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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
2
Eeeanies R. A. Mall Barlin returned from senate seat at Thursday Mrs Lyle Stewart drove to Coquille Wednesday.
The Ladies' Aid of the Community church met Wednesday at Mrs. Leslie McDan dels home to prepare the parsonage for the new minister due this week. The work was done by Aid members who plan to finish and clean soon. Refreshments were served after the meeting by the hostess.
Rogue River Indian Jim Davis aged about 77 staged a bank hold up at Powers Bank last week. He had been released April 17 from Salem penitentiary and claimed canceled checks as payment for a $1,000 bequest spent years ago. Davis was arrested in Coquille and faces disposition on his case and possible return to prison.
Mrs Lyman Rolfe entertained a number of friends Friday at her home serving refreshments after sewing. Guests included Mesdamen M A Coffin Lyte Stewert ES Gamwell W A Var ney George Lainger A D Ro ofe A. T Erickson and James Ramwel. She plans to move near Klamath Falls where her husband is employed.
Mrs. Howard Varney hosted a Thursday evening shower for Miss Florence Parvin a fourth grade teacher from Eugene who plans to marry after school ends The surprise party featured games with prizes won by Miss Parvin and Miss Alyce Schneider Attendees included Mrs J M Adams Ethel Mrs William Earls Mrs W Boyles and others.
The executive board of the Womans club met at Mrs. Ray Hall's home Tuesday afternoon to plan a potluck Oregon Products dinner inviting husbands and house-guests. The club has held an Oregon Products dinner for husbands for 10 years as a yearly event. Present were Mrs. Lyman Rolfe, president, Mrs. Ray Hull, Mrs. A King, Mrs. D. M. Fox, Mrs. George Lainger, Mrs. William Hennessey, and Mrs. James Gamwell.
A Coquille Music Festival drew about 1 000 attendees with 600 children from Powers taking part. Students Nora Dwyer Mary Slonecker Mer Saint Katrina Gamwell Lewis Fetheroff Philip Watkins Juanite Smith Helen Ligat Gloria Chapman Gilbert Watkins Betty Jean Robertson Bobby Morris Harold Stewart Jack Bushnell Alice Lorraine King Diana Powers Bonnie Jean Churchill Eleanor Smith Robert Bushnell Donald Coats Donald Knight Jimmy Hennessee Wilma Summers Marjorie Fitzhenry and Mrs Howard Varney sixth grade teacher led the group. J M Adams band director presented a clarinet quartet Garnette Brown Alyce Root Dale Crew Francis Stevens.
At 6:30 Saturday in the Fellowship clubhouse the class of 1938 entertained seniors and guests at the annual junior-senior banquet. Green and pink décor, candlelight tables, and a hollow square layout framed the event with pink tulips and bleeding heart arrangements.
Mrs. Frank Grove hosted the American Legion Auxiliary meeting Friday afternoon with refreshments after the business session. Poppy Poster contest winners were named Evalyn Stock for first prize whose poster will be sent to Roseburg to compete with contestants from the region.
Mies Jessie Palmiter county demonstration agent led the final LF extension meeting of the season at Fellowship clubhowe. A Gaylord Powers joint session featured garment finishing tips and home sewing techniques. A potluck luncheon followed as plans for comprehensive canning demonstrations were announced for Gaylord or Powers.
Mr and Mrs C P Pat Easley, long-time residents, have moved back to town from Enright. Easley resumes as station agent at the local Southern Pacific depot, which now has telegraph service. The depot is ready pending resumed work at Eden ridge logging camps.
The homemaking class heard E L Severson of Safeway discuss meats prices and cuts. Softball games are set against Aisago and Arago next week. A May 1 sophomore dance and a May 4 concert and dance at the high school gym are led by M iss M Potter and J Maurice Adams with proceeds supporting music programs. A schoolmasters dinner in Coquille featured Dr V V Caldwell as speaker. attendees included Paul E Baker and others.
After the regular meeting Mystic chapter QOES held a social hour. At auction Mrs Noble Rovang won the prize and birthdays for Mrs George Peffers and Mrs Floyd Raton were celebrated. Hostesses were Mesdames James Sheridan Henry Moe John Purvis and James Gamwell. Mrs EK S Gamwell reported on a chapter meeting and initiation in southern California during her trip.
Mr and Mrs Fred Powers and sons John and George move to Portland and buy a home in Dunthorpe. Powers long active as a civic leader, former logging superintendent, and bank president, with the Powers-Davis company now operating near Sweet Home and in Twomile. Mrs Powers is a charter Fellowship club member and has hosted events last week.
Mrs Winkelmann hosted a 630 dinner for the graduating class last week. Dewey Winkelmann led a guest list that included Eun Bands Douglas Gumwell lorcatie Shepherd Chester Mae Nak Van Dyke Esther Watson and Maxie Frye.
The Bridge Club met at Mrs Jack Hannon's home for weekly play last Thursday. Mrs Curtis Tint sent une tastess to attendees. Winners were Mrs Duver first and Jack Greiner second.
The Hulkinsoggitg ocoum party is reported to have begun on the Gant property amid fevere on Monday with local residents noting activity and disruption.
Officers of the Fellowship club were reelected at the annual meeting held last Wednesday in the clubhouse. Reports show a successful year with improvements planned and made, including decorations, varnished woodwork, a kitchen heater with hot water, and new oilcloth for work tables. Mrs James Gamwell hosted dessert. contract prizes went to Mrs C F Otis and Mrs G W Boyles.
Mrs William Marsee traveled to Portland last week to assist with preparations for a garden wedding celebration. The note mentions residents of Marshfield Eugene and other names including Mrs George Duver Mrs Lehmanowshky and Mrs Richard Reuchar among others.
Over the weekend many residents visited friends in town including John Powers from Sweet Home attending the senior ball. Visitors from Bandon Myrtle Point Riverton Coquille and Sitkum joined local residents at homes and a senior hall event.
Mrs Branton recovers from an appendix operation and will resume teaching. Albert Hachler’s family and friends, including Wilson and Mrs A King Jr, visit in Coquille and Myrtle Point. Several locals attend potlucks, stockholder meetings, and visits to Marshfield, Powers, and Gaylord areas.
Safety in driving information compiled by Earl Snell secretary of state and Charles A. Howard superintendent of schools is now available at the Powers Public Library. The book emphasizes fundamentals of good driving practices for young drivers.
The RNA schedules its next regular meeting for Monday May 1 at Fellowship Hall. Initiation will occur during the gathering and all members are urged to attend.
Miss Wanda Woodring hosted a group gathering at Mr and Mrs Ralph Woodring’s home last Thursday with games and dancing. Attendees included George Sinnott Shirley McWain Beaty Lay Earl Smith Elaine Thurber Helen Lewis Jimmie Stalcup Ima Hubbard Frendy Medlock Wilbur Lewis and others. Prizes went to Ima Hubbard Wilbur Lewis and George Sinnott.
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