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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1954

Page

3

Ladies of Bridge Discuss Dress Smartness at Fortine Watch

The Fortine bridge club met February 11 at the Grange Hall with Miss Shirley Damon demonstrating dress types and accessories to suit personality and camouflage irregularities. She advised basic black navy or brown dresses dressed up or down with accessories. Mrs. Ross Carter presided. guest Mrs. N. E. Landreth of Roseburg attended among many members listed.

Lou Richmond Bridge Home Extension Unit Grange Hall Shirley Damon Ross Carter N. E. Landreth Roseburg Frank Fish Henry Brown Irma Briggs Ross Caster Mike Daniels Trim Davis Buck Goodman Walt Hardman Lyle Hardman Eddie Hatfield Dayne Hudson Eddie Kennedy Andrew Waterman Everett Webber Alf Young Elvin Waterman Howard Winkleman Earl Waterman Neill Mooney Dave Waterman Bob Abbott de LaCasse Viola McCormick Carl Nelson al Richmond Elmer Robison

Spaghetti and Chili Supper Aids March of Dimes

Mrs. Tom Leifeste sponsored a spaghetti and chili bean supper at the gym to raise funds for the March of Dimes. A large crowd attended. Neil Kyne of Coquille showed moving pictures after the meal, demonstrating a projector. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Walton and Mary Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mason, and Neil Kyne with his daughter.

Tom Leifeste Neil Kyne Coquille Ben Walton Mary Lou Clifford Mason

Local Rosesburg event raises funds and community notes

The article lists donations totaling 163.55 with 93.12 from Ed Abernethy and Raymond Cotton of Dora and many volunteers including Mrs. Hoisington and Mrs. Gardner. It records family visits to Coquille Eugene Portland Tacoma and Port land with a Valentine exchange and school activities.

Julius Benham Roseburg Ed Abernethy Raymond Cotton-of Edwin Crowley Coquille Henry Ware Ivan Laird Portland Ray Clarno Eugene Tacoma Wash Murl Elmer Strode Percy Wm. Barnett Elmer Wilson

Powers Chamber of Commerce names new officers

Kenneth Rolfe was elected president at a Tuesday luncheon at Timberline Inn. Ben Crabill was chosen vice president and A. L. Burch was re-elected secretary-treasurer. Lions Club members met for dinner at the high school homemaking room to discuss the upcoming Youth recreational program. Ladies' night is set for Tuesday, Feb. 23, with District Gov. slated to speak.

Jas. Gamwell Powers Kenneth Rolfe Powers Chamber of Commerce Timberline Inn Ben Crabill A. L. Burch Lions Club

Medford Lodge Honors Members and Plans State Event

Lee Mellish of Medford and his party will be honored guests as Royal Neighbors initiate Iris Dunn and Phyllis Steve at a Rebekah Fellowship hall ceremony. Oregon state convention for the order is set for Nasholm hall in Eugene April 20 and 21 with fundraising drives for expenses. Prizes will go to the member who secures the most insurance members in the first half of the year. An annual birthday dinner on March 27 marks the lodge’s founding with arrangements by Mrs Arthur Smith, Mrs Lee Gilmore and Mrs Robert McCray. A Valentine party followed with prizes to several members, and Mystic CBS hosted by men of the chapter in Masonic hall with Valentine decor and ham and potato salad refreshments. Valentine of the Evening went to Mrs H D Bones. Plans for a potluck dinner March 6 at 6:15 include a school of instruction by Irving, associate grand matron, with arrangements by Mrs Kenneth Rolfe and Mrs L Burch. Chapter members will meet to clean the hall and kitchen. Billy Eppler, child of Mr and Mrs W E Eppler, is at Good

Iris Dunn Phyllis Steve Rebekah Fellowship Hall Nasholm Hall Eugene Arthur Smith Lee Gilmore Robert McCray A. Neal Don Reeves Ruby Winkelmann Chas. Stallard Russell Powers Mystic Cbs Masonic Hall H. D. Bones J. F. Johnson Jay Waldren Irving Grand Chapter Oregon Kenneth Rolfe L. Burch Loren Warner Cave Junction Kenneth A. L. Burch Myrtle Point Arve Sargent Mast Hospital Joe Glisan Powers Portland Joe William McLyman Phoenix Arizona Ashland Don Aber Hoseburg James McCulloch Keizer Hospital North Bend Dena Meredith Bakersfield Calif L. J. Bagley Bagley F. Lottman Tillamook Harvey Jack Harold Jack Auburn Wash Annamae Riiff Mrs. Riiff

Samaritan Hospital treats gunshot victim. update hopeful

A 22 caliber bullet passed through a lung and lodged near the spine after an accidental shot by a playmate on Sunday the seventh. The bullet was removed and partial paralysis occurred but recovery is expected. Weather had two weeks of sun then 3.81 inches of rain. Local residents visit kin and attend meetings as they travel to nearby towns for medical care and vacations.

Samaritan Hospital Portland

Sister of 5S. Dakota Guest Spends Winter in Longview

The latter's sister from 5S. Dakota has been staying most of the winter in Longview Washington and nearby areas.

Dakota Longview Wash

Korean War orphans clothing drive exceeds expectations

A broad range of individuals and clubs from Gravel Ford Sitkum Coquille Coos Bay and North Bend contributed to a postwar clothing drive for Korean orphans. Boxes parcels and large shipments were sent by groups including the Gravel Ford Women's club the Canasta club the Myrtle Leaf club and Royal Neighbors of America. The effort expanded rapidly as more communities joined the campaign for war orphans.

Ski L. W. Clinton Bill Dayton R J Harris Henry Schroecer Frank Henry Gravel Ford Women's Club Canasta Club Mesdamus Delmar Greer Harold Belloni Marvin Floyd Lewis Knight John Asplund Bill Schrieder Broadbent M Duncan H B_ Gilpatrick Chas Hoffman

Cities of Seoul and nearby lag behind in aid waves

Cities of Seoul Yong Dong Po and Anyang felt human kindness from across the world as Major Dayton wrote his mother that the clothes sent are a wonderful blessing.

Seoul Yong Dong Po Anyang Dayton

Catching Creek Club Meeting and Valentine Party Report

The Friendly Neighbors club met with Mrs. George King on February 11. President Mrs Albert Cupinski led the session. Guests included Veronia Cupinski and many members and children enjoyed a potluck supper, games, and a cakewalk at the Community building on February 13. Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Shepard visited Powers residents Harvey McCall and family.

Warren Rema Friendly Neighbors George King Albert Cupinski Clay ‘Willams John Breuer Bert King P F Barrett AR. Davenport Victor Bushn E.r Jim Bushnell Carl Bushnell Terry Bushnell Paul,Richard Barbara Bushnell Veronia Cupinski Bartlett Cupinski Glenda Russell McCall Elmo Shepard Powers Harvey McCall

Tire Deal Highlights Savings on Tubeless B.F. Goodrich

A sales blurb touts the B. F. Goodrich Tubeless Tire as costing much less than competing premium tires and tubes, emphasizing buyers save dollars on this option.

B. F. Goodrich

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