All Ready for Wildlife Week Conerves and restoration urged by governor
Gov Charles H Martin urges wholehearted support for National Wildlife Restoration Week starting March 20. Oregon ready to cooperate with General Wildlife Federation program. Local fundraisers planned with stamp sales supporting federation and state groups. Jay Darling drawings featured. proceeds stay in state and federation, with stamps available via local committees or Fred Jordan in New York.
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Charles H. Martin
National Wildlife Restoration West
Bes
Wildlife Resources
Attram Joy
Oregon Wildlife Federaton
National Wildlife
Drs
General Wildlife Federation
Jay N
Ding) Darling
Bureau of Biological Survey
General Federation
Fred Jordan
Headquartrs
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Local Residents Share News and Travel in Coquille Area
Broadbent Donald Donated of Coquille brother of Mrs. C M Bonniksen visits the Bonniksen home. Elvert Massey from Long Prairie calls on his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Massey. Ralph accompanies him home for a few days. Leonard Watsons travel for business to Coquille and Marshfield. Walter Linton and companion tour Coquille. Andy Newhouse and Millard Smith return home for spring vacation from Eugene. KE L Clausen drives daughter Cornelia back to Corvallis for USC. Floods cause damage to farms washing away soil and banks. Mary Wartley and Truman visit W E Newbury. Walter Newbury and wife visit Raseburg on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvert Massey
Long Prairie
Fred Massey
Ralph
Leonard Watson
Coquille
Marshfield
Walter Linton
Viatora
Andy Newhouse
Millard Smith
Eugene
Clausen
Cornelia
Corvallis
USC
First Day of Spring Brings Snow in Powers Valley
Merek 21 marks the first spring day as heavy snow covers Powers Valley with Eden Ridge and Johnson Mountain still white. The storm since March 11 dumps 12.45 inches of rain, raising total since Sept. 1 to 76.88 inches, with daily rainfall varying across days as snow yields to sun at lower elevations.
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Merek
Wester Hills
Eden Ridge
Johnson Mountain
Pinochle Club Fun Ends With Prizes for Members
The Pinochle club met last Thursday with Mrs KR Hannon presiding over a dessert gathering at 1:20 PM. First prize went to Mrs Allen King Jr and low to Mrs A E Thurber. Mrs Harry Griffin attended as a guest.
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KR. Hannon Fo
Allen King, Jr
Low
A. E. Thurber
Harry Griffin
Directors Gather For Bank Meeting In Town
Fred Powers of Portland attended a bank meeting in town last Tuesday. George Dwyer and A. T. Erickson came from Port Orford the same day but were delayed returning until Friday due to road conditions. A slide near the bridge above the Mrs Lily Dement ranch blocked the highway delaying mail and passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Powers
Portland
George Dwyer
A. T. Erickson
Port Orford
Lily Dement
Young People Return North After Leave Visit
Sunday George Stewart drove Miss Betty Stewart and Vernon Medford to Marshfield. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ray Stewart and Mrs Weldon Medford. Miss Betty Stewart returned to Tillamook and Medford to Vancouver barracks. He has been home on leave visiting his mother, Mrs. Weldon Medford.
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George Stewart
Betty Stewart
Vernon Medford
Marshfield
Ray Stewart
Weldon Medford
Tillamook
Medford
Vancouver
Wash ) Barracks
Luncheon Club Prizes Awarded At Mrs Stevens Home
Mrs Reuben Stevens hosted a Thursday luncheon at her home for the Luncheon club. Mrs Weldon Medford won first prize at auction, Mrs Charles Crew took second, and Mrs Elwin Frye received a guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Stevens
Weldon Medford
Charles Crew
Elwin Frye
Townsend Club Holds Parley and Dance Night
The Townsend club met Friday at the Fellowship clubhouse with 36 members attending. The routine business and bulletin readings filled the business session, followed by a dancing program. Refishments were served by Mesdames Arlen Hutchison Ida Mathews Lloyd Smith Henry Clifford and Wm Winkelmann.
