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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
2
State police investigated another break in a drug store within two weeks. The display window, previously mended, was broken again on Monday night and all items including toiletries and pen sets were stolen, reportedly using a stick to pry the door. Leaves remained in the window this morning.
Byron Stalcup of this town filed suit for divorce last week in Coquille against Elsie K. Stalcup alleging she twice threatened him with a revolver in August and November this year. A property settlement has been effected and no children exist. Married May 1835 at Stevenson Washington they have lived in Powers over a year. the defendant is now at her parents home in Reedsport.
Guy Paxton a fireman aboard the USS Ranger visited his mother Mrs Guy Paxton during Christmas week. He left Monday to rejoin his ship at Bremerton Navy Yard in Washington.
Mrs. Charles Levine of Eureka California and Mrs Clyde Levine of Alpine California spend Christmas in Coquille calling on friends. They were longtime Powers residents arriving soon after the town began. Mrs Clyde Levine taught first grade in Powers in the early 1930s.
The Women of the Moose gathered last Thursday at the Moose hall for a business meeting and social hour. Mrs Noble Rovang received a birthday cake from her daughter Mrs Norman Frye, followed by refreshments for attendees.
The Woman's Club will host a citizenship program next Wednesday in the clubhouse with Mrs E S Gamwell serving as afternoon chairman. American citizenship as the topic highlights the event's focus and organizer roles.
The Royal Neighbors plan a dance at Powers High School gym on New Year’s Eve with good music promised. The event aims to provide a festive gathering for members and local residents to celebrate the coming year.
Sunday school at 9 45 and morning service at 11 at Churches Community Baptist with communion first Sunday. Christian Endeavor at 6 3 followed by 7 30 evening service. Midweek prayer and praise at 7 30 p m. Wednesday business meeting first Wednesday monthly. Ladies Aid alternate Wednesdays at 2 p m at members homes. Children's class after school Thursdays. Choir practice Thursday evenings at 7 30. Boy Scouts at gymnasium Tuesdays at 7 led by Rev Ivan Brown. St Bridgetys Catholic Mass celebrated the fourth Sunday of each month at 10 30 am. Altar society meets upon call of the arena tene and third Tuesdays at homes of…
The Sunday school of the Church of the Open Bible presented its Christmas program last Thursday evening at 730. The program was in charge of Mrs W S Hall and Mrs Marion Lewis. The Lasting Glory was presented along with extra musical numbers. A Christmas treat of candy nuts an apple and an ange was given to each child.
The Sunshine club met at Mrs Clarette Moe’s home with Mrs Lee Moore of North Powers as hostess. Guests Eddie Rubin Jennie Jones Albert Burch Chilp Barrette C S Townsend William Link Ray Berry Lee Gates, Lee Moore and Clarence Moe attended. Prizes were won and Christmas arts exchanged with refreshments served by Mrs Moore.
Mrs Elvin Hull hosted a pre Christmas bridge luncheon last Tuesday at 1:30 PM. A birthday shower for Mrs Charles Crew occurred during the event and an auction was held. First prize went to the hostess Mrs Hull and second to Mrs Weldon Medfori.
Mrs E S Gemerit hosted a dessert luncheon last Wednesday honoring Mrs Ben Crawford who is leaving soon to make her home in Corvallis. Three tables played contract bridge with Mrs John Vasey first and Mrs E J Greiner second. Mrs Crawford received a gift as a keepsake.
A flurry of holiday visits filled homes across North Powers, Tenmile, Salem, and nearby towns. Eugene relatives joined Christmas dinners hosted by the Rovangs and the Moe family, with guests including Burns, Moe, Shrove, and Berry households, plus Norman Frye and Chester Moe Hansted. Various families traveled to Port Orford, Coos River, and Roseburg for additional celebrations, while Santa distributed gifts at a Moe home party.
Christmas Day brought together many relatives and friends for dinners around town. Guests included Ericksons, Coquille and Olympia visitors, Rolfe and Ballard families, Jamwell and Crawford families, Moorhead family from South Coos River, Ballards, Burns, and McCall households, Hulls and Smiths, Medford, Gant, and McClellan kin from Port Orford Tulelake North Bord West Myrtle Point and nearby districts.
