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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1938

Page

3

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Demonstrator Outlines Local Organization Business

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.

Julia Bennett Home Economicsa Extension Club

Entertains For Grandson Aug 10 At Wiener Roast

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

Mra C C Morgan Russe Greenhole Morgans Eugene Naomi Berniece Munro Phyllis Bunnie Jean Churchill Katrina Gamwell Bessie Grove Wayne Munro Hoy Hirechinger Bob and Clarence Hull Ruasel Morgen

Twelve Girls Camp At The Orchards

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.

James Camwell Helen Ligat Lorraine Carty De'ty Jean Robertson Berniece Marlyn Munro Mary Lou Schroeder Delores West Diana Powers Note Dwyer Kathrina Gamwell Powers Gracia Anderson Bangor

Postpone Meeting of Busshing Club

The Busshing club meeting set for August 16 was postponed to Tuesday August 23 at the Edd Rubin home in North Powers.

Busshing Club Edd Rubin North Powers

Pinnochie Club Hosts Dessert Evening

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.

C GQ McCracken Pinnochie Club Allen King, Jr Floyd Tobin Warry Griffin

Powers and surrounding towns host busy travel and visits

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.

Maynard Rovang Wayne Hubbard Coquille Curt Townsend Lyle Stewart Hugh Harald Hureday Lyle Bud Stewart Ed Lidell Eugene Powers Emerson Eldon Lee Charles Stallard Mra Leonard Smith North Bend Kenneth Rolfe Jack Greiner Edna Woolls Klamath Falls Lyman Rolfe Harold Norton Seattle Dean McWain Portland Guy Ogiesby Ion Harold Ross Dewey Winkelmann Ray Stewart Betty E J Greiner Rodger Stewart William Winkelmann Fairview Henry Frye Charlies Sen and Son Dale Sunset Beach Frank Pinnacher Wiliam McCloughlin Salmon Mountain Gold Chrome Inc Mines Basil Durringer and Doreethy M C Harrington Patricia

Last Thursday Luncheon Held At Clubhouse For Women and Men

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.

Jess Jones Dean Mc Wain Ard Grady Jehan Vasey Dean McWain C F Ot Charies Crew Jew Jones E J Gretner HO Grant George Dwyer Margaret Frye Powers End Ray Stewart + Portand Albert Burchan Kenneth Murdock Salem

Former Resident Dies In Portland

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.

Berniece Hillis Sacramenta Alyce June Marshfield EB R Hannon Buster Matt Denks Portland Cap Miss Margaret

WCTU To Discuss Convention Plans

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.

Tne Wctu Moncay John Purvi A

Meats Tuesday Mra Jess Jones Hosts St Bridget Altar Society

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.

Jess Jones St Bridget's Altar Society

Social meeting prize winners at Felkeowsbt event

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.

Mir Deas Felkeowsbt Margaret Frye Fieyd Eston

Two Members Join Thursday Club

Allen King joins Thursday Club with fellow member as the group meets at W G Carty Horse Stable to discuss upcoming events.

Allen King

Workmen Remove Electric Systems at Logging Camp

Workmen were at work dismantling the electric lighting system at the logging camp on Biden Rider. It was not learned what disposal was planned.

Sia Biden Rider

Rebekahs Plan Fete Birthdays for Pieni and Lapp

Rebekahs celebrated birthdays for Pieni and Lapp with gifts and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Allen King Jr. at the event.

Rebekahs Lapp Allen King Jr

Women Can Fruit For Parsonage Use

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.

Womess Missionary Society of the Church of the Open Bible Mra Wantam Doak Praday

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