Powers Scrap Drive Surpasses 800 Tons with School Lead
In Powers Oregon on October 29 special report cites an 800 ton scrap take, mostly by Powers High School students led by Supt Walter Commons. John Hayes, Frank Thomas and Coos Bay Lumber contributed heavily as Lions Club members and Forest Service staff aided. Scrap collection continues via water office or service stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gamwell Powers
Powers
Marshfield
Walter Commons
John Hayes
Frank Thomas
Coos Bay Lumber Company
Lions’ Club
A. D. Rolfe
del Curtis
Elwin Frye
Th Forest Service
Man
Bereneice Munro Weds Myrtle Point Man
Mr and Mrs Bruce Munro announce the marriage of their second daughter Bereneice Lucille to Mr Rey Brewster of Myrtle Point. They wed Saturday the 24th at the Methodist parsonage in Myrtle Port with Rev T J Pryor officiating. The couple will live in Myrtle Point where the groom is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Munro
Bereneice Lucille
Rey Brewster
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Port
T J Pryor
Powers Man Now Colonel
Former local boy Colonel John F. Wadman son of Mrs Mary Wadman draws demand in Arizona as speaker before women's clubs He outlined a project to furnish and equip three service clubs near the new Douglas air field where he serves as commanding officer Women attendees express enthusiasm and Wadman cooperates with groups to aid the homelike surroundings for off duty servicemen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Wadman
Mary Wadman
Arizona
Caice
Wadman
Douglas Air Field
Second card party set for Masonic hall on Friday
The second of a series of card parties will be held in Masonic hall on Friday November 6 at 8 p m Pinochle and bridge will be played and refreshments served A grand prize for the highest cumulative scores will be awarded at the third party Individual prizes are also given at each party
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
OES Names Mrs Peffers War Stamp Chairman
Mystic chapter of OES named Mrs George Peffers as war stamp chairman for stamp sales after meetings. Refreshments were provided by Mrs James Sheridan and Mrs Kenneth Rolfe. Evening Club entertained by Mrs W L Stemmerman with guests and prize winners noted. Mr and Mrs Floyd Allen and two sons visited Mrs Allen's parents Carl and Mrs Briggs in Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oes
Mrs. Peffers
Mystic Chapter
George Peffers
James Sheridan
Kenneth Rolfe
Floyd Allen
Gladstone
Mrs Gam Well Hosts Fellowship Club Evening
Mrs Jamez Gamwell entertained the Fellowship club at her home Tuesday. High score was Mrs James Fuller, second Mrs Robert McCloud. Traveling prize went to Mrs H E D Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Club
W L. Stemmerman
E R Hannon
Jess Shepherd
Charles Crew
Clifford Davis
B F McRae
Olin Lay
Albert Burch
Crew
Lay
Gam L
Jamez Gamwell
Fellowship Club
James Fuller
Robert McCloud
H. E. D. Brown
Local residents and visitors listed in weekend notices
Powers locals and area families are noted for weekend visits and travel. The list includes Mr and Mrs Edell Bryant and daughters of Coquille, Mr and Mrs Vern Taylor of Corvallis, Mrs G L Medlock, Mrs C P Easley, B McRae, Carl Morris and Barbara of Vallejo, Gene Norns family from Marshfield, Elwin Frye and Mrs James May, and Portland connections with Leo Frye and the Noahs of Sweet Home.
Remote Briefs from Oct 29 Readers News
Remote Oregon items note visits and travel around Reedsport Myrtle Creek and Myrtle Point. Mrs John Colvin of Reedsport visits sister Mrs Olon Williams. Mr Colvin returns with them for weekend. A list of local visitors and relocations includes the Rountrees moving near Myrtle Point and the Thomas family returning from Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B
England
John Colvin
Reedsport
Mra
Olon Williama
Colvin
Mra Colvin
R A Briggs
Gary
Myrtle Creek
Craig Heath
Vinton
Colorado
Clyde McBee
Frank Rountree
Jack
Jim
Myrtle Point
Marion Thomas
Albert
Arizona
Barrett Zinn
Ezra
Oregon
Ovid Bryant
Bridge
Government stenographers sought in bulletin
Stenographers over 16 years old and able to take dictation at 80 words per minute are in demand across government branches. Typists are also needed. Applicants should inquire at the local post office for particulars.
Weekend Visitors and Local Family Notices in McKinley Area
Social map shows multiple two day weekend visits and guests across families tied to Frank Fish and Roseburg Myrtle Point Coquille Myrtle Creek Powers and nearby towns. Names include Alice Fish Jas Jewett Landreth Wise Rice Walker Waterman Evernden Jewett and Critendell with Navy leave details.
