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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1937

Page

2

Potluck Event Held By UE IE and OE Groups

Two groups identified as ie and oe held a potluck gathering with attendees sharing dishes and conversation. Details on the location and date are not provided.

Library Report or Tei Mani of Ree Aus Sa Aos

A note lists library hours from 2 to 4 o clock every afternoon with a reminder for next Sunday. The fragment mentions routine accessibility and a forthcoming Sunday opening observation.

Tei Mani Ree Aus Sa Aos

Bridge Club Hostess Luncheon Sparks Prize Winners

Bridge club held a Thursday meeting with Sirs R. E B. Stevens last week. Members enjoyed two rounds of card play followed by a luncheon served by the hostess. High prize for the play went to Mrs. Jess Shepherd, second to Mrs. Chester Root, and guest Mrs. Gones Moe Pree Bek.

R. E B. Stevens Jess Shepherd Chester Root Ren Gones Moe Pree Bek

Ladies Practice Contract Bridge Night Aides Lessons

A group of ladies met with Mrs. C. F. Otis to brush up on contract bridge with Mrs. Jess Jones as instructor. Participants included Mesdames C McCracken Lyle Stewart Albert Bureh E Nordgarden C S Townsend and Dean McWain. They plan to meet again next Friday with Mrs. Lyle Stewart.

C. F. Otis Jess Jones Mesdames McCracken Lyle Stewart Albert Bureh E. Nordgarden C S. Townsend Dean McWain

Community notices from Ot MawOKTS Catholic and Open Bible Standard

The Very Rev J M Sheridan Marshfield will celebrate mass on the last Sunday of each month at 30 a m The Altar Society meets alternate Tuesdays at members homes Mrs Tae Riley is president Open Bible Standard begins at 10 am with several services including a study and evangelistic events The Community Baptist group led by Pastor Bren C Brown features a Sunday school at 9 45 am with vocal and instrumental program The Endeavor resumes on the first Sunday with others attending at 0) Gometh intro and church events

OT. Mawokts Catholic J M. Sheridan Marshfield Altar Society Tae Riley Community Baptist Thee Bren C. Brown Saltadey Gometh Coe of Endeavor

Couple Married in Surprise Charivari at Hubbard Home

Miss Wanda Woodring and Emory Hubbard were married in a ceremony followed by a large surprise charivari Friday evening at the home of the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs A W Hubbard.

Wanda Woodring Emory Hubbard A. W Hubbard

Winkelmanns Attend State Moose Convention in Corvallis

Mr and Mrs Winkelmann and Henry Yountz attended the State Legion and Antillary Moose convention in Corvallis last week. They left Thursday and returned Monday. Mrs Winkelmann was elected state Argus and her husband state second vice president. Winkelmann also received a loving cup for service to the local chapter.

the Moose Corvallis Wm. Winkelmann Henry Yountz Winkelmann State Argus

Pre-School and Tonsil Clinic Held by Dr Carey

Dr H L Carey will hold a pre school clinic at his office every morning from 10 to 12 until Friday August 13. Sometime this month he will also conduct a tonsil clinic.

H. L. Carey

Local families visit over weekend in Coquille area

A page of social notes records visits and travels around Coquille and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Murdock of Salem, with infant Judith, visited Mrs Murdock’s parents the Varneys in town, while the Varneys later moved to Fairview for the summer. Many residents and visitors from Salem, Portland, Eugene, Myrtle Point and Twomile appear, including Varner, King, Moe, Frye, and others, with trips to The Dalles, Portland, Coquille, Myrtle Point, Agness, and Eugene noted.

Ladies Aid Potluck Draws Large Turnout at Church

The Ladies Aid of the Community Baptist church held a well attended potluck dinner last Wednesday noon. After the meal a missionary program on China under Mrs. Gus McCulloch featured articles on life, customs, and Christian schools. Attendees included Rev Ivan C Brown and many named members from Marshfield, Portland, and surrounding areas.

Ladies Aid Community Baptist Church China Gus McCulloch Aid Ivan C Brown L. M. Stalcup M. E Forsythe Marshfield Wallace Keller Leo Frye Louise Minkler Maurice Lewis Tim Ferren Marion Bennett C. R. Martin Portland Noble Rovang Carl Baggs Ida Matews Ray Berry A. T Erickson S. A. Beat Leslie McDaniels Clyde Allen H. E. Quilhaugh Juline Moy George Chapmas Gloria

Amputate Finger Mashed In Woods

Word has been received by local relatives of an injury sustained by Robert Noah early this week while at work at Sweet home. Noah mashed a forefinger while at work in the woods and the digit had to be amputated at the first joint. He is foreman for the Powers-Davis logging company and was for many years a resident of Powers.

