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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1936

Page

2

Community Visitors and Weekend Callers Across Local Homes

Local residents exchanged weekend visits and Sunday calls at several homes. Names include Carl Bushnell, Bud Grant, Serene RTS, and many neighbors from Myrtle Point and surrounding areas. Friends and relatives traveled to Portland Wyomng and Seattle for brief visits, with illness noted for J West and hospital stays at Coyle.

RTS Sy Ores Ord Serene Mr Anderson Glen Bud) Grant Lester Hingine Ted Beetul Carl Bushnell Betty Webby Keith Jimmy Lee Jack Smith Keri Cox D A Wood Seymour Fosbure Burnev Ecturnet Mieshfield Rimer Stanford Margarot Myrtle Po Rena Seattle Andrew Ryerson Bone Portland Wayne Carman Prenk Ladelbert Remo Wyomng J West Coyle Hospital Victor Bushnell Teeter Evernden Lew Shindally Carl Hushnell Hen Mest Herbert Clozier Myrtle Point Andrew Weverscan Cften Powes

Powers Red and Gun Club Plans Broad Membership Drive

The Power club aims to recruit both men and women as members and to expand its fishing, bird, and game preservation efforts. Membership costs 30 cents to support stocking streams and advancing trap shooting activities despite land settlement and civilization.

RB le Ser Powers Club

How About It Highway Commission

A local editorial urges action on Powers Myrtle Pelt road conditions noting grader work improved edges but criticizes neglect of Powers area and nearby Coquille Myrtle Point Roceberg routes. Calls for grading repairs, straightening curves, and prioritizing primary secondary highways in Coos County.

Merald Coquille-Myrtlee Point-Roceberg Powers Coes County Highway Commission

Fire Department Buys Equipment and Seeks Public Aid

Powers will receive enhanced fire protection as C F Otis and local smoke-eaters equip the department. Otis traveled to Portland last week, buying 500 dollars of firefighting gear including hoses, nozzles, couplings, chemicals, and truck parts. A town cleanup is planned this week, urging residents to cooperate to remove fire hazards.

C. F Otis Otis Portland

Women Of Moose Hold Social Evening

The Women of Moose held their monthly social at Moose hall last Thursday evening at 8. Hostesses were Mrs William Winkelman, Mrs Clyde Allen and Mrs Noble Rovang.

Women of Moose Moose Hall William Winkelman Clyde Allen Noble Rovang

Powers Club Meets to Plan Gaylord Delegation

The executive board of the Wowan's club met Saturday at the president's home to arrange a delegation for a Gaylord conference. Mrs Jessie Palm ter leads the drive to form six home economics extension units in the county with attendees Mechames John Purvis George Lainger R H Dornhecker Bruce Munro William Hennessey and J W Gamwell.

Wowan's Club Lyman Gaylord Jessie Palmter John Purvis George Lainger R. H. Dornhecker Bruce Munro William Hennessey J W Gamwell

Local residents share news from Coquille area

A digest of visits and trips around Coquille with many residents seen in Myrtle Point Portland Salem and San Francisco. Families including Giles Munro Branton Gamwell Stock Stephens Donaldson and Rolfe are noted along with travels to Dixonville Eugene Ogden and Cle Elum.

Clark Giles Daphne Grove China Flat San Francisco Bruce Munro Myrtle Point Morris Lewis Robert Lewis Ruth Ann Crawford Roseburg Robert McMillon Coquilleur Ellis Warner Mary Boone Evalyn Stock Fairview Harold Ross Coquille Ivan Branton Jerry Dick Patch Corvallis Branton E S Gamwell Dixonville Brantop Lyman Rolfe Leonard Smith Smith Charles Stallard Wanda Bevins Margaret Young Howard Varney Stuart Stephens Ogden Utah Stephen Floyd Stephens Louis Donaldson Portland Donaldson Salem Lorraine Shepherd George Gessler James Gamwell Laurel Lake Clarence Moe Minnesota Nora Hainey Gaylord Ida May Mathews Ee Lake Joseph Boutin Joseph, Jr Joseph W A Roberts George Goodman Weldon Medford Gordon Medford Grace Hall Port Orford E I Armstrong Bible Standard Church

Missionary Society Holds Quilting Session at Bible Standard

The Bible Standard church Missionary society met Friday for a potluck dinner and quilting in the church rooms. Members listed include Mesdames Winkelman Hall Spade Richards Frye Mortenson Buchanan Quilhaugh Allen Armstrong and Mrs Stallard and Leona. The bi monthly meeting is set for Friday at 2 o'clock.

