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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
2
Arago junior varsity or varsity squad defeated Powers 27 to 3 in a Friday night game. Visitors were escorted to the school building and served refreshments after the contest. Girl Scouts sold candy and the Woman's Club hosted a popcorn sale raising funds.
The Royal Neighbors of America plan to relocate to new quarters after their next regular meeting. The move will improve kitchen facilities and enhance social event space for the group.
Mrs. Allen King Jr hosted the Thursday Pinochle club at the Johnson home. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs. Arthur Thurver on Thursday, February 38, to discuss prize awards and club activities.
Wednesday evening the basketball squad and faculty members held a luncheon at the school. Attendees included Coach A. Charlesworth, J Greiner, Miss Henderson, and Principal Paul Bak.
Mrs Alma Hankey attends a public health nurses conference in Eugene. Several families from Medford Coquille Myrtle Point Roseburg Powers Klamath Falls and Coquille visited or relocated. The Long Beach area sees moves including Donaldson family’s store relocation and locals at an Assembly of God fellowship in Coquille. Charles Stuart Smith and Mrs Smith plan a week stay, and Bruce Munro’s Washington DC visit shifts eastward.
An AR Legion Auxiliary meeting is announced for 2 p.m. chaired by Mrs. with attendees expected and notes to follow.
The Powers Community church annual meeting reported a steady year with 36 new members and 16 baptisms. Sunday school enrollment is 143 with 88 average attendance. 34 Boy Scouts 38 Cub Scouts 22 Girl Scouts and 28 Cub Girl Scouts participate. Ladies Aid has 230 members and Bible study meets alternating Thursdays. Rev Stephens praises the church as a welcoming place of worship.
A Saturday evening dance for the Community Chest will be held in the gym. Men pay admission and each attendee should bring bulk or packaged staples as the fee. The Chest needs supplies and funds to continue its work after a recent shutdown. A good turnout is hoped as funds will support ongoing relief efforts.
Mrs Brewster hosted the bridge club meeting last Thursday. High prize went to Mrs Weldon Medford February 20 with Mrs Elvin Hull.
The Valentine party at the club’s clubhouse is set for Friday evening. Attendees may wear prom attire and enjoy dancing cards and a basket lunch auction with coffee supplied by the club. Each member may invite another couple.
Powers was the scene of early morning activity Monday as a crew of men took the jitney to the ridge to resume work after a two week strike in San Francisco caused a shutdown. More men were expected to go up Wednesday morning and work through the weekend to complete their 48 hours.
The article argues for a Grants Pass mining school under WPA funds to teach practical field work in Johnson Creek, a tributary of the Coquille in southern Oregon. It contends the program would provide employment, geology and mining techniques, and may yield sufficient gold to cover costs while exploring deeper feeder prospects.
The University of Oregon women's debate team canceled a Powers debate set for February 12. The club approved the Community Chest and scheduled events including a cooking school from Portland on February 28. Plans involve inviting Gaylord club and town organizations, with Kipling life and works featured by Mrs Ray Hall.
Mrs Leo Frye and Mrs Elmer Duncan hosted the Moose Women social hour after their Wednesday meeting. They served refreshments to lodge members and guests Mr and Mrs Erwin Frye and Miss Peggy Smith attended.
Mrs Wilhan Richards entertained 18 members of the Rebekah Jewel club at her home Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostess. A quilt pattern was chosen to be decided at the next meeting. The Regals lodge meeting will be held next Tuesday evening with Mrs Conia Lapp.
The library report lists January collections: 81 adult fiction 42 children fiction five non fiction and magazines totaling 142 items. Fines collected amount to 276 dollars.
Alvin Long was elected a delegate to the state convention of Townsend clubs held in Eugene on February 12. Several other members were voted to drive to Eugene Wednesday and return that evening. Regular Townsend club meetings occur every Wednesday evening at the Fellowship club house at 8 o'clock.
