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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1938

Page

2

Masons and Stars Plan Potluck Dinner Saturday

Final plans announced for a Masonic East Grazier families potluck dinner to be held Saturday evening in Moecee hall. Dinner at 6 30 includes a youth entertainment program and a shared table. committee members named are Mrs Lyle Stewart Mrs Albert Hacnie Mrs Norman Frye and Mrs Jame Gemwell. A Community Chest contribution and Infantile Paralysis Foundation fundraiser were noted with special numbers by Masel Lewis Noale Hovany and Paul Hirschinger with Mrs John Purvis at the piano.

OSS Moecee Hall Ccc Chudre Lyle Stewart Albert Hacnie Norman Frye Jame Gemwell Icel Community Chest Infantile Paralysis Foundation Masel Lewis Noale Hovany Paul Hirschinger Assisten Ty John Purvis EB. S. Gamwell Clare Lekmanowsky

Library Report For January

The January library report shows adult fiction and children's titles with mixed categories. It lists fines totaling 1.08 and notes new registrations.

Regis Ubun

Auxiliary Hold Card Party at Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a card party with a dessert luncheon at 2 PM. Attendees included Mesdames J F Jerneon, Frank Grove, Eddie Rubin, W G Carty, Fred Stock, Townsend, John Vasey, Elvin Hull Wel en Medford, D M Fox, Ed Stevens, Jesse Shepherd, and Cnases Crew. Mrs R E Stevens won the high prize and Mrs WG Carty won the low prize.

American Legion Auxiliary Noble Rovang J F Jerneon Frank Grove Eddie Rubin W. G. Carty Fred Stock S Townsend John Vasey Elvin Hull Medford D. M. Fox Ed Stevnes Jesse Shepherd Cnases R. E Stevens WG Carty

Local Delegation Seeks Bridge Over Coquille River

Allan King Jr and Dillard Wilgom appeared before the county court at Coquille Monday with a petition signed by Powers residents asking for county help to build a bridge serving families separated by the Coquille River for years. The project would use labor with little county expense, with Powers hoping for approval. A county viewer is expected to visit Powers soon to inspect the project.

Allan King, Jr Dillard Wilgom Coquille Powers Coquie River County Cour Wudocd

Fellowship Club Aids Foundation

The Fellowship club held a business meeting at the clubhouse on Wednesday and voted 10% to the Community Chest and $2 to the National Foundation for Infant Paralysis. After the meeting Ernest Severson announced prizes with Mrs Albert Powers winning first and Mrs Clare Lehinanuw second.

Fellowship Club National Foundation For Ir Ernest Severson Tessert Albert Powers Clare Lehinanuw

Church schedule notes and group meetings

The page lists monthly mass on the fourth Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and altar society meetings on the first and third Tuesdays. It also details Sunday school, morning services, youth and missionary groups, evangelistic services, prayer meetings, Bible study, and communion on the first Sunday each month.

Bridget D. J. Kelly Maas Altar Society Church OF the Ofen Claude W Lawton Charles Staherd Young People's Society the Overcomers Women's Missionary Society Wallace Kel Jer Communion Beyaroute Ladi Asimosis Pet LC. Brown

Local Couple Seeks Divorce Decree

Benjamin F Crawford filed for divorce from Louise P Crawford last week at the courthouse. He cites desertion and cruel treatment during 25 years of marriage. The couple have four children, two of whom are self supporting. Crawford asks the court to set support, including college for two children in Corvallis.

Benjamin F Crawford Louise P Crawford South Dakota Crawford Corvallis

Burglary Suspect Held After Sacramento Takeback

Ernest Ely was returned by Sheriff Howell from Sacramento to face charges of breaking a window and burglarizing the Senpects Jrug Store. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Mus, waived preliminary arraignment, and was bound over to the grand jury with bail set at 2500.

