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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
2
Local Powers scene features basketball as Powers and Coos River split results with close scores. Community activities include church bands, missionary society events, and school weddings in Powers and surrounding towns. The record highlights local players, teachers, and civic notices.
Vereaesner April 20 set for Coos County Music Festival in the auditorium of the High School as announced by school officials.
The State Conference of Elementary Principals met in Eugene with attendees Graydon Crews from Coquille and Mrs. Alice Finnie from Englewood. The Catching Inlet school board approved a 13 month salary schedule for teachers, while rural districts consider a 12 monthly allotment option to align with newer practices.
Saturday basketball game draws around 70 locals and students as NYA work updates gym floors. Community drives update school publications, end of subscription drive, and plans for new gym equipment. Residents travel to Salem Grants Pass Marshfield and Grants Pass for medical and family visits.
Saturday reports Mrs Lyleewart driving to Bridge saundry for junior high bout. Mrs Floyd Eaton in Myrtle Point Friday. Nix Leohard Smith of Maralilald stayed with Charles Stallard family last Thursday to Sunday returning with husband Saturday. Mrs Lyman Rolfe of Coquille in town Saturday afternoon. Mrs Catharina Appleton of Hancroft visited son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Endicott Curtis Townsend in Myrtle Point and Coquille last week. G P Stewart business visitor in Coquille Tuesday. Mr and Mrs George McCullan and daughters of Coquille were Sunday visitors of Mrs Don Carver. James Combs of Port Orford visiting friends in Powers this week. St Bridgets Altar society met at Jers Junzs home Sunday afternoon. Fatter Sweeney of Port Townsend conducting a mission spoke and started women on study class to be held with altar. Services at St Bridget’s Church daily at 8 am and 7 30 pm. Invasion started Ash Wednesday and ends Saturday morning when class children will take first communion at 8 am. Sunshine club met with Mrs Ray Berry last week Wednesday. After business a social hour and refreshments for nine members hosted by Mrs Derry. Club to meet in two weeks at Mrs Leota Gates home. More Powers news on Page 4.
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