The Missionary Society of the Bible Standard Church William Winkelman Luther Hall Walter Spade William = Richards Leo Frye Lonnie Mortenson Sarah Buchanan H E. Quilhaugh Clyde Allen Eugene Armstrong Armstrong Eugene Charles Stallard Leona

Former Powers Resident Shot Accident Near Sweet Home

Robert Bushnell, 34, died instantly from an accidental rifle discharge at his Sweet Home home. Former Powers resident, he worked for Powers-Davis Logging, drove trucks and caterpillars. Survived by widow Vivian and two sons Robert and Jack, plus extensive family in Powers and Roseburg. funeral held in Powers.

Sweet Home Robert Bushnell Powers Powers-Davis Logging Company Powers-Davis V Tan Frye Henry Frye Robert Jack Bushnel Robert Howell Bushnell's Bushnelll Surviven Creative Vivian Bushnell Elmer Ten Mile Richard Melrose Archie Myrtle Point Dorothy Barker Nannie Swan Brockway Harold Sh Iey Hatener Coquille Clear Davis Rose Bros Winston Hace’ Lefete Myrtle Creek R M Noah Coaledo Wiliam Noah Colloston Harry Krantz Donald Noan Harold Hatcher James Sitkum

Contract Club Event Of Thursday

Mrs Ralph M Ine hosted the Contract club at her home last Thursday with a dessert luncheon at 130. High score honors went to Mrs Clare Lehmanowsky with Mrs J W Gamwell second. among guests, Mrs Jess Jones held high score and Mrs Quincy McBride of Berkeley Calif was second.

Ralph M Ine Clare Lehmanowsky J W Gamwell Jess Jones Quincy McBride Berkeley Calif

Sunshiners Meet Mrs Eddie Rubin

Mrs Eddie Rubin hosted the Royal Neighbor Sunshine club at her home last Tuesday afternoon. Members enjoyed string music and visiting sessions with refreshments served after the program.

Eddie Rubin Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club

Local Store Mer Moves To Bandon

Harlan Buckingham longtime manager of Semperts Drug Store in Powers will leave to run Jarvis Pharmacy in Bandon which he recently purchased. Harry Lyons of Portland will replace Buckingham as manager within a week or ten days. The Buckinghams are well known in local business and social circles.

Harlan Buckingham Semperts Drug Powers Bandon Jarvis Pharmacy Harry Lyons Portland Buckingham

Local Rebekahs Attend District 13 Convention

Members of the Golden Link Rebekah lodge attended the 26th annual District No 13 convention last Friday at the IOOF temple in North Bend. Those listed include Mrs Allen King, Mr Mrs J E Leggett, Mrs Earl Royer, and Mrs Conrad Lapp.

Golden Link Rebekah Lodge IOOF North Bend Allen King J E Leggett Earl Royer Conrad Lapp

Pinochle Club Awards Prizes at Mrs Medlock’s Home

Mrs Frendy Medlock hosted the Thursday Pinochle club with luncheon at 1 30. Mrs W L Stemmerman won first prize, Mrs G C McCracken was low, and guest prize went to Mrs Ray Berry.

Frendy Medlock Gaylord W L Stemmerman G C. McCracken Low Ray Berry

Lodges And Clubs Social Groups Meeting Notes

Community announcements list lodge and club meetings across various groups including Masonic lodges Moose chapters and ladies auxiliaries. It records meeting days times and locations such as Moose Hall and Woodson Fellowship Club with notes on members visits and social events.

Festivities Honor 10th Birthday App Tom Ses Celebration

The event marked the tenth birthday party of Tom Ses and son of Mr Sua Weaes Appietan. The celebration took place last Thursday at his home with overtaking playmates during the party activities.

Tom Ses Sua Weaes Caetoadas Tome

Bridge Club Feted Last Thursday at Stevens Home

The bridge club was entertained at a luncheon hosted by Mrs M R Stevens last Thursday. Guests included Mrs James May and others. The event honored club members with a cordial afternoon of cards and fellowship.

Bridge Club Stevens F Stevens Rand James May

Bible Study Schedule and Prayer Meetings List

Rev Fugene Armstrong leads Suda church activities with Bible study sessions at 1 and 6 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Prayer meetings are weekly, with women’s ministry duties and youth activities noted.

Sunday school and church services schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 followed by church service at 4 00. Young people meet in the church Sunday evenings at 5. Prayer and practice meet on Tuesday. Bible study on alternate Thursday with Mrs Al T Erick ann at 2. Ladier Aid meets at 2. Prayer meetings and other activities listed.

