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About The Coquille Valley sentinel. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1921-2003 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 1949)
C o q u ille V a l le y ALL THE NEWS X e tit In e I ★ ★ ★ From ★ ★ ★ Port Orford Cedar Experiment Station Starts Up Again After Dormant Period By RAY M. SHAFFAR. Power* Editor The Port Orford Cedar Experi mental Forest, Siskiyou National forest, has once again become ac tivated after remaining dormant for a period of several years and the place is now a beehive of ac tivity. Plans are being made for a timber sale scheduled for this summer and much work is being directed towards that end. Studies are being conducted to learn the silvical requirements of Port O r ford cedar and plans are being aged stands of Douglas fir and Port Orford cedar, also known as White cedar,, into managed Port Orford cedar stands. On April 14, 184», a delegation consisting of Leo Isaac, and Elmer Matson of Portland. Lloyd Hayes and Edward Kotok of Roseburg, Donald Stickney of Powers and George James, resident officer of the Port Orford Cedar Experi mental Forest, spent the day look ing over the proposed sale area. These men are all members of the Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment station with the exception of Donald Stickney who is a ranger for the Siskiyou national forest. The Port Orford Cedar Experi mental forest consists of approx imately 9,100 acres of forest lands lying within T . 32 and 33 S, and R. 11 and 12 W. in Coos county, Oregon. The Port Orford Experi mental forest is one of a series of experimental forests set aide and developed a* a feature of the na tional ’forest administration. It is set aside for studies in silvicul ture, forest protection, ecology, and forest exploitation and re lated subjects. It is a project dedicated to the advancement of knowledge of all phases of the silviculture and utilization of the forest types in the region, particu larly Port Orford cedar. Enjoy our delicious se lect, well-cooked foods . . . you dine out treat yourself to maximum pleasure at minimum prices “FOR THE BEST FOOD IN TOWN * • • SEE RALPH BROWN” GET A COIFFURE HAIRCUT BEFORE YOUR PERMANENT Your new permanent w ill look and feel twice as good . . . if your hair has been carefully cut and contoured FIRST! Let our experts give you this aid to a lovely new hair-do that should insure a successful per manent. Make an early ap pointment. The Powers Cafe GUARANTEED PERMANENTS Open 6 A. M. to 1« P. M. Daily & Sunday Lyn Jeans Powers, Oregon r ( Ä F 0 R s Swedish Man Visits Powers Lions Club Eastern Star Observes Easter The Powers Lions met A pril 12th. One guest was from Swe den—Mr. Thurc Davidson, who Just came over from Sweden to visit with some Powers people. Mr. Davidson, was given a Lions pencil, and he seemed to enjoy his visit with the Lions. He was un able to speak English with the ex ception of a very few words, but nevertheless, he enjoyed the pro gram. R. B. Nicklaus announced the results of his consultation with FOR PARK IM PROVEM ENTS— Here Lion* Treasurer Walter Dry, in regard to a possi Gamwell get* a check fer *37.72 from Mayer Harold Ross ble date for sending Florence man of the Powers Community chest. Powers made a fine record Rushing to take training for the in the county drive and the money given Gamwell w ill go to mak acquisition of a seeing eye dog. ing modernisation improvements at Orchard Park. It is thought that it may be pos (Photo by Ray Shaffar, Powers Sentinel Editor) sible to send her to Morristown, N. J., during the month of June. Mr. Nicklaus has been advised that the training she w ill receive w ill be of great benefit to her in developing independence, and to The Powers Woman’s club w ill learn to rely upon her own ef hold an Open House, before, dur forts to a greater extent. Another guest was Richard ing and after the Senior hall on Mrs. Ruth Stickney was elected Saturday, April 23rd, at the Re- Shire. president of the Powers P.T.A. at beRhh hall, across the street from Don Stickney, program director ita regular meeting Friday, April the gymnasium. Light refresh of the club, announces that it is 115th. ments, cold drinks and hospitality planned to have several state po Mrs. Floy Hammock was re- w ill be served. A good place to licemen at the next meeting and I elected first vice-president; Mrs. see your old friends. possibly some presentatives of the —hJ. j Cecil Boutin, second vice-presi- Southwestern Oregon Sportsmen. o o ; dent; Mrs. Frances Christian, sec- These men w ill explain various i retary; Mrs. Hulda Harrelson, questions concerning game laws treasurer. and enforcement of them. Others The second grade