Rev and Mrs Marry Neat hold nightly revival services at the Bible of Mahough Church, with special music. Neat, divisional superintendent of Bible Standard work, recently returned from the Midwest after conducting numerous meetings. He is known locally for tent meetings on the site where the current church building was later erected. Public invited to all meetings.
Bingham Lodge of Masons alters the regular meeting night from Thursday to Friday to accommodate workers. Future gatherings will be held on the second and fourth Fridays each month.
Mrs D C Welch hosted Tuesday afternoon at her apartment in the Collhher hotel to honor her mother Mrs Frank Raber. Two tables of contract were played after a dessert luncheon, with high score won by Mrs E L Severson and second high by Mrs Louis Huch.
The Power lost to Port Orford 36 to 23 in a conference game. Coach A Charlesworth led a squad including Virgil Otterback Tours Donaldson Francs Jones Alvin Sprague Enwiy Hubbard Moe Douglas Gamwell Everett Mc Adams Wba Saewit Hats Ryde William Preston losane Shepherd Putnam Mo ard Mra Ernest Eis Ren Miller Sandy Andeson and William Newton on the trip to the coast city.
PTA announces the Founder’s Day program is postponed due to unavailable facilities and scheduling conflicts. The event will be rescheduled for Friday March 6 with the regular meeting and four day program held over for one week.
The Royal Neighbors held a benefit card party at the home of Bruce on Friday afternoon with Mrs Hyde and Mrs Roy Stewart assisting. Six tables were in play as guests joined Mr Barrette and others. attendance included Mrs W G Cartwright and Mrs Veta Grate among others. A second party is planned next Friday at the home of Miss Mit Ulloch.
Monday evening the town basketball team was defeated by the Bandon squad with a score of 4 to 33. Attendees driving down included Mr and Mrs Floyd Stephens, Mr and Mrs Donald Carver, W A Roberts, Truman Wagner, Louis Donaldson, Joe Polski, William Newton, and Millard Hubbard.
Gaylord Mr and Mrs Josph Clapshaw of Marshfield spent several days that week at the James Devereux home. Mrs Carey Bones stayed with her parents in Lee. Mrs Mabel Blondell and Alden Butler of Wade were Friday evening callers at the GR Swenson home. Mary Richardson conducted business in Myrtle Point. Noah Van Dorn returned from Langlois. Grant drove down for them Sunday. Mrs G R Swenson hosted luncheon at James Palmer’s. Saturday evening callers were Mr and Mrs James Devereux. Leona Karry and Carl Hainey attended Mouse lodge in Powers last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs E J Moore and sons visited Gaylord Saturday. Mary Richardson traveled to North Bend. Mrs John Warner and son Jack spent time with Warner and Mrs Henry Roth. Marshfield neighbors hosted a social with a large group and a community gathering included a Christmas pageant and a Bible lesson for local families. The eighth grade arithmetic tests began with several classes reporting progress. The community library announced a Valentine party and a fundraising bake sale for the Reading club with a menu including beans and pork sausage and Jello salad.
Broadbent Mr and Mrs Ray Osborne of Coquille visited the W A Roseue home Sunday. Batly Eggers stayed with Miss Lavaun Aasen. Laney Parrish and P D Parrish hosted Sunday visitors. Elisabeth Ralph returned from Charleston after a visit with Miss Virna Hermann. Ashman Barton of Marshfield visited CG Hermann. Ed Decker returned home after visiting Car Thomee. The 4 H clubs met Friday with demonstrations on school readiness and milk toast. Mothers group met at the schoolhouse with a Chinese project rice and tea for guests. A program was given and many names listed as refreshments were served. Plans continue for a parents' program with Mr and Mrs Hopking and two children moving into the G T Hermann home. Roselle party visited Bandon to see Mrs Lawrence Roselle. Wparte family joined Sunday dinner at Wallace home. Near Green Coquille plowing for cabbage and lettuce. Sunday dinner guests included Graydon Crews and the Hermann family several members and Patricia Virna Hermann.
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