Man presumed dead after fall near Big Bend ranch
The death of a man known locally is investigated after his mule led a search party toward Claude Bardon’s ranch. Surviving relatives include Jennie Jones widow of a former partner and a daughter, with a CCC search party recovering the body suspected from a fall over a cliff during the 16 mile trek from the Big Bend ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ijtyen
Mabe
Marial
H. Ri
Jennie Jones
Bure the Toc
Laisad
Rupert L
Mahe
C. L. Yeux
Baldy
Big Bend
Claude Bardon
CCC
Jones
Bee Sorener
Uncertain Weather Brief Near 32 Degrees With Frost
A Tuesday night report notes a temperature of 32 degrees and a light frost in some rural areas. No apparent crop damage was observed despite the cold.
Baptist Ladies Meet Wednesday at Community Church
The Ladies Aid of the Community church met with Mrs. Carl Briggs last Wednesday with 10 members present. Upkeep of the church and parsonage was the main business the program under Mrs. Bruce Munro's direction used This Is My Father's World as its theme. The hymn was followed by readings and songs by Mrs. George Chapman Mrs Gus McCulloch and Mrs. Ivan Brown. Mrs. Briggs read an article Out of Doors with Jesus and Mrs. Purvis spoke on religion's place in the world, ending with congregational singing. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Carl Briggs
Bruce Munro
George Chapman
Gus McCulloch
Ivan Brown
God
John Purvis
Church活动日程与牧师信息摘要
Sunday school 10 a m led by Rev Claude W Lawton with Mrs Stallard as superintendent. Morning service 11 a m and evangelistic service 7 30 p m. Prayer meetings Tue 2 pm at Mrs Keller home and Tue 7 30 pm at church. Bible study Tue 7 30 pm. Friday prayer meeting 7 30 pm. Rev Ivan Brown pastor. Bible school 9 45 am. morning service 11 am. communion first Sunday. Christian Endeavor next Sunday 6 45 pm. evening service 7 46 pm with discussion on modern vital problems. Midweek prayer and praise Wed 7 30 pm. Ladies Aid alternate Wed 8 30 pm. Young people Thurs 8 30 pm at Maen St 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bax Slandary
Claude W. Lawton
Charles Stallard
Wallace Keller
Ivan ©. Brown
Bible School
Communion
Christian Endeavor
Macath & ‘Ladies Aid
Fbe
Ivan Brown
Powers Orchestra Plans Big Year
Powers School orchestra, in its second year under Miss Ruthann Breitmeyer, aims for a big season with 18 members. The group prepares for its first public appearance at the PTA reception on October 15 and features a roster across strings brass and percussion led by local youths and Mrs. Atlee Hoyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Ruthann Breitmeyer
Miss Breitmeyer
Harold Stewart
Brian Otis
Naomi Munro
Dorothy West
Atlee Hoyt
Lorraine Carty
Evelyn Stock
Dolly Clark
Garnet Brown
Bob Lewis
Lois Root
Dale Crew
Nora Dwyer
Bessie Grove
Jane Brubaker
Ritchie Wilson
Fay Lay
Allen Stan
PTA
Californian Is Rogue River Guest
Mr and Mrs Claude Bardon of Mahe and Earl Sanborn of Richmond California were guests at the Curtis Townsend home last Thursday. Sanborn, a prominent coffee dealer of Richmond New York and Palm Beach, has been a guest for two weeks. He landed the largest steelhead ever taken from the Rogue River, weighing 31 1/2 pounds, on a five ounce rod and fly, about one mile below Dlake near Bardon’s landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Bardon
Mahe
Earl Sanborn
Richmond
Calif
Curtis Townsend
Richmond Calif
New York
Palm Beach
Rogue River
Sanborn
Bardon
PTA Hear Talk Skin Diseases Plan Drive
Mrs. Frank Grove was elected vice president of the PTA to succeed Miss Alyce Schneider and Mrs. Lester Thorp became secretary replacing Miss Ferne Boyles. Dr Hollis Carey spoke on infectious skin diseases, urging exclusion of afflicted children from school until cleared, at a Friday meeting with over 70 attendees. A member drive to run October 1 2 13 aims to create competition between sixth and seventh grades, with prizes and a combined reception for teachers set for October 15. Banners honored sixth grade in the titlade building and seventh grade in the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grove
Parent-Teachers Association
Alyce Schneider
Lester Thorp
Ferne Boyles
Fellowship
Fred Stock
Hollis Carey
1Titade
Sunshine Club Holds Brief Meeting and Gifts
The Sunshine club met Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs Clypde Allen for a short business session. Lovely refreshments were served and a birthday gift was presented to Mrs Urta Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
C1ypde Allen
Urta Townsend
Relief program planning meeting for Powers area
Messrs Dean McWain Weldon Medford Louis Donaldson Charles Tew and Allan Rolfe met Monday with Gordon Manser administrator for Coas county relief at the Powers water office to discuss plans for local relief work and winter upkeep. Plans cover keeping the Powers road above Powers open, repairing and installing water equipment, rebuilding the reservoir and paving a road to Myrtle Creek to benefit the district. A group of business men were asked to contact the county court to gauge expected cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McWain
Weldon
Medford
Louis Donaldson
Charlestew
Allan Rolfe
Gordon Manser
Marshfield S
Coas County Relief
Powers Water Office
Anc
Myrtle Creek
County Court
Powers Visitor's Father Dies
Local friends of William Ingehut of Minneapolis, a graduate student at Oregon State college, learned this week that he flew back to Minneapolis after the sudden death of his father. Ingehut spent nearly a year in Powers 2: one time and visited here last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ingehut
Minneapolis
Oregon State College
Ingehut
Fellowship Meet Yellows to Eat All Bet at U A En Neat
In a local gathering, teams named Fellowship and Yellows plan a wager friendly contest at a central venue on Wednesday. Organizers promise competitive play and a casual atmosphere for participants and spectators.
