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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
2
A local note reports Charles Crew selling bath salts and scented items, inviting anyone with unusual powers or highly perfumed goods to contact him. The column suggests collectors and hobbyists show interest in oddities and historic items.
About 30 attended a meeting in Townsend to hear a visitor from Cogquily discuss a program. Local figures like Mrs M Qeatter and MPs Benne't Dar.ag were present. A donation of 306 dollars was intended for the educational Campaign of a National organization.
A fire Saturday night around 10 o'clock destroyed an oil shed at the Coos Bay Lumber Company property near the machine shops. Severs barrels of oil burned and a nearby building was scorched but flames were controlled by Cremens and others, preventing a larger disaster.
An OES card party hosted last Wednesday celebrated the chapter’s 15th birthday. A buffet was served after games and prizes were awarded, with members and guests attending a sequence of events and honors for longtime participants.
Fragmented OCR notes show a visit to California with social events and names including individuals like Wake, Newton, Beas, Dewees, and Hennessey. Mentions of costs, ages, and local acts appear in disjoint phrases, suggesting a society column note or social roundup.
Deputy Sheriff Ed Peterson arrested James Wicker last week for intoxicated and disorderly conduct. Wicker pled guilty the next day and was fined and costs by Justice of the Peace C F Otto. Richard Foster, China Flats CCC emroile, was arraigned on a drunk and disorderly charge and appeared the following day for sentencing with a fine of eight dollars plus costs.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a social visit by a former resident to friends on a Wednesday. Limited readable lines mention people and a casual gathering, but specifics are unclear.
A Mystic Chapter event for young people is planned Monday with remarks and activities. The gathering aims to engage attendees through a program featuring local speakers and music, fostering community outreach and fellowship.
The Powers Bakery undergoes remodeling to present cream red and black decorations. Work includes a refreshment stand in the north room, new tables and booths, enlarged kitchen, and reconfigured equipment. Mr and Mrs Floyd Stephens manage the bakery after a year lease.
A surprise birthday party was held for Mr Elwin Frye with guests including the Hulls Moody, Mrs Jess Shepherd, Mr and Mrs Feue Rooter, Mr and Mrs Widoam Brow and the Stallard family. The event featured gifts and well wishes from Medford neighbors as Mrs Frye hosted the gathering.
Royal Neighbors held a regular meeting with Mrs Philp Barett and Mr Charles Crew as hosts. Members enjoyed refreshments after the gathering and discussed club activities and upcoming events.
Jack Grove, 72, of Powers, was arrested by Reedsport officers on request of Coos County jailer Bert Mead for alleged forged checks totaling 250 dollars. Grove, son of Mr and Mrs G Grove of Brewster Valley, faces charges in Coos County Circuit Court. The case involves forged signatures on checks written to neighbors and will be pursued from nearby locations.
Mr and Mrs John Forrester were married in Emanuel church Marshfield Tuesday at 10 am. Forrester is the son of Joss Forrester logging superintendent of Coos Bay Lumber company, and the family lived in Powers for over a year. Mrs Forrester is the daughter of Carl Davis partner in Powers Davis Logging company.
Pastor Claude W Lawton outlines a Sunday service at 11 with the Young People's Society meeting at 6 45 pm followed by an evangelistic service at 7 45 pm. Tuesday prayer and Bible study meet at 7 45 pm at members homes with Thursday afternoon prayer at Mrs Wallace Keler’s home at 2 pm. Extra church practice at 7 45 pm led by Mrs Vern Taylor on Fridays prayer and praise at 7 45 pm. Womens Missionary Society meets on the fourth Friday(s).
The report lists Sunday fellowship clubhouse services led by Rev. Mrs J R Wiley, Ladies Aid first September meeting at Leslie Finney home, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at Mrs A T Krickton’s home. St Bridget's Catholic notes Father D J Kelly celebrates Mass monthly, church instruction for children on Sundays at 11 am, Altar Society meets first and third Tuesdays at members’ homes.
Mr and Mrs Q T Dance with Mrs Ray Rookard and Florence Alms of Myrtle Point visited Coquille early this week. Charlie Stallard was a business caller in Marshfield Saturday.
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