New Saw Mill Assured at Powers Town
Powers residents welcomed news of a portable saw mill move to Powers after surveys on Saturday and the purchase of 14 acres from A L Aing of the Morris ranch. The operation will dredge a log washing pond and start immediately, bringing industrial activity to the town. Bruce Munro hosted a birthday dinner for his husband with guests Lyman Rolfe and the Rolfe family, and Durwood Rolfe with Naomi Bere nee and Marilyn Munro attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Specia
Eugene
Morris Ranch
A. L Aing
Bingham
Bruce Munro
Lyman Rolfe
A T~ Rolfe
Durwood Rolfe
Naomi, Berenece
Marilyn Munro
PTA Tea Welcomes New and Old Teachers
The PTA executive board will host a tea for teachers this Friday at 2 30 p m in the Fellowship club house. Four new teachers join the system and parents are invited to meet them and greet returning staff. Board members Mrs William Caver Mrs XR Hannon Mrs J F Johnson and Mrs James Gamwell led Monday's meeting at Urs W L Stemmerman's home to plan the membership drive and the Community Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ng Scool
William Caver
R .Hannon
J F Johnson
James Gamwell
Mondey
Urs W
Active Powers Woman Moves to Sweet Home
Mr. and Mrs. Jens Jones and niece Patty Whalen moved Sunday to Sweet Home where the former teaches and Mrs Jones begins a sixth grade post. The family had lived in Powers since 1823. Mrs Jones taught 16 years locally and a year at Cunningham School. she led a 4 H Bluebirds group and held roles in the American Legion auxiliary, PTA, and Fellowship club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Sweet Home
Jens Jones
Patty Whalen
Jones
Cunningham School
American Legion Auxiliary
PTA
Fellowship Club
The
Bluebirds
Several Mishaps Over Week-end
A series of weekend accidents occurred near Powers and adjacent areas. Les ter Thorp sustained facial injuries and possible skull fracture after a collision on a curve near Broadbent while en route to Fairview. A southbound driver, alleged to be a former 30 man, crossed the center line. both drivers were hospitalized and cars badly damaged. Near the Goat ranch between Powers and Gaylord a goat is said to have the right of way as a car turned over on the shoulder. no injuries or major damage. In Myrtle Point, A L Kings car driven by Mira King was rear ended while entering a street to the fair grounds. no injuries but vehicle sustained heavy damage.
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Powers
Lester Thorp
Fairview
Broadbent
Thorp
Gaylord
A. L Kings
Mira King
Myrtle Point
Local notes of residents around Frye and town
A collection of brief notices lists residents and visitors around the area. Frye near Redlandsport last week suffered a leg injury that will allow return to school next week. Various locals and visitors, including Miss Vivian Wyland, Mrs Slim McFarland, Mr and Mrs Dick Magill, Mrs Elwin Humphrey, Dele Crew, and Den Coats, are noted with moves, arrivals, or travels to towns such as Eckley Cottage Grove Newberg Montana Live here and Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leno Frye
Rmeedsport
Vivian Wyland
Slim McFarland
Eckley
Dick Magill
Powers
Eden Pidge
Elwin Humphrey
Chas
Humphrey
Newberg
Texaco
den Coats
Tenmile
John McArdle
Grandma Stewart
Virgil Billings
Boyd Rasmussen
John
Cottage Grove
Ben Ballard
Plan for Junior Red Cross Units in Rural Schools
Coos County Non-High School Budget Committee meets Monday in Coquille to draft a budget covering tuition transport and minor expenses for Junior Red Cross groups in rural schools. Roy Barton and County Superintendent Martha E Mulkey will visit rural schools to boost correspondence with South American countries and widen civic education for national defense.
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Coos County
Coquille
Jrusior Red Cross
Roy Barton
Red Cros
Martha E. Mulkey
Lmore
Rural Organisa
Community Ladies Aid to Present Quilt for Needy Family
Mrs. John Purvis hosted the Community Ladies Aid meeting. A quilt finished for a needy family will be used. Next meeting set for the second Wednesday in October with Mrs. Bruce Munro coordinating. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Purvis
Bruce Munro
Purvis
I. W. Sherk
Wills Coy
Powers people to mint in eastern Omegon
Mr and Mrs Edwin Peterson Mrs Elmer Miller Mrs Cutterd Edwards and John Quilheugh Jett are listed in a local notice detailing a community event or naming ceremony connected to the eastern Omegon region. The fragment provides names but lacks clear context or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Peterson
Elmer Miller
Cutterd Edwards
John Quilheugh
Jett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Cafe
Confectionery Fountain Service
Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin
Proprietors
Texaco Station
Dell Curtis, Pre
Ore
Mystic Chapter
Planes Bazaar
CES
Masonic Hall
Conrad Lapp
George Barton
Mystic Social Club
Geo. Lainger
Robert Ligat
Lillian Tobin
A. D. Rolfe
James Sheridan
E. P Clite
Siskiyou National Forest
Grants Pass
H. E . Brown
Rasmussen
Rebekan
Powers Chaparral
Rebekahs
State Assembly
Myrtle McAlpn
William Richards
William Newton
J. Wergett
Mirs
Lyle McCulloch
Loren ‘Warner
Genevieve Norris
King’s Grocery
Dude
Minnie King
Oregon
Powers Ena
Miss Barklow
R. N A
C4lass
Maxine Barklow
Walter Barklow
Leslie King
Cale
School King
Drs
Dude King
Caliornis
Alton J. King
Salinas
Plan
Corrine Griffin
Shirley Hannon
Lucky Helpers
James Gamweill
Pathy
Paul Lorenz
San Francisco
TSR
RNA
Vesley Camp
Gazsar
Jerei Warner
Bec Tite FE Daca Bre
Charles Ballard
Omater
Virginia
Dooler Bordon
Ainice Edwards
New Cole
Dave Tomats
Swifts
A . Lom
Rmasesin
Molie
K Aes
LUX
Jersey
Jonathan
Sye
Ayy Lima
Baby Limas
Safeway
White King
CPOE
ASRS
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