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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
5
The Bridge Grange hall hosted a two day sewing machine clinic sponsored by the extension service. Lucy Lane from Oregon State College and acting county agent Miss Mary Agnes Ainley assisted visitors with machines ranging from antique to modern models.
Community announcements record sewing class demonstrations and home crafts with attendees from Myrtle Point Broadbent Arago Coquille and Bridge. Family changes include births visits illnesses travel and gatherings plus school district discussions and local club events.
The Bridge Grade School Pep Club staged the murder mystery comedy Three Taps on The Wall on Friday March 1 with Kay Cribbins performing a piano solo. Cast included Mary Ann Farmer Martha Lancaster Mariene Robison Hazel Dolph Beverly Elma Jean Magill Rae McKinley Evelyn Hardman Alice Magill and Lynne Kennedy.
A long list of neighbors and relatives share visits and trips. Families including Mr and Mrs Mark Hardman and Maude Chambers hosted guests. Eli and R L Sampson and others traveled from Coos Bay and Portland for visits. Local residents report illness, travel to Springfield and Portland, and attendance at a Dollar Day event with bands.
Mrs Elmer Wilson and Mrs Avis Mitchell with Artha of Coos Bay visited the Jenkins family Friday night. Dr A Theodore Smith and Mrs Smith of Myrtle Point led Sunday services as Sunday school drew 32. A potluck followed. Next Sunday William Barnett will speak after Sunday school and an Easter program with a basket lunch. Collette and Sharon Sapp of Coquille enjoy spring vacation.
The Crowley home hosted family and friends including Mr. and Mrs. James Crowley and Sharon of Coquille visiting Perley Crowley and his wife. The Oak Leaf Club quilted a quilt for Mrs. Isabelle Shone. Several locals, such as Mrs. Elmer Nikeson and Mrs. Bert Clayton, attended gatherings, while Lincoln Miller, working near Canyonville, visited his parents this week.
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