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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1936

Page

2

Desert dessert ideas and county convention notes

During the regular meeting presided by Mrs Lyman Rolfe, reports from the county convention were given by Mrs Rolfe Mrs Henry Mee Mrs Ray Hall and Mrs Semes Gamweill. Pens for fundraising were postponed due to economy. D M Fox and Mrs W Li emmerman organized an entertainment program with pantomime stunts. Each member answered roll call with an adjective later used in minutes.

Ray Hell Philip Bar Lyman Rolfe Rolfe Henry Mee Ray Hall Semes Gamweill D. M. Fox W Liemmerman

Contract Club Hosts Thanksgiving Week Meeting

The Contract Club held its meeting on a Tuesday due to Thanksgiving. Mrs. Clare Lehman Owsky hosted at her home with dessert served at 1 30. Mrs. Fred Powers led in high score with Mrs. Ralph Milne also noted. Mrs. Floyd Eaton chaired guests.

Contract Club Clare Lehmanowsky Fred Powers Ralph Milne Floyd Eaton

Powers Schools Recital Promises Student Talent

Dr Edward Thorstenberg reports one case of scarlet fever two of mumps and one of whooping cough. The music department of the Powers schools will give a recital at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon in the high school gym. Everyone interested is invited to attend.

Minnie King Pauli Baker Edward Thorstenberg Powers Schools

Moves CH Otis Electric Shop and Justice of the Peace

Chester Otis has moved his electric shop and justice of the peace offices from The Hut to rooms over the post office. A F Baker, caretaker of the gym and Hut, occupies the old electric office.

Chester Otis Justice of the Peace A F Baker

Rumored Shake-Up in Coos Bay Lumber Operations

Reports say Coos Bay Lumber plans a personnel shake-up and a major shift to contracting much of its logging to smaller outfits, known as guppo crews, in the near future.

Coos Bay Lumber Company CBL

Auxiliary Meeting At Mrs Rovang Home

The American Legion Auxiliary held a social afternoon at Mrs Noble Rovang’s home. Members sewed and visited, with refreshments served by the hostess.

American Legion Auxiliary Noble Rovang

Powers Teacher Weds Local Man Saturday Night

Miss Dorothy Nelson a Powers fifth grade teacher married Albert Anthony Hachler of Powers in a Saturday ceremony at the Pioneer Methodist church parsonage Coquille Rev W Raymond Wilder officiated The couple will reside in Powers Witnesses included Mrs Clare Larose and Mrs Warington West This story notes Hachler was away fighting a logging camp fire at Eckley.

Dorothy Nelson Powers Albert Anthony Hachler Pioneer Methodist Church Coquille Team West Hach Jer McNair and Sykes Eckley Ceca W. Raymond Wilder Clare Larose Ar Coe Ai Tit Lan Itekingham Orwey Hachler Terihone Ie le Main Ceigle

Woman's Club Meeting Notice

Regular meeting of the Women’s Club is set for 3 o clock Wednesday in the clubhouse. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events.

Thanksgiving Visitors and Travelers Around Oregon State Area

Local residents and students from Oregon State College and nearby towns spent the Thanksgiving holiday with families across town and in Eugene, Myrtle Point, Coquille, Marshfield, and other communities. Detours include hospitalizations for Frances Grove and an emergency operation for Mrs Thomas Murphy.

Hoop Aspirants Be Instructed By Coach Greiner

Coach E J Greiner led a Wednesday session for 26 boys explaining basketball drills and teamwork. He previously built a Southwestern Oregon small-school championship team and has earned multiple trophies under his guidance.

E J Greiner Greiner Southwestern Oregon

School Board AY Plans for Stand'd Court

Powers High school board discussed remodeling The Hut into a standard sized basketball court with volunteers to do the work. The board authorized purchases for the homemaking lab and gym services and appointed staff to arrange towel service. They seek no community center and invite groups to contact Paul Baker or Jack Greiner to schedule usage.

Powers High School Liss Ethel Beougher Paul Baker Jo M Shepherd Jack Greiner

Library Report from Powers Library November figures

November report shows 15 new adult fiction loans, 152 children's fiction, 74 adult non fiction, 7 children non fiction, 18 magazines and total 251 books borrowed. Fines total $114. The library hours are 2 to 4 pm Monday and Saturday afternoons and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday evenings.