Army Aviator Dips In Salute to His Mother in Powers
Lieutenant John F Wadman stationed at March Field California flew a Northrup low wing attack plane from Edenridge to his hometown Powers then landed at the airport before returning to spend the weekend with his mother Mrs Mary Wadman His visit came during a time of rising tensions in the Far East Wadman a Powers High graduate class of 1924 and West Point class of 1928 is cited as the salute pilot for his hometown parade tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wadman
Leutenant
John F Wadman
Edenridge
Powers
Mary Wadman
Wadman
March Field
California
Wacman
Medford
Marsheld
Powers High
West Point
Powers Radio Program Spotlights Local Issues and Band
Dean McWain of the Progressive club hosts a Powers program on the radio at noon. Nicholas Bredover and his school band perform several marches and praise civic efforts. Local residents donated cars to transport the band to the bay. Deputy Sheriff Ed Peterson assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McWain
Progressive Club
Nicholas Bredover
McWain
Powers
Blade
Powers Biedove
Bay
Lyle Stewart
Olin Lay
Minnie King
Ed Peterson
Bridge Follows OES Lodge Meet
Members of Mystic chapter OES enjoyed a social time after the regular meeting in Moose hall last Thursday evening. Hosts were Mr Frendy Medlock Mrs George Pef fers and Mrs William Marsee. At auction first prize went to Mrs E S Gamwell and lon by Mrs Maynard Rovan. Birthday honors were given to Mrs E S Gamewell Mrs John Purvis Mrs Faul Hirschinger and Mrs William Marsee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Chapter
OES
Moose Hall
Frendy Medlock
George Peffers
William Marsee
E S Gamwell
Powers Fall to Myrtle Point in Final Home Game
Powers High School lost 27 to 6 at Myrtle Point last Saturday in what marked the final year for the Powers team. Alvin Sprague contributed to Myrtle Point’s scoring as Powers’ lineup featured backs Wirg, Ross, Shorb, Gamwe, Slonecker, and Hanstead with Roy Hirschinger at center and Beaty Lay and Everett Warner on the line. Substitutes included Apple om, Earl Smith, Hennessey, Stevens, Thomas, and Rovang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Myrtle
Beaty Lay
Everett Warner
Dale Apple
Earl Smith
Pat Hennessey
Francis Stevens
Teddy Thomas
Maynard Rovang
Reuben Stevens
M Chester Reet
Lyle Stewart Fooyd Stepher
Schias Vand
Mrs W A Stephens Sainted by Coquille Hospital News
Local friends received word Tuesday of the severe illness of Mrs W A Stephens wife of Rev W A Stephens pastor of the Community Church for over a year she has many friends in town and the community awaits word on her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W A Stephens
Coquille
Stephens
Shower Honors Recent Bride RunseI Martindale of Ci auille
Mrs Runsel Martindale of Ci auIlle was feted Tuesday afternoon at her mother Mrs Marion Lewis home with a miscellaneous household dower. Hostesses Mrs Vern Taylor and Mrs Clarence Spitznasa and others arranged gifts and refreshments. The guest list included numerous local women and family friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runsel Martindale
Ciauille
Marion Lewis
Vern Taylor Nogister
Clarence Spitznasa
Joseph Boutin
Loren Warner
Mesdames
Norman Frye
Juline Mae Jennie Jones
Leo Frye
John Purvis
Bruce Munro
Floyd Allen
Lawrence Brady Thomas Utterback
Carl Briggs
A TT Erickson
Clarence Conger
David Churchill
Martin Stallard
Clyde Allen
Ernest Ely Ray Berry
Noble Rovang
Lloyd Ely
E. M. Duncan
John
Marguerite Smith
Birthday Party Surprise Honors Mrs Moe at Home
Mrs Juline Moe was pleasantly surprised Monday by friends and neighbors who gathered at her home and served a covered luncheon in honor of her birthday. Guests included Mesdames John Purvis Lealie McDonald George Chapman William Winkelmann Gus McCulloch A H Grant Clyde Allen Norman Frye Joe Boutin Joe Jr William Bennett Clarence Moe Grove Wills Lay Elvin Humphrey Noble Rovang Roy Berry Ivan Brown and Cari Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juline Moe
John Purvis
Lealie McDonald
George Chapman
William Winkelmann
Gus McCulloch
A. H. Grant
Clyde Allen
Norman Frye
Joe Boutin
Joe, Jr
William Bennett
Clarence Moe
Grove
Wills Lay
Elvin Humphrey
Noble Rovang
Roy Berry
Ivan Brown