The Independent basketball team held a Christmas dance Saturday night in the old gymnasium attended by many. Christmas colors decorated the hall and Hennessey’s orchestra, composed of local high school musicians, provided the music.
M Lee and Miss Catherine Alexander of Portland were married at the priestess sister Mrs Hurnace Byer’s home in Marshfield. Lee, a well known Powers grocer for years, sold his store to W Allison Roberts before moving to Salem to represent a large grocery distributor.
The Townsend club resumes regular meetings Friday with a business session in the Fellowship clubhouse. A program of four games and stunts follows, with refreshments offered.
The Myst chapter of the OES plans installation of new officers next Thursday evening. A 4 social hour will follow the ceremony as members gather for refreshments.
Royal Order of Moose entertained members and their families with a Sunday evening Christmas party in the Moose Ballroom. Children played games and Santa Claus handed out candy. Refreshments followed for attendees.
The women’s club cancels its holiday party for members and husbands as many members are out of town for the holidays, leading to the decision to omit the gathering.
Chaparral lodge of the Rebekahs will hold their installation of officers next Thursday evening in the Fellowship clubhouse, followed by refreshments.
Christmas guests gathered at Mrs C C Morgan’s home as relatives traveled from Eugene Salem Arm strong BC to join extended family for a holiday dinner. Carl Karlson and Homer Mead were among those visiting from Oregon communities.
Mrs Clare Lehmanowsky Mrs Jess Jones and Mrs Ernest Severson chaired a Fellowship club committee to assemble Christmas food baskets for the party. Five large boxes were distributed with member donations and club funds. The committee also delivered seven assortments of toys repaired by teachers of the Little building.
A school smoker night in the old gym featured amateur bouts to raise funds for basketball seating. Main event and several prelims ended in draws. Stallard, Enyeart, Bushnell, and others earned decisions or draws. Judges were Stallard and Boutn. referee Lyle Bishop presided.
A diaristic monologue navigates debates over Roosevelt era policies. The speaker defends actions like the bank holiday and NRA, condemns newspaper judgments, and asserts a stubborn faith in federal relief programs despite criticism. Strong references to Roosevelt, banks, the blue eagle, and constitutional challenges anchor the piece.
The speaker faults various federal measures and criticizes the president’s performance. They argue that past and present policies on flood control forestry work and other programs were wrong or ineffective and complain that any action or inaction draws criticism.
Residents of Powers and surrounding towns hosted a flurry of holiday guests. Families such as the Hulls, Lay and Baysinger clusters, and the Utterbacks shared meals and time with relatives in Coquille, North Bend, Marshfield, Portland, and Eugene. Many attendees journeyed from Arizona, Spokane, New York, and beyond, marking a well attended season of visits and festivities.
A surprise stork shower for Mrs Clarence Howard was held at her mother in law Mrs A H Howard’s home last Tuesday at 2 pm. Guests included Mesdames Reese Daniels Evelyn Cecil Sowler LeRoy Harry Bones Frendy Medlock Lester Huntley Jerry and the host Mrs A Howard. Gifts, fruit, jello, cake and coffee were served. Several relatives and friends attended and conversations referenced Mrs Jarence Howard and Jack Warner’s son JC Woeve.
Christmas Day guests visited many area households including Mr and Mrs F D Medlock and family, Mr and Mrs Raymond Lynn and Loree of Myrtle Point, Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer and Louise Fay, Chas Knight, John Grant families, Faye Young and Elwood Donald, Bonnie and Shirley, O H Robinson and Mrs Chas Wagner, Myrtle Point visitors Harrison Hayes family, Alvin Ullings family, Mack Tayor of Powers, Billing family, Walter Boren and Theda, Bubblee, Viola Boren, Gerge Boren and Relva Hayes, plus others returning from Eureka and Seattle area.
A group of ladies surprised Mrs Faye Young on her birthday at home. Guests included Mrs Reese Dans Evelyn Mrs Chas Knight Mrs Robet Pamer Louise Fay Mrs Mediock and Mrs Harrison Hayes. Potluck was served after the gathering.
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