Myrtle Point Meeting Invites Members for May 26 Program
The article notes a meeting at Powers with an invitation to residents and guests. Creries Geltner and Mrs Ellie Donaldson were welcomed into the order, with refreshments served. The interior updates include permanent furniture in power gray and natural finishes as part of remodeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creries Geltner
Ellie Donaldson
Oodsan
de Meek Penta
Myrtle Point
Powers
Mane
Lodge Hosts Guests in New Hall Gathering
Lodge members and out of town visitors attended a formal gathering in the new hall. Guests included Stovm Zimmerman Ed Liddell Emersen Sprague of Eugene Kenneth Murdock of Salem Ray Mall of Coquille E O Sempert of Myrtle Point and Rudolph Johnson of Coquille a former member. A light meal was served and talks given by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stovm Zimmerman
Ed Liddell
Emersen Sprague
Eugene
Kenneth Murdock
Salem
Ray Mall
Coquille
E. O. Sempert
Myrtle Point
Rudolph Johnson
Vist Rs
Three CCC Crews Open Woods Trails and Repair Wires
Three maintenance crews began work on forest trails and telephone lines in the district west of the Coquille River and Eden Valley area. Each five man unit from China Flets camp, led by a short term supervisor, started Friday or Monday. The project covers 360 miles of trails and 100 miles of wire, with completion targeted by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
China
Tralia
Daphne's Grove
Contract Club Entertained At Home
Mrs E J Greiner hosted the Contract club at her residence on Wednesdays with dessert at 1 30 pm. Members present included Mr Ray Stewart, Mrs Ernest Severson, Mrs S Q Pemwell and Mrs Kenneth Mur. Guest prize went to Mrs Pani and first prize to Mrs Clare Lehmanowsky, second to Mrs Floyd Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Greiner
Theereday
Ray Stewart
Ernest Severson
Q@pemwell
Kenneth Mur
Pani
Clare Lehmanowsky
Floyd Eaton
Dessert Pinochle Club Meeting Highlights
The Pinochle club met at Mrs E Pee's home last Thursday with Ries Thurber as host. Members enjoyed dessert at 1:38 PM and socialized as the group discussed activities and greetings for all attendees.
Orchestra Guests of Teacher Miss Breitmeyer Entertains
Miss Ruthann Breitmeyer hosted a Thursday evening at her home for school orchestra members. Guests enjoyed games and stunts with refreshments, including Berniece Munro, Naomi Munro, Alice Ames, Katrina Gamwell, Evalyn Stock, Nora Dwyer, Grace Lambert, Lorraine Carty, Alice Root, Wanda Low Bell, Jane Brubaker, Shirlee McWain, Bessie Grove, Delores West, Brian Otis, Harold Stewart, Garnett Brown, Bob Lewis, Elbert Smith, and Dale Crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthann Breitmeyer
Berniece
Naomi Munro
Alice Ames
Katrina Gamwell
Evalyn Stock
Nora Dwyer
Grace Lambert
Lorraine Carty
Alice Root
Wanda Low Bell
Jane Brubaker
Shirlee McWain
Bessie Grove
Delores West
Brian Otis
Harold Stewart
Garnett Brown
Bob Lewis
Elbert Smith
Dale Crew
Townsendites Plan Elaborate May Program At Clubhouse
Mrs. Ida Mathews oversaw refreshments at the Town send club meeting held Friday night at the clubhouse. With primaries looming, only routine business will be on the agenda. An elaborate program organized by Mr. S A Hutchinson is set for May 27.
