the feature becomes regular, with the service starting at 9 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Baptist Church
Ivan Brown
Ruby McDaniels
Harold Stuart Curtis Townsend
Pat
Bob Hennessy
Powers Public Library Returns to New Afternoons Schedule
The Powers public library returns to a reduced hours schedule with Monday Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 o'clock. The change follows the NYA project closure and Powers may resume work in the fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers Public Library
NYA
Winte
School Meeting Elects Ste to Succeed Self and Board Chair
The annual school election was held Monday evening in the high school gym. Reuben E Ste. won re election to the board for a three year term while Elsa Hull won the three year seat. Jess Sheph her resigned and Jess Jones will be chairman next year. Mrs John Purvis was elected clerk for one year. The district report to the county superintendent shows debt reduced by about 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben E Ste
Elsa Hull
Jess Shepherd
John Purvis
Shepherd
Jess Jones
Breaks Right Arm Of Frederick Hayes At 15
Frederick Hayes 15 son of Mr and Mrs Thomas broke his right arm last Thursday while cranking a car. He was taken to a Coquille hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Hayes
Thomas
Coquille Hospital
Fellowship Club Meets Wednesday
The Fellowship club held its regular meeting in the clubhouse with dessert hosted by Mrs Jess Jones. It was decided to continue meetings through the summer months and prizes were awarded with Mrs Floyd Eaton first and Mrs CF Otus second. The next gathering will be at Mrs Albert Powers house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club
Jess Jones
Floyd Eaton
CF Otus
Albert Powers
Auto Operators Examiners Here
Auto examiners conducted license tests for 97 residents on Powers Tuesday. Officials hope this visit will not be the last and that more examinations will occur to supply operators for upcoming work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Shaffer
Lcl Burns
H M Robinson
Powes
Dessert Bridge at Mrs Crumwell’s Home
A fragment notes a dessert bridge event at a local home on a Friday afternoon. The text mentions Mrs JW Crumwell and Mrs F M Varnes and an assisted daughter in law, with references to contracts and a Mr Hoar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JW Crumwell
F . M Varnes
Hoar
Narnes
Agnes Roberts dies in Portland hospital
Ward Mra Bert Roberts died at a Portland hospital Sunday. Known locally as Agnes Miller in Powers, she leaves husband Billy Page, mother Mra Rusha Miller, and four brothers Arthur Claude Forrest and Gilbert Miller, all of Vernonia Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Roberts Ward
Mra Bert Roberts
Portland
Agnes Miller
Billy Page
Mra Rusha Miller
Arthur Claude, Forrest
Gilbert Miller
Vernonia
Wash
Legion Holds Annual Officer Election Here Saturday Night
The American Legion conducted its annual election of officers Saturday evening in the library. Officers reelected include Commander Clyde E Allen and Adjutant Frank S Geove. others are Chaplain Archer Stephens Service Officer Ray Wyland Finance Officer Fred Stock First Vice Commander Noble Rovang Second Vice Commander Reuben Stevens and Sergeant-at-Arms Olin Lay. Dr David Baird, a former local post commander, attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Clyde E Allen
Frank S Geove
Archer Stephens
Ray Wyland
Fred Stock
Noble Rovang
Reuben Stevens
Olin Lay
David Baird
S. P. Dispatcher Moves To Enright
Mr and Mrs P Easley have rented their house to Af and Mrs W Grady who occupied it this week. The Easleys are moving back to Enright where they lived before being transferred to Cushman and then to Powers. Easley is a station agent and dispatcher for the Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Easley
W Wo Grady
Heuse
Easleys
Enright
Cushman
Powers
Easley
Southern Pacific
Townsendites Hold Program Friday
Townsendites presented a community program at the Townsend clubhouse with music recitals and piano solos. Byron Stalcup and R C Epperson led selections and readings while Mrs Hazel Lewis and Mrs Leah McTalloch accompanied. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Ma
Byron Stalcup
R C Epperson
Leon Muphy
A Chapman
Hazel Lews
Lse Mctalloch
Elmer Srth Fank Enveart
Dante Cars Biggs
Mis
Chapman
Rebekah Jewels Hold Last Meet
The Rebekah Jewels met at Mrs Onrad Lapp home Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Eva Preston as hostess. Members were present and refreshments were served by the hostess. This was the last meeting for the summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Jewels
Rebekan Jewe
Onrad Lapp
Eva Preston
Altar Society Meeting Notes From St Bridge
Altar Society met Tuesday with eight members present. Mrs H J Laar wrote to members about the gathering at St Bridge. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The meeting ran over an hour and adjourned with plans delayed to the Fourth of July week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H J
St Bridge
Scouts Organize For Summer Work
Scouts plan summer work programs with older boys assisting younger scouts. Leaders coordinate tasks and training sessions to build experience and provide practical outdoor skills during evenings and weekends.
