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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
6
The Lions club weekly meeting and student musical program are described. Members decided to send a tow to Martic Point for the Greyhound bus hearing on Friday the 10th with solo and quartet performances by town youth.
Pansy chapter convened last Friday at Mrs Frazeve s home. Members voted a donation to Mooseheart hospital guild aiding girls seeking a baking course. The lodge also donated. They plan Child Health Day in May and will attend Moose Edge installation ceremonies on Friday April 17.
Mrs. William Richards, who left Sunday for Marshfield where her husband works, was honored with a surprise party and shower Friday evening. Chaparral lodge of the Rebekahs organized the event with many local women in attendance. Refreshments were served and gifts presented to the guest of honor.
Mystic chapter hosts Elgin of Myrtle Point and Mystic chapters in Masonic hall. Honorary guest Myre H Faye Ambrose of Portland, grand officer of Oregon, inspected chapters and received a floral degree and gifts from both chapters.
Mrs Allen King Jr entertained the Pinochle club at her home on a Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Harry Coffin and members Mrs W L Stemmerman who won first prize Mrs E R Hannon who was second and Mrs Ogden Endicott who earned consolation plus Mrs B McRae Mrs Otto Pitcher and Mrs Hans Jorgensen.
Chaparral lodge of the Rebekahs held a routine meeting last Monday night with Mrs. Lester Finney and Miss Genevieve Norns serving refreshments. High score honors went to hostess Alan King Jr with second high to Mrs Chester Root. guests included Mrs Walter Commons and members Mrs Jess Shepherd Mrs Charles Crew Mrs Olen Lay and Mrs B F McRae.
The Rome Economics Extension mt will meet Tuesday at 10 30 a.m. in the Fellowship clubhouse. It is an important meeting for those continuing the unit. Bring supper for the noon dinner. Extension units focus on defense work for next year and provide opportunities for women to help with pantry conservation and feeding families according to nutrition.
The American Legion Auxiliary distributes copies of the Flag Code to show proper display of the U S flag. Flags should be flown on holidays and during this period when weather permits. The auxiliary will prepare poppies for sale and notes no poster contest in local schools this year due to press of work.
Harry Rolfe, son of Mr and Mrs A D Rolfe, departs for naval service from Portland on a trip to San Pedro after graduating from Powers High School. He has been employed in Sweet Home and recently spent two weeks at its local home.
Mrs Loren Warner and Mrs Clifford Da as led a round of galloping teas with Mrs Gene Norris and Mrs Bruce Murry as hostesses. Ray Tee moved to Kiloquin to work with Southern Pacific. His family plans to relocate within a month. Mrs Marion Berrigo of Eugene visited to be with her mother Mrs Alice Harrington and sister Mrs Clarence Conger.
Senior Kid Day featured costumes and trips to businesses for candy and pennies then a Rogue River picnic with advisor Arnold Ehlers. Juniors held an evening Homemaking room party chaperoned by the Bealls. Sophomores and Freshmen attended a bonfire and weiner roast at the Orchard.
Sunday dinner gatherings and weekend visits among residents of Myrtle Point and nearby families. Includes Mrs. William Watson and Dorothy visiting Mrs. Joe Vandehey, the George Myers family ill with measles, and multiple households entertaining guests from Myrtle Point communities. For sale notice: school typing paper offered by The Herald Press.
A candidate for County Commissioner in Coosa County announces as a Republican nominee in the May 15 1842 primary. He calls for full cooperation of county state and national government toward the war and debt repayment, careful expenditure, tax reduction, impartial administration, and a broad knowledge of local problems and needs.
The Remote By Mrs. LB. England REMOLE report notes the regular community club meeting Friday evening. New officers elected with Mrs. L. B. England as president and Mrs. Henry Wryrick as vice president. Secretary is Mrs. L. B. Jennings and treasurer Mrs. Barrett Zinn. Retiring officers listed with May office start dates.
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