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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
3
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Miss Julia Bennett county home demonstration agent spoke on parliamentary procedure and practical applications to Powers Extension Club. Due to small attendance, election of a vice chairman and project leaders were postponed to October. calendar of meetings and year program were issued. The group adjourned to meet October third Tuesday with Mrs James Gamwell on arrangements.
Mrs C C Morgan hosted a Wiener roast for her grandson Russel last week at Greenhole The Morgans plan a move to Eugene leaving the month end The gathering drew young friends Naomi Munro Berniece Churchill Phyllis Churchill Bunnie Churchill Katrina Gamwell Bessie Grove Wayne Munro Hoy Hirechinger Bob Hull and Russell Morgen
A group of girls accompanied by Mrs James Camwell went to The Orchard Friday morning and return ed Saturday afternoon. The camping party included Helen Ligat Lorraine Carty Deaty Jean Robertson Berniece and Marilyn Munro Mary Lou Schroeder Delores West Diana Powers Note Dwyer Kathrina Gamwell and Gracia Anderson of Bangor.
The Busshing club meeting set for August 16 was postponed to Tuesday August 23 at the Edd Rubin home in North Powers.
Mrs C GQ McCracken hosted the Pinnochie club for dessert last week. Mrs Allen King Jr won first prize and Floyd Tobin, a guest, took the Ow prize. Mrs Warry Griffin also attended as a guest.
A long list of visitors and locals traveling between Powers Coquille North Bend Coos County and nearby cities fills a week. Notables include Ed Lidell and Emerson from Eugene visiting Powers, families from Portland and Salem visiting relatives, a large party attending the BEA picnic, and several residents taking trips to Seattle Portland El Paso and California.
Five tables attended a no host luncheon in the clubhouse. Fost prize for women went to Mrs Jess Jones and high for men to Dean McWain. Attendees included Ard Grady and many couples.
Word reached Powers on Wednesday of Captain Matt Denks death in Portland on August 13. He was a familiar figure in the town and is survived by two daughters, Miss Margaret. Funeral services will be held from a Portland mortuary.
The WCTU will meet Monday at the home of Mr John Purvi ai. Plans will be made to attend the county convention September 8. New officers will be elected. The election time change aligns with state and county schedules.
Mrs Jess Jones entertained St Bridget's Altar Society at her home Tuesday afternoon with guests and light refreshments. The event provided socializing for members and highlighted parish devotion.
Last Wednesday Mir Deas MecWats chaired a Felkeowsbt social meeting. The first prize went to Miss Margaret Frye and the second to Mrs Fieyd Eston.
Allen King joins Thursday Club with fellow member as the group meets at W G Carty Horse Stable to discuss upcoming events.
Workmen were at work dismantling the electric lighting system at the logging camp on Biden Rider. It was not learned what disposal was planned.
Rebekahs celebrated birthdays for Pieni and Lapp with gifts and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Allen King Jr. at the event.
The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Church of the Open Bible met at the home of Mrs Wantam Doak Priday in the afternoon with ten members present. The meeting focused on canning for parsonage use and planning for upcoming needs.
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