Powers Library Vocal Library

Missionary Society Plans Covered Dish Event Next Meeting

The Bible Standard church Missionary society met at 2 pm Friday. Letters from India missionaries were read and discussed. They planned a covered dish dinner and an all day session at the church for the next meeting on Saturday December 12.

Missionary Society of the Bible Standard Church India

Pinochle Club Contest At Mrs Grady Johnson Home

Mrs Grady Johnson hosted a Friday pinochle evening with refreshments. First prize went to Mrs Frendy Medlock of Gav'ord and guest Mrs Floyd Eston won a prize.

Grady Johnson Pinochle Club Frendy Medlock Gav'ord Floyd Eston

Community Ladies Redecorate Church Interior

The Ladies Aid of the Community church held several meetings to beautify the interior. Walls were repainted a soft yellow with ivy and greenery around the platform. Plans include refreshing the woodwork in the near future.

Ladies Aid

Community Church and Bridget Catholic notices

The page lists church activities. Community Church led by Rev W A Stephens with Sunday school at 9 45 am and service at 1 pm plus various midweek prayer meetings and Bible studies. Bridget Catholic services led by Father M G Mart with Mass at 10 am on the last Sunday, children instruction, and Altar Society meetings.

Wallace Keller Children’s Church Women's Missionary Society Community Church W. A. Stephens Christian Endeavor al T. Frickson Ladies Aid M. G. Mart Altar Society Leo Riley

Daniels Welcome Baby Girl At Coqutle Hospital

Mr and Mrs R P Daniels of Gaylord are the proud parents of a seven pound baby girl born Sunday November 29 1936 at Coqutle hospital. The family announces the birth and extends thanks for well wishes.

R P Daniels Gaylord Coqutle Hospital

Community greeting rounds over Thanksgiving week

Gaylord Mrs Jeff Linn visited this week with Mrs Thomas Luttrell at Bridge. Mr and Mrs Noah Van Dorn toured the Glen Grant home with Mrs Rotter. Swenson visits Relaties in San Francisco and Mrs Clinton Carman spent Tuesday with daughter Mrs Thomas Luttrell of Bridge. Mr and Mrs Carl Haines, Mrs William Lear and Mrs Nora Haines spent Monday in Marshfield. Mrs Hilda Hasel and children of Sherwood spent Thanksgiving at the Finn Hasel home. Mr and Mrs William M Kinley spent Sunday at the William Ward home on Rowland Creek. Mr and Mrs Henry Reth were Thanksgiving guests of the Ward family. John Carman, at Corvallis, spent Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs Clinton Carman. Fave Young, Mr and Mrs Guy Stant and son Richard, and Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer were guests of Mr and Mrs James Palmer Thanksgiving.

Elmer Landin Prosser Wash Mildred Nylander Oregon State Jonas Sell Kenneth Rolfe Jane Thomas Alice Stewart University At Eugene Carl Stewart Corvallis Vernon Taylor Carl Utterback Paul Norton William Winkleman Alfred Newton California Mexico Howard Varney Wilamette University A. E. Douglas Earl Hardy Portland Phyllis Spelbrink Cottage Grove Albert Hachler Coquille Donald Pierce Donald Arthur Leo Frye Agness Siskiyou National Forest Jess Jones Marshfield Jack Hannon Srady Johnson Empire Lewis Thurber Spokane Wash.s A H Thurber Frances Grove Frank Grove Aken Mast Hospital Thomas Murphy Mast Myrtle Point A. T. Grant G W Gessler Jeff Linn Thomas Lutittl Bridge Noah van Dorn Glen Grant Rotter Swenson San Francisco Clinton Carman Thomas Luttrell Car! Hainey William Lear Nora Hainey Hilda Hasel Sherwood Finn Hasel William M Kinley William Wardome Rowland Creek Henry Reth William Ward John Carman Guystant Richard Robert Palmer James Palmer

Thanksgiving Visits and Family News At Local Homes

Mr and Mrs William P Leer and others spent Thanksgiving with relatives and planned gatherings for January meetings. Mrs Faye Young remains ill but slowly improves after an operation at Mast hospital. Mrs Noah Van Dorn treated for an ulcerated tooth at Mast hospital in Myrtle Point. H D Bones and sons Corbin and Carey traveled to Yale, with Evelyn Bones to Roseburg and Rachel Bones to Ashland.