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Townsend Club
Fellowship
Mesdames Arlen Hutchison
Ida Mathews
Lloyd Smith
Henry Clifford
Wm Winkelmann
Church notices and services for two local congregations
The Church of the Open Bible led by Rev. Claude W Lawton holds Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 and Bible study at 7 20 p m. Evangelist services at 7 30 p m Tuesday prayer meeting at Mrs Wallace Keller's home. Women's missionary society meets second and fourth Fridays at 2. Community Baptist under Rev. Ivan C Brown offers Sunday school 9 45, morning service 11, evening 7 30, midweek prayer at 7 30 with business meeting first of month. Boy Scouts meet Tuesdays 7 80 p m at the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Open Bible
Claude W Lawton
Charles Stallard
Young People's Society the Overcomers
Wallace Keller
Women's Missionary Society
Community Baptist
Ivan C. Brown
Communion
Ladies Aid
Boy Scouts
Dessert Luncheon Honors A Former Local Resident
Mrs. Albert Powers hosted a 1 30 dessert last Thursday honoring Mrs. W Allison Roberts, former resident of Powers. Mrs. E J Greiner won first prize, Mrs. E S Gamwell second, and Mrs. Roberts a guest prize. Other guests included Mesdames George Dwyer Floyd Eaton Clare Lehmanowsky Willis Varney and James Gamwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Powers
W Allison Roberts
Powers
E. J. Greiner
E. S. Gamwell
Roberts
Mesdames George Dwyer
Floyd Eaton
Clare Lehmanowsky
Willis Varney
James Gamwell
Women’s club holds meeting with St Patrick’s Day honor
Gaylord Woman’s Community Club met last week with hosts Mrs Allen King Jr and Mrs Lonnie Stemmerman. A noon potluck followed a corsage on each plate. President Frendy Medlock led the business meeting. Flowers were sent to Carey Bones. Members present included Mesdames James Devereux Harry Bones Carl Hainey and Billy, Nora Hainey Frendy Medlock and others. Several social visits followed, with a snowstorm and flood conditions described. Notable events include a party for H D Bones before his Idaho homestead move and federation attendees from the area.
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Woman's Community Club
Allen King, Jr
Lonnie Stemmerman
Frendy Medlock
Carey Bones
James Devereux
Harry Bones
Carl Hainey
Billy
Nora Hainey
W P Lear
Thomas Luttrell
Bridge
Clinton Carman
George Boren
John Grant
Jack
Jean
Ray Grant
A. H Howard
Myrtle Pont
Herbert Snyds
Coquille
Elbert Hayes Place
F D. Medlock
Frendy Medlock, Jr
Corvallis
Gilberts
George Borens
John Neals
Reese Daniels
F D Medlock
D M Fox
Allen King
H D Bones
Homedale
Idaho
Car
Hainey
Nore Hainey
F D
Medlock
Frendy Jr
Leonard
Rachel
Robbie
Robert Palmer
Louie Fay
Charles Knight
John
Myrtle Point
North Bend
St Bridget's Altar Society Benefit A Social Success
St Bridgets Altar Society held a public card party St Patricks Day with fair social and financial outcomes. Rosemary Vasey and Jessie dressed as Irish col eens sold candy. Pinochle first prize went Frank Grove second Mrs A King. Mrs Charles Crew won first prize at auction and Mrs Elvin Hull second. First prize at contract went to Mrs Allen King and second to Jess Jones. Mrs Ernest Severson was general chairman for the party and 12 tables were in play.
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St Bridgets Altar Society
St Patricks Day
Rosemary Vasey
Jessie
Frank Grove
A King
Charles Crew
Elvin Hull
Allen King
Jess Jones
Ernest Severson
Jr Women Civic Library Benefit Held by Junior Woman's Club
The Junior Woman's club hosted a cald party at the Fellowship club house on Wednesday night to raise funds for the library. Mrs. Albert Mahler served as general chairman and Mrs. Lyle Stewart assisted with refreshments.
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Fellowship
Thebrary
Albert Mahler
Lyle Stewar
Legion Auxiliary Birthday Party Observed 19th Anniversary
Women of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted a birthday event in the Fellowship clubhouse on Wednesday evening. Francis Stevens Orchestra provided dancing music for about 50 attendees. A decorated birthday cake featured, and Mrs Frank Grove presided as auxiliary spoke on the founding. Next regular meeting set for Friday at Mrs R E Stevens’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship
Women of the American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Francis Stevens
Frank Grove
Auxiliary
R E Stevens
CCC Homecoming Delayed by Slides Blocking Road
Slides blocked the road to the China Flats CCC camp for several days last week delaying the return of many boys to their Georgia homes by April 1 when their enlistment terms end. Fifteen slides were reported in one day and weather was cited as a cause for the delay.