Peornes Sunda Bait Bible Study al T Erick Ann Ladier Aid Weel Sctes

Parish notices for St Brinots Cato IC

Rev Father Hart in charge celebrates mass on the first Sunday of each month and Sunday school at 10 am. Altar Society meets on the first Tuesday and third Tuesdays of each month.

Royal Neighbors Aneneca Fellowatip Club Brinoets Cato Hart Prieat-in

Local Visitors Share Time With Families In Area

Mrs Florence Whittington of Gaylord and her Sacramento son visit her father O H Robison and relatives. Miss Owendolyn Briefer of Marshfield visits WH Bones for two weeks. Mrs Nora Hainey weekends with Powere friends and Mrs Lyman Rolfe. Mr and Mrs Faye Young dine with Ole Grant. Noah Van Dorn of Sixes stays with his wife's parents.

Anu Glen Grant Eileen’ Grant Foo O Mary Richardson Milton Epperson Coquille Hospital Epperrsin Win Lea Carl Hainey James Devereux John Grant James Ball Eve Epeertiof Sacramento Mary Milla de Cacti Florence Whittington O. H Robison Owendolyn Briefer Marshfield

Memorial Rites Held For Mrs Hermann

Mrs Neta Hermann graveside service was held Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Mr. Woveer officiating. Mourners included Mr and Mrs Eton Robbins and family of Empire, Mr and Mrs Forrest Hermann and family, Mr and Mrs George Hermann and Mrs Emma Hermann.

Joe M Frank Fuge Hermann Neta Gren Eton Robbins Empire Forrest Hermann George Hemann Emma Hermann

Local Families Visibly Touring Rural Gatherings and Harvest

Broadbent Bruce Henry family and relatives from Langlois Myrtle Point Pleasant Point Norway Catching Creek Gaylord Marshfield and California participate in a community update. The Georges work irrigation picking peppers and tomatoes for market while neighbors visit and tour, with several local residents noted in casual gatherings and travels.

Robert Carman Gaylord Fupha Coke California Eugene Hambluck Lamps Creek George Brothers Anna Lund Emma Hermann George Hermann Virna Wm Gurvey Myrtle Point Ray Emery

Community Notices From Seneca And Eugene Area

Bridge Miss Dorothy Hooton of Eugene spent from Wednesday until Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs A O Hooton. Mra Lucy Culver is able to be up and about now from the event Fort Meredith for chley of Miss N Hive Ell attended as Metle Ueoon Cyrstian Enifess. Mr Dwight Culver saul Freott and Mary Lou Mr and Mrs Lynn Gage Mrs Coro Ame. A special number at de char serves next Sunday at the Serene of toe Ram Marian Finch and Lynn Culver.

Dorothy Hooton Eugene A O Hooton Lucy Culver Meredith Chley Metle Ueoon Cyrstian Enifess Maud Hutton Heister Theodore Land Ant Kenneth Freeta Chen Freetay Marshfield Claca Mullen Rive Linder Tawere Ser Coca Mroo Dwight Culver Saul Ott Mary Lou Lynn Gage Coro Carlisle Rsvic Lo Moon Myet Tintara A . Hooton de Char Serene Toe Ram Marian Finch Lynn Culver

Catching Creek Callers Mention Elbert West Sunday Visit

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Elbert West and mentions Ruth Miller and James related to a Sunday calling or visitation at Catching Creek. No clear events or dates are readable.

Ore Elbert West Miller Ruth and James Ond Vrs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Red Gun Club Anberwey Powers Man Noods Ee Fitch Lawson Earl E. Wiper Bina BSC Missionary Hold Quilting Tutu Tutu Johnson Sunshiners Meet Mer H. G. Volkmar Hardware Chest Davis A. A Federal Reserve Board Oliver E Foulk Mystic Natal Mowe Rebekahs Jfweis Ap Tris Moose Legion Moose Legor Fellowship Club Fesowshi Clur sCernote Townend Club Legion Auxiliary Ued Nee Ong Tarrton Evelyn I M. Mora Uae Coge Henry Ruth Aman Faryptua Branden M Faward Hief Elvin Ty ' Cota Mart Tb Feu Wagner Bible Standard I Armstrong Suda School Mra Wallaceas Ctoc Broadbent Gurney Wm. Gurney & Son R. L. Clinton Optometrist Wilt Myrtle Poinche Airbarker’s Jewplay Store Souibe Semperts Jon Guy’s Bowling Alley Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
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