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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
2
Mr and Mrs P A Roes were believed at home Saturday in Myrtle Point. Mr and Mrs Leonard Duncan attended the grange meeting in Bridge Friday evening.
A large turnout gathered at the gymnasium for a WCTU talk “Chaos Now What” by Zoomir, urging stricter laws and crime prevention. Following the program, plans were laid for a town WCTU organization with Mrs John Purvis as chair and Mrs William as secretary, with a meeting Feb 14 to elect officers and recruit members.
The Parent-Teacher Association plans a meeting next week Friday February 4 at 2:90 in the Fellowship clubhouse for a Founders Day celebration. The executive board will meet Monday afternoon at 3:45 in the high school building.
A Sunshiners gathering occurred last week with Suraine club members and Mia Wii. Link of North Power members attended Tuesday when Mn Clide Allen of North Powers joined the meeting.
A tree toppled near a residence this Saturday, narrowly missing occupants. Crews secured the scene as neighbors reported a frightening near miss but no injuries.
The literacy is poor but indicates church events including evangelistic services on the first Sunday, Bible school, married couples meetings led by Mrs. Ow, social gatherings at church, junior and Scouts meetings, midweek prayer sessions, and a wardens meeting. A BRPORTS Catholic note mentions a mass at 10 30 am and home visits by members. no clear dates or locations beyond street names.
Ernest Ely pleaded guilty to burglary not in a dwelling in Coquille. Judge J T Brand sentenced him to five years in prison with the term remanded to six days for parole arrangements pending investigation. The case stemmed from Dec 28 breakage at Sempert Drug Store and prior window damage. sheriff and state police aided in Ely’s capture in a southern city.
The regular board meeting at Powers High School Monday night instructed Paul E Baker to buy more towels for the gym show era. The Babson Institute character chart arrives for display in both builds nm. Grades 1 and 2 will publish after the week’s progress. Students listed include Bonnie Jean Moore Patras Walon LeoVelia drove Norma Lee Gilbert Mytleway Munger Wilma Yummora Rosemary Rubin Nora Dwyer Katrina Gamwell Noomi Munro alice Ames Harry Stallard Bonnie Crew.
The Pinochle club met with Mrs Joseph Queen for dessert last Thursday at 130, then played. High secure was held by Mrs Allen King and run by Mrs John Smith of Marshfield with guest Mr Arley Rodman wheales. The next meeting will be February Twth with Mrs E Ro Hatnnen as hostess.
The Powers Library grows rapidly amid support from the NYA and a Junk Womans club campaign. A new shelf and funds will formalize the project, with a focus on community use and honoring benefactors as planned.
Fragmentary ledger style note describes a Canadian visitor traveling back home from a location near Salem and Nashua, with mentions of towns and measurements. Several garbled phrases reference Eugene and Tas, with unclear dates or figures.
Mrs Cester Reet hosted the luncheon meeting last Thursday at 120 serving lunch before an afternoon event. Mrs George Week substituted for Mrs Bruce Fyee who was called to Myrtle for an operation. Fyee’s condition and details were not provided.
The January weather data from the focal station shows higher mean highs and lows than last year with a warmest day of 70 and a low of 41. The month had 13 clear to partly cloudy days and 14 cloudy, with 18 days of precipitation including a 1.52 inch 24 hour maximum.
The Woman's Club entertained the Junior Woman's Club with a Wednesday meeting at 2 o clock. Mrs Mire Haze Lewis spoke, Mrs James Ganswell served as secretary, and Mrs Del Hennessey was appointed to fill the secretary post through May after Mrs M M Brown resigned due to injuries. The adjournment followed a lecture by Mrs Fred J Tooze Jr at the gymnasium. The Junior Club will attend the next meeting with a program led by committee chair Mrs Hagel.
Social column recounts visits and stays across Marehfield and nearby towns. Residents Helen Lewre, Charles, Muss Rauthane Hretmuve, Mrs Toho Smyth, Laehinat, Pete Leroy, and others frequent hosts and guest sites. Reports mention gatherings at Dais home Previtis Laehinat, a district meeting attended by local fellows, and community happenings through the week.
About 70 people attended a Masonic Eastern Star family dinner at the Fellowship clubhouse Saturday evening. A power outage around 4 o'clock slowed preparations and some women resorted to wood ranges to finish cooking. After dinner children went to a movie, with Bing ham lodge members organizing games and activities. Mrs James Gamwell chaired the event with Mrs Lyle Stewart assisting, and Mrs George Lainger and Charles Geitner noted among organizers.
The Jun Wirnsane club. The business meeting scheduled for Monday night at Powers library was postponed.
The Sunshine club card party at the Fellowship hall on Wednesday night drew a large crowd. Mrs Clare Lehmanow won high in contract bridge with Severson second. Mrs Weldon Medord led among women with Mrs James May in second. Charles Crew topped the men, Eddie Aubin was low. A pinochle high went to Mrs Belle Waldeck with Mrs Philp Barette second and Allan Kinger high for another event. Refreshments were served after the games.
A Monday afternoon benefit event for the Pro-America Party Amelia occurred at the site of Mr Albert Powers’ residence in Des wr. The 130 PM service marked contract parsing during the afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mr Chester Ols and Mrs E Samwel.
Severe weather from January 30 to February 7 brought heavy rainfall and high winds. Roads were blocked by fallen branches and trees, with outages and washed out crossings reported. Emergency crews worked to clear debris and restore access as rivers rose and local damage was assessed.
A guest attended the weekly club gathering with Ms Dear and Ms War. Scores were discussed and Ms George Duve led the group with Ms Eo JS Werner close behind as the event moved to plan next Thursday.
Club secretary Clare Letmanowsky was instructed to write the history of Woenen's club work for a proposed local history project. The note assigns the task to document past activities and leadership in the Junior Club as part of the record.
Vandals wrecked the river gauge on the town bridge during Monday night. The lock box was forced open and weights and measuring gear were stolen. Officials warn this federal property vandalism carries heavy penalties and complicates flood preparations for the Coquille valley.
A cryptic note from a late edition hints at a card party scheduled for the 16th. The text references a mysterious Juriet Glass and a ghost while mentioning Wat tesday and local organizers.
An African Leg annuary will meet Friday to stay at the home of Mre of Mochurch. Details are scarce but the gathering is planned for the week.
The column lists weekend visitors including Gaylord couple Mr and Mrs Silas Dareen and Clare Nystrom from Oakridge, plus extended family at the Warner home. Several local residents and relatives attended gatherings, birthdays, and an Orange meeting on Broadbent.
Marshfield residents report storm disruptions with limited gatherings. Families from Myrtle Point and Arago visited and hosted guests amid high water. James Devereux lost a horse in the storm, while others spent time with relatives and served at home events.
A garbled list shows weekend guests and local visits in Myrtle Point. Names include Bancroft George Isac Cribb Evernden Wise Briggs Belshaw and others. Reference to trips to Swisshome and meals with Mr and Mrs Cribble and Fiash Evernden.
McKinley Grange holds a special meeting to vote new members Mr and Mrs Sevorus Mcti bhy Alvin Spague Mrs Wir Frame and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hansen. The session will confer the first two degrees on candidates and is set for Saturday night.
Residents at the Grange Hall were held overnight as roads to the highway and Breuster district were blocked by fallen trees. Ralph Southstone's mall car went via Fairview road due to water over the 8 D Clark place in Loo Tuesday morning. Levison mill will suspend operations temporarily for new machinery installation.
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