Junior Woman's club elects officers and plans events
Miss Alyce Schneider was elected president for the coming year with Miss Dor sthy as vice president and Verna Ray as secretary. McCracken treasurer and Louis Donaldson archivist named. A party for new paymakers is set for Oct 19. Meeting dates shift to the first and third Mondays with a business and a social meeting respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyce Schneider
Sting
Dorsthy
Mersyleon McCracken
Harrison McCracken
Richard Rouw
Verna Ray
Louis Donaldson
Curtis Townsend
James Gamwell
Harriet Long
Powers
Myrtle Point
Albert Powers
Fern Boyles
Eno Norgarden
Howard Varney
Lyle Bishop
Louis Donaldeon
Library Report for September
The September library report lists adult fiction 68 items, children’s fiction 13, magazines loaned 37, and fines totaling $1.65. The brief reflects activity at the local library for the month.
Work Suspended for Ridge Project Due to Weather
Powers men were planning to return to work on the ridge Monday morning but weather changes and low humidity have postponed work for the present.
Freer Family Plans Return Visit to Powers and Vinity
Like This Country Dr and Mrs Thomas P Freer of Los Angeles, brother in law and sister of Lyle Bishop, have spent two weeks visiting in Powers and Vinity and are very pleased with the country planning a return trip next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P Freer
Los Angeles
Lyle Bishop
Powers and v Tinity
Honor Local Lady At Friday Shower
Mrrs. Clarence Spitznass hosted a layette shower at her home last Thursday with Mrs Lyman Rolfe and Mrs Loren Warner as hostesses. Guests included Mesdames Leggett Gale Erickson Brown Steph ens Stallard Utterpeck Conger Stal lard Purvis Morgan Varney Barrette Jones LaClair Moore Geger Thompson Grant Walker Brady Goodman Munro Rolfe Churchill Jen Widmark Taylor McCracken Bouth plus Misses Irene Lewis Leona Stallard Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Spitznass
Lyman Rolfe
Loren Warner
Joseph Leggett
Loren Gale
al T Erickson
M. M Brown
W A Stephens
Charles Stallard
Thomas Utterpeck
Clarence Conger
Martin Stallard
John Purvis
C C Morgan
Wilie Varney
Philly Barrette
Jennie Jones
Henry LaClair
Lee Moore
Robert Geger
Lee Thompson
Ray Grant
Jess Walker
Lawrence Brady
George Goodman
Bruce Munro
A D. Rolfe
David Churchill
Floyd A. Jen
John Widmark
Vernon Taylor
G. C McCracken
Joseph Bouth
Irene Lewis
Leona Stallard
Eileen Shepherd
Phone Call Saves Highway Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Burch of apartments behind a local store were awakened by a phone alert at 3 am Saturday. Fire endangered their Myrtle Point Coquille Highway property but they saved their home and outbuildings, though a police dog was lost. a large barn across the road burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Burch
Myrtle Point-Coquille
Coos Bay Lumber Rebuilds Bridge in Powers
Coos Bay Lumber crews are working on a bridge at Powers, undergoing a complete rebuild with extensive repairs and new components. The project involves substantial material work and aims to restore transit access across the obstacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay Lumber
Powers
Fires flare again in Siskiyou National Forest report
Homer Hobinson notes new fires rise with weather shift as the Forestry department hires 75 local men to combat them. Crews are under control after Tuesday efforts, with department visitors from Powers meeting local fire authorities and listing G E Mitchell Grants Pass C J Buck Portland R R G Kellar Grants Pass M M Lewis J N Mickey Randle Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hobinson
Siskiyou National Forest
Forestry Department
Powers
G E Mitchell
Grants Pass
J Buck
Portland
R&r
G Kellar
M M Lewis
J N Mickey
Randle
Wash
Fire Chief Otis Offers Prizes for Fire Hazard Wins
Fire Chief Otis spoke at the high school about fire hazards and weather warnings. He awarded three cash prizes from his own funds for students who return pamphlets showing the most hazards eliminated, noting 160 hazards removed last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Money
Residents migrate and travel notes from the area
Personal notices record moves and visits across Idaho Oregon and California. Families like Mr and Mrs Edward Kenney relocate to Idaho for mining work while others return to camps in Cumberland and Eugene with relatives visiting in Portland Ogden and Marshfield.