Robert Noah Sweet Home Noah Powers- Davis Logging Company Powers

Aluminum Dinner Held Saturday at Grady Johnson Home

A silver seal aluminum dinner was hosted Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Grady Johnson. Guests included Mr and Mrs A G Thurber, Mrs Jack Hannon, Mr and Mrs Mike Snyder, Mr and Mrs Ray Berry, and T M King.

Grady Johnson A G Thurber Jack Hannon Mike Snyder Ray Berry T M. King

Fishermen Fail To Bring Back A Fish On Trip

Four men Moesars Worth Cheney Claytom Hayes and C 8 Town went fishing Sunday to Agness but did not catch any fish likely due to being impressed by the scenery.

Moesars Worth Cheney Claytom Hayes Townsend Agness

Tuesday Shower for Mrs E Greiner Surprise

Friends held a Tuesday afternoon shower and contract party at Mrs E Greiner's home. First prize in the card party went to Mrs E Nordgarden, second to Mrs James Gamwell. Guests included Mrs Greiner's mother Mrs Ray Stewart and several Salem and Portland residents. Refreshments followed the games.

E . Greiner E. Nordgarden James Gamwell George Dwyer Clare Lehmanowsky Portland Jess Jones Greiner Ray Stewart Mesdames Floyd Eaton Ernest Severson Albert Powers Kenneth Murdock Salem Lyle Stewart Nordgarden

Townsend Club Plans Next Friday Meeting and Park Visit

The Townsend club met last Friday at the Fellowship clubhouse with a routine business and reading of bullet. A program and special attractions are planned for the next Friday meeting, where plans will be made to attend the Townsend park at Norway Grove next Sunday.

Bullet Townsend Club Fellowship Norway Grove

School Board Holds Regular Mordu Meeting at High School

The Mordu School board met at the high school for a regular business meeting. Directors discussed routine items and administrative matters during the session.

Powers School Board Mor?du

Weather summary for July with temp nuances and rainfall

July shows a lower minimum than usual while maximum stays similar. Mean maximum 779 versus 772 last year. mean minimum 487 versus 522 in 1936. July 21 and 25 record 83 F max, July 30 and 31 40 F min. Rainfall 0.9 inches on the 5th, total 5.383 inches to date. 25 clear, 4 cloudy, 2 partly cloudy days. greatest temp range 40 degrees on July 21.

OBSC Women Canning Bee Yields 38 Quarts Of Produce

The women of the Oper Bible Standard church held a canning bee at the parsonage last Friday. They canned early garden beet and fruit donated for winter use. Mra Marlon Lewis, Mrs. Luther Hult, Mrs. Leo Frye and Miss Virgie Lawton produced 38 quarts. A second canning bee is planned. a potluck dinner was served at noon.

Oper Bible Standard Church Marlon Lewis Luther Hult Leo Frye Virgie Lawton

Social Meeting At Fellowship Club This Wednesday

The Fellowship club will hold a social meeting at the clubhouse on Wednesday with dessert served at two. Mrs George Dwyer and Jess are listed for attendance along with other members in the notice.

Fellowship Club George Dwyer Jess

Low Temperature Record Set on August 1 38 Degrees

Sunday August 1 brought the lowest temperature since early spring at 38 degrees. Frost was reported on higher levels, indicating chilly conditions across the area.

Hoot Owl Shift At CBL Camp In Humid Heat

Work at the CBL camp began at 4 30 am Tuesday and ended soon after with temperatures at 93 and humidity at 22. Officials expect continued hoot owl shifts while heat stays high and humidity remains low.

CBL Cbl Camp Non Eden Ridge

Powers Arrest Gilbert Enyeart for license violation

Powers arrested Gilbert Enyeart for operating a motor vehicle with a void foreign license. He appeared before Justice C F Otis and was fined five dollars.

Gilbert Enyeart of Powers Justice C F Otis

RNA To Meet for August Business Session

RNA will meet Monday August 9 at 8 o clock in Fellowship hall for se business session. This will be the only meeting in August.