Stolen Buick Recovered After Coquille Incident
A Buick stolen from Southwestern Motors in Coquille was found abandoned on streets of Powers Saturday night. Deputy Ed Peterson continues to seek two men seen parking and leaving the car. Wayne Carver of Myrtle Point retrieved the vehicle on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Motors
Coquille
Powers
Sherff
Ed Peterson
Aseen
Wayne Carver
Myrtle Point
Bicyclist Falls From Train Trestle Slightly Hurt
Gilbert Wayluns youngest son of Mrs Stephen Billings was treated at Mast hospital after falling about 25 feet from a railroad trestle while riding a bicycle. He suffered facial and head cuts but escaped serious injury and returned home the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Wayluns
Stephen Billings
Mast Hospital
Youngster Struck by Truck in Narrow Escape
A three year old girl named Mary Marton Hernett from North Powers ran into the path of a backing truck owned by Eight Power Company. Quick brakes avoided serious injury as the vehicle backed out, with the child suffering a severe shake and minor injuries. She was brought home the next day after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Marton Hernett
North Powers
Eight Power Company
Olaries
Girl Celebrates lth Birthday at Home Party
Helen Ligat daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ligat celebrated her birthday with a Friday afternoon party at home. Games were played and prizes awarded. Attendees included Katrina Chapman Helen, and many others as well as Mrs Ligat assisting with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ligat
Robert Ligat
Mars Sluneckes
Katrina
Camsel Gleg Chapman
Heen
Cersed
Oe Lwerlaine
Roderick 9Arty
Beth Jean
Sonny Robertson
Arthur Andeson
Stanley Sonecker
Katring
Gamwell
Bernice Munro
Frances Sheridan
Dena Powers
Bonnie Jean Churchill
Mary Slowecker
Missionary Meeting Planned by Bible Standard Church
A meeting of the Missionary Society of the Bible Standard Church is scheduled for this week at the church. Reorganization and election of officers for Ceres are on the agenda as attendance is expected to be strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Standard Church
Ceres
Bridge Club Disbands For July and August
Mrs Ray Berry hosted the Thursday Bridge club with a dessert luncheon at 2 oclock. Mrs Olinlay attended as a guest. High score went to Mrs Allan King Jr and second to Mrs Curtis Townsend. A brief business meeting voted to discontinue card playing for July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Berry
Olinlay
Allan King Jr
Curtis Townsend
Baptist Pastor Preaches At Broadbent Church
The Rev Ivan Brown delivered a Father’s Day sermon on the Manhood of Christ at Community Baptist Church. He performed Face to Face on trumpet with Mrs John Purvis on piano while Rev and Mrs Brown sang a duet Jesus Saves. Brown planned to make Sunday evening services a regular feature at Broadbent chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Brown
Community Baptist Church
Rev Brown
John Purvis
Mra Brown
Jesus Saves the Church
Broadbent
Women Of Moose Honor Birthdays
Members of the Women of Moose honored two birthday celebrants Mrs Carl Briggs and Mrs Wms Link at a covered dish luncheon held Friday at Moose Hall. The honorees received birthday gifts after the meal as friends and club members looked on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of Moose
Mosnwring
Carl Briggs
Mra
Wms Link
Mouseheart
Riends
Mouse Hall
Mesdames Nash Jones
Clyde Allen
George Weeks
Elvin Humphrey Noble
Rovang
Rav Berrys
Leonard Housel
Wm Winklemann
Walte
Richarda Rancy Hall
Juline Moety FE Quilhough Saul Morgan
Lae Mowere
Jenne Jones
Philip
Rainy Weather Eases Fears of Early Forest Fire
Dense rains since June 14 dampen fire risk as farmers report delayed crops including straw berries and grasses. Officials note ongoing concerns over timely harvests and continued vigilance against distant wildfires amid soggy conditions.
