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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1937

Page

2

Mrs H D Bones Returns From Ten Day California Trip

Mrs H D Bones returns home after a ten day visit in Oakland and San Francisco California where she stayed with cousins the Browns.

H. D. Bones Oakland

Surprise Shower at Derry for Mrs Greiner

Ray Berry and Mrs 53 Townend surprised Mrs FE J Greiner with a shower at the Derry event.

Ray Berry Townend FE. J. Greiner Derry

Progressive Club Meeting Set for Wednesday

The Progressive club will meet on Wednesday to discuss upcoming activities and community projects. Members are encouraged to attend and participate in planning.

Powers Progressive Club

Townsend Club Draws Members for Evening Program

The Townsend club held a well attended Friday gathering at the Fellowship clubhouse. After a business meeting a musical program directed by Lloyd Murphy featured the Townsend Harmonica Trio Anita Watkins Dick Schultz and Leslie Knight a dramatic reading by Geraldine Knight and readings by Mrs C E B Peterson with music by Elmer Murphy. Lloyd Murphy gave a Bree varian paper on the breed program and Mrs Nannie Collies and Mrs Henry Clifford served refreshments to about 30 attendees.

Townsend Club Lloyd Murphy Townsend Harmonica Anita Watkins Dick Schultz Leslie Knight Geraldine Knight Donald Jimmy Clausen C. EB. Peterson Elmer Murphy Nannie Collies Henry Clifford

Open Berle Standard Church Schedule and Notices

Rev Claude W Lawton and Rev Ivan C Brown lead services at 11 am with Bible school at 9 45 am and a 6 pm Christian Endeavor. Prayer meetings held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at various church locations, including the Broadbent and Ald homes. missionary society meets on the second and fourth Fridays at 3 pm. youth and children programs run Friday 1 30 pm and Thursday 7 30 pm.

BERLE Claude W. Lawton Charles Stallard Wallace Kelle Thursday Missionary Society Ivan C. Brown Christian Endeavor Mindey Broadbent Ivan Browns S' Catrolio “Gierthan Af Murphifield

Coquille Members Attend Powers Event

Paul Brinkley and Mrs Rudolph Johnson of Coquille joined Powers members including Mrs Grady Johnson Mrs A E B Thurber Mrs C G McCracken and Mrs W L Stemmerman for the gathering.

Paul Brinkley Rudolph Johnson Coquille Powers Grady Johnson A. E B. Thurber C. G. McCracken W .L. Stemmerman

Learn Contract Monday Bridge Lesson At Mrs Jones Home

Monday evening several ladies gathered at Mrs. Jess Jones residence for instruction in contract bridge. Present were Mesdames W L Stemmerman A E Thurber Albert Hachler Allan King Jr and Jess Jones.

Jess Jones Mesdames W L. Stemmerman A. E. Thurber Albert Hachler Allan King, Jr

Bridge Club Meets With Luncheon and Prizes

Mrs. Elvin Hull hosted the weekly bridge club meeting with a luncheon. At auction first prize went to Mrs. Bruce Rider and second high to Mrs. Weldon Medford. The hostess received a shower of birthday gifts from all present.

Elvin Hull Thursday Bruce Rider Weldon Medford

Contract Club Play In Myrtle Point At Mrs Sempert Home

The Contract club met last Wednesday in Myrtle Point at Mrs E O Sempert’s home with all members present. Dessert followed as contract was played. high score went to Mrs Ralph Milne of Coquille and second to Mrs E J Greiner. Other members included Mesdames Albert H Powers Clare Lehmanowsky George Dwyer Floyd Eaton and James W Gamwell.

Myrtle Point Mre E. O Sempert Mra Ralph Milne Coquille E. J Greiner Mesdames Albert H. Powers Clare Lehmanowsky George Dwyer Floyd Eaton James W. Gamwell

RNA Meeting At Fellowship Hall With 14 Members

RNA met at the Fellowship hall Monday night with 14 members present. Mrs. Charles Crew served refreshments. Mrs. Ray Stewart of Portland was a guest.