RNA Fellowship Hall

Weekend Wanderers and Local Visits From Powers Area

George Stewart and daughter Faye returned from Portland with Shirley McWain accompanying them to Suem for a short visit. Lyle Stewart and sons Hugh Hood and Roger of Coquille spent the weekend camping and fishing on the south fork. Mrs Lyle Stewart and sons Hugh and Harold traveled with others to Bandon for a beach day. Paul E Baker, Powers schools superintendent, underwent tonsil surgery at Mast Hospital and returned home. Sig Moe of Eugene visited his mother Mrs Juline Mover. Mrs Walter Spade and Mrs O A Pitcher hosted a weekend gathering at North Bend. Deputy Sheriff Ed Peterson had a tonsil operation at Mast Hospital. Mrs Allen Rolfe and Mrs Jack McFarland left for Eden Ridge lookout station to visit their stationed family. Oln Lay traveled to Portland for medical treatment for an extended period. Mrs Ray Stewart of Portland, a former Powers resident, visited her daughter Mrs Jack Greiner. Mr and Mrs Jack Hannung and family and Mr and Mrs A G Thurber and daughter Elaine were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Grady Johnson. Mrs J E Montooth of Pasadena, Calif. is visiting her brother Charley Fye for a month or six weeks. Ben Marsee of Portland visited his brother W B Marsee. Mrs Elvin Hull and Mrs W B Marsee spent Saturday in Marshfield and North Bend. Mrs Leonard Smith and children of North Bend were guests of her mother Mrs Charles Stallard of North Powers and returned to North Bend Saturday.

Kenneth Murdock Judith Salem Jess Jones Patty Whalen Coquille Carl Veatch Myrtle Point William Earls Cunningham Howard Varney Fairview William Newton Twomile George Stewart Faye Portland Sigmund Moe Eugene Moe Juline Moe Stuart Marsee George Gerald Saint Powers Helen Rovang Elaine Thurber Carol Briggs Billy Ann Mer Esther Watson Lois Wyland Basil Lewis Francis Jones Kenneth Rolfe Harry Ross James Gamwell Norman Frye Glenn Ross Ernest Ely Dewey Woolmn Albert Hachler Hachler M . Forsythe Marshfield L. M. Stalcup Russell Dement Carl Shaad E. S. Gamwell Lake Tahkenitch A. Medford H A Grant Chester Hiaison Fred Stock Agness Ray Wyland Ed Peterson H. E. Quilhaugh Clara Quilhaugh Russell Jenkins Pouth Shirley McWain Dean McWain Suem Lyle Stewart Hugh and Hood Roger Stewart South Fork Hugh Harold C F Qous Brian C .S Townsend Curtis Bandon Paul E Baker Mast Hospital Sig Moe Juline Mover Walter Spade O A Pitcher North Bend Allen Rolfe Jack McFarland Eden Ri Rolfe Larry Lay Ray Stewart Jack Greiner Jack Hannung A G Thurber Elaine Grady Johnson J E Montooth Pasadena Calif Charlex Ben Marsee Marsee Elvin Hull Leonard Smith Charles Stallard North Powers

Good-by to Wash Day Blues in Coast Town

Dysfunctional social notes record diners and familiar faces visiting in Halls Creek and nearby towns. Elvin Hull Chaies Stallard families host meals. visits span Portland Marshfield Glendale and Kalona Iowa. Discussions include teaching in Portland schools and local gatherings with many names and places. Weather notes mention unusually warm and cold nights with 40 degree dips and record warmth.

Hayes Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

Mrs Jesse Hayes and Genane Lenora Neu and Asughte Hap Hayes were Sunday dinner guests of their brother Arage Hayes and Harrison Hayes. Clinton Hammack and Arman M Lon Hammack attended. Guests stayed overnight before returning home the next day.

Jesse Hayes Asughte Genane Lenora Neu Clinton Arman M.lon Hammack Arage Wee Ho Aur Harrison Hayes Fan Hayes Tm Att

Local Visitors Spend Weekend With Area Hosts

A series of social visits occurred as families hosted relatives and friends. Alvina Billings joined Mis Dillings for several days after traveling to Coquille to see Mrs Alvin Billings. Robert Palmer and daughter Louise Fay, from Sumner, visited and shared Sunday dinner with Chas Knight and spouse. James Deveroux and niece Margaret Ellen Deveroux from Kentucky spent a two week visit after a Sunset Beach picnic. Frank Vader and spouse from Angierman Idaho stayed overnight with James Deveroux. Helen Corbin, Frendy Medlock, and Leonard called on Andy Newhouse at Broadbent, while Noah Van Dorn of Langlois visited Sunday.

Harrion Hayes Coquille Alvin Billings Mis Alvina Dillings Mra Robert Palmer Louise Fay Sumner Chas. Knight James Deveroux Sunset Beach Kentuck Margaret Ellen Doeveroux Frank Vader Anggerman Idaho James Veveroux Helen Corbin Frendy Medlock Leonard Andy Newhouse Broadbent Noah van Dorn Langlois

Grant Child Goes Home with Parents Mr and Mrs Glen Grant

Hene Grant is described as going home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Glen Grant, indicating a family return after an event or visit. The fragment notes the guardians and kinship without detailing location or occasion.

Glen Grant Hene Grant

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