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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1938
Page
2
Fifty four homemakers from Cos Esanty and nearby areas spent August 2 to 7 at Lake Cieawox camp near Florence. The event featured talks by Olive Barber, nature readings by Rose M Gray, and demonstrations on camp cookery, crafts, and local sightseeing.
A group of girls who have picnicked together before met at the Juma Gannel home Monday at noon to plan a camping trip. Games were played and plans were discussed. Attending were Berniece Afunru Marilyn Afunru Mary Lou Schroe ter Delore West Lorraine Carty Disna Power Nora Sever Betty Jean Robertson Gracia Ancorsor and Katrina Gamueil.
A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Everett Moats who left for Eugene on Wednesday, arranged by Herber Brown, drew about 100 guests in Powers gym. Music by Pat Hennessy’s orchestra and a prize waltz honored Mrs Joseph Boutinard. Guests included Mrs Ras Berry of Coquille and Weldon Medford, with many local residents attending. The Moats, leaseholders of Powers Bakery, plan to move to Portland. Floyd Stephens to resume bakery work on Aug 10. Moats have been active in the Moose lodge and Women of Moose.
The Moose Women met last Thursday at the Moose hall after their regular session to bid farewell to a member moving to another city. Hostesses Mrs Nope Roang and Mrs Ju enne Mue organized a shower and a social hour in her honor.
Townsend Club postpones a planned meet due to undisclosed reasons. The notice references a church pastor and students connected to Bibe Fridays and weekly activities.
Unclear text notes Rebekahs holding a meeting Monday to install officers and plan a birthday night event. Mentions several names and locations but full details are unreadable.
The Churcoon opens an event at 2 pm led by Mrs Wham Dook. The gathering titled Friday Meeting invites members of the local community to join the discussion and activities.
Parents Maro Wor Geove announce the birth of a child named Leng o Dale Sern at a Newpita in Coquilie in August 1938. The notice mentions family members from this town and confirms a first and second child in the family.
Dwight Bones of San Francisco, son of Mr and Mrs H D Bones of Gaylord, wed Miss Helen Blau Jeffries of San Francisco in the Chapel of Flowers Berkeley on a Saturday at 7 pm. The ceremony featured a rose beige gown with bouquet, and the bride’s maid wore imported Valenciennes lace.
Readable fragments indicate a note about a summer vacation closing in about three weeks with garbled text and stray words. No clear names, places, or events are discernible beyond the time frame.
A sedan was wrecked Saturday evening near the intersection of M and Mi Dek Williams Avenue at Clareny Curnighar. Details are unclear due to garbled text but authorities cite a crash incident with property damage reported and investigation pending.
A boy named Ilahe Lad drowned in the Rogue River. Local authorities reported the incident during leisure time along the riverbank with divers and responders arriving to recover the body. No other details about the scene or circumstances were provided in the report.
A fragmented report notes a Loyal Legion gathering near a lagoon as members discuss planning. Content is incomplete, with missing names and specific actions, but the event centers on a formal meeting of veterans in a waterfront setting.
Donaldsons Variety, a longtime local shop, closed last week following a closing out sale. Owners Mr and Mrs Donaldson plan a time away in Coquille and Idaho Montana Wyoming area later this month to survey new locations and visit Yellowstone Park.
The Royal Neighbors of America held a regular meeting Monday night at the Fellowship Hall. Mrs Kenneth McKenzie presided with guests Mrs Ada Lemon of Myrtle Point and Mrs Anne Nan omer of Marshfield. Hostesses were Mrs Eddie Aubin and Mrs Cl tf aves.
Members of the WCTU unit hosted a county institute on Monday and Tuesday with several volunteers aiding arrangements for dinner. Mrs Mar Laws, Mrs Laake Finney, Mrs Lev Fry, Mrs Ho E Quiihaugh, and Mrs Robert McMllon were noted for helping.
