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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
4
The newly organized Lions club met at the Fellowship clubhouse with Dr Kirby Ortume district governor of Marshfield and others from Myrtle Point present. Talks covered Lionism and Charter night with banquet and dance planned for January. Officers and trustees will read the Constitution and prepare for the meeting on the 14th. Dinner was served by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Neighbors and friends gathered Wednesday for a birthday potluck at a home. Attendees included Mrs Martin Stallard, Mrs Charles Stallard, Mrs Willam Grove, two children of Mrs Jess Walker, Mrs James Reeves and Aldren, and many other locals.
The second heavy storm of the season struck Powers with high winds and rain. The river rose to 14.52 feet by Tuesday noon and rainfall totals reached 3.31 inches between 6 pm Monday and noon Tuesday, with more on Thursday-Friday. A Christmas party and community events were discussed by local groups as residents prepared for cold weather and holiday activities.
Mrs He D Bones and companions traveled to Coquille for a Counts Nutr meeting led by Mabel Mack Homs from Oregon State. Oregon State expert spoke on Foods to Keep You Fit. Residents hosted, visited, and attended Grange events in Broadber and nearby towns.
Mrs Jennie Jones entertained the Jewel club at her home last Tuesday afternoon with a social, followed by refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bernard Trawser George Rubin Lester Powers and Douglas Gamwell.
Pat Hennesey of Waterfield and the Misses Parker of Eastside visited town. James W Gamwell and H E D Brown attended a Lions clubs zone meeting in Coquille on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Conrad Lapp went to their ranch near Charleston Friday morning. Mr and Mrs George Peffera returned from San Francisco area last Tuesday. Due to limited accommodations they could not stay. Mr and Mrs Glenn Daly and Dastene moved to Myrtle Point. Mrs Jerry Hart was a guest there last week.
Several divorce suits and legal actions were filed in the county court this week. Edna Lynch seeks divorce from Patrick Wells and asks property settlement ratification. Phyllis Willoughby files for custody and child support for two minors. Writs of attachment issued against Emma Stonecypher and W J Conrad. Decree of interpleader sought by Ed Gardner in estate matters. Claims include $292.76 plus interest and $100 in fees in related cases.
Ben Kendrick 19 jailed on burglary and suspended license charges with 106 day sentence and bail. Frank Green held on obtaining money under false pretenses. Jim Carter 41 sentenced to 10 days for petit larceny. Auto crash two miles north of Coquille on Highway 11 involved Al Grinnell and Frances Hoga. rear end collision blamed on a coach slide. Hoga values vehicle damage at 75 dollars.
The text lists numerous dinner guests at various homes including Mrs Elmer Wilson and the Carvers of Myrtle Point, the Elis family, and several others from Dora Cons River and Rutabsvated areas. It notes shifts in Thanksgiving celebrations and local visits across multiple households.
Forrest and Velma Krewson visited their parents this week returning Sunday. Rollie Alford and Arthur Jenkins families hosted visitors including Mrs. Jenkins and daughters in Fairview and Coquille. The Davises brought home Mrs. Jenkins Friday with a weekend stay. Svaruard traveled to Portland and Roseburg for business and visited the Binger Lairds. Myrtle Point players joined a Eugene game trip outside town. Mrs. Leacer Maver and Elter and Howard Schnur attended a Myrtle Point matinee. Mrs. Lous Laird seeks asthma treatment in Coquille hospital for the third time this winter. Ad notes and a local ad for printing services and old papers for sale follow.
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