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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1936
Page
2
The senior class event includes a Queen of the May crowned by student pairs and a series of ceremonies. A grand march and drills follow, with purchases noted in town and festive activities planned for the campus.
An afternoon party for Glenn Stewart marked his fifth birthday with games and friends in attendance. Guests included Yvonne Alien Delbert Lees Dana Lee Greiner Barbara Barton Eisley Mary Lou Wyland and Molly June Nicies.
Word from local friends that Mrs Hattie Stanton of Fairbanks Alaska, former Powers resident who spent last summer in town, is critically ill at her home.
A masquerade party lit up the Broadbent school gym on a Wednesday. Families and neighbors from Riverton, Myrtle Point, Gravelford, Coquille, and nearby areas visited relatives, attended services, and shared meals across the weekend.
The Thursday Bridge club met at Mrs Clarence Moe home with five tables in play. Mrs Weg' fon Medford took first prize and Mrs Chester Root second. The event honored last year’s president Mrs Ray Barry who received a gift, while Mrs Eddie Aubin of Coquille, a former member, was surprised with a handkerchief shower.
About 100 CCC boys from China Flat camp were taken by truck Saturday to Roseburg for return home in Oregon. Captain Croper accompanied them to Roseburg.
The junior Prom was a grand event held Saturday night in the gymnasium decorated in green silver and white. Cedar boughs bunting and a crystal ball set the scene while the stage hosted the orchestra. Local young people and sponsors reported strong social and financial success with contributions from Coquille and Myrtle Point families.
Mrs A Rolfe hosted a potluck gathering at her Sea Wash home on Thursday honoring a visiting senator from Washington. Attendees included Mesdames Stalard Morgan Carey Lymar, Munro Churchill, Walker, Brower, Conger, Pas and others. a later luncheon honored a senator and drew a list of local women and girls.
Mrs William Winkelmoor hosted the Ladies Aid of the Community Church last Wednesday afternoon with 15 members present. The gathering centered on sewing and refreshments were served.
Friends hosted a surprise party at Mrs Frank Gates home Friday evening. Two tables were in play with high score held by Mrs Ray Stewart and second by Mrs Arthur Thurber.
Corinne Griffin hosted an after school birthday party in the kindergarten room for her second grade classmates on Wednesday of last week. A birthday cake with all trimmings was enjoyed by her schoolmates in honor of her eighth birthday.
Mrs Ray Grant and twin daughters Ex'teen and Irene returned from a Day Hospital Mio. Mrs Elwin Frye moved to Empire Mio. Mr Ray Hall visited Myre'. Mr and Mrs Elton Schroeder of Myrtle Point were in town Saturday. Mrs Luly Dement of Myrtle Point returned home after visiting with daughter Mrs Ellis Warmer and family. Alice Warner accompanied her grandfather home Monday. Mrs Henderson of Salem left for home after visiting daughter Eleanor Henderson for weeks. Mrs Schneider of Portland spent a week with daughter Alyce Schneider. she returned home Wednesday. Mrs Frank Raber and Ruth Raber of Tacoma, Wash., guests of Mr and Mrs JD Welch. Mr Bruce Reader and sons Harry and Gene were at Marshfield on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs UOFE McGlary of Coquille in town Thursday. Mrs William Nee of eau he visiting friends this week.
Coos Masonic Association holds Friday meeting at the Fellowship clubhouse with a tamale feed after the edge meeting. The event, hosted by OES members Mrs Henry Mne, Mrs Ray Hall, Mr John Purvis and Mrs Flood Eater, drew several out of town attendees despite inclement weather.
The Fellowship Club meets Wednesday at the clubhouse. Junior Women gather Thursday evening at the same location. Townsend Club holds its regular meeting at Boom. Girl Scouts meet Thursday at The Hut at 7. Odd Fellows convene Friday evening at the Fellowship clubhouse at 8.