Ernest Ely Howell Sacramento Justice of the Place Mus

Young People Honored Saturday Mutual Birthday

Pat Hennessey and Faye Stewart, both about 1S years old, were surprised by a joint birthday party arranged by Pats mother Mrs William Hennessey at the Fellowship Club House. The afternoon event featured games and a birthday refreshment climax with guests including Shirley McWain Jane Brubake Grace Lambert and several others.

Pat Hennessey Faye Stewart William Hennessey Pats Ac Uck Pat William Henneses Fave Hia Uwarge P Stewart Shirley McWain Jane Brubake Grece Lambert Pa Wicia Vasey Bob Hullorence Newton Everett Wainer John Vasey Bob He Asey Franc Stevens Nicholas Bieduve del Hennessey

Local Bridge Club Plays Thursday at Eddie Aubin Home

The Bridge club met with Mrs Arthur Thurber last Thursday. A dessert luncheon was served to members and guests Mesdames C G McCracken Weldon Medford and Elvin Hu. High score was won by Mrs Eddie Rubin, second by Mrs Olin Lay. The club will meet again in two weeks at the Eddie Aubin home.

Mesdames McCracken Weldon Medford Elvin Hu Eddie Rubin Olin Lay Eddie Aubin

Postpone RNA Meeting To Rally Date February 14

The regular RNA business meeting at Fellows Hall is postponed from February 14 to allow no members to attend the rally. The meeting of the 28th is rescheduled to accommodate attendance at the Marsnfiew event on that date.

RNA Fellowsr.p Hal

WPA Improves Town Bridge Site

Work by the WPA progresses on a town bridge site this past week. The report notes improvement to car approaches and related pathways as crews address weather and permit constraints. Local property impacts and timeline details are unclear from the fragment.

WPA Backbery See As We Perth

OB Missionary Making Coverlets

A garbled note describes a missionary group making coverlets for a religious event. It mentions individuals and a plan for a gathering, with references to a fund or supply effort and a sequence of steps to prepare textiles. The text is fragmented and difficult to fully parse.

Open Bible Church Elect Officers

Open Bible Church elected officers after a meeting. Charles Stollard became superintendent of the Sunday school. Frye trustees named Len Fove Marion Lewis for terms of one two and three years. Willam Bennet and Mrs Witton Doak elected clerks. Verdie Lawton appointed clerk treasurer Dollie Clark. Mrs Len Frye and Mrs Marion Lewis named supervisor and assistant for the Overcomers.

Nua Church of the Open Bible Charles Erotic Frye Len Fove Willam Bennet Marion Lewis Witton Doak Misa Verdie Lawton Wiss Dollie Clark Len Frye Overcomers

Fellowship club luncheon at clubhouse next Wednesday

The Fellowship club will hold a luncheon meeting at the clubhouse next Wednesday at 10 o clock. Committee in charge comprises Mrs Albert Powers, Mrs Dean McWain, and Mrs Floyd Eaton.

Fellowship Club Albert Powers Dean McWain Floyd Eaton

Red Aces Stay Ahead in Coos CC Play

The Red Aces, Powers independent team, remain unbeaten after two wins. They beat China Flats CCI 36 14 with Wailiam s top scoring seven points. They then defeated Coquille VP Wood 39 32 in a fast moving game led by Allard Howell Meccarthy Brattau Redell with solid defense and strong rebounding.

Red Aces Powers China Flats CCI CCC Tutchtone Remel Brandon Maxwell Coucher Hunter Williams McGhee Lawrence Wailiam Stewart Hubbard Moe Rolie Moe Wa Rign Mar Swan Aubin Monday Aces VP Wood Coquille Allard Singi Vooddera Lu Puts Howell Meccarthy Brattau Redell Neup Acklard Stewar Moe KO Kolle Taylor New Tor Waller Vrimons Win Pere Gordon Medford Role Tugh Man Credit Noghollas Posse

Community Chest Appeals For Aid Presses For Help

Local appeal seeks donations to provide food and medicine to the needy. Mrs Salia presides as fund raises aim to aid more families facing hardship. Community leaders urge public support and timely contributions.