Cari Briggs
Powers School Paper Plans Publication Schedule
A Powers school paper for the Powers Merald is announced with authors urged to submit in time for Myrtle Point Sunday mail. The note targets English teacher Ruthann Brekkmeyer and others in Powers schools, emphasizing timely placement for the section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ruthann Brekkmeyer
Powers
Farewell Bridge Club Sees Members Plan Change
The bridge club met last Thursday at Mrs Eddie Rubin's home for three tables after a dessert luncheon. Guests included Mesdames R E Stevens and Chester Root. Mrs Jack Hannon won the high prize, Mrs Clarence Mee was second, and a farewell gift honored club president Mrs Grady Johnson who plans to move to Arago at month end. Next meeting at Mrs Jack Hannon's home with hostess Mrs Olin Lay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Rubin
R E Stevens
Chester Root
Jack Hannon
Clarence Mee
Grady Johnson
Arago
Olin Lay
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Emil Norgorten
The Ranger Station couple Mr and Mrs Emil Norgorten welcomed their first child, a daughter named No mao Jean, born at a bay hospital on Wednesday September 22 1937. The baby weighed a little over six pounds and both mother and child are progressing normally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Norgorten
No Mao Jean
Bay
School Masters club attendees and grade placements noted in Coquille
Paul Baker Walter Commons and Nicholas Biedove attended the School Masters club in Coquille Tuesday. Florence Akin of Gold Beach will enter the 10th grade and live with Mr and Mrs Lonnie Stemmerman. Robert Slagel of Myrtle Point, nephew of Willami Doak, has entered the ninth grade and will make his home at Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Baker
Walter Commons
Nicholas Biedove
Coquille
Florence Akin of Gold
Besch Wiil
Lonnie Stemmerman
Robert Slagel
Myrtle Pont
Willami Doak
Powers
Dean McWain’s Wild Life Tales From Oregon Hills
Around Town notes Baker Powers school official and fishers with Oregon wildlife as Dean McWain recounts unusual encounters. Mentions hunter companions Howard Grady Jack Greiner C F Otis and a dramatic near mishap with a deer. Also jokes about baking advice and cookie ideas from Flash Stephens in a light local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McWain
Posers
Pau
Baker Powers School
Oregon
Howard Grady
Jack Greiner
C F Otis
Baker
Greiner
AF of L Sues CIO over union funds in Coquille
In Coquille last week the AF of L Lumber and Sawmill Workers filed suit against CIO officers Leo Rylly Hugh Hall Jess Jones Clarence Moe W Q Carty George Brown Robert Ligat Walter Spade Harold Summers and N Anderson and Bank of Powers to stop use of disputed funds and return over 1000 to the AF of L. Also notes officers elected at a Lumber and Sawmill Workers meeting including Reuben Stevens William Hennessey Lyle McCulloch Archie Lane and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
AF of L Lumber
CIO
Reuben E. Stevens
Archie L. Lane
AF of L
Leo Rylly
Hugh Hall
Jess Jones
Clarence Moe
W Q. Carty
George Brown
Robert Ligat
Walter Spade
Harold Summers
N Anderson
Bank of Powers
J W McInturff
William Walsh
AF of L. Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union
Eers
Reuben E Stevens
William Hennessey
Lyle McCulloch
Archie L Lane
W L Stemmerman
Lester Thorpe
Elmer Duncan
Chester Root
William Carver
Royal Neighbors Meet Monday in Myrtle Point event
The RNA met at the Fellowship hall Monday night with 15 members present to finalize plans for the county convention to be held in Myrtle Point next Monday. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs Jennie Jones and Mrs William Winkelmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RNA
Fellowship Hall
Myrtle Point
Jennie Jones
William Winkelmann
Lyle McCulloch
Dessert Bride Wednesday Event at Dorset Club
Johnson hosted Fellowship Club at Dorset for a meeting in the clubhouse last week. A short business session handled upkeep items and contract matters. The high score was led by Mrs J W Gamwell with Mrs George Dwyer in second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.rady Johnson
Dorset
Fellowship Club
J W Gamwell
George Dwyer
Juniors Plan Meeting With Junior Womans Club