rhythm band, w ill report on questions of inter | under the direction of Mrs. Fern est to sportsmen, such as dams, , Bear, played several numbers. The Women of Mooseheart commercial fishing, etc. They were attired in green and ’odge held an initiation on Friday, Lion president Ross announced I yellow capes and caps. Gary April 15th, when Mrs. Frank Rog that work would be started on the ' Murdock, in a very professional ers, Mrs. Clarence Christian. Mrs. park road this week. The road like manner, with his baton di Arthur Quilhaugh and Miss w ill be slashed out and tractors rected his young musicians. Yvonne Allen received the de w ill be used to build the new road. The sixth grade presented an grees of the order. During the meeting, the fol Arbor Day program with Robert The Rebekah hall was beauti lowing members received birth McMahan as master of ceremon fully decorated with spring flow day presents from the club: Ray ies. | ers for the occasion and the cor Getchell, a Lions neektie, and A silhouette of trees made by sages were made by Mrs. Carl Jim Gamwell. a ‘pocket secre the artists of the class was on dis Briggs and Mrs. Lloyd White of tary." Jim was somewhat disap play and several talks on trees Broadbeht. were given. pointed when he found that he Laurence Brady was elected A poem, “Trees,” by Joyce K il was not getting a real live, red mer was given by Dean Warner; governor of the Lcqral Order o f ' headed secretary. Moose Saturday night, April 10th; After the regular and the di a trio, “Naming the Trees,” by Robert McMahan, Ronnie Reed Clyde Hall, past governor; C l i f - ' rectors' meetings, James McCart and Dean Warner; duet, “The Lin ford Edwards, junior governor; hooked up his sound projector den Tree,” Louise Rogers and Ned Slonecker, prelate; George and ran some sound films. One Mary Alice Conger; solo, “O Sole Ridley, secretary; Bill Dobson, extremely interesting film was Mio,” Ninna Ala wine; trumpet treasurer; Jesse Walker, serjeant- from the film library of the In solo, Phillip Murdock; “Whisper at-arms. ternational Harvester Co. This The Women of the Moose were i was a .color film which depicted ing Hope,” Easter Parade. Mrs. Robert McMahan talked special guests for the ceremony logging ¡.methods used on the west on ‘The intermediate child and his and an Easter breakfast, with Mrs. coast and in Maine. It was a very home” and Mrs. Ruth Stickney on Bill Dobson in charge followed. nice film and the photography was Various phases of The high school child and his The table decorations were attrac outstanding. tively carried out with the Easter logging were shown, such as selec home.” motif— Easter eggs, rabbits, nests tive, and other forms or methods Mrs, Stickney and Mrs. Floy Hammack were named as candi and candles—and baked ham and of logging.. all the Easter “fixin’s’t were The second film was shown dates to attend the state conven —h.l. through the courtesy,.of the Farm tion. Following this all adjourned served. • • Credit Administration. This film to the Domestic Science room exlained the workings of the Co where a social hour was enjoyed. operative Wool Growers assooci- Mrs. Wesley Clark, Mrs. Lorraine ation, and the different method* Shepherd, Mrs. Albert Goebl and of grading wool as well as the dif Mrs. L. E. Stanley were hostesses Last week a covered dish lunch ferent grades of wool. Mrs. Irene McMillion announced • • that 1626 meals had been served eon was given Florence Smith on Clark Brothers & Stanley have to children during March and 94 her birthday by Mrs. Orvil Knight. bought a new crummy which w ill to adults. —h.l. Guests were Mrs. Henry Frye, be used to transport their men to • • Clark Brothers and L. E. Stan Mrs. Ray Wyland and Dianna, the job.. Standley Brother* haave again ley have been bringing logs to Mrs. Jack Bushnell, Mrs. Ted Powers m ill from up the river Stallard, and Martin, Ray, and begun loading operations at the Mrs. Raymond Wyland. The af log pond at Powers. just below Ash swamp. ------------- - - ternoon was spent sewing, play ing cards and visiting. A very pleasant time was had by all who attended. • • Mrs. Stickney To Head P.T.A. BEAUTY SHOP Powers, Oregon , SERVICE EVERYTHING FROM BOLTS TO NUTS ‘JEWELER INSPECTED!’ I t takes special instrumenta— and »• real mechanic— to give your motor a tip-top tuneup! M O B IL SERVICE haa every thing needed . . . so nip big repair hills in the bud with a timely motor adjustment NOW Mobil Service Station. BEN CRABILL Phone 541 Powers, Oregon o It takes skilled workmen to keep the wheels of industry turning—only skilled men can give you the kind of a job YOU want. Whether it’s excavation work — pile-driving or delivering top grade SAND AND GRAVEL—we have properly trained and equipped men to give you a fast, accurate and economical job. SAND & GRAVEL CO. Phone 224 Powers, Oregon Local Mention Miss Corinne G riffin returned hpme by plane from Minneapolis, where she was called by the Mc Connell air school for an inter view and examination tor a posi tion for the T. W. A. airline. (Continued on Last Page) "Stop If yeur brake* are right! Don’t Cooking ride an paper-thin brake lining . . . it’s dangerous . . . it’s costly! Let Texaco re-line your brakes good-looking! eat at . . . and be sure yonr brakes Tonight we’ll McCulloeh’a. are in sure-step condition! I t ’ll bring a smile to yonr lip* T. VERL JOHNSON and a thrill to your taste.” Texaco Service Station M c C u llo c h 's Powers, Oregon F o u n ta in Phone 163 Powers, Ore. J TRAVEL & W IS Birthday Party Given A t Powers Labor Turns the Wheels of Industry Merchen & Reed The special election held in Powers Monday, A pril 18th, foe the rural school boards to exceed the six per cent limitation resulted in eleven votes being cast, 10 for and one against. You’ll Get All the Breaks Open House Set A t Senior Ball Fishing News Call Us First! Voters Give M ajority To Raise Obligation night and Easter were observed by Mystic chapter, No. 147, O. E. S., Thursday, A pril 14th, with Don Stickney as Worthy Patron, where around the altar each member renewed and re-dedicated herself to the beau tiful teachings of the Order. Following the ceremonies and business meeting all adjourned to the banquet room, where refresh ment* were served by the hostess es, Mrs. Nell Rolfe and Mrs. Ruth Stickney. Birthdays and anni versaries which occurred during the month were observed. Moose Ladies Initiate Friday swiftly, courteously served! Everytime *-■ 1 ■ ' ■ ■- - , » 1 COQUILLE, COOS COUNTY. OREOON THURSDAY. A PR IL 21, 1949. SICK ABED OF REMEDIES In the M ’s many remedies were woase than the illness. Today, thanks to modern science, rem edies are tested for parity be fore they are ever offered to the public. SEE US FOR YOUR SICK-ROOM NEEDS We Are Also Headquarters for , U J L types of FISHING SUPPLIES S H E E D Y 'S 151 Powers, Oregon Fishing has been poor at Agness the past week, very few fish hav ing been taken There seem to be fish in the river but they have not been bitin. (Editor’s note: Perhaps the fishermen were not using the right sort of liquid bait, or not enough of it. You can pull in five at a time if you use enough of the proper brand of li quid bait.) Road conditions are somewhat improved as Ions as the road re- mams dry. I t is said that sedans could not make it to Agness, but if it rains again it is questionable if anything except a high-centered vehicle could make it. A meeting of sportsmen was held at Powers high school Sat urday night, A pril 1«. Two movies were shown, ‘“Fishing on the Rogue River” and “Mule Deer and Antelope.” Jack Hayes, presi dent of the Southwestern Oregon Sportsmen's association, gave the inside dope of the legislative fight at Salem for the sportsmen’s laws and he outlined the plans of the association for the ensuing years. The “Slogan Contest” was ex plained and started. Much more about this wiU be known as soon as the word gets spread around, • • Mr. and Mrs Lloyd White and daughter, Cheryl, and Mrs. W il liam Shorb attended Easter serv ices in Coquille and spent the day visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Welvin White. Why drive your car when you can save time, money and trouble by riding the bus? Buses ieave Powers for Coquille: 7 & 10:30 A. M. daily 1:10 P. M. Sunday Leave Coquille: * 8:45 A. M. & 3 P. M. daily except Sat. 8:45 A.M. & 4:30 P. M —Saturday , 4:30 P. M. — Sunday Support the Powers Bus Line n So You Have a New Number? Well, listen, here’s A lX ef the new phone numbers in Power*. Looking For The Best Service For Your Car? Of course you are! When you want economical repairs flight mechanics accurate, by top Come To Us Hollenbeck Garage Phone 401 Powers, Oregon Jot them down:” Old N iw 562 582 Robert M c M ilio n _____ 584 504 Clifford Davis _______ J. W. Walker _2______ 568 588 392 561 Wealey C l a r k -----«------- 394 563 Floyd K i n g _________ 507 397 H. W. D e a v e r________ 335 592 Charles Stallard _____ 502 488 Harold J. Rom ----------- 501 591 J. T. Ross S to r e _____ NEW PHONES ____ 444 Shaffar, Ray M. . Post, E lm e r ____ ___ 505 Crabill, Ben P. _ 542 Watson, Ralph E. Fandrem, H arry . . 335 397 Barton, Paul ____ . 500 Quilhaugh, D. E. King, Alvan (Scpop) _ _ _ .808 Reeves, William McMahon, J. A. White, Martha Barkdoll, Kenneth Caver, William _ Perry, W illiam — Mintonye, Oscar Goebl, Albert P. -594 382 394 488 -591 .404 -583 -583 Published through the courtesy of J. T. Ross General Merchandise Store