Sa Community Chest S.alia Do Otis Tite

Powers Hi Loses To Bandon High Defeats Plywood Power

Bandon High earned a 16 to 13 victory over Powers Hi as Leuthold and Beever led the lineup with key baskets. The game featured tight defense and several fast breaks, with Powers struggling to convert late chances.

Powers Hi Bandon High Plywood Fidas Bandon Orecker Los Ag Powers

Powers Youth Enlists In Army

A youth from Powers has enlisted in the United States Army. The induction details mention service in a regiment and references to naval transport and a provisional training period. Further specifics appear unclear due to OCR issues.

Powers Army

Central States Juniors Topic 7th Meeting Notice

Mire Walte Commons hosts a Central States Juniors topic meeting next Monday at 7 nine library. The session will discuss the study of the United States and the party line as part of a broader civic education program.

Central States Jaror Womans Clut United States

Schools Prepare Floor Show and Local Games

Two schools stage a floor show at the George Washington Ball on February 29 under the direction of Lyte MecCo och and Nicholas Biedove featuring students Garnett Brown Dinelda Medford Alice Rom Latne Grove Corrine Griff Bran Ottis Dale Crew May ard Rewone Clarence Hall and Punky Leggett. Powers High School basketball hosts Coos River on Saturday while Bridge meets Powers Junior High at 2 pm in the Hut. New supplementary readers arrive for fourth and fifth graders as achievement tests are given to grades three through six.

George Washingtoon Hhe Nfira Lyte MecCooch Nicholas Biedove Garnett Brown Dinelda Medford Alice Rom Latne Grove Corrine Griff' Bran Ottis Dale Crew Mayard Rewone Clarence Hall Punky Leggett Powers Coos River

Baptist Ladies Aid Missionary Meeting Highlights

The Community Baptist Ladies Aid met at Mrs D M Churchill's home on Wednesday afternoon. Members contributed to the Infantile Paralysis Foundation and studied China as the field of activity. Refreshments were served. The February 9 meeting will be at Mrs Carl Briggs's home.

Community Baptist Ladies Aid D M Churchill Infantile Paralysis Foundation S A Beaty Wth Carl Briggs

IOOF Club Hosts Wednesday Evening Social

The local Odd Fellows lodge entertained guests with pet dancing and games. A luck supper was served. J W Leggett supervised refreshments and Clyde Thorp and Mr Slim Thompson led the music.

Odd Fellows Lodge Thorp J W Leggett Clyde Thorp Mr .Slim Thompson

Oldest Resident George Stewart Dies After Illness

Mrs George W Emm Stewart, aged 83 years 4 months, longtime resident of this town, passed Wednesday at her home after a period of failing health. She had lived many years in Mivitle Point and was cared for by her son-in-law Ray Stewart. George Stewart drove to Marshfield to meet her.

George W .Emm Stewart George P Charles Sewar Thas Muuch Mivitle Point Mander Ray Stewa Poetard Ar

Unemployed to Receive Pay From SUGC

The first unemployment insurance checks arrived in Powers on Monday. A clerical error left two camps unnamed, causing some workers at Powers to risk missing payments. CBL and Powers Davis Logging stated they were not seasonal camps, and officials promised checks to affected men soon.

CBL Powers-Davis Logging Company Powers Jess Forrester Marshfield George Bellora Steawend Corp Davis Logging Company Seminai

Auxiliary Meets Mrs Ray Wyland at Amecan Legion

Mrs Ray Wyland hosted a sewing meeting for the Amecan Legion Ausihare last Friday. Members discussed support for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and noted freshmen were sewing by the hostess. The next meeting will be a business gathering at Mrs D M Churchill's home.

