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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
2
A fragmentary report notes a forester from the Forest Service discussing a planned hiking tour along a marrow trail linking Powers with five or six miles daily. The text hints at a 16 year span of hikers and mentions an intention to proceed with the tour, but many words are garbled.
A local justice court records a minor case where a person named Powers is fined 98 dollars for a noted offense. The fragment suggests a routine municipal court action with a monetary penalty.
Irene Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis exchanged marriage vows with a Coquille man in a ceremony attended by family and friends at a local church. The couple plans to reside in Coquille following the ceremony.
A man escaped from a yellow jacket nest while carrying a saw and suffered a severe cut to his left thumb. He was taken to Myrtle Point Hospital where six stitches were applied.
Rainfall on Sunday boosted totals in the western part of the state with measurements around 0.13 inch. Sunday evening showers were light and not enough to be officially measured in some areas.
The Open Bible Standard reports Rev. Father McCreed in charge with monthly mass on the last Sunday at 109. Rev. Father McCreod assists Sheridan of Marshfield and takes charge of the parish. Altar society meets every other Tuesday at members’ homes. Sunday school at 10 am supervised by Charles Stallard. Morning service at 11. Evening evangelistic service at 7:45 pm. Afternoon prayer at 2 at Mrs. Wallace Mer’s home. Bible study at 7:48 pm. Tuesday church prayer meeting at 9:96 pm. Friday missionary society meets the second and fourth Fridays at 2. Remodeled clothing for relief work planned during a meeting this week. Rev. Ram C. Brown pastors a service at 8:45 with a musical program. Communion on the first Sunday of May or Weariton Endeavor suspended during the second week. Rev. and Mrs. Bratster conduct midweek prayer and praise. Ald meets alternate Wednesdays at 7 pm at homes. Children’s meetings held at the area church. Friday at Mrs. I. C. Brown.
The Progressive Club postponed its meeting scheduled for Wednesday night due to member absence. A later notice calls for officer elections and invites all interested in Powers improvement to attend the next gathering on the third Wednesday of the month.
Mrs Ray Grant of Gaylord hosted the regular meeting of Mr Bridgers Altar Society on a Tuesday afternoon at her mother Mrs Henry LaClair home. Present were Mrs Genevieve Haller Mrs Laura Atkins Mrs Leo Riley Mrs Frank Grow and Mrs Henry LaClair. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
The Townsend club chaired by Mrs Jone Purvis schedules a public card party Friday at 8 pm at the Fellowship club house. Besides cards, Harmonica Trio members Elbert Smith Leslie Knight and Anita Watkins will perform and the Townsend glee club led by L Murphy will sing. Refreshments follow.
Students met Friday with Wm Marece Jess Shepherd Albert Burch Cr Townsend Dean Mc Wain Lyle Stewart and Elvin Hull. The class will meet Friday at the same place with Mr Jez Jones as instructor.
Mrs. D Berven of Bremerton and Mrs. Rex Hartley of Salem visit Mrs Floyd Eaton in Coquille. George Berven returns from Salem. Families from Myrtle Point North Bend Coquille Monroe and Empire share weekend visits.
Saturday afternoon Mrs James Piggott of North Powers entertained in honor of the 10th birthday of her son Buddy. Guests included Hugh and Harold Stewart Curtis W Town send, Fred Stock Lewis Fether off Billy and Fred Piggott, Donald Knight, James Hennessey and Ky ic Brown. Prizes were won at target practice by Buddy Piggott, James Hennessey and Curtis Townsend Love. Refreshments were served by Mrs Piggott assisted by Clara Adams and Esther Watson.
Mrs George Dwyer entertained the Contract club at her home last Thursday serving dessert at 1 30. High score was won by Mrs Floyd Eaton with second place to Mrs Clare Leh manowaky and guest prize to Mrs Jess Jones. Other guests included Mrs Dean Mc Wain Mrs Ernest Severson and Mrs Wilia Varney.
A near collision on the Powers bridge road involved Mrs Stewart driving north in the G P Stewart car and Clayton Hayes of Gaylord swerving to avoid two girls on the road. Hayes skidded in gravel, hitting the left fenders of the Stewart vehicle. Residents urge a west side footpath from the bridge to the railroad crossing for pedestrian safety.
A covered dish luncheon was given Tuesday for Mrs Ray Stewart at the home of Mrs Ray Berry. The committee included Mrs Curtis Townsend and others. Guests present included Mesdames Winkelman Bushnell Erics Carty Stock Root Lay Moe Allen Jones Hanson Ryder Gates Barrette Stevens.
The Open Bible Standard church hosted a layette shower last Wednesday afternoon for a young couple who recently hitchhiked from the middle west. About 30 attendees were present and refreshments followed the event.
An important meeting of the Community Baptist Church Sunday school workers is called for Friday evening at 8 o'clock at the church. Full attendance is urged due to decisions on materials and procedures.