RNA Fellowship Hall Charles Crew Ray Stewart Portland

Powers Personal Notes Highlight Local Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Howard None of Colville guests of Ray Berry’s Sunday. Fred Stock of North Bend visiting. Mr and Mrs R Stevens, Miss Gass, and Ethel Smith of Roseburg spent Sunday at Bandon. Doak and Sulton leave for Iron Mountain mine. Weld Allen underwent appendectomy at Mast hospital. Clyde Allen’s family to Portland. Tom Price of Oakland hosted by Stevens. Mrs Lyle McCulloch and others visited Empire. Myrtle Newton of Marshfield weekend in Powers. Flora Chattell of Kelso arrived for visit with Emma Paxton. many Powers residents travel to Bandon for events.

Howard None Colzville Ray Berry Pitcher North Bend Powenl Fred Stock R. . Aeces Stevens Gass Ethel Smith Roseburg Bandon Wm Doak George Sulton Coy and Sulton Seaside A H Grant Chester Hansen Joe Queen Angus Halliday Emma Paxton Flora Chattel Kelso Okla Grady Johnson A E Thurber Bakers Creek Marvy Murphy Yankton Dak A L Severson E L Severson Severson Herbert Pallant Safeway Portland Carl Posey Mashfield Roy Abbott Phyllis Lehmanowsky Coquill Ormer Powers Ed Peterson Paul Celentano Reedsport R H Mast Coquille Dean McWain Son Salem Shirley

Camp News Highlights Local Visits and Fire Incident

Mr and Mrs H C Pointer rushed to Coquille Tuesday due to his father's heart attack. Mrs Maud McCracken joins George Bryant’s cookhouse crew in Myrtle Point. Firefighters extinguished the High Trestle blaze with minor damage to stringers and ties. Jitney schedule shifts due to Hoot Owl, Powers week begins with 6 PM departure.

H. C. Pointer Coquille Floyd Eaton Cbl Camp Pees Kenneth Shetler Cbrl Camp Maud McCracken Myrtle Point George Bryant Allen Rolfe Alta Lindquist Powers Bill Nelson Cogquille

Continue Lessons In Contract At Lyle Stewart Home

Friday afternoon a group of ladies met at the Lyle Stewart home to continue bridge lessons. Mrs Jess Jones instructed. Attendees included Mesdames Charles McCracken C F Otis Albert Burch E Norgorden Wm Marsee C S Townsend Paul E. Baker. They will meet tomorrow with Mrs Norgorden.

Lyle Stewart Jess Jones Charles McCracken C F Otis Albert Burch E Norgorden Wm Marsee C S Townsend Paul E. Baker Norgorden

Sunday Supper for Pickers Hosted by Joseph Micuta

Joseph Micuta hosted a 6 o clock outdoor supper Sunday evening for berry pickers from his field. After the meal attendees joined games, with guests including Mr and Mrs Bruce Munro and their children Wayne Naomi Berniece and Mariynn, Mrs Charles Stallard Yvonne Frances Grove Grace Lambert Katrina Gamwell Bessie Grove Juanita Eleanor Smith Harry Stallard and Lottie Grove.

Joseph Micuta Bruce Munro Wayne Naomi Berniece Mariynn Charles Stallard Yvonne Frances Grove Grace Lambert Katrina Gamwell Bessie Grove Juanita Eleanor Smith Harry Stallard Lottie Grove

Surveying crew chief stung by hornet at CBS camp

Clark Lehmanowsky in charge of the surveying crew at the CBS camp in Cunningham was stung on the neck by a hornet and rushed to Coquille hospital Wednesday noon. He returned home to town on Saturday.

Clark Lehmanowsky CBS Cunningham Coquille

Moose Women Plan District Frolic

Routine business was transacted at the Moose Women meeting held Thursday evening in the lodge rooms. At the meeting on the 19th of the month plans will be made for the quarterly frolic to be held at month’s end with Powers as host for the district.

Women of Moose

Surprise Party for Mrs E J Greiner Honors Friday

Friends of Mrs E J Greiner surprised her with a Friday evening party at her home. Guests included her mother Mrs Ray Stewart of Portland and Mesdames A E Thurber Grady Johnson Albert Burch W I Stemmerman C S Town, George Dwyer, and Olin Lay. High score went to Mrs Grady Johnson with Mrs Olin Lay second. refreshments followed the contract games.