The Luncheon Club met with Mrs El Hull last Thursday at 39 After luncheon an auction was held for prizes won by Mrs Bruce Rider and Mrs Weldon Medford with Mrs Ewin Fryesas listed as a guest attendee.
Milne of Coquille hosted a dessert gathering for the Contract club last Thursday in the city. Members traveling from here included Mrs Clare Lenmrowski Mr Floyd Enonard Forre ner Mrs Lyie Stewart attended as a guest.
Members of the Myst chapter welcomed guests for a regular meeting last Thursday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lye Stewart Mrs Frendy Med Ak Mes Paul Hirscringer Mrs Aie Lentianinsky Mrs Noble Mevato Ws Ford Betor and Mrs Hote ge.
Farmers in Coon county invited to a Clinton Carman farm meeting at Gaviord to discuss forage crop nursery and grazing on overworked land. County agent George Jenkins and extension staff outlined long lived grasses and clovers including creeping fescue and Kentucky bluegrass with a tour of a 14-grass nursery.
Mr and Mrs Geordor Metford are spending a vacation in Idaho. Mr and Mrs Henry Farber of Allegany called on local relatives Sunday. Samuel spent last week at Lake Tahkentch on a fishing expedition. Stewart drove to Marshfield Saturday. Kenneth Ruffile spent Sunday Coquille. Douglas Gamuel, Stuart Stephens, Earl Smith, William Paxton, Homer Strove and Will Shorb were seen at Marshfield Institute Thursday. Firefighters stationed at We Agness Jr. were returned home Saturday evening. Mrs Ceeory Chapman and daughter Gloria former residents now living on Coquille were in over Tuesday.
Local residents and visitors share weekend stays and travels. Names include J M Adams, Mire Jess Jones, Patty Whalen, J M Hillis, William Windelman, Eddie Aubin, Charles Crew, O A Barton, Robert Ligat, Leo Frye, Owen Smith, Dutch Wallin, Clarence Willis, Jeck Creip, Kenneth Rolfe, George Chapman, Mra Hemstreet, Elwin Frye, Jesse Walker, Ray Wyland, Ole Anderson, T Rosa, Arthur McMillan, Albert Burch, Ray Berry, Margaret Jean, Ed Peterson, Mra Quilhaugh, Clifford Edwards, Arnold Holesapple, Allan Enges, Ann Stinson, Leslie Stinson, Dorothea Stinson, Myrtle Point residents, and others. Several discuss travel to Coquille, Marshfield, Coos River, and Diamond Lake. miner activity at Rock Creek on Iron Mountain. family visits and moves between North Powers, Powers, and nearby towns.
Rev Claude Lawton conducted services for Grant Frye who drowned Friday afternoon in the Rogue River. Mr and Mrs Leo Frye Elmo and Mrs Fred Schroeder and Mary Schroeder accompanied the family home Wednesday from the Smith River fire where Frye had been working for one month. Mrs Marion Lewis and her son Wilber and others traveled Tuesday evening to attend.
This notice lists Sunday school times and services for Uchurches Dr Perch Do Church of Treofen Bible, including morning service at 11, Young People's Overcomers 4:45 pm, evangelistic service 7:45, and weekly prayer meetings and choir practice. It also covers Rev J Wiley and Rev J Ro Wiley at Fellowship Clubhouse services, Ladies Aid schedule, and Bridget Catholic Mass and Altar Society meetings.
Fragmentary notes describe a Friday incident in which Mable Ray and family, along with Tom Brown, are mentioned in connection to cement creek area and a possible dispute over belongings and toys. The text is incomplete and yields few verifiable details about actions, locations, or outcomes.
Mr and Mrs Alton Warner spent the weekend in North Bend with Mr and Mrs Russell. S am Chandler spent Sunday night with WM Chandler. Opal Thomas and two friends visited the school last Thursday. Miss Mable and Heater Hay visited Mrs Dr Thomas Sunday.
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