Homemakers Hold Last Meeting Plan For New Year
Mrs. Jesse Ingram led the county home demonstration group in Powers for a final session with 25 women present. A lamb and pork demonstration, recipe folders, and class work were shared. Project plans for next year include a cann ing demonstration in June and a first meeting with the new agent, with 50 reservations needed for the Coos county camp. Eight women from Gaylord attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Ingram
County Home
Powers
Coos County
Gaylord
RNA Entertains Visiting Members
The Royal Neighbors of America met at the Fellowship hall for a special meeting last Wednesday. Out of town guests included Mrs Ada Lemon from Myrtle Point Mrs Anne Montgomery from Marshfield and Mrs Leonora Broil from Ashland. Refreshments were served to about 25 members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Fellowship Hall
Ada Lemon
Myrtle Point
Anne Montgomery
Marshfield
Leonora Broil
Ashland
Pastor Attends Eugene Conference
Rev Claude Lawton pastor of the Church of the Open Bible and William Bennett were delegates to a conference in Eugene. They attended the meetings and returned Tuesday. The prior Sunday Miss Luella Lawton, daughter of Rev C W Lawton, graduated from the denomination’s Bible school in Eugene and returned to Powers with her father. LaVerne Lawton also accompanied them to Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Lawton
Church of the Open Bible
William Bennett
Eugene
Luella Lawton
C W Lawton
Bible
Powers
LaVerne Lawton
Society Plans Food Sale at Open Bible Church
The Womens Missionary society met at Mrs James Pigott Inet's home with hostess Mrs Anna Eare. Funds from penny banks were added to the treasury. Plans are under way for a forthcoming fancy work sale and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Missionary Society of the Church of the Open Bible
James Pigott
Anna Eare
Sunshine Club Hosts Program At Mrs Mac Home
The Sunshine club met at Mrs Clarence Mac’s home on Tuesday with Mrs Curtis Townsend assisting. A piano solo by Curtis Townsend opened the program, followed by readings by Mrs C 8 Townsend, Margaret Jean Berry, Jonnie Jean Hatcher, Mrs Eddie Aubin and Mrs Laurence Moe. Guests included Julienne Moe, Mrs Wm Erickson, and Mrs Alex Aubin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Clarence Mac
Curtis Townsend
Townsend Margaret Jean Berry
Jonnie Jean Hatcher
Eddie Aubin
Larence Moe
Julienne Moe
Wm Erickson
Alex Aubin
Women Elect New Officers and Amend By-Laws
The Woman's club elected Mrs Edward S Gumwell as president and reelected Mrs Hazel Lewis as vice president. Mrs McDaniels became secretary and Mrs Carl Briggs treasurer. By-laws were amended to one monthly meeting, first Wednesday, with a May 25 session at 1 45 pm followed by a musical program directed by Nicholas Biedove. Daughters of members performed and corsages were given to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Ednerday
Edward S. Gumwell
Hazel Lewis
McDaniels
Carl Briggs
Nicholas Biedove
Mathews
George Chapman
Bruce Munro
A L King
Ida Mathews
Charlies Stallard
Cadabouts Dessert Luncheon and Bridge at Mrs Woollins
The Gad-A Bout club met at Mrs Edna Woollins last Thursday for a dessert luncheon followed by bridge. High prizes were won by Mrs Eddie Rubin and Mrs J F Johnson. The next meeting is in two weeks at Mrs W G Carty’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Woollins
Eddie Rubin
J F Johnson
W G Carty
Poppy Day Sale Planned by American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs Frank Grove hosted the American Legion auxiliary last Friday as they prepared for the annual Poppy Day sale. Daughters of members will handle the sale as usual, with poppies made ready at the hostess’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grove
American Legion Auxiliary
Daughters of Members
Music Students Give Recital at School
Friday afternoon Miss Ruthann Breitmayer held a stringed instrument recital in her classroom for parents and friends of the soloists. Participants included Brien Dis Bonnie Crew Naomi Munro Evalyn Stock Delores West Rosemary Rubin Rose Marie Vasey Bessie Grove and Phyllis Churchill. Miss Breitnayer accompanied by Bonnie Crew at the piano performed with the students and the program featured Humoresque as a violin and piano selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthann Breitmayer
School For Parents
Brien Dis
Bonnie Crew
Naomi Munro
Evalyn Stock
Delores West
Rosemary Rubin
Rose Marie Vasey
