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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
4
Afternoon visitors including Mr and Mrs Paul Breuer and Mrs Mary Bennett called at the Minnie Robbins residence in Broadben t. John Breuer of Catching Creek was a Monday afternoon caller at the Paul Breuer home.
Sitkum residents share hospital updates and home repairs. Fannie Alford treated for flu at Mast hospital. Rollie Alford returned home from Cequiile hospital. Several visits to Myrtle Point, Coquille, and Marshfield noted. Skating party injuries and school skating team captains selected Hilda Gillespie Edward Ellis. Local visits include Mrs Elmer Wilson, Mrs Kermit Shepherd in hospital, and Selma trip by Ivan Laird and family.
Twin Oaks Mr and Mrs Graydon Crews of Coquille spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs George Hermann Margaret Lettie and Glen Sabin of Gold Beach were Saturday and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Floyd Reed. Mr and Mrs J W Ha called on. Mr and Mrs J A Davenport Sunday Mr and Mrs Jom Feher were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Van Orden. Mr and Mrs () A Reed spent Friday with Mr and Mrs S S Reed. Mrs S S Reed ex on Mra Chris Nelson Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Alber Bitton and Albert Jr. of Denmark were Tuesday afternoon callers at the Floyd Reed home.
Remote Minnes Jean and E a Cribbins visited the Henry Wyrick home Friday. A birthday dinner was given Thursday evening for Mrs James Smith of Rosebury at the England home. Those who enjoyed the occasion were Mr and Mrs Bryant and Dennis and Ellen of Silnee, Mr. and Mrs James Smith and Loretta of Roseburg, and Mr. and Mrs J. B. England. Mr. and Mrs W. B. Cribbins were Polet visitors Saturday of Frank Rountree, W. R. and 1 B. saeane Ang Miss Seen, with Maes. Leslie Oder Clyde McBee vine at the Cribbinis home Wednesday.
Mrs. George Hoffman spoke to seventh and eighth graders from Norway School during part of the Women’s Club meeting. Girls Sally Ann Wright Mary June Foote Dorothy Haughton Bonnie Jean Duhmner attended. A rooted begonia gifted to the school by Mrs. Walter Laird. The agriculture board donated three rose trellises built by Robert Haughton Keith Conlee Irene Smith and Chester Oyler. Spelling winners Lois Conlee. Literary Society meeting postponed to Feb 22 to align with Washington Day program. Mary Ann Detlefsen will be missed due to illness remaining at home for now.
Arago residents hosted and visited family from Carthage Eagle Point and Myrtle Point while Arago High boys basketball defeated Riverton second team 25 to 3. The period featured numerous social calls at homes in Arago and surrounding areas, church and club meetings, and a school outing with notes on guests, travel to Marshfield, and local events including a garden of visitors from Coquille, Myrtle Point, and Gravesford.
Local column lists Sunday visitors and calls at various homes in Marshfield Coquille Myrtle Point and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs Jor Caulesper Turias Mrs Erres Frank McNair and Mrs Zumwalt with many relatives, Randleman and Lusk families, and attendance at meetings and socials around Coquille Motte Point and neighboring communities.
Gaylord and community members met at the cubhouse with Mrs Nora Haney and Mrs Cal Hainey for a Valentine themed gathering. The event featured table decorations in Valentine colors, a birthday box, and various social updates from attendees including Medlock, Devereux, Stemmerman, and Hainey. Local plans included a potluck dinner, card party, and school playhouse event, with attendees traveling to Pont and Ontario for medical and shopping errands.
Mrs Charles led a paper fest at the Joni's Gardeners gathering by the sea. Weekend visitors included McKinley Mos oF A Carr Violet Hirtes and Kenneth Hansen with Mrs Rex Brown noted among attendees.
Mrs H L hosts next meeting while Rosabel Brown’s birthday gathering at the Community hall drew many friends. Mrs W W Lawhern returns home from Marshfield medical care for a weekend visit as Daenling and a pleasant supper were enjoyed by attendees.
East Dora residents and relatives frequent the area with calls and weekend visits. R B Howe hosted several callers including Sylvia Howe and neighbors E L Bales and Ed Grover. A Coquille birthday party surprised the T S S Easton family for Howard Hatcher.
Mrs Harvid Hatcher of Coquille gave birth to an eight-pound girl at 1130 am Sunday Feb 19 1939. The baby is the Hatchers second child, their first being a boy.
Local hospital records list multiple patients from nearby towns undergoing treatment or recovering from operations. Names include J F Seith, Mrs Mary H Biggs, Mrs P A Alford, Mabel Itman, Leon Pennington, Eleanor Nelson, Price Caldwell, Roland Strong, Stanley Seinhoff, Alvin Ely, Freelin Riggs, Fred Rockard, Clyde Brewster, Frank Jones, Terrell and Spergron Lovett, George Sinnott, Dr R H Mast, Ulla Bennett, A potluck hosted for Bennett and others, with extended family visits and travel notes among residents and visitors in the region.
Dora Mrs Fred Minard was taken to Coquille hospital Wednesday of last week for medical treatment. Mrs Macle Crumley and Loutase of Fat Elk and Eula Mayee of Myrtle Point were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs A J Mayse. Mr and Mrs Harvey Osbon spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Gail Bunch. The Home Economics extension unit met at the home of Mrs Julius Benham in Brewster Valley for an all day meeting. grooming was discussed and demonstrated by Mrs.
Father D. J. Kelly will hold Mass at Myrtle Point at 9 In the morning on Sunday. Reports from the Catholic census in the past week show pleasing results. Presbyterian Church led by Rev Hugh T Michelmere offers Bible school with Sumehin as superintendent and Mrs Stanley Uipa supervising the primary department. Worship includes a sermon titled Do We Need a Washington Today at 3 15. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor groups meet at 6 13 and 6 30 respectively for high school age and older youths.
The Methodic and Presbyterian center hold a seven thirty service with a Thursday choral rehearsal and a regular monthly social. A business meeting follows at 2:00. On Friday February 24 the World Day of Prayer for all missionary denominations meets at the Church of Christ and all women are urged to attend.
The Davis family expresses sincere appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown after bereavement. They thank the Eastern Star for the graveside service and extend gratitude to Mr and Mrs H P Belloni and family and Mrs Margaret McLeod for floral tributes.
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