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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
2
A fragment notes Mrs. Elwood Clarke and friends in Co guile receiving congratulations during a recent week. The Clarke family is identified with Mrs. Lucille Clarke formerly of Powers now based in southern California.
A map claims the rogue road is completed proving its finish. Tourists doubt the error and many retreat while some proceed to Dephne's grove camping camp. A Los Angeles family traveled there last week.
Mrs. E. M. Norgorden and Mrs. E. G. Severson presided at a Wednesday afternoon social of the Fellowship Club in the clubhouse. The contract bridge high score went to Mrs. Jess Jones with James Gamwell second and Lyle Stewart low.
A. E. Charlesworth, formerly a Powers school teacher, spent the weekend in town and has accepted the position of educational director for a CCC camp near Merrill. He will assume duties next month and was serving as athletic coach during his visit.
Eastern Stars and various fraternal groups announce regular meetings this month at Moose hall and other venues. Natal Day events run Tuesday and Friday at 2 oclock in the gymnasium. Masonic, Moose Women, Odd Fellows, Royal Neighbors, and Sunshine Club set recurring gatherings on specified Mondays or Wednesdays with times from 2 to 8 p.m.
A long list of residents and guests from Coquille Roseburg Marshfield and nearby areas visit relatives friends or spend weekends in town. The notes include travelers from Berkeley Calif Minne and Portland with several staying in Powers and at area estates. Local residents also report hospital visits weddings and service projects in the region with multiple trips to Myrtle Point North Bend and Corvallis over the past week.
Mrs. Marion Lewis hosted a shower at her home for her daughter Miss Sylvia, who will wed Vernon Taylor this fall. The event featured many gifts and refreshments, with a long guest list including Mesdames Stallard, Rolfe, Widmark, Walker, Stephens, Churchill, Leing, Barrette, Wyland, Smith, Stallard, Goodman, Rovang, Shepherd, Morgan, Piggott, Hull, Bolton, Mc Daniels, Morgan, Brady, Purvis, Frye, Chapman, Grant, Warner, Conger, Hillis, Winkleman, Barry, Clarke, Moe, Roger, and Ruth Frye, along with Mrs Vosburg and Mrs Lyda Rogers and daughter May of Leneve.
A meeting of Sunday school teachers and those interested in Sunday school work at the Community Church is called for Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. Plans will be made for a reorganization of classes and for a general promotion on the following Sunday.
Sunday school 10 am preaching 11 am evening 6 pm. Prayer 2 pm Tue with Mrs Wallace Keller. Bible study Tue 8 pm. Prayer Thu 8 pm. Women’s Missionary Society 2 pm second and fourth Friday. Sunday school 9 45 am, church 11 am. Young people 7 30 pm Sun. Choir practice 8 pm Tue. Alternate Thursdays Bible study 2 pm with Mrs Al T Erickson. Ladies Aid alternate Wednesdays 2 pm.
Mass 11 celebrated the last Sunday of each month with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Altar Society meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at members' homes.
Mrs WR Langton reported on the delegate's findings from the Cleveland convention held July 18 to 19. At the regular club meeting on July 29 members heard an interesting and instructive summary with several important highlights outlined.
A crowded page records visits and trips of Gaylord Carl Honey, Nora Hainey, Whalea, Theresa Devereux of San Francisco, Emett Hensley of Bakersfield, Waite Newbury and daughters, George Smith of Allegany, Alvin Hase and family, Thomas Luttrell, Clinton Carman, Mars Richardson, Jessie Hayes and family, the Lear, Nelson, and Devereux families, and several others. Highlights include trips to Washington, Sacramento, Coquille, Marshfield, Roseburg, Langlois, Bandon, and Portland, plus camp stays at Coquille and Powers and attendance at a Homemakers camp.
Broadbent Mrs Walter Newbus of Crawford and Mr and Mrs Mantey Baklow visited Mr and Mrs Barkd, and family last Thursday. Payne compared to T H King. Myrtle Point guests and departures include George Hermann farm worker leaving for lia Grande. Families Herman Hervant, Barkdoll, Ruse, Revelle, and others shared an evening or week in Cottage Grove Tuleake Calf visit noted.
The text lists numerous visits and family ties across Coquille, Myrtle Point, Marshfield, Norway, and Powers. Residents like Mr and Mrs Ray Osborne, the Barkdoll family, the Hermans, and the Newburys are noted hosting or traveling to see kin and friends, including trips to Aberdeem and Hoquiam. A family picnic and local social visits frame a week of community activity.
A collection of community items recalls visits, illnesses, and social events in Marshfield and nearby Myrtle Point. Names include Mrs Vince Pratt and Ila Pratt, Carl Bushnell, Thomas Lawson, Mrs James Wood, Miss Lacole, and Walter Pan. Neighbors helped with haying, and dances filled the schoolhouse with residents such as Clara Bushnell and Mayvine Thompson attending Sunset Bar gathering.
An advertisement for E. Thompson offering wrecking and parts sales in Myrtle Point. The ad notes they buy wrecks and provide parts and references phone contact 961.
A Friday evening gathering at Sain Damren tome included Halls Creek attendees and guests from Grenada California Corvallis Eureka and Coquille. The group shared an hour of study followed by refreshments for the host's birthday and long list of visitors and family members.
Bancroft Mr and Mrs Ben Phillips and their family return to Rosebury from a three week vigil at James Appleton Moo and Aire John Forlner. Neighbors and friends joined the gathering at the Fist and Sargent home to help with haying and share in community goodwill. Mrs Cribbin received a special surprise shower as thanks for her hospitality.
Arago Frances Kiltiar of Marshfield hosted a weekend gathering with Mr and Mrs A Keltner and Mr and Mrs Everett Laff ton as Sunday dinner guests. Mrs George Hampton of Arego also attended.
A regional social gathering shows residents visiting friends and relatives across towns. Mrs J Lynn Curtis Andie Buyers Clara Pacco and Paul motor to Brewater Valley. Loretta Loughran travels to Seattle for a pleasure cruise. families attend reunions and host guests in Myrtle Point Coquille and Bandon areas.
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