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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
3
An article praises May 1 as Child Health Day under a 1928 Congressional resolution. It urges nutritious meals for children and schools, stresses milk and fruits like strawberries, and includes simple strawberry-based treats and a recipe. It briefly notes a rapid bus route in the Arabian desert with extreme temperatures.
Broadbent Grange met for its regular session at the gym with a luncheon for members and visitors. Residents and relatives from Gaylord, Bridge, Marshfield, Coquille and Myrtle Point attended events, business trips, visits, and social calls through Friday.
Surface cookery for two offers guidance on using modern electric ranges for efficient meals. The article describes how controlled heat prevents burning, aids browning, and stores heat for economical cooking, plus a sample menu and tips for nuts, meringues, and desserts.
The piece lists numerous Sunday and Saturday visitors and callers to families in North Catching Creek Broadbent and Bangor including Mr and Mrs William Miller Ruth and James, Mr and Mrs Earl Cox, Dr. Wood family, Lyle Wood, Carl Bushnell, Everett Barkdoll and family, Darla Robert and Victor Bushnell, B H Held Luella Pat Ardyce Ben Junor, Johnnie Wnobrey, Mrs H Berry and Melva Lu cile Joan Alven, Seymour Fosburg group, Earl Adams, Ray Dement, R J West, CV Bushnell, Alford Barrows, Maude Davis teacher preparing to travel, and Alder Crest school closing with a picnic.
Friday visitors included Mrs. Robert Redell of Easbur s and Mrs. Eilig. Myrtle Point High School faculty were present at a Saturday luncheon. Mrs. Iva Morrin of Portland and guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Volomar. Townsend meeting attendance noted. A novel violin made from an old army rifle was shown. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. Cat Stewart of Powers and the Minkler family. Georgianna Bradburn of Marshfield also visited.
The regular Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering met last week on Tuesday at the Ward Evans residence. Honor guests included Mrs C. C. Farr and Mia, with Louis Fugelson of Aust in attendance. Tea services were sent incyeared.
West Norway E J Myers came home Sunday from a three week stay with his daughter Mrs Wayne Woodward of Arago. He is gradually improving as he recovers from an illness while staying with family. Nearby relatives hosted guests over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Stanley Halter of Arago and Port Orford visitors.
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