The Missionary Society of the Bible Standard church will hold a silver tea in the Fellowship club house on Thursday afternoon to raise funds for sending their pastor south to recuperate from operations. Lunch will be served shortly after noon and a musical program is planned. Committee members include Mrs William Doak, Mrs Leo Frye and Mrs Elvin Hull.
The senior class rehearses a play titled The Newspaper Bride to be staged in the gymnasium on Friday April 10. John Gribble of the English department directing the production.
The Womans club and coopers ten of George P Stewart sponsor a picture at the local theatre Friday evening to raise funds for instruments for the school band. Mrs Art Thurber Mia Grady Jonnea Mies Br gas Mia la Feve and Mrs Paul Baker head the committee. Tickets sold by several coordinating members. matinee option mentioned.
Mrs Clare Lehmanowski and Miss Margaret Frye hosted the Fellowship club gathering on Wednesday. A bus session discussed clubhouse upkeep and contract lodge. Mrs Ralph Milne won first prize with a game of contract, and Mrs E J Grener took second.
Gaylord Crone Epperson and grandmother Mra Mary Richardson Sinday guests at Twin Oak home. Several residents, including Wo Dufield and Van Dorn family, return from Salem with arm injury and travel updates. Alka school notes report spelling tests, Tom Sawyer reading, librarians Eugene Drenie and Leonard Medico, and upcoming music festival rehearsals.
The parents of their second child a daughter were reported as born at home Saturday morning.
Mrs Gus McCulloch leads an Easter pageant to be staged by the Communihurel Sunday school on Easter night. Younger pupils under teachers direct will present their Easter program during the regular Sunday school session on Easter.
A gathering titled Team Mothers Give Supper was held Tuesday at the Fellowship clubhouse. Attendees included local parents and school supporters with several named guests from the community. organizers listed include Mrs Jes lunes Mrs Jess Shepherd and others assisting at the event.
Fragmentary note records a consultation about a project led by Dr DD F Hard. Mentions private meeting, potential protective board, and pathway via Wesda Creek with unclear details.
Fragmented OCR notes mention Marshfield and school items over a weekend. Multiple garbled lines reference people, dates, and activities with no coherent events or names clearly identifiable. The passage lacks readable facts to form a concrete summary.
Miss Marion Bryant spent the weekend with friends in Powers. Mrs Myrle Bryant and Miss Lucille Holmes visited Monday evenings at the Kenneth Holmes home. L. B. Jennings and Mr and Mrs C H Lucia were Myrtle Point visitors Monday. Miss Aleta Bryant spent last Tuesday night with Mrs Clifford Crosby of Myrtle Point. Miss Doris England visited Mr Howerd Rackleff of Myrtle Point last Thursday night.
A sequence of social visits and family events from Myrtle Point areas recorded. Names include Mr and Mrs Frank Hill and Rodney, Elmo Nockis and children, E L Culbertson family, Doris Johnson, Walton Clinton, Tiase fons, K Ho Hansen, Harnish family Derwig, Beenskey, Ruth Marie Culbertson, Wayne Thompson, Roland Flaer, and J I Clinton.
In Fairview a misty weekend slowed activity with the ground blank. Reports mention lambs and farmers, a talk of tours, and planned gatherings next Saturday.
fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and numbers. no coherent event or entities readable. unable to extract a definite news item or details for a proper summary.
The Myrtle Union rally in Coquille Friday included Na dine Ellis Myrtle Beckett Glenn Hutton Low Hooton Pauline Farmer and Mae Hatcher. The Woman's Civic club met to discuss fundraising ideas and to hear school children and county meeting reports presented by Charles Johnson.
Honoree Mrs Ernest Flea and Mrs Pancoast attended. Eugene arrived with sister. Mr and Mrs Wenham of Fairview visited Malina Brownson and Mrs Charlesee. Brode family hosted. Henry Brownson and Elmer Brownson relatives dined with Mrs Melis en Brownson. calls between Mrs Cora Axe and Mrs Willian Axe. Roy Doney returned to Bend after weeks in local logging camps.
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