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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
2
A fragmentary legal notice references service by Res. E. Gamwell and Mrs James Genmweil indicating court-related actions or filings involving these individuals.
A surprise farewell party was held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Wm Winkelman in honor of her daughter Mrs. J H Hillis who will move to Twenville soon. Attendees presented gifts and shared refreshments.
The Contract Club meet at 3 o clock with Albert Powers winning first prize and Fiea Bowers noted for a strong finish. Mrs. McWain was high for the event.
The Senior Women's club held a December 10 session chaired by Mrs. Jon Purvis with talks on Peace in various regions including the Cure of War and Peace in the Americas. A $5 donation supported the Community Christmas fund and a Christmas party was planned with dessert at 2 o'clock.
Mrs James Boone entertained guests including Powers Corinne Griffith Evalyn and Freddie Steck Jackson and Shirley Hen for a ninth birthday party. The event reflected a family gathering with friends in a small social setting.
The Bingham Masons elected officers including C. Smith as junior warden and E. S. Gamwell as secretary with William Winkelmann as treasurer. Appointive officers named Lyle W. Stewart junior deacon M. T Harrington senior steward William Kendall junior steward and E J Greiner tyler. The outgoing master was ty after the election by Er. S. Gamwell. A social hour with refreshments followed. The lodge will not meet Christmas night due to the holiday.
PTA members met at Fellowship hall Friday evening for a program led by Mrs Albert Hachler and students from the fifth and seventh grades. Harold Stewart, Verna Ray, and others performed songs and a play One More Presse as Supt. Paul E Baker spoke on crime costs. officials announced annual community Christmas tree plans and a Christmas seals drive.
Mrs. Charles Crew entertained her bridge club last Thursday at a 1:38 luncheon. Mrs. Weldon Medford won first prize and Mrs. Jack Mc second.
Mrs Albert H Powers hosted a Christmas exchange for the Contract club at her residence on Tuesday afternoon. Dessert was served at 1 30 and Mrs Wain was the second to speak. Guests included Mrs Floyd Eaton Mrs E J Greiner and Mrs McWain.
Royal Neighbors assembly met in Fellowship Hall for its annual election. Officers elected include Mrs Weldon Medford as oracle, Mrs Ray Berry as vice oracle, Mrs Curtis Townsend as recorder, Mrs Winkelman as receiver, Mrs R D Hall as chancellor, Mrs Clarence Moe as marshal, Mrs Wm Link as inner sentinel, Mrs James Boone as outer sentinel, Mrs Clyde Allen as manager, Mrs Lyle McCulloch as musician, and Dr Edward Thorstenberg as physician. Mrs R E Stevens was chosen delegate to the state convention in Medford next April with Mrs Curtis Townsend as alternate. Refreshments served by Mr Eddie Aubin and Mrs Phillip Barrette.
The November report shows mean maximum 60, mean minimum 30, and mean 45. Record high 74 on December 13 and low 18 on December W. Total rainfall 17 inches, greatest 13 inches in 24 hours on December 4. Precipitation since September 1 totals 50 inches. There were 17 clear days, six partly cloudy, six cloudy, and one foggy day with precipitation on three days.
BMre Alvert Maehler nee Dorothy Mcleen was honored at a miscellaneous shower last week. Guests traveled from the homes of Mrs. Jees Shepherd and Mrs. E Greiner for the party hosted by teachers including Miss Mabel Hartle Alyce Schneider Verna Ray Florence Parvin and Mrs Monard Varney. Gifts and games followed by refreshments for a long list of guests.
Mrs D M Fox entertained the Pinochle club at her home last Thursday serving dessert at 2 o clock. High score was Mrs Frendy Medlock of Gaylord and low by Mrs E E Davis of Coquille. Mrs Allen King and Mrs Frendy Medlock, whose birthdays came in December, were presented with gifts.
The American Legion auxiliary met with Mrs Fred Stock Saturday for a short session. The Christmas tree fund was voted $2.50 and $2.50 sent to Roseburg for child welfare work. A dollar’s worth of Christmas seals was purchased and plans were made to attend a county meeting in Coquille Wednesday.
A Moose club Christmas tree party is planned for next Tuesday December 22 according to reports. The gathering aims to celebrate the holiday season with community members attending.
At Moose Hall last Wednesday Leslie Finney was elected grand of the local 1.0. O. F lodge. Ralph Woodring, vice grand. Karl B. Royer, secretary. J. W. Leggett, treasurer. J. C. McNeal became trustee for three years. Officers to be completed next meeting. Members plan to attend third degree work in Coquille and county encampment.
Howell buys a half interest in the Coquille smoke shop and assumes new duties this week. Mrs Howell and son Lewis will keep their Pow ers home.
Leo and Henry Frye moved personnel and equipment from Johnson creek mouth to local forest service headquarters. Trail work at Johnson creek has ended and the camp dismantled.
Mrs Howard Varney leads an operetta titled the program for the community Christmas tree Saturday evening. Candy and nuts will be distributed to attendees. The Parent Teachers Association organizes, with funds from local clubs and lodges, and the general public is invited.
Mrs Earl E Royer heads the local Rebekah lodge after being elected noble grand at the regular meeting held last week Tuesday in the Fellowship clubhouse. Mrs Jennie Jones is vice grand. Mrs Allen King is secretary and Mrs Joe Leggett treasurer. Appointive officers will be named and all officers installed at the first meeting in January on the 14th. Beginning in January meetings will be held twice monthly on the second and fourth Thursdays.
Me and Mrs. B. J. Greiner and daughter Dona Lee spent the weekend in Bandon. Mrs. Floyd Eaton was in Myrtle Point Sunday. At Roberts left Tuesday for Portland. Mrs. Roberts, who has been receiving medical attention in Portland, plans to return with him later in the week.
The Senior Woman's club will host a Christmas party next week Wednesday December 23. Junior Woman's club members will attend as guests and a games program is planned. Members should bring two small gifts for the exchange. The meeting opens at 2 o'clock with dessert served.
The Junior Woman's club will celebrate Christmas season with candlelight dessert Friday evening. The program includes talks on Christmas music history, carols and recordings, and a book review by Mrs. E Norgorden.
WhelLA STANDARD Rev Mugene Armstrong conducts services at 10 a m and 11 a m with evening prayer meeting Tuesday 2 pm at Mrs Wallace Keller home Bible study Tuesday 8 pm church prayer Thursday 8 pm Saturday children’s church 2 pm Missionary society meets next Jan 8. Rev W A Paster services 6:04 am 1 pm communion first Sunday Christian Endeavor 6 30 Jerry Williams officiates next Sunday. Prayer meeting at Mrs A T Erickson home Tuesday evening.
Study group meets alternate Thursdays at 3 with Mrs A T Erickson. Ladies Ald gathers alternate Wednesdays at 2 at St Bridget's Catholic. Father M G Mart presides, Mass in church at 16 p m last Sunday each month. Children instructed on other Sunday mornings at 10. Altar society meets first and third Tuesdays at members' homes.
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