Local column reports scattered items from Marshfield and surroundings. Postmaster deals with inquiring shoes. new artist Grady Johnson decorates Albert Powers Packing. D Mees buys flea soap for dog used as shampoo. Deputy Ed Petersen buys a new electric slave. Olympic tennis interest noted with Dean MecWain guiding play. Curtis Toweserd praised as a young shaver. Water commission head Al Rette urges pay the piper for drinkers. Shepherd and Tom Springer referenced in drinkware quips.
Matron Mrs. Emil Norgorden is honored at a dessert luncheon held last Wednesday at the Fell Owship clubhouse. Mrs. Jess Shepherd won first prize at pinochle and Mrs. Jess Jones took first in contract, with Mrs. E Norgorden second. Guest list includes Mrs. Jez, Mrs. 8rd, and Harry Griffin among others.
Mr and Mrs Earl L. Hen sen welcome a son Thomas Ray born at 9:30 AM Tuesday at Mast capital in Myrtle Point. The child weighs five pounds five ounces. Mrs Hen sen is Dorothy Livingstone of Coquille. Hensen’s ambulance driver on Eden ridge for CBL company. Local friends and relatives learned yesterday of the birth. A daughter Mary Faye also mentioned for Mr and Mrs James Daniels of Coquille. Mrs Daniels is Alice Adams, daughter of Orin Adams, long time resident of Powers.
Nine children were operated on at the tonsil and adenoid clinic held Friday in the little school building by Dr Holdu Carey of Powers and Dr H Mast of Myrtle Point. Mrs Noble Rovang assisted and handled follow up work, with Mr Lelo Elrod and Mrs Albert Hachler aiding in clinic arrangements Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs Charles Crew hosted a luncheon and bridge gathering last Thursday at 130 at her residence. Guest prize winners were Mrs Ray Stewart of Portland in first place and Mrs Chester Root in second. Mrs Withiam Marece also attended.
Pinochle club guests joined a lunch at Gaylord last Thursday hosted by Mrs Frendy Medloca. Mrs A A Thurber won first prize and Mrs Allen Kiang took third. Attendees included Mrs Lester Thorp of Powers and Mrs Ty Bones of Gaylord.
Mra Noble Ravang hosted a refreshments after the regular Women of Mouse meeting last Thursday evening. Plans for the quarterly frolic on Sunday Sept will be announced later.
Unclear OCR reads J P Outelassed on a fishing jaunt with Pay F Baker and Dela Creek. The narrative mentions accusations and responses from Baker about effort and success, with Ambiguous quotes and a claim that one would have stayed home if not for the task at hand.
On the return trip Otis shot a bob cat and they brought back a timi om fish including large specimens. The Merald reporter had the pleasure of cooking and eating some of the catch.
Eugene Spade Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Spade, had two stitches placed in a cheek wound from a fall at his grandparents home. Dr Carey treated the cut.
Grade Sumerlin and his wife were in a Sunday afternoon crash near Marshfield. Their two month old daughter Susan was uninjured. Sumerlin family members and Everbert Mandet were involved. Sumerlins lived in Power until three years ago. Manciet was taken to a hospital in Coquille and Mrs Sumerlin was treated at the family home for severe injuries.
CBS Camp notes Roy Echanger coordinates a company cruiser SOW tee dee for a MS journey. Ma fe sent Wednesday regarding Camp Georg Pryat Dreugh and a crew of six. Attendees include Miss Dells Bryant of Hood Roer and Mrs Audrey Dodson of Moarahfield, sisters of Bryant, with George Woodward of Heed Rive among the group.
Reported injuries include Miss Haase Gearhart burning her hand from hot gravy on Wednesday. Weekend visits feature Mrs Edna Pointer and Miss Irene Lewis marrying Russe Martindale. Staffing shifts include Irene Lewis leaving cookhouse, Lou Fang taking a Portland sec ond cook role, and August Schuler moving from camp cook duties.
Local note reports a Tuesday gathering of the Sunshie club with members discussing activities and routine plans for the week.
The Woman's Club resumes its meetings in Veneta with hopes to continue regular gatherings. Members plan summaries of past activities and discuss upcoming events, reflecting renewed community engagement after a period of inactivity.
Local readers report names and family relations tied to a home return in Myrtle Point. The note mentions Clare Latte, Lorrarde Shepherd, Robert Noah, Marie, and Ke net, with a reference to a returned home and a supervision by Mrs Reber Neat.
Mr and Mrs Lee hosted a family dinner. Jess Jones drove to Myrtle Point. Mrs Eugene Spade returned from Eugene after hospital care and will seek further treatment in two weeks. Mr and Mrs 8S E Howell and son Louis visited Sweet Home. Russell Jenkins family camped at Daphne Grove. A H Grant left for Sweet Home and Portland with George Gessler. Lyle Stewart family drove to Waldport. Paul Baker and daughter Lorne went to Eugene. Neton and Grady Johnson work for Calvin Ray at Fairview. Ben Crawford family left for Rannah to visit friends. Wm Howell hosted guests in Powers. (Continued on page)
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