Woman's Club Plans Entertainment of Gaylord Club
The Woman's Club will host the Gaylord Woman's Community Club next Wednesday October 14. Mrs Lyman Rolfe led the business meeting and committees were named for luncheon, program, and hospitality duties. Early Oregon Literature topic by Mrs Albert Powers highlighted Alfred Powers and Ruth Rover’s 1831 Oregon book. The gathering closed with America and the American Creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Man
M Brown
e@ Womans club
Lyman Rolfe
Gaylord Womans Community Club
George Lainger
Charles Crew
Bruce Munro
James Garwell
George Chapman
Afe Thurber
William Hennessey
George Geitner
Elvin Hull
D M Fox
Oregon
Albert Powers
Alfred Powers
Ruth Rover
America
Legion Auxiliary Holds Election Plan Meeting
Officers of the American Legion Auxiliary, except the second vice president, were reelected at a special meeting last Wednesday in the library. Mrs Fred Stock presides. officers include Mrs Frank Grove first vice president, Mrs Bruce Munro second vice president, Mrs Clyde Allen secretary treasurer, Mrs Ray Wyland historian, and Mrs Atlee Hoyt chaplain. Installing officer was Mrs Noble Rovang past president. The first monthly meeting will be in the library as a business session, and the second meeting will be at members' homes with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Brary
Fred Stock
Frank Grove
Bruce Munro
Clyde Allen
Ray Wyland
Atlee Hoyt
Noble Rovang
Weather mirrors 1935 fire fears and drought toll
The report notes fire hazards and low humidity on similar dates in 1935 and 1996 with temperatures near 100 and humidity at 6 percent. It cites September 27 as a 98 degree day, frost on September 15 16, and a monthly precipitation of 7.7 inches including 0.1 inch on Sept 1.
IOOF County Meet Heading to Coquille Friday
Local Odd Fellows plan a county gathering and initiation Friday in Coquille with participation from multiple lodges. The event will bring together members from surrounding counties for ceremonies and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Coquille
Cashier Resigns Moves To Salem
E Wiper, cashier at the local bank for about four years, has resigned to take a position with the War Veterans Administration in Salem. Mr and Mrs Wiper and their family, who came to Powers from Marshfield, will move to Salem within the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiper
Salem
War Veterans Administration
Powers
Marshfield
Contract Club Hostess Hosts Dessert Evening
Mrs Dan E Thomas hosted the Contract Club last Thursday serving dessert at 130. Mrs Fred Powers won first prize. Mrs Clare Lehmanow sky second and Mrs Floyd Eaton held high score for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan E Thomas
Contract Club
Fred Powers
Clare Lehmanowsky
Floyd Eaton
Two Guests Play At Pinochle Club
The Pinochle club met with Mrs A E Thurber last Thursday for dessert at 2 followed by a pinochle game. Mrs Clarence Mone held high score and Mrs Grady Johnson noted attendees Mrs W G Carty and Mrs Clarence Moe as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A E Thurber
Clarence Mone
Grady Johnson
W G Carty
Clarence Moe
Powers High loses to Myrtle Point 25 to 7 on Morris Field
The Powers High School football team fell 25 to 7 to Myrtle Point at Morris Field. The Athletic Association plans a dance this Saturday Oct 10 in the high school gym with A day orchestra providing music. Sophomore return party Friday Oct 16. P-TA executive board meets Monday Oct 12 in Paul Baker's office at 330. P-TA regular meeting at Fellowship Hall next week Friday Oct 16 at 230.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Myrtle Point
Morris Field
7Th Athletic Association
P-Ta
Paul Baker
Fellowship Hall
Obituary Ida Greenfield of Powers Dies at 62
Ida Greenfield of Powers dies Wednesday September 30 1936. Funeral services were held Friday at the Myrtle Point Methodist Church with Rev W C Cronk presiding. Burial awaited arrival of daughter Mrs Harold Seager from Washington. Born October 8 1873 in Smoland Sweden she moved to the United States at age 11. She and husband T H Greenfield settled in Powers in 1919. he died two years earlier. Surviving daughters are Mrs Harry Morgan Mrs Jim Graney Mrs C H Johnson Mrs Harry Carlson Mrs Harold Seager and Mrs Carl Larsen and Mrs Dora Dalph with one brother Swan Larson and a sister Mrs Lena Junnson and two infant sons who died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Greenfield
Mraida Greenfield
Powers
Methodist
Myrtle Point
Gano Funeral
W C Cronk
Ha Old Seager
Washington
Greenfield
Smoland
Sweden
United States
T H Greenfield
Harrys Morgan
Balaton Minn
Susing
Harry Morgan
Jim Graney
H Johnson
Harry Carlson
Harold Seager
Elderwood Manor Wash
Carl Larsen
Portland
Dera Dalph
Marsnfield
Swan Larson
Je''e Minn
Lena Junnson
Ruthten Munn
Townsend Club Potluck Tonight at Fellowship Clubhouse
The Townsend club hosted a pot luck dinner at 630 East on Wednesday. J D Chappelle of Eugene, an authorized Townsend speaker, was the guest of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
East
J D Chappelle
Eugene
Births and local election notes from Gaylord area
