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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1938

Page

2

Red Aces Suffer Second Loss To Port Orford Transpacifics

The Powers Red Aces lost 60 to 44 at Port Orford Sunday afternoon. Conely led Port Orford with 23 points while Hubbard scored 13 for Powers. Former Powers locals and local spectators attended, including Elwin Frye and Elvin Hull party members.

Powers Red Aces Transpacifics Port Orford Stewart Hubbard Moe K Ralfo Taylor Billy Newton Powers Transpacific Conely Powers Act 13 Elwin Frye Millie Pankey Elvin Hull Bobby Charlies Stallard Douglas Gramwell Gordon Medford

Myrtle Point Social Notes and Visitors

Florence Alma Reokard from Myrtle Point visited Tuesday to Saturday with Mr and Mrs Guy Daniel. Various locals made trips to see games in Port Orford and visits to Myrtle Point, including stock and hospital calls. A new move into Cedar street by the Brewsters is noted along with several local visits and family connections in the week.

Florence Alma Reokard Ray Reokard Myrtle Point Guy Daniel Phillip Barrette Percy Powers Velma Brown Bill Newton George Saint Port Orford Red Aces Vern Taylor Millard Hubbard Sanford Anderson Robert Lewise Helen Goodman Leona Stallard Elvin Hull Bandon Charles Stallard, Sr Mra Elvin Stall Fred Stock Marjie Jackson Vislt Pearl Jeckason Clyde Brown Coos River Rhodie Norton Klamath Falls Georgie Gale Jesse Walker Mre Walker Marshfield M M Brown Claud Brewster Empire Cedar Street J T Ross Ed George Brown Mast Hospital R H McCall Clyde Brewster T Daniel

March Letter Read At Extension Meeting

A letter from Mrs Bin Warner of Veale was read by Secretary Mrs H D Bones. Mrs Devereux reported on the extension meeting held last Tuesday.

bin Warner Near Veale H. D. Bones Devereux

PTA Event Highlights Founders Day and School Night Programs

The article covers a PTA program at Geener Reis e featuring performances by the eties ed band and the Girls Glee Club under Miss Kuthann Breit gang. Founder's Day honors James Gamwell and notes PTA origins in 1986 with Women’s Club backing. Lifework included a traveling library, playground pets, Bible vacation school, and a Christmas Tree program. A birthday cake for Mrs Theodore Bierney and Mrs Secon Hearst marks founders of the National PTA. Voluntary offerings supported state head- See new units. Attendance banners were distributed to third grade and freshman-sophomore groups.

Tee Power Asso Geener Reise Michetes Eaties Kuthann Breitgang James Gamwell Womnan's Club Theodore Bierney Secon Hearst National of Parents PTA Jehan Purvin Wilson Mabel Hartle Reubhenn Breitmayer Dorothy Burns Wee Sophoee

Women of Moose Initiate New Member and Reinstatement

Mrs. Robert Lewis was initiated into the Women of Moose at the regular meeting last Thursday in the lodge room. Mrs. Elmer Duncan was reinstated as a member, and a birthday cake was served in honor of Mrs. John Grant of Gaylord who attended as a guest.

Robert Lewis Women of Moose Elmer Duncan John Grant Gaylord

Women’s Club Plans Talk on Foreign Affairs

The Women’s Club meets next Wednesday at 2 PM in the club house. Mrs A D Rolfe will lead a discussion on international relations as the principal topic for the session.

Women’s Club A. D. Rolfe Woman’s Club

Pinochle Group Plans Thursday Meeting

Mrs Henry Griffen complimented the Pinochle club last Thursday after serving dessert at 130. All members attended and high score was won by Mrs AE Thurber while low went to Mrs Frendy Mediock. Mrs W L Stemmerman to entertain at the next meeting on March 3.

Henry Griffen AE Thurber Frendy Mediock W L Stemmerman

Church of the Open Bible weekly schedule and events

Pastor Rev Claude W Lawton leads Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning service at 11 am. The Overcomers meet at 6 45 pm, evangelistic services 7 30 pm. Tuesday prayer at 2 pm and 7 30 pm Bible study. Friday prayer 7 30 pm. women's missionary society on second and fourth Fridays at 8 pm. Communion first Sunday of month.

Church OF the Open Bible Claude W Lawton Charlies Stafford Young People's Society the Overcomers Wallace Kel Jer Women's Missionary Society Bey Beauts L C. Brown Snoutmacher Terins Meniege

Townsend Club Seeks Big Crowd for Gordon Ware Talk

Routine meeting at Townsend club sets final plans for Gordon Ware western representative of the national organization to speak Saturday February 26 at the clubhouse. Ware advertised as an interesting speaker and a good audience is hoped for. Refreshments to follow for a small charge.

