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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
6
Local society items detail sewing gatherings and afternoon refreshments, visits among Linn, Sparks, Pearson, and Wilson families, trips to Salem and Portland, and multiple guests in Myrtle Point. Notable mentions include Mrs. Schriefer's health, the Presbyterian Aid meeting, and a new water pumping system installed for Mrs. Dinsmore.
Multiple patients from Virginia King in Mast to Claude Randleman in Gravelford receive hospital care for injuries and illnesses. Other cases include abdominal operations, tonsil removal, appendectomy recovery, and treatment of infections across Myrtle Point, Coquille, Bandon, Powers, Bear Creek, and Gaylord with a range of minor to major procedures.
The report lists individuals such as Stanley Steinhoff Delores Longbrake Louise Ohman Irene Cosner Ancil Knight Leonard Gibbs Lucy Palmer Mrs Robert McCall Sam Hayes Thelmar Farmer Francis Johns Faye Young Bert Taylor and Frank Christensen receiving treatment or convalescing after injuries or illnesses. Most are improving or progressing slowly with hospital care or recovery at home.
Mrs Hallie Huntington from Eugene, associate grand conductress, visited Elgin Chapter in Myrtle Point for a school of instruction for officers at the Masonic temple. A surprise party for Mrs Frank Zumwalt’s 66th birthday followed, with several local members attending and birthday cakes noted.
Bald Hill and Broadbent residents and Mrs Cora Robert hosted visits last Thursday afternoon. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Oscar Parish, Mrs J A Parish, and Miss Lov Ward. Diettna Rotaun of Norway visited the region. Katherine Par task noted in the dental records.
Cement Creek residents WM Chandler and Willis headed to Myrtle Point Saturday to advise on a business matter. Joe Evernden and Lester Higgins moved cattle off the range Monday. Jackie Thomas visited his brother Sanford on the Christensen place and worked on ties for Fred O'Conner. The Thomas girls and Tom and Charles Flood spent Sunday with the Earl Ray family, and Mrs Flood made a business trip to Marshfield Thursday.
Kenneth Brackey son of Mrs Bsa M Bracke from Dunsmuir California writes from Shanghai about his time in the Second Marine Brigade since September 1937. He recalls farm life, travels, and theatre plans with YMCA activities and local seals of memory as he details experiences and a return to wartime duties.
A fragmented item notes a family birthday gathering with Mr and Mrs Thoris Howto, Minnie Rebburns, and Mrs Pa o Breos visiting from college on Corselines for a weekend celebration. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Rulp Haan and Ede Freenou, Stefett and others.
A fine bay foaled for Mr and Mrs F. B. Watt at Wayne and a TX pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Alden Mast are recorded.
Mr