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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1936

Page

2

Senior Class Banquet Feted After Successful Dance

The senior class hosted a well attended dance with extensive decorations and a nautical theme “Out of the Harbor Safe the Sea.” Out‑of‑town guests joined, the event aiding commence­ment expenses, followed by a junior banquet and a hand painted menu. Special guests included school board members and their spouses.

Junors Maxine Frye Esther ‘Wateen Dorothy Nelson Deand Cless George Gessler R. XL. Stevens Jess Shepherd

Friends Spend Day With An Aged Woman

A number of friends visit an elderly woman on Thursday for a day of companionship and support. The gathering reflects communal care and memory sharing among neighbors.

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Doak by Bible Society

Members of the Bible Standard Missionary society gave their president Mrs William Doak a surprise birthday party at her home on Monday, delivering refreshments and greetings.

Bible Standard Missionary Society William Doak

Club Meeting Notices and Social Gatherings Schedule

Local clubs announce meetings throughout the week. WBGE club hosts Mrs. Frank Moritz with high score by Mrs Clarence Moe and second by Mrs Grady Johnson. Contract club hosted by Mrs Fred Powers with dessert luncheon. first prize to Mrs W A Roberts. RN A Sunshine club meeting postponed to Friday at Mrs Earl Rovent’s home due to county convention. Re D Pekahs plan Tuesday evening at Mrs Conrad Lapp. Women of Moose meet Wednesday at Moose hall. Fellowship club gathers Wednesday at the clubhouse. Townsend club meets Wednesday at 8 in the Fellowship clubhouse. Odd Fellows hold Friday evening at 8 in the Fellowship club. Scout meetings Tuesday evening at the Mut… and Thursday evenings for the Sarina CLUB.

Frank Moritz Bridge Club Clarence Moe Grady Johnson Hari Royer Fred Powers Contract Club W A Roberts Ralph Milnesee RN A. Sunshine Club Earl Rovent Marshfield Women of Moose Moose Hall Sp. m Fellowship Club

Fellowship Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

Mrs Jem Jones was elected president of the Fellowship club at the annual meeting in the clubhouse last Wednesday. Mrs Clare Lehmanowsky became vice president and Mrs E R Norgarden was chosen secretary with Mr Andy Grant re elected treasurer for ten years. Jess Jones and trustees James W Gamwell and E J Greiner were re elected. outgoing president Miss Margaret Frye and secretary Mrs Donald Carver spoke after reports. Dessert luncheon was hosted by Mrs Robert McCune and Mrs E R Norgorden before the meeting. Jess Jones held high score in contract. James Gamwell second and Andy Grant low.

Jem Jones Fellowship Club Clare Lehmanowsky E. R. Norgarden Andy Grant Jess Jones James W Gamwell E J Greiner Margaret Frye Donald Carver Robert McCune E. R Norgorden James Gamwell

Gaylord Couple Wed In Seattle Marriage

Leona G Karry daughter of O A Karry Myrtle Point and Carl B Hainey son of Nora Hainey Gaylord were married by Judge Knox in Seattle Washington on April 23 1936. The bride is a Myrtle Point High School graduate and Hainey manages the McGeorge Grove plant in Gaylord. After a short honeymoon the couple returned to Gaylord where they were celebrated by friends.

Leona G Karry

Legion Auxiliary Luncheon Honors Oregon Guests

Legion Auxiliary entertained at Mrs. Noble Bovang home last Wednesday honoring Mrs James Turnbull of Portland president of the Department of Oregon and Mrs W G Bonney of Grants Pass president of District No 4. Luncheon served in afternoon with discussions on auxiliary work and visits by Meda Tolin. A food sale on Saturday for Red Cross flood relief raised a neat sum for direct relief funds.

