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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
2
The piece explains Easter as the annual celebration of Christ’s resurrection and outlines two meanings: immortality and vindication of Christ’s way of life. It argues Jesus rose after death, offering a glorious new life, and that his teachings promote love and goodwill against worldly power. Church notices follow.
Methodist services listed for Thursday through Easter Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a m and various youth meetings. Latter Day Saints led by Elder J E Giherven with church school at 10 a m and Sunday preaching at 7 30 pm midweek prayer. St Marks Episcopal reports services by Rev Robert L Greene with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and Evening Prayer on the third Sunday. St Anns Catholic notes Mass schedule on the first, second, third, and fifth Sundays plus Sunday School. Local family visits noted.
A birthday potluck at the Sitkum gym honored Aunt Fanny Alford as 90 with 166 relatives and friends. Relatives from Coquille Cottage Grove Port Orford Coos Bay Roseburg and Emerald attended. gifts were given and a Myrtle Leaf club meeting followed with a quilting activity.
Games were enjoyed in the afternoon. A handkerchief shower was given to Mrs Tom Krewan who moved to Coquille but was a member last year. Mr and Mrs Binger Laird and Mrs Julius Benhary of Roseburg were overnight guests of Mrs Belle Laird Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson visited Everett Cook home in Springfield over the weekend.
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