Iin Shemen Laterdli Bridge Seba Cae Corvelot Cie Tad Mb Drtry Benre Marten Mayes Tnt Ba Sirtey Youngeof Powers William P. Leer James Devereux Nora Heeny H. D Bones Faye Young Mast Hospital Noah van Dorn Myrtle Point H. D. Bones Corbin and Carey Yale Evelyn Bones Roseburg Ashland Rachel Bones Dent Coquille

Thanksgiving Visits Tie Together Local Families

Broadbent Ivan Rose and Frances, Harry and Marvin of Tulelake with Mrs Roses parents W A Roselle, and Mr and Mrs Joe Evernden plus Mr and Mrs Lawrence Roselle of Bandon visit relatives over Thanksgiving. Roderick Hermann and Patricia Ann spend time with Duncan family in Shedd and return home Friday. Several households, including E L Clausen, ZC Strang of Coquille, and Mrs N Elzner with Anita Tedsen of Portland, share meals and gatherings.

Ivan Rose Frances Harry Marvin Tulelake Calf Rose W A. Roselle Joe Evernden Lawrence Roselle Bandon Roderick Hermann Patricia Ann Hermann Duncan Shedd E L Clausen ZC Strang Coquille Emma Hermann Strang N Elzner Anita Tedsen Portland I. Clausen Elzner Clausen Chapman Donald Kansas Walter Donald Roger Horning G R McNair Raymond F C True Leonard Watson King Creek Oscar Parrish P D Parrish Andy Newhouse Henry Minger Eugene E C Newhouse

Local notes on visits and illness in Bancroft area

Noble Wether spent time at home with Bancroft and Myre. Robert Duncan and son are visiting L. A. Demesn this week. Lite Hardman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Bereeton, is ill this week. Myrtle Sargent has been confined to bed for ten days with quinsy.

Mir Myre Noble Wether Sargent

Pleasant Point Thanksgiving and weekend social notices

Pleasant Point residents share Thanksgiving meals with the Smith family in Coquille. Dorothy Watson and Mary Frances Sullivan attend weekend visits, with multiple meetups at homes of Trigg, Johnson, Mann, and Nelson. A Gravelford benefit dance invites community attendance and many local neighbors are mentioned in weekly social notes.

Local residents report steady progress after Friday surgery

To Mast hospital Friday an operation. He is along nicely. Bam and Willis and Jerry Wriley were Wednesday callers in Myrtle Point. Mr. and Mire. Jerry Wriley, who have been working for William Chandler, moved this week to the Chandler po where they will stay this win Mr. and Mrs. John Flood and baby callers in daughter were Tuesday Myrtle Point.

Bam Willis Jerry Wriley Myrtle Point William Chandler Chandler Po John Flood

Complaints Filed in Dunmire versus G E Trott Case

Dunmire claims ownership of the other half of a property in section 12 about a mile east of Crooks Lake, cited in the ongoing dispute with G E Trott. The filing notes a border or title contention tied to local land parcels and recent activity in the case.

On & Dunmire Trott Dunmire Crooks Lake

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Probate suit seeks over one thousand dollars in estate claims

In a probate case an estimated 92,000 in realty and 96,800 in personal property are tied to the estate of Laura M. Keizer of North Bend. Heirs listed are two sons Ennis R. and John P. Keizer, a daughter Sylvia Hansen, and widow Laura M. Keizer.

Pereonel Mer Heirs Empire Laterveta Kibler B. L. Frye and Pos Ennis R John P Sylvia Hansen Laura M. Keizer North Bend

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. F. Milne First Nat'l. Bank Hidg. Coquilie Library Report BSC Pinochle Dia E. C. Barker Eastern Stars Mystic O. B.S Broadbent Bill’s Place Bancroft Pleasant Point William Watson Dorothy Charles Smith Mary Frances Sullivan Dorothy Jean Watson Dorie Janson Guy Mank Mire Willes Johnesn Doris Johnson Esther Herencertn Brune Lange Laird William Wateen Dorothy Watson Bawden Schools Gravelford Thomas Sullivan William Johnson Mary Harris Robert Trigg Fred Hobson Mary Morris Will Harris Guy Mann Dora Johnson Esther Herchberger George Nelson Thomas Brown Melba Putman Dorothea Gene Chandler Arthur Chandler Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop R. Pawl Fiderce E. C. Roberts the Herald Paul Mortan Seattle Saiediakkt Montag Range Colec Henry A. Schroeder & Sons A.houst
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