E J Greiner Ray Stewart Portland Mesdames E Thurber Grady Johnson Albert Burch I. Stemmerman George Dwyer Olin Lay

Thurber Hosts Dinner Guests Include Ray Thompson Family

Mr and Mrs A E Thurber entertained at dinner Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs W Lee Ray and Mrs Jennie Thompson of Myrtle Paint, Mr and Mrs Jack Kyennen and daughter Delores, Mr and Mrs Grady Johnson and Everett McAdams.

A E Thurber W Lee Ray Jennie Thompson Myrtle Paint Jack Kyennen Delores Grady Jonnson Everett McAdams

Fishing Trip Ends With Scenery and Sleep

Dr H L Carey Douglas Grady C F Otts and Charles Frye drove to the Rogue river Sunday. Grady hoped for more fish if a bobber had been provided. Carey believes he can catch just as many fish nearer home. Otts spent time finding a sleeping place and carried a gun knife and club to bed. Frye refused to bunk with him and chose his own spot. Frye objects to the long trip for mudcats. The group returned Monday with tales of scenery.

H. L. Carey Douglas Grady C F Otts Charles Frye Rogue River Grady Carey C F Otis Frye

Altar Society Meets at Mrs Urove's Bridget Home

Mrs Frank Urove entertained Bridget’s Altar Society last Wednesday afternoon. Attendees enjoyed crocheting and refreshments after the session at her home.

Frank Urove Bridget

OBSC Missionary Society Meets

The Women’s Missionary Society of the Open Bible Standard Church held a brief Friday afternoon meeting at the church to discuss missionary work. A follow up gathering is planned this week with refreshments served afterward.

Womens Missionary Society The Open Bible Standard Church

Hoot Owl Shifts Continue At CBL

On Eden ridge the CBL crews persist with Hoot Owl shifts starting at 4 30 pm due to high heat and low humidity. The schedule keeps workers on site while daytime hours are shortened and productivity remains steady in the late summer conditions.

CBL Mercury Eden Ridge

Pre-school Clinic Reminder by Dr H L Carey

Dr H L Carey asks parents to note a morning pre school clinic at his office daily from 10 to 2. The notice urges timely attendance and highlights ongoing sessions for parental guidance.

H L Carey

Entertains Sisters at Pot Luck Luncheon

Mrs Henry LaClair hosted two sisters Mrs Laura Atkins of St Marie Idaho and Mrs Genevieve Haller of Reno for a Tuesday pot luck luncheon. A bountiful meal and social afternoon followed with friends Mrs John Grant Mrs Ray Grant and others in Gaylord noting the gathering.

Henry LaClair Laura Atkins St Marie’s Idaho Genevieve Haller Reno New Tuesday LaClair John Grant Ray Grant Gaylord Mexdames Jennie Jones H E Quilhaugh Clyde Allen Carl Briggs William Winkelmann David Carey Rank Henry LaClair

Town send picnic attendees and local visits noted

Attendees at the Townsend area picnic at Nor way grove included Mr and Mrs John Purvis and other couples plus individuals such as Anita Watkins Dick Schultz and Leslie Knight. The Townsend Harmonica Trio played several selections. A series of regional visits followed with Lemons of Idaho Me and Mrs Roy Abbott in Coquille and Mrs Jew Jones in Myrtle Point.

Townsend Norway Grove John Purvis John King Victor Langston William Ballard Duncan Noah Jones Lloyd Murphy Thomas W Murphy Henry Clifford Anita Watkins Dick Schultz Leslie Knight Charlies Long A E Dooley Idaho D M_ Fox McNair Sykee Salmon Creek Alys June Fox Clare Lehmanowsaky Roy Abbott Coquille Jew Jones Myrtle Point

Local residents mingle in town and visits across many towns

Russell Dement of Myrtle Point was in town Saturday evening. Mrs. James A Rodman lately of Toronto arrived to join Nuswand who has worked in the Medford market. Many neighbors traveled to Coquille Marshfield and North Bend for visits and events.

Oregon Picture Show At Hiland Theatre This Weekend

Film from the Pacific Northwest features Jack Holt and Gerace Bradley in lead roles with Kute Detnelly and Raymond Hatter also appearing. The production was filmed across Astoria Kings Canyon and other Oregon coast areas drawing praise for its scenic shots and red hooded arena framing.