American Legion Noble Bovang James Turnbull Portland Department of Oregon W G Bonney Grants Pass Oregon Meda Tolin Fred Stock Rovang Ray Wyland R L Stevens Bruce Munro

May Fete Planned by Womans Club Saturday

The Womans club schedules an annual May fete for Saturday evening in the gymnasium. Children’s dances begin at 8 pm with Queen Ruth Frye to be crowned. A Bandon orchestra will play for the May dance. Mrs Lyle McCulloch chairs the fete. Club members will sell andy and refreshments will be served after the dance in the Fellowship clubhouse.

Ruth Frye Wnl Lyle McCulloch Andy

Amusing Townsend Club Program Features Wind Instruments

Townsend club program for Wednesday featured George Chapman as chairman. Mr Pease sang numbers while Patrick Hennessey and Francis Stevens played wind selections. A mock court arose from disorderly conduct charges between a Swede and a Dutchman, producing an amusing situation.

Townsend Club George Chapman Mr Pease Patrick Hennessey Francis Stevens

Former Residents Return To Powers

Mr and Mrs Lyle Stewart and their son Hugh and Harold return to Powers to live in the Coffin home with Mrs Mary Coffin. They previously lived in Walnut Creek California. Stewart plans to start a business in Powers. Mrs Coffin is an early Powers resident with many local friends. both Stewarts are Powers High School graduates.

Lyle Stewart Hugh Harold Mrs Stewart Mary Coffin Powers Coffin Walnut Creek Calif Stewart Stewart Powers High School

Aid Plan Food Sale At Mrs Al T Erickson Home

Mrs Al T Erickson hosted the Ladies Aid of the Community Church last Thursday afternoon. Plans were made for a food sale to be held Saturday mass at the vacant store in the Mathews building.

al T Erickson Ladies Aid of the Mathews

Dentist Opens Offices in Coquille and Powers

D Rarpn Milne a long time Powers dentist expands to Coquille and plans to operate there once licensed. He will maintain Powers office on select days and continues involvement with the Powers Chamber of Commerce and local committees.

Powers Dentist Coquille D. Rarpn Milne Powers Powers Chamber of Conmerce Wate Wemmissioner Chamber of Comerece

Local Sweet Home area residents spend weekends with relatives

Community plus many families visit relatives across nearby towns over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Robert Howell of Sweet Home host friends, Jane Thomas from % Loof visits her parents, families travel between Sweet Home, Marshfield, Coquille, Myrtle Point and North Bend for gatherings. Notable arrivals include Mrs Glenn Compton, the Rolfe family, the Davis household, and Lt and Mrs Lisasu Hoer in Marshfield.

Robert Howell Sweet Home Moss Jane Thomas van Thomas H . Taylor J E Taylor Luther Hall Marshfield E . Overton Patricia Coquille M. Overton Cunningham Powers E E Davis Glenn Compton Swee Geoge Powers Studen Ou O Fed W Powers Harold Caver Myrtle Point Wayne Carver Pau Brakieow Leslie McDaniels Ruby Oakland Calif Ra Or Milne Woa Llasu Marsfield Ata McFarland Marahfield Norman Lewe Myre Boos Lenne Leae Nate Bb Lyrar Rufe Lakeside Ellis Aaner S Kr Beren Bremster Wash Ford Eaton Henry Moe Saer John Purvis Hugh Ba Willam Sluyter David Baird Boghan Ladec Masons Orford Satuday Philip Barrette W A Roberts Eugene Alyce Elwin Fryer North Bend Joan Lester Thorpe Charles Johnson Myrtle Creek Raymond Smth Ocarly Glendale

Children Enter Coos Contest

Local youths participate in a Coos contest with entries showcased in a community event. Organizers promote creativity and fair judging as participants display drawings and crafts from area schools.

Juniors Arrange Benefit Affairs For Library

The article reports junior students organizing a benefit to support the local library. It notes a planned event with a schedule, aims to raise funds, and mentions a provisional date shift due to a schedule clash. Community leaders and trustees are cited as organizers.

New Postmaster Takes Office Here

New postmaster Mrs. Ups to assume duties here at the small town office. The transfer of responsibilities from the previous postmaster was completed with the official ceremony and a brief address outlining upcoming service improvements.