Bessie Grove
Phyllis Churchill
Breitnayer
Powers High School Coaches and Students Cite Baker’s Service
Paul Baker longtime superintendent of Powers schools plans to move to Eugene after term ends and run a ranch. Powers parents praise his work building music manual training and domestic science programs and his moral influence. The Powers school band met Friday and exams begin May 27 with report cards Friday. Senior honor roll picks Patricia Vasey and Stephen Gamwell for 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Baker
Powers
Eugene
Harry Stallard
Lottie Grove
Lois Root
Earl Smith
Patricia Vasey
Stephen Gamwell
Ladies Aid Program at Church Highlights Mothers Theme
The Ladies' Aid presented a church program led by Mrs. Iven Brown and Mrs. who sang Mother's Prayer and I Lighting depicting Mothers of the Bible. The event included readings on Our Mothers and a benediction by Harold Summers, drawing a well attended audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iven Brown
Mra
A. T
Harold Summers
Stigeek
Ivan Brown
Former Resident Dies Suddenly In Portland
Mrs. Charles Fensler, longtime Powers resident, died of a heart attack while in Portland. Burial followed under Eastern Star rites Saturday. Survived by husband Charles Fensler, a daughter Mrs. William Clarke of Marshfield, a grandson, two brothers, and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fensler
Powers
Eastern Star
Portland
William Clarke
Marshfield
Clark
George P Stewart
Fensler
Jewel Club Elects Officers at Chaparral Lodge Meeting
Mrs Clyde Thorp was elected president of the Jewel club social club of Chaparral Lodge of Rebekahs. Mrs Mathews named vice president and Mrs Lester Thorp secretary treasurer. The gathering at Mrs Ida Mathews home included sewing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Thorp
Jewel Club
Chaparral
Rebekahs
Ida Mathews
Mra Mathews
Lester Thorp
Church Activities and Services Include Several Congregations
Church of the Open Bible lists Sunday school at 9 45 and morning service at 11 with Youth group The Over comers at 6 45 followed by 7 30 evangelical service Tuesday prayer at Mrs Wallace Keller home 2 o'clock Bible study 7 30 and Friday 7 30 prayer and praise. Women’s Missionary Society meets on the second and fourth Fridays. St Bridget’s Catholic notes Mass at 11 am on the fourth Sunday and Altar Society on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Community Baptist lists Bible school at 9 45 am and morning service, communion on first Sunday, 7 30 evening service, Wednesday prayer and praise at 7 30 at Mrs A T Erickson home, Ladies Aid 2 pm on alternating Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stallard
Young People’s Society
The
Overcomers
Wallace Keller
Women's Missionary Society
ST. Bridget’s
D. J. Keily
Altar Society
Community Baptist
Ivan C. Brown
Biole School
Fellowship
A T Erickson
Ladies Aid
Regene Awards May 5 Graduation Ceremony Details
The program includes a procession on stage and a cession, with Rev. Ivan directing the invocation and the band performing an overture. Carel Briggs presides over the graduation events with the President delivering a speech. Rev O W Lawton gives the benediction as the Glee Club and school band perform.
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Seeoeers
Nick
Ivan @ iyown
Carel Briggs
O. W Lawton
Glee Club
Local residents visit and travel notes from Eugene to Coquille
Eugene visitors Mr and Mrs Bert Needham stay with Mrs Needham’s children Mrs Andy Landles Mrs Emory Hubbard and Ralph Wood ring. Town guests include Mrs Henry Rossiow Mrs L MecRay Myrtle Point and many others visiting for duties church groups and social meetings. The group recounts returns travels to Portland Marshfield Pendleton and Gay with various host families and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Needham
Eugene
OES
Charles Geltner
Fairview
Rev
Ivan Brown
Portland
Stevl Zimmerman
Emerson Sprague
Ed Liddell
Powers
Ed. Gamwell Sprague
Zimmerman
Marshfield
Henry LaClair
Rey Grant
Gay
Robert Ligat
Coquille
Ned Slonecker
Myrtle Point
Fred Powers
A T Erickson
George Dwyer
Port Orford
Bank of Powers
Delores Hannon
E.R Hannon
Grady Johnson
Fishtrap
Jess Shepherd
Eileen Shepherd
Edei Mryant
Powers News Recap From Local Social Week
Local residents report visits and moves including Oglesby moving to Powers as Safeway manager and Pallant on vacation. Families like Shepherds Hull Stallard and Stewart clan attend recitals, trips to Coquille Marshfield Myrtle Point and Empire.