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China Flats
CCC
Georgia
Woman's Club Meet Next Week
Mrs Albert Powers will lead the program at the Woman's Club meeting next Wednesday in the clubhouse. Mrs Charles Crew and Mrs Olin Lay will host dessert at 2 o'clock.
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Albert Powers
Womans Club
Charles Crew
Mra Olin Lay
Pupils Enact Cinderella Before PTA
Mrs Robert Ligot and others named a nominating committee at the April PTA meeting to elect new officers. Third grade pupils presented an adapted Cinderella play with Kay Summers as Cinderella and Alberta Shorb as the godmother, ending with a wedding scene. Cake and refreshments followed in a season-hour program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ligot
James Robertson
Clyde Allen
Vanners
Wilam Earls
Kay Summers
Margaret Jean Berry
Donna Mate Woolls
Alberta Shorb
Lora Lee Urenner
Bully Brown
Rubbe Powers
Prince Gene Ryder
Margaret Ann Wyland
Harold Sinnott
Patricia Summers
E J. Greiner
PTA
Elect President At WCTU Meet In March 28 Session
The Womans Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs A T Erickson’s home. Mrs Marion Lewis was elected president to succeed Mrs Laura Stalcup who resigned to lead the children’s work. Two Loyal Legion groups will work with primary and intermediate children. The next meeting with Mrs Ida Mathews and Mrs Masel Lewis painting is set for March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Christian Temperance Union
A T Erickson
Marion Lewis
Laura Stalcup
Loyal Legion
Ida Mathews
Masel Lewis
Homemakers Unit Discusses Legislation and Cooking Aids
Mrs Jessie Ingram led a regular meeting of the homemakers unit during an all day session in the clubhouse. A utensils exhibit and lunch by the Woman's club were highlights. Mrs JF Johns led a brief business meeting with reports on legislative measures of interest to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Ingram
Woman's Club
Mesdames E. Gamwell
William Hennessey
del Hennessey
George Lainger
Lvin Hull
James Gamwell
JF Johns
Mra Ingram
Isola Jensen
Greendell
North Bayside
S. Gamwell
Coquille
North Bend Visitors and Local Arrivals Highlight Week
Numerous residents and visitors are noted in North Bend and nearby towns. Miss Leona Stallard visited, Lloyd Ely returned from Portland due to family illness, and various locals hosted guests from Coquille Myrtle Point Vernonia and Sweet Home. Oregon State College students returned from spring break, while others traveled to Portland Grants Pass and Fairview for visits and work.
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Leona Stallard
North Bend
Lloyd Ely
Portland
Rodger Stewart
Coquille
Lyle Stewart
Harry Ross
Bruce Ryder
Oregon State College
Young’ Ross
Bood
Donald Brown
Myrtle Point
Floyd Stephens
Gus McCulloch
Stephens
Edenridge
Dorothy Burns
Bruce Munro
Williams Richards
Eugene Spade
Fairview
Mass
Ruthann Breitroager
Ray Jones
Grants Pass
Coos County
OBC Missionary To Hold Potluck Solicit Members
Marion Lewis hosted refreshments at the Women’s Missionary Society meeting of the Church of the Open Bible. Visitors Mrs A T Erickson Mrs S A Beaty and Mrs Laura Stalcup attended. Rev Claude Lawton spoke on increasing church membership. The afternoon included sewing. A potluck dinner and quilt tying at the church are planned for Friday noon. all interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Marion Lewis
Women's Missionary Society of the
Church of the Open Bible
A T Erickson
S. A. Beaty
Laura Stalcup
Claude Lawton
U S Constitution Observed By OES Honor Group
An observance program honoring the U S Constitution was conducted by OES members with local officials in attendance. The event marked the chapter’s recognition of constitutional principles and featured a brief ceremony and remarks.
