The Oregon Wine Grower\u27s Association (OWGA) was created in January 1969 with Paul Bjelland as President, Richard Sommer as Vice President, Ted Anderson, Jr. as Secretary, and Dr. T. R. Mafit as Treasurer. The OWGA history and success is described in this clipping from the Roseburg News-Review, providing details about OWGA\u27s plans for the growth of the wine industry throughout Oregon