Local Families Visit Relatives Across Oregon
Broadbent and Robinson families of Eugene recently visited relatives in Ohio and hosted gatherings at the Buckners. Several neighbors and friends from Reedsport Myrtle Point and nearby towns joined Sunday calls at the Parrish and Corliss homes with multiple family members named Buckner Watson Dorsey and Oxon among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E Robinson
Lee
Eugene
Ohis
Miro
E . Buckner
Robinson
E J Watson
Reedsport
Leonor Watson
Fred Marsey
Wor Ellis
Pete Parrish
C Martin
Myrtle Point
Hem Oxon
Duris
Suna Gues
E C Buckre
Wiow
Tha Ck
Better Cyr
Dara
Local social notes and school events from Broadbelt area
Mr and Mrs Dee Brown visited Mr and Mrs F C True Sunday. Mrs Tonony Forrest and others called at the Nendershott home. Louise Hendershott, bed bound with a back injury, is improving. Lay Ward in Coquille hospital with pneumonia. father Charles Ward at bedside. Walter Newbury a Myrtle Point visitor. wife at new store and post office building. Broadbelt school picnic at Hermann grove with Mrs Milton Epperson. Absent pupils include Nevy Betty Jean Kelly Smith Belva Evernden. Eighth grade graduation set for gym Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Brown
F.C. True Sun
Nendershott
Tonony Forrest
Joe Harry
Henry Newhouse
EC. Newhouse
Mine Lay Ward
Coquille
Charles Ward
Aes
Walter Newbury
Myrtle Point
Winifred
Newbury
Lilly Demet
Frank Murphy
Broadbelt
Hermann Grove
Milton Epperson
Nevy
Betty Jean
Kelly Smith
Belva Evernden
Smith
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Fi As
Lodge
Townsendites
RNA
Dr. de la Rhue
Cadabouts
Cive
Eir Schools
Howard K
Supreme Court
Ladies’ Aid
Clanéde W. Sawton
Regenue
Jesse Clinton
Bonneville Power
Cester Honest Industry and
Agricul
Mae
North Powers
Clarenca Mae
Frances Bennett Pole
Wm. Link
D. B. Moats
BE. Moats
Jews Shepherd
Lorraine
Medford
Safeway
Herb Pallant
T Erickson
Lyle Stewart
Rodger Stewart
Wayne Carver
Patty Whalen
Mary Stonecker
Helen Light
Margaret Jean Berry
Jess Jones
Alta McFarland
Gordon Medford
Non
Donna Jein Robbins
Empire
E R Hannon
Broadbent
Jurey
Frank
Floyd Corliss
C Buckner
Charles Dorsey
Oregon
B.K. Werner
Typewriter Man
Gano
Coulter Ste
Cequille, Ora
John W. McCulloch
Johan W McCulloch
Itttock Mock
Ore
T. M. White
Myrtle Hotel
Lans Leneve
Owl of Deere
Ril
Bobby Alach
Joe Penner
CMASE
America
Claudette Colbert
Gary Cooper
Bluebeard’s
Edw. E. Horton
Wayne Morris
Galahad
Barten MasLane
June Travis
Cassidy
Bill Boyd
Windy
Heart OF Arizona
Dorothy Lamour
Ray Mill
ORLDS
SIX Supreme
Bo Tens Medete Exdy
Southwestern Motors
Bandon
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