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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
2
The Thursday luncheon club heard Mrs Charles Crew speak during a 1 30 gathering. Auction bridge added to the cheerful afternoon with Mrs Cheester winning high prize and Mr Jess Bhophe finishing second.
Gadabouts club met last Thursday for a dessert luncheon with prize winner Mrs Edwin Rubin and low getter Mrs Hay Stewart. A lovely afternoon featured a two clock top moment and Mrs Edna Woolms noted a gust. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs Pr liam Johnson of N45 Powers.
The report notes near three times the usual rainfall with 8 to 16 days of rain and 18th day peak. Mean max 88.1 F and mean min 44 F with temperatures fluctuating. record highs and lows observed, eight days above 1 inch rain and several above 2 inches, 3 inches, plus snowfall measured.
Local church announcements list services and prayer meetings at several houses and churches. Events include a Sunday afternoon evangelist view at the Over 045 Evangelical, Friday evening praise at the church, missionary meetings second and fourth Fridays, and Catholic Mass on the fourth Sunday each month. Community Baptist notes prayer meetings, weekly Sunday Matweek, and Wednesday aid gatherings, with a pastor update and schedule details.
George Chapman and P Y Noth led the affirmative side while Murphy and T W Murphy spoke for the negative. The program included a formal discussion and dancing to close the evening at the Fellowship clubhouse with committee members listing Ida Mathews, Mrs Witlam Richards, and Mrs William Winkelmann among those assisting.
Member of Myatt chapter OES rehearse for district meet to be held at Marshfield with Dune chapter as host on April 12. Warbster and Ma tron of the Dinand chapter of Oregon will be guests.
fragments describe a luncheon gathering with discussions on war and social topics. Readers reference names, places, and events in a terse, newspaper card style, noting dates and attendees in a constrained OCR snippet.
A local pinochle club hosted an evening event featuring card games and musical entertainment. Members enjoyed social time, refreshments, and a display of early spring activities.
The Woman's club meeting covered women in law enforcement and civic duties. Mrs Albert Powers led with highlights from Tulsa federation talks, urging clubs to tackle community issues and reform. Discussions included youth problems, marijuana concerns, penal code reforms, and enforcing law observance.
Local benefit bridge event raised funds for the school band at Hul Mire Chester Root and Mires Beaubettevers. Players Eugene and others participated in a social evening with prizes awarded to top performers for both men and women categories.
On a Saturday afternoon Mrs Seth Slyter entertained a group of children for her daughter Josephine's birthday. Fire and refreshments were provided as guests attended including Jessie Leona Clifford John Duncan Myrtleway Munger Billy Thorp Dickie Peter Enyeart Donald Hull Sallie Landles Luke Tuffy Slyter and Sanny Raubert son.
Wilma Summers celebrated her tenth birthday with a party at her home on Saturday. Her mother Mrs Summer was helped by sister Mrs James Pagot as friends and relatives joined in games and birthday refreshments. Attendees included Kayo Patricia Summers Shirley Delores Hannon Jackie Hanson Carrine Gertt Bonne Jean Jenkins Marilyn Munta Marjorie Fitzhenry Virginia Pritchard Lyle Meilech Jenny and Freddie Piggott.
WERSONALS shows E R Hannon visiting Mertes Bont Monday evening. Mrs Floyd Eaton, George Berven, Kate A 4 ningham, Edward Lindley, Mrs Bruce Munro, John Purviso, Mrs Albert H Priests and Miss F Boga appear in a cluster of local visits. Names suggest social calls, hospital visits, and small town weekend arrangements.
Carl Stewart visited Marshfield on business last Thursday and Mrs Weldon Medford stayed in Portland on business. Mrs John Smith of Marshfield hosted relatives at her home with Mrs Fox visiting, and Mrs Fox rode with Mr Smith to Marshfield for the meeting of the Coquillo Pinochle Club. George Dwyer of Port Orford spent last Thursday at his home. The WCTU meets next Monday at 2 pm with Mrs E Quilhaugh. Mrs Frank Asove will host the American Legion auxiliary meeting tomorrow at 2 pm. The Ladies Aid of the Community Baptist church plans a silver tea and white elephant sale on Second Avenue near Matthews block Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Durword Rolfe of Flucgaco visited Rolfe separately. their daughter Colette visited grandparents. Mrs Claconce Moe entertained her bridge club today in place of Mrs Jack Hannon. Mrs Footie returned last Thursday from Massachusetts and is progressing nicely. Mrs Estima Paster, absent for two weeks, was at the Love Deck at work at the Poa sunfectionery.
The Thursday Club hosts a bridge party featuring Mrs Charles Drew and other members. Attendees plan a Juneteenth related event and share refreshments, with casual socializing noted amidst the games.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a luncheon event with scattered references to a club program and phonetic fragments. Named entities and clear details are insufficient to determine a precise outcome or participants.
The Royal Legion gathered for its inaugural session last Friday at the Open Bible Church. Rev C WoLawten led the gathering explaining the group’s aims and plans for youth and community service.
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