Deerety Oegon Hiland Theatre Jack Holt Gerace Bradley Kute Detnelly Raymond Hatter Astora Kings Canyon Oregon

Local families attend picnics and visits in area

Bardot residents Mr and Mrs James Barton and daughters Bonnie May and Nancy visited friends Monday. Nearby couples and families from Coquille and Twomile spent days in town for visits and picnics. Ben Crawford Jr returned from studies in Chicago to the town, while Marion Bennett visited Myrtle Point for hospital care for a twin child.

James Barton Bonnie May Nancy Bardot Wuneay Robert Ligat Helen W G. Carty Roderick Dorraine Humbug Park Owen Baston Barbara James Piggott Harold Summers Coquille Tucs Owen Barton Twomile Lyman Rolfe Bruce Munro Marilyn Ben Crawford, Jr Medill School of Journalism Northwestern University Chicago Dakotas Middle West Marion Bennett Myrtle Point Marion

Birth of Earl Lyle Greiner to Mr and Mrs E J Greiner

A fine big baby boy was born Tuesday morning August 10 1937 at Mast hospital to Mr and Mrs E J Greiner. Earl Lyle Greiner is named after the newborn. The report also notes Powers appointed as the new basketball coach.

E J. Greiner Mast Hospital Earl Lyle Greiner

North Powers and Local Figures Featured in Weekly Notes

The column highlights North Powers and Nin GTO Plame among weekly community notices. It mentions Mrs George Aryan of C mga visiting and references Mr and Mrs WooA Nie tex and Le Moure family with several social movements and a Wed session, plus a day trip to Enpore and a short visit by Loren Warner.

George Aryan C Mga Moore Velua Loren Warner Enpore

Sunday Socials Around Myrtle Point and Catching Creek

Mrs Jen Warner Ming Velma Brown and Carl Utterback visited Point Sunday. Edr and Mrs Elbert West of Catching Creek called on the Ed Brown family. R J West of Catching Creek was a Sunday visitor to the T O Bestul home in Myrtle Point. Bestul of Myrtle Point visited Powers on Sunday evening.

Jen Warner Ming Velma Brown Carl Utterback

Local Residents Return from Visits and Gatherings

Gaylord Miss Betty Warner came back from Marshfield on Tuesday after a week with her sister Mrs. Keith Brickwell and family. Jerrene Barkdoll returned home after a few days with Miss Charlotte Howard. Walter and Helen Corbin of Tacoma Wash went to Port Orford Monday for a brief stay with their brother Tracy Corbin. Mrs Reese Daniels and daughters Arline and Charles traveled to Myrtle Point Tuesday for a birthday honor for their niece and cousin Miss Libby Daniels.

Betty Warner Marshfield Keith Brickwell Jerrene Barkdoll Charlotte Howard Walter Helen Corbin Tacoma Wash Port Orford Tracy Corbin Reese Daniels Arline and Charles Myrtle Point Libby Danitels

Also Mentioned on This Page

Progressive Club Community Baptist Bridge Club M. Pt CBL Camp News Moose Women Plan Frolic E. C. Roberts the Herald Altar Society Obsc Missionary Society Gibson K. Cutler Chase Ralph F. Milne Oreg Natl. Bank Bldg Russell Dement James A.rodman Toronto Kaneaé Nuswand Medford Harold W. G. Carty Lorraine A. H. Powers Diana Robbie Quincy Waturday G W Boyles Ferne Boyles Joseph LaClair Lester Powers Kenneth Rolfe Earl Morgan Eugene Morgan C C Morgan Wille Brown James A Rodman Bandon Beach Allison Roberts Harrison McCracken Canby Roberts Eugene Spade M.sses Lorraine Dorothy Settle Ranes Hall Creswell Aweet Fort Rover Raney Hall Weldon Hoister J A Rodman Medford’s Market Harold Summ James Piggot Daphne Grove Clarance Moe North Powers Gaylord Abbey Sign CO. Signs & Sho’cards Laird Bldy Calvert California Caul Southwestern Oarion B.K. Werner Typewriter Man J. E. Belloni Myrtle Point Herald Powers Herald Powers News Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Sales Corporation Detroit Michigan General Matoes Che
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