Mr and Mrs Elvin Hasey of Gaylord welcomed an eight pound boy named Charles Elsa born Saturday morning. At a special school election last Wednesday Faye Young replaced Guy Grant who moved away. Mr and Mrs Cart Haney Mrs Nora Haines and Mr E W P Lear spent last Thursday on Marenfeld. Mrs Virg Barkdell and Mrs Lee spent a few days last week with Mrs Henry Roth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Hasey
Gaylord
Charles Elsa
Faye Young
Guy Grant
Local Families Attend Weekend Gatherings Around Powers
Last Thursday fires spared the Hamblocks. Mr and Mrs Barney Stalcup moved to Powers Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lester Huntley of Powers spent the weekend at the Alvin Howard home. Mr and Mrs James Palmer accompanied Walter Newbury in Marshfield Tuesday. Mrs Alice Gilbert of Empire stays with her son-in-law Mrs William Gilbert and plans to move to Powers soon. Mr and Mrs Geo Smith stayed with Smiths’ parents from Wednesday to Sunday in Bandon. Mr and Mrs James Devereux, Mr and Mrs Carl Haines and Mrs Nora Haines enjoyed a trip to Ploas Lake Sunday. Weekend at the Clarence Carman home were Mr and Mrs Thomas Luttret of Bridge and Mrs Raymond Lynn ETALKA SCHOOL NEWS: Pupils Gilbert Swenson, Glen Daniels, Charlie Daniels, Garden Goosela haw moved Aforthe Point to finish the term. Irene Davenport entered first grade Tuesday. Eighth grade members are preparing a program for Columbus Das. Geraldine Grant was elected chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kenney
Idaho
Kenney
Jess Jones
Patricia Whalen
Cunningham Camp
Jones
George Gentry
San Diego
Calif
Clyde Allen
Gentry
Allen
W A Roberts
Portland
Stuart Stephens
Sharon
Ogden
Utah
C O Collings
Lake Tahkenitch
Howard Varney
Florence Parvin
Eugene
E J Greiner
Albert Powers
Allen Smith
Bandon
Alyce Schneider
Band
Albert Burch
Joe Thorpe
Coquille
Homer Robinson
Marshfield
A W Borigo
E Povelite
North Powers
Marsh
Elw
N Frye
McGribble Lookout
Barney Stalcup
Powers
Lester Huntley
Alvin Howard
James Palmer
Walter Newbury
Alice Gilbert
Empire
William Gilbert
Geo Smith
Bandon With Smiths Parents M and Mrs Wi Lear Mr and Mrs James Devereux
Carl Haines
Nora Haines
Ploras Lake
Claren Carman
Thomas Luttret
Bridge
Raymond Lynn
Goosela Haw
Aforthe Point
Wall
Irene Davenport
Columbus
Das
Geraldine Grant
Fifty Prizes in Coffee Sales Contest
A scrambled notice describes a Safeway linked coffee sales promotion with fifty prizes. It mentions Steve and a startup week, and references locations like Southwest Washington and Fort Worth in a faded OCR fragment.
Safeway Coffee Contest Offers Packard Car and Cash Prizes
A statewide coffee contest promises big prizes with a 60 entrant top end. The first prize is a 1937 Packard six, cash prizes scale from $400 down to $10, and 60 prizes total with many contestants already registering. Entry blanks and details are at Safeway locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safeway
Thue
Bridge club luncheon yields prizes at Weldon Medfordener
Mrs Weldon Medfordener hosted a bridge club luncheon last Thursday. First prize went to Mrs James May and second to Mrs Chester Root. Guests included Mrs Charles ew and Mrs William Marsee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Medfordener
James May
Chester Root
Charles
William Marsee
Fire danger prompts rescheduled club meeting in Gaylord
Due to fire hazards and a missed prior meeting the Woman's Club postpones gatherings. Mr and Mrs Carmandr plan to host at Carman sister Mrs Eugene Hamblock's home near Bandsy as an alternative venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Gaylord Club
Womans Club
C Ntom Carmandr
Carman
Eugene Hamblock
Bandsy
Church Activities Schedule Reflects Weekly Services
A church weekly program lists prayer meetings at 8 and 2 with Rev W A Stephens as pastor. Thursday prayer at 7 pm and Bible study on alternate Thursdays at 2 with Mrs. Al T Erickson. Women's Missionary Society meets second and fourth Fridays at 2. Church services, Sunday school, communion, Christian Endeavor, choir and aides are scheduled across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
Children’s Church
W A. Stephens
Christian Endeavor
Mra al T Erickson Ladies Aid
Monthly Mass and Sunday School at the Church
Father M. G. Mart presides as priest in charge Masa duties noted for 10 am services, with instruction for children on the last Sunday of each month and morning services on other Sundays at 10.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Mart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Powers Herald
Jewel Club
Library Report
Forestry News
Legion Ladies
Ioof County
Jesse Clinton
Dr. T. de la Rhue
J. R. Bunch
Laird
Steves
Helen
Falcons of Sempert
Bible Standard
Armstrong Taster
Sonoth
Wallace Koller Foo
Oactuary
Sens
Tueulay Senng
Guy Bulten Follter
Hs Age Foua
Yee
Edo Vupu
Tos
Tdiatortal
Tae
Kues
Entertains Club
Iskeys
Amene
Seattle Shoe Shop
FOG Strowther Pry
Geas
Wm. Gurney & Son
HULL
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric
ST Bridgets Catholic
R. F. Milne
First
Nat'l. Bank Bldg
National Furniture Week
Davenports
Armstrongs
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
Mountain States Power Company
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