Postpone Meeting For Women of Moose Officers
The installation of officers scheduled for last Thursday has been postponed until the first meeting in the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Baptist Aid Plans Tea and Program at July
The Ladies Aid of Community Baptist church met at the parsonage with Mrs John Purvis as hostess. Plans were made for a tea and program in July and Mrs Cail Urge was named program chairman. They also planned to continue aid when needed and refreshments were provided at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
Community Baptist Church
Mra
John Purvis
Cail Urge
Accident victim recovering after knee operation
A woman injured in a meteor accident at Mallington last week underwent knee surgery Friday. Doctors report the operation was successful and she is expected to leave hospital within a week. The rover suffered severe cuts and bruises and is staying with relatives in Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rover
Marshfield
Local residents share visits and errands in Coquille area
A long list of local residents' activities shows returning travelers, medical visits, social calls, and family visits around Coquille. Notable names include Mrs Elmira St Cyr, Mr Mrs W A Medford, Ardith Mead, Jane Thomas, Aliie Stewart, and Rexson in law.
Residents and families plan travels and visits this week
Late this week Boutins expect to go to Portland or San Francisco. Albert Powers drove to Cuquille Munda Mississippi. Baker taught a bowl at Estacada last year with her parents Mr and Mrs E Baker. Fred Stock and children Evalyn and Freddie enjoy a week visiting relatives in KFoirv. C Morgan and grandaunt Russell jolt Saturday for three weeks visiting relatives in Bu 00 wet Salets. Margas drove them to Myrtle Point where they nodded the stage show. Ruth Acer and others at Mt and Mere Norgorden attend wave guard training school at Carant Pass. J Eirs and Thenn Pateb of Corvallis plan a visit to attend a large meeting in Pertianal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boutins
Portland
San Franviavy
Albert Powers
Cuquille Munda
Arnn Baker
Estacada
E Daker
Fred Stock
Evalyn
Freddie
Kfoirv
C Morgan
Grandaun Russell
Saul Margas
Myrtle Paint
Ruth Acer
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Powers Girl
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S. P. Dispatcher
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ELKAY
Rexall
Vale Drug Store
Ralph F. Milne
Coquille, Oreg
Ist Natl Bank Bldg
Baptist Aid Plans Program
Mallingtons
Rpersonals
Mr Hotert
Noah
Rose Maurie
Aid Kenneth
Sweet
Ager soNer
Nowra
Seorype
M Jones
Haugen
Y . Fay
Elmira St. Cyr
Medford
Ardith Mead
North Head
Atlee Hoyt
Jeanette
Kenneth Rolfe
James Gamwell, Jr
Marahucid
Jane Thomas
University of Oregon
Mia Wayne
Arver
Aliie Stewart
Thumaop
Ato c
Mes
Orn Seewu
Calif
Kawon Milne
Mia David Fo Baird
New
Port Orford
Mia Ethel Littler
Ares
North Hemt
Oon
T Harrington
Betase
Jewel
Aliee Emerson
Pendleton E
Rherson
Amd de Oh
Richard Walaa
Oy Rolfe
Cawrence
Kenneth Drese
Juline Mew
Mer
Clarente Moe
Maat
Neagula San Lay
Mis Chester Root
Tony
Moe
Mia Ceearge
Det Teags Peeb
Vou
Nas
Douglas Cam Wed
Bee Wohlen
Ann Wid
Walbur
Lew
Lev
Este State Shoe Seaway
Mittle Point Plumbing Shop
Cloradee
EC Poberts
Rea Pelale Insurance
Norgeden
Carant Pass
Norgoriten Wa
Wave Guard
Pateb
Corvallis
Vost
Tognines
Pertianal
Ckracy
Soho Pect
Gano
Feneral
Myrtle Point Herald
Powers Herald
Powers News
Chevrolet
Maser de Lane
Chevrolet Motor Division
Sates Corpes
Detroit Micluigan
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