Townsend Club Gordon Ware National Organization Ware

OES Grand Officers Visit Mystic Chapter

Mra Hallie Huntington of Eugene associate grand conductress of the Order of the Eastern Star visited Mystic chapter for a special meeting on Monday February 21 A school of instruction was held at Moose hall at 2 pm and a full exemplification in the evening Mystic will attend a district meeting at Marshfield on April 13 with Myrtle Point Coquille North Bend and Marshfield Mrs Huntington received a Myrtlewood corsage and gift and hosts served refreshments after the event Mrs Huntington stayed with Mrs Lehmanowsky during her visit

Mra Hallie Huntington Eugene The Order of the Eastern Star Mystic Moose Hall Marshfield Myrtle Point Coquille North Bend Huntington Myrtlewood E. S Gamwell Clare Lehmanowsky Mrs. Huntington Lehminowsky

Powers Red Aces to Play Globe Trotters

The Powers Red Aces meet the Harlem Globe Trotters in a fast and furious exhibition at the local arena. The show features trick plays and specialties with a promised lively pace and colorful exhibition.

Powers Red Aces Globetrotters Harlem New York City Sn Senhs

Luncheon Club Sees Auction and High Scores

The Thursday Luncheon Club met with Mrs. Bruce Ryder last week for a 1 30 luncheon followed by an auction. Mrs Ryder had the high score and Mr Weldon Medford was second. All members attended and Mrs Jess Shepherd will host next Thursday March 3.

Bruce Ryder

Weekend social notes from Myrtle Point and vicinity

Weekend visitors and travels across Myrtle Point Coquille Susanville to Grants Pass Nor gorden attends Forest Service meeting in Grants Pass Alys June Fox performs at Coquille music recital Several locals visit relatives in Myrtle Point and Coquille Mrs Donaldson stays in Coquille with Slater family Mentions of bridge visits Minot North Dakota and Eugene trips Local residents head to Coquille for citizenship papers and weekend gatherings Charlene appears in last line with travel plans

Geraldine Norris Myrtle Point Emil Norgorden Norma Jean Corvallis Salem Norgorden Forest Service Grants Pass E M West Harold Dolores Mildred D M Fox Coquille Alys June Charles Geitner Marshfield Far View Willis Bryant Bridge Clare Hannon Jack Hannon Haron Minot T L Murphy Sam Hayes Mast Hospital Ara Holesapple Florence Arno Holesapple Earth Powers Willard Faudree Del E . Gamwell Lyman Rolfe Claude W Lawton Church of the Open Bible Eugene William Bennett Elvin Hui Senne Leer North Bend Portland Charlene

Women’s Club Presents Clever Skit With Junior Club

The Woman’s club hosted the Junior Woman’s club at the Fellowship clubhouse last Wednesday. A brief business meeting preceded a program organized by Mrs Hazel Lewis with assistance from Mrs George Latinger and Mrs Lyle Mc Culloch. A quartet led by Mrs George Chapman and featuring Mrs Paul Baker Mrs Del Hennessey and Mrs James Gamwell provided music for multiple skits depicting episodes from “lives of most of us.”

Fellowship Hazel Lewis George Latinger Lyle McCulloch George Chapman Paul Baker del Hennessey James Gamwell C F Otis Smarty Olin Lay Chapman Lay Elvin Hull Leslie McDaniels Mrs Hull Reuben Stevens E. S. Gamwell Miranda Bruce Munro Silas George Lainger Mra Otis

Baptist Sunday School Class Elect Officers

The newly organized young adult class at Community Baptist church elected officers at a weekend meeting. Mrs Summers was president, Mrs Henry vice president, Mrs William Brown secretary, and Mr Miller treasurer. Committee chairs were named with plans for monthly meetings and study of Christ of the Nation.

Community Baptist Church Harold Summers Mra Summers Henry William Brown Miller Bruce Henry Leslie Finney Robert McMilion George Chapman William Earls

Contract Bridge Club in Play

Mrs E J Greiner hosted the Contract club last Thursday with dessert at 130. First prize went to Mrs Clare Lehmanowsky and second to Mrs James Gamwell. Guests included Mrs Ernest Severson and Mrs Dean McWain with guest prize to Mrs McWain. Lehmanowsky to host next.

E J Greiner Contract Club Clare Lehmanowsky James Gamwell Ernest Severson Dean McWain Lehmanowsky

Birthday dinner honors Robert Quilhaugh on 19th birthday

A Sunday birthday dinner was given for Robert Quilhaugh, son of Mr and Mrs H E Quilhaugh. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clifford Edwards, Mr and Mrs Ed Peterson, and Mr and Mrs Arno Holesapple.