The Junior Womans Club will hold a meeting at Mrs Albers Hetcrty home to outline plans for the upcoming event. Members are invited to attend and contribute ideas for the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albers
Townsend Club Evening With Harmonica Trio Skit
A Townsend club event featured Doyd Maury and family providing entertainment. Lloyd Murphy and William Richardson performed a skit with Anita Watkins Leslie Knight and Elbert Smith in the Harmonica Trio. Phillip Watkins danced while Elmer Smith sang. The night ended with an old-fashioned dance and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Doyd Maury
Z Cc
Baparece
Lloyd Murphy
William Chardson
Harmonica
Anita Watkins
Leslie Knight
Elbert Smith
Phillip Watkins
Elmer Smith
No-Host Social At Fellowship Clubhouse
A no-host bring your own refreshments party for 16 was held last week Wednesday at the Fellowship clubhouse. The evening featured informal social hour and a praised tea-table led by Dean Mc Wain who was complimented for his service. Prizes at the event went to Airs. Jess Jones and Dean McWain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship
Dean McWain
Jess Jones
Local Clubs Attend Dedication At Port Orford
West Coast community clubs from Myrtle Point Powers and Port Orford joined a dedication event last Wednesday. Members toured the Lighthouse of Ape Bianc area and enjoyed a chicken dinner in the new clubhouse with entertainment. Attendees included Mrs Vern Lundy and other local women, along with visitors from Medar Wooldentesses and Movurth Point Woman club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Powers Womans Cubs
Coos
Curry
Port Orford
Rouse
Ape Bianc
King
Lyte
Rolf M
Mo Brown
del Hennesses
Mre Vern Lundy
Summerlin
Marlin Evans
Henry Rosslow
Anton Sunatrup
Personal notices and visits in Mare field and Mort Point
Mrs NM Lae hosted visitors and greeted ties on Mare field Friday and Saturday. Mrs Bele Watderk of Mort Point attended, with Bruce and Jimmy Robe driving to Stonday. Mrs Richard Rouw and daughter Marjore of Eugene traveled to towns for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Jimmy Robeson
Marstille de
Richard Rouw
Marjore
Eugene Game
Rouws
Mie
A M Brown
Local Notes From Myrtle Point and Surrounding Areas
Community members are reported visiting relatives and friends across Oregon and nearby towns. Students, including Dean Bundy at Oregon State College, pursue education while locals help with church canning events and mission work. Various residents traveled to Coquille Agness and Gold Beach. fishing trips on the Rogue River are noted. local officials and deputies attended funerals and activities in Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Vasey
Hawkins
Siman
Woodward Creek
Dean Bundy
Hugh Hall
Oregon State College
Norman Frye
Myrtle Point
Bible Standard Missionary Society
Dan Thomas
San Diego
Mra Weyne Carver
Local Notes and Socials From Gaylord and Marshfield Areas
Mrs Harrison Hayes acts as agent for Mrs Lert Anthony of Marshfield during sinus treatment. Mr and Mrs Reese Daniela attend a Myrtle Point River birthday party for Aly, brother Luther Daniels. Harriet Bones, a Portland nurse, left the city after two weeks with her parents. The Woman's Club held its last extension meeting led by Mrs Jessie Ingram on Color as Applied to the Individual with a potluck in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Hayes
Lert Anthony
Marshfield
Reese Daniela
Myrtle Point River
Aly Brother
Luther Daniels
Misa Harriet Bones
Portland
D. Bones
Woman's Club
Mra
Jessie Ingram
Musdames H. OD. Bones
A H Howard
Cecil Snyder
LeRoy
Clarence Howard
W T Lear
Nora Harney
Carl Harney
Billy
Glen Grant
F D. Medlock
Walter Newbury
James Devereux
Medlock
Leonard
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Weather Report
Baptist Ladies
Community Baptist
Sunshiners Meet
Powers Visitor
Tomother
OES Lodge
NITE
AFL
Royal Neighbors
Dwa
Mra A H Bowers
Marefield
W Il Saoumermar
Tery
Breen
Cadel Baeiact
Coos Bay
White Face
Lamb
Veal
Thrift Weat Market
Loator Thorp
Luther Hall
Mre
Frye
Gaylord
Ralph F. Milne
Oreg
Bank Bidg
Chevrolet
FORD
Bosworth Motor CO
National Furniture Week
Davenport
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
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