Powes Reipet

Local School Nurse Resigns Position

A local school district announces the resignation of its school nurse effective immediately. The departure prompts district leadership to outline interim health coverage and plans to appoint a replacement. Community members are advised to contact the district office for further information.

Churches Week Meeting Held At Local Venue

Community churches held a weeklong meeting at a central venue with a focus on outreach and fellowship. Organizers announced sessions, speakers, and service activities for residents across the area.

Club Board Holds Last Yearly Meeting

The executive board of the Women’s club met at the home of Mostein Pussies Tuesday afternoon to discuss final plans for the fete and routine business. Mis Pursin served refreshments.

Womanes Club Mostein Pussies Miv

Prominent Couple Moves to Myrtle Point

A well known couple relocates to Myrtle Point in a brief society note. Details are limited but identify the individuals and new residence location.

Junior Club Plans For Musical Tea Event

Broadbent and Mrs Austin Dodge of Myrtle Port hosted Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs E L Clausen. Others included Mrs Walter Newbury and Mrs Frima Hermann among attendees at the Wagner home for a community gathering.

Ound Austin Dodge Myrtle Port E L. Clausen Miro Ound S. Ras Ness Walter Frima Hermann Clarence String JM Wagner Clauser Abts Snonday Menry Mro JM Wagne Rom Ter Ann Oswald Hartes Frmers Egrere Maine Enah Ann Mos

Arctic Tern Chapters Form Across Regions Named Leaders

Gaylord captain Clyde Lassure of Warm Springs heads a unit selecting 25 outstanding members for Camp Bradford. Monthly picks are by the remanding officer and education advisor. Chapters of the Arctic Tern span Alaska Hawaii Samoa and various US sections. Installations to appoint officers will draw notable Ninth Corps area figures and CCC districts.

Clyde Lassure Warm Springs Camp Bradford Alaska Honolulua

Notable Names Listed in Community Roll Call Photos

The article lists Charlotte Howard Swenson Dalv a Qivort Lenora ayes Eileen Grant Lownd Hayes and Geraldine Cilbert as part of a local roll call event with several residents named alongside.

HF Bry Fe Sa of Ra Ta POA HA SOMO

Notes from the ras report highlight the coastal region's reform efforts and administrative updates. Key figures from local agencies discuss policy changes, budget reallocations, and upcoming public hearings. Community groups urge transparent oversight and accountability across departments.

Fragmented OCR Chronicle Teases Lost City Tale

A damaged passage from a historical page references Catching Creek Mi Moa Geeorge Waid and AL aol Mite Jol Meortin. It mentions a Tuesday event and a 10 class tow with safety notes and a mysterious Naera te tte ealu.

Charmed Hoane Sagety

Mulkey Seeks Re Nomination For County Superintendent

Martha E. Mulkey runs for re nomination as County Superintendent. The notice urges continued support from voters and outlines the campaign aims and authority guiding the race.

Martha E. Mulkey

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Cver WBGE Sunshiners Red Pekahs Conrad Lapp Moose Fellowship ODD Fellows Aets Sarina Club Gaylord North Legion Auxiliary B.K. Werner Typewriter Man Royal Neighbors of America Pellowe Clushouse Bruce Ryder Clarene Mac Earl Rupe Nance Seni Wy Novers Masia Wasre Ae ” MM Ible Standard Church Orvey Ommuntsy Catron EC Roberts Myrtle Hore Ris Haltyo Otemineratiain Janes Goauc Myrtle Miro Pest Broadbent Newbury Pt. Orfore Atay Atta Pear Dah Meyrtle Point Maud Jenninga Vanlley Dave Foo Oeborg Camp Bradford Fe Sa M of Gano Funeral Home Oregon Ambulance Service Dr. T. de la Rhue Lavest Equipment Jor Bunch Laird Building Coquille, Oregon Bergmann Bergmann Odkbo Beegnanea Shoe Mfg. Co Bern Wm. Gurney & Son Cleaners Hatters Tafiors Couet Aed Orton Pane Niastha Mulbes Abo Weni L. H. Pearce
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