Local News from Gaylord and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Frendy Medlock of Tacoma Wash reports her son Leonard attends the College of Puget Sound and has played football. Frames James Devereaux and W P Tear took lambs to Roseburg for Mr L ar Mrs Tom Devereaux and daughter Margaret Ellen of Marshfield visited Mrs James Devereaux. John Carman visited Corvallis and returned Saturday. Mrs Nora Hainey attended the Coos County Federation of Women’s Clubs convention at Myrtle Point last Wednesday. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mullen and Mr and Mrs Keith Neal of Myrtle Point, Mr Kenneth Rolfe of Powers, and Mrs H D Bones and Mr and Mrs Reese Daniels drove to Roseburg. Mr and Mrs Ray Grant and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Guy Grant on Cement Creek. Mr and Mrs Everett Hamilton and their children from North Bend were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Bones
Gaylord
Frendy Medlock
Tacoma
Wash
Leonard
College of
Puget Sound
James Devereaux
W P Tear
Roseburg
Tom Devereaux
Margaret Ellen
Marshfield
John Carman
Corvallis
Nora Hainey
Coos County
Guy Grant
Cement Creek
Everett Hamilton
North Bend
Local Visitors And Travel Through Myrtle Point Segment
Residents from Myrtle Point and Coquille meet guests at Addie Hayes home. Families including Hayes and Devereaux visit Anna Weaver in Myrtle Creek. Jim Creech returns to Arizona for winter. Royal Neighbor officers Nellie Ray Logan Montgomery visit Julia Howard en route to Powora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
Hamilton
John Grant
Lars Gisholt
Roy Rhule
Myrtle Point
Addie Hayes
Carl Hatney
Nora Hatney
Coquille
Jim Creech
Arizona
Kermit Hayes
Pleasant Point Social Notes Include Moves and Visits
Mr and Mrs Henry Harris moved to Myrtle Point and are staying in a cabin owned by Mrs Frank Zumwalt. Mr Harris has been visiting for the past two weeks as Mr and Mrs Jove Vandcey from Myrtle Point joined Tuesday evening at the Watson home. Mrs Delbert Rema and Mrs J Ralph of Catching Creek were also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Watson
Henry Harris
Myrtle Point
Frank Zumwalt
Harris
Jove Vandcey
Delbert Rema
Visitors Attend Gathering at Monroe Home
Visitors Thursday, including Mr Olles Harris and Mrs Marelers Catching Creek, joined Mr and Mrs Jack Monroe at their residence for a social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olles Harris
Mra
Jack Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bereneice Munro
Powers Man
Stella A
Coos and
Curry Counties
Stella Cutlip
Coos
Cutlip
Representative Committee
Supt. Commons
Institute
Eugene Bogan
Dolores West
Portland
Harold Beall
Edell Bryant
Bryant
Vern Taylor
Salem
G L. Medlock
Gold Beach
C P Easley
B . McRae
Carl Morris
Barbara
Vallejo
Ogden Endicott
Gene Norns
James May
Leo Frye
Robert Noah
Sweet Home
Frnest McCallister
W L Stummerman
Uus County
Bancroft
Jas. Jewett
Alice Fish
Hillaboro
Jean Young
Alice
Frank Fish
Bill Walker
Walker
Fish
Landreth
Mr. Fish
al Rice
Arthur Wise
Lloyd Evernden
Dr. de LaRhue
Davis
Bill
Wise
Mrs Rice
Harlan Evernden
Andrew Waterman
Perry Waterman
Floyd Evernden
Ralph Brown
Audrey Anne
Redmond
Waterman
J L. Jewett
James Jewett
Gesage Jewett
June
Clifford
Horace Ames
Rosebury
Elvin Waterman
Medlock
Charles Warner
Frank Sibold
Warner
Dan Goldbloom
IG Army
Pleasant Point
Edward C
Congress
Washington, D. c
Contois
Melly
Gongrese
Geo. C. Huggins
S. C
Chet” Huggins
Huggins
Tha Coos
Huiggins
John Ferguson
George Burr
A Gunnell
Elvin Hull
Sidney Schlosberg
Cod
Ray
J H McCloskey
Norway
Irwin Hartley
Frank J Burke
R B. Knife
J F White
Dave Jones
Charleston
O L. Wood
G Stotts
Ronald Burr
J. L. Burtis
Arago
J .E. Ford
W. L. Bell
Mrb. W. McInturff
F. Perire Colille
E. E Fitzwalt1
Leo Lindros
Delwood
Lou Blanc
L. Smith
Henry A. Schroeder
Myru
Point Bolt
L Yarbrough
E Newberry
Broadbent
E. D. Duncer
Geo
B. Marshfield
Bessie EB. Jenkins
Bandon
Harry WY. Levage
R. F. Gebhardt
Arago Martin Fille
Bagelepy Iuille
Ene E Petar
W. Marshfield Bickles
Marshfiel
Fitzwalter
Beey
South Broadway
Marshfeld
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