Ray Wyland Amecan Legion Ausihare Gantation D M Churchill

Student code of ethics and class news reported

The document recites a code of ethics prepared by students at Power High for peers and teachers. It outlines fairness honesty and respect, with committees and enforcement proposals. The issue also reports on grade news PTA involvement health scrapbooks and WPA hill clearing by workers.

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Evangelist Closes Local Campaign at Community Baptist Church

Rev Lt R Haslam of Seiling Wash concludes a two week evangelistic drive at Community Baptist Church with special services including a birthday service a surprise service for newlyweds a teaching session for 90 children and a roll of associate members joining from other denominations He leaves for Brownsville to begin a similar campaign under the pastor Rev Ivan Brown's church in the same area

R Haslam Seilingham Wash Community Baptist Church Haalam Brownsville Ivan Brown

Mrs Mary Farber Hosts Reoekah Jewel Club Meeting

Mrs Mary Farber entertained the Reoekah Jewel club at her home last Tuesday afternoon. The organization contributed to the Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and ceremonies were served by the hostess.

Mary Farber Reoekah

Thursday Party Honors Rosemary Vaey Birthday

Rosemary Vaey daughter of Mr aunt Mio Johr Naser celebrated her L2Qv birthday with a party at her home from 4 to 7. Games were played and a birthday supper was served. Attendees included Jean Jenains Shar les and The Worms N Dove and Doane Powers.

Rosemary Vaey Mio Johr Naser Awek Tomes Bithday Suppe Attys Jean Jenains Sharles The Worms Doane Powers

Rebekahis Meet Waparra Social Hour Hosts Visit

Mrs Mayhap man of Toppenish Washington attended the meeting at the Fellowship clubhouse. Visitation and refreshments followed the session. Mrs Eva Presten acted as hostess for the event.

Benefit Dance Is Great Success

A community benefit dance drew strong attendance and raised funds for local projects. Organizers reported lively participation from residents, with proceeds supporting [local cause] and a showcase by volunteers.

St Bridget’s Ladies Plan Card Party

Readable text shows St Bridget’s Ladies planning a card party with mention of Father Keis and local details. The fragmentary note references charitable or social event planning and associated community figures.

St. Bridget's Ladies Plan

Dessert Bridge Ye Ee Ao Tee

Dessert bridge segment appears garbled OCR text with no clear names, dates, or events readable. Unable to determine a coherent article item or identifiable entities for a proper summary.

Powers residents noted in brief local items

Mrs G W meth an oldtime resident of Powers is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs William G Collins and their son Billy left Denver for California where Collins a mining engineer will continue his work in southern California. Mrs Clare LeNmanowsky and Mr Quoge Dwyer visited Myrtle Point friends on Monday. A windy storm brought heavy rains to Powers with 72 inches since Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Vasey drove to Marshfield on Wednesday.

G. W. Meth Powers William G Collins Denver Billy California Collins Salmon Mountain Clare LeNmanowsky Quoge Dwyer Myrtle Point John Vasey Moarshfield

Local social notes and a road accident near Allegany

Gaylord Stevens and Finyd Ente visited Mr and Mrs James Saint of Powers for Sunday dinner. A 17 year old girl and a student from Allegany narrowly escaped after a truck toppled off a highway embankment. Doris Grant and another student were rescued from the river with an injured leg but non fatal outcome. Several local families and neighbors are named in a sequence of visits and remarks as the community reflects on the incident and social happenings.

James Saint Powers W P Lear Dorw Grant Faug Roy Grant Allegany Alegany Secondary Doris Grant Reorgio Morin Verna Vattes Boater Bowe James Des

Local Social Notes From Coquille and Myrtle Point

Local families report visits and illnesses including pneumonia cases. Attendees at events include Clinton Carman family and several neighbors. Mr Neal travels to Portland to be with a wife recovering from illness. Community members attend meetings, shop in Myrtle Point, and take part in livestock and wool production discussions.

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