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Then
Staten Myotis
Cthuradey
Women Tear Legislation Discussion At Club Meeting
The Woman's club met at 2 o clock last week Wednesday in the clubhouse. They reviewed routine business and gave a digest of bills to come before the legislature and congress, stressing homemaker interests. Plans were made for the County Federation meeting at Myrtle Point March 31, and visits by Miss Isola Jensen to Greendell and North Bayside were noted. Mrs George Chapman led a games program inspired by Saint Patrick's Day.
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County Federation
Myrtle Point
Isola Jensen
Greendell
North Bayside
George Chapman
St. Patrick's Day
Ex Powers Nurse to Lead County Health Unit Start
Mrs Ethel Littler who has served as Powers school nurse for several years will become the county nurse in the new full time county health unit next month. She will be relieved from North Bend where she has worked three years as the school nurse. Dr Charles L Coyie of Corvallis was chosen to head the unit.
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Ethel Litter
Powers
Littler
North Bend
Charles L. Coyie
Corvallis
Special RNA Party KNA Meeting Birthday Celebration
The RNA party KNA will meet at the Fellowship Hall next Monday March 28 to celebrate the organization's birthday. Each member is requested to invite two guests.
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KNA
Fellowship Hall
Family Honors College Student at Marion Lewis Home
Family friends gathered at the Marion Lewis home Wednesday evening to honor a college student. Guests included Rev Claude Lawton and children Verdiv, Orville and Vernon, Mr and Mrs Charles Stallard, Mr and Mrs Elwin Frye, Mr and Mrs Vernon Taylor, Mrs Leo Frye, and others. Games were played and refreshments served as the group celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lewis
Sun Bass
Oregon State College
Claude Lawton
Chldren Verdiv
Orville
Vernon
Charles Stallard
Elwin Frye
Vern Taylor
Leo Frye
Gerald and
Elmo
Junior High Boys End Season With School Party
Junior High basketball players held a season ending party last Wednesday in the gym. Refreshments cost 30 dollars, and friends joined in games and social time supervised by Coach and Mrs Walter Commons as chaperones.
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Walter Commons
Bible Class To Hold Meeting at Hutchinson Home
Humanity Baptist Bible School will hold its regular business meeting Saturday night at 8 pm at the home of Mrs S A Hutchinson. A social time with refreshments will follow the business meeting. The class age limit is 35 and those between that limit and past high school age are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manity Baptist Bible School
S A Hutchinson
Cooper family welcomes baby girl in Galice
Local friends of Mr and Mrs Loren Cooper of Galice are informed that early this month a baby girl was born to complement their three sons. The Cooper family, with Mr Cooper serving as ranger at Galice, was previously stationed at Powers in the early 1920s before the current ranger station was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Cooper
Galice
Cooper
Powers
Powers High School Band Prepares for Eugene Contest
WLS Ivan C Brown, a grade teacher, was ill at home Tuesday. Mrs Paul Baker substitutes. Miss Ruth Ann Breitmayer and Mrs Mabel Hartle spent the weekend in Portland. The Powers High School band, under Nicholas Biedove, prepares for the band contest in Eugene on April 8. Breitmayer, with Biederove training, leads children to perform in the Spring Festival in Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan C Brown
Paul Baker
Ruth Ann Breitmayer
Mabel Hartle
Portland
Powers High School
Nicholas Biedove
Eugene
Ruthann Breitmayer
Nicholas Biedover
Coquille
Gad-A-Bout Club Dessert Bridge Event
The Gad-A-Bout club met recently for a dessert bridge gathering. Members enjoyed games and socializing, with announcements about upcoming club activities and planned outings.
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Tha Gad-A-Bout Club
Local social notes from Myrtle Point and nearby towns
Over several days local residents share visits and casual gatherings. Mr and Mrs Evenden stayed overnight with Mildred and Myrtle Point guests attended movies and events. George and Mia Sargent visited Myrtle Point, with Connors and Appletons hosting family meals and illness updates. Mrs Endicott recovers from surgery in hospital. Bryant family moved to new home. Dixonville and Marshfield residents were noted in social exchanges.
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Elme
Gseorge
Mias Myth
Sargent
Myrtle Point
Arve Sasa_etit
Quille Munday
Bet Camberlan
Syed
George Bryant
Eut Kopton Esaved
Georg Heevis
M. Ray Banrry
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Tweety-Lear
University of Califtrnia
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Homemakers
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Arve Sargent
James Jewett
John Appleton
E. C. Roberts
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