Robert Quilhaugh H E Quilhaugh Clifford Edwards Ed Peterson Arno Holesapple

WPA Men Doing Splendid Work In Powers Area

Thirty eight WPA workers are employed on the Powers project. Fifteen were sent to Yellow Creek this week to finish a secondary county road. Weather permitting, crews have been improving roads in and out of Powers. Streets are being graveled, ditches cleaned and enlarged, and new culverts are being built.

WPA Yellow Creek

Prairie High News Briefs and Unsuspecting Tales

School bulletin area reports sunny weather boosts mood while tardiness climbs. Band fundraiser and dance plans stir student excitement as staff praise hard work. Local sports notes cover Powers and Ashland games, a wolf moose chase tale ends with a dramatic stand still, and a cliffhanger leads to page 5.

Powers Drops Tight Overtime Battle to Arago

In The Hut Friday Powers High fell to Arago 19 to 17 after two overtimes, with Hammack scoring the decisive two points in the second extra period. The game featured a defensive duel and a 17 17 tie at the end of regulation.

Powers High Arago Hammack Aragon Powers Robinson L Robison Lillie G. Rackleff Aasen G Doyle G Sell Stallard Utterback C. Shorb Lewis Ge Newton G Slonecker Arago Duto Warner of Powers Honwee Miss Boougher

Local OSC Student Fine Rifle Shot

Bass Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Marion Lewis of this town was on the Oregon State College small bore rifle team which last week defeated Montana State College in a four stage match. Lewis made 82 kneeling and 85 standing out of 100. Carl Lehaad of Newberg also scored 100 points. Montana State total 3579 to Oregon State 3312. Local high school graduate now a sophomore at the state college, and brother of R W Schson of Myrtle Point.

Bass Lewis Marion Lewis Oregon State College Montana State College Lewis Carl Lehaad Newberg Coun Cew Dezon Monana State Collge Sennad R W Schson Myrtle Point

Sunshiners Meet Sunshine Club elects treasurer

The Sunshiners Meet The Sunshine Club met with Mr Eddie Aubin Tuesday with nine members and a guest present. Mrs Albert Buek Aubin was elected treasurer. The club will next meet March 8 with Mrs Ray Berry.

Sunshine Club Eddie Aubin Erne Albert Buek Aubin Cdi Ray Berry

Moose Lodge Holds Social Evening With Large Attendance

The Moose lodge held a regular meeting Friday evening with unusually large attendance. E E Moats was initiated followed by an entertaining evening with wives as guests. Five games of cards were played and refreshments were served afterward by Mesdames Carl Brigg Juliene Moe Frank Grove and William Winklemann.

Moose Lodge Moats Carl Brigg Juliene Moe Frank Grove William Winklemann

Girls League Dance Proves Successful Despite Rain

The Girls League hosted a dance with music by Francis Stevens Orchestra. Red and white heart decorations brightened the hall creating a pleasing effect despite heavy wind and rain. Sephemers Gizie

Girls’ League Francis Stevens Gizie

Powers Teams Compete in March Ashland Tournament

The Powers team heads to Ashland for a March basketball tournament while the season ends with a River ton game Friday night. Dr DD Ban of the State Department of Education in Salem and Mr Marths Mulkey, county school superintendent, are noted figures at Powers schools. Miss Ruthann Breitmayer and Nicholas Biedove train children for Coquille Spring Festival.

Nicholas Biedeye Beougher Mildred Ilmouthe Ballard Safeway Mr Commons Oregon Powers Riverton Ashland Dr DD Ban State Department of Education Salem Marths Ruthann Breitmayer Nicholas Biedove Coquille

Oregon High Schools Studied By University Panel

A University of Oregon education professor led a session on national standards for high schools. The study surveyed 200 selected schools, with four Oregon high schools participating in the nationwide review of curricula and methods.

Oregon T. Stetson School of Education University of Oregon United States

Births in 44 Te pe oe ies Y yay

Unclear text fragment notes birth announcements and names with incomplete details. The readable portion mentions a birth event and dates but lacks coherent identifiers or connected facts.

Gad-A-Bout Club Feted Last Week

The Gad-A-Bout Club was feted last week with a Thursday gathering at a local venue. Members including Mr Cleret, Mowetter, and Carty attended along with others from Pattend and Notte Moy. The club plans a meeting in two weeks at the Rovang home.

Cleret Pattend Notte Moy Carty Towneer

Woman's Community Club Meeting at Gaylord

The Gaylord Woman's Community Club held a regular meeting at the clubhouse with Mrs A and Mrs Jone hosting. A wool quilt is tied to Mrs Devereux. a luncheon followed for members including Mesdames H Do Bones, James Devereux, Car Hainey, and guests. The meeting opened with President Mrs F D Medlock, and a gift box assignation was noted.

Womans Community Club Howsid Jone Wes Veux Devereux PautucKn DO Bones James Devereux Hainey Billy Howard Carey Nora Hainey Medlock M Fox Alan King Jr Gues Lester Hunney Jerry

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