Local Openings and Social Notes Reach Marshfield
Local residents head to nearby towns for business and visits as Marshfield hosts guests and reports community life. Descriptions include trips to Portland Salem and Geneva.
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1932
Page
4
Local residents head to nearby towns for business and visits as Marshfield hosts guests and reports community life. Descriptions include trips to Portland Salem and Geneva.
A Masone tempo dinner party by the Past Matrons club honored the Past Patrons of Elgin chapter and spouses. Chris Moller won high bridge score, Albert Pancoast had the men’s high, and Mrs. Chas Harlocker took the ladies’ prize. Guests included G L McRey, E L Clausen, Chas Harlocker, P W Laird, W E Landy, Elmer Russell, Ralph Kring, Lester Dement, B S Emery, Rufus Lemon, Arthur Chase, Ray Dement, and Mr Graham.
In Halls Creek Feb. 2 a son born to Mr and Mrs George Ellis at their Myrtle Point home. The infant is named Freddie Gene. Mrs Ethel Ellis nurses at home. Mrs Carl Jensen in Coquille hospital welcomed their first child, a daughter. Two years ago the Jensens were first couple roared under the bridal bow in Friendly Woods. Mrs Lafferty returns home from Portland area visit.
Bible school every Sunday at 10, junior church at 11, adult worship with sermon by the pastor at 11 20. Theme The Concealed and the Revealed Things of God. Beut. 2929 The secret things belong unto the Lord our God. Evening service led by Christian Endeavorers. Ostrander, Pastor.
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who were kind and thoughtful during our week of sorrow for our beloved brother George Guerin. We gratefully thank those who took part in the service and assisted in any way during illness and death.
Bob Bennett of Coquille bought the C A Machon service station and tourist camp at Bandon and moved there to take charge. The Coquille Valley Cow Tests Association cut testing costs to one dollar per cow yearly. Port Orford chamber sent cedar gavels to Senator McNary and Frederick Steiner. The Bank of Southwestern Oregon in Marshfield will repay emigrants in full. Plans seek 1.2 million dollars for a south jetty at the Umpqua River mouth. Marshfield merchants plan a market day to boost trade. The Nontebedo tanker visited Coos Bay, 480 feet long with 90 000 barrel capacity.
Dr Earl Wilson buys Dr Gillis practice with Gillis moving to Medford to continue medicine with son Wm Gauntlett. Wm Gauntlett 81, noted southwestern Oregon figure, dies from injuries after a stair fall in Bandon. Scot birthplace, came to Gold Beach at age nine. Sheriff of Curry and Coos counties served. Jersey breeders form Coquille partnership elect Hampton president Nash vice president Hervey secretary treasurer. Board includes Frank Wilson and Olaf Aasen.
The note lists a Sunday schedule with a 10 o clock class and 11 o clock worship on themes about righteousness and the past. An Epworth League meeting at 6 45 features True Patriotism and an 11 45 evening service is planned. A local shoe store advertises a permanent offer and summarizes social outings at the Elks temple and Methodist church youth activities.
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs S Webb in honor of Hedwig Harnish and Charles Webb. Guests included Geo Nelson family and others, with gifts and social visits noted. Several local residents were mentioned visiting, traveling, or recovering from illness, and students returning to school after breaks.
Local notes report residents moving to Myrtle Point and attendance at a funeral in Myrtle. Social events include a gymnasium dance hosted by Magendeen Dement and Cornelia Clausen, with mothers serving cake and punch. Mention of a Gaylord guest Loi Robison and creamery operating on an every other day schedule amid cold weather affecting cattle feed. Ladies Aid plans a lunch at the Junior high school during a basketball tournament.
A garbled OCR page reports on church and community gatherings including Sunday services, meetings at various homes, and a Co-Operative Endeavor event. Names such as Moss, Dwight Culver, and Laverne appear among scattered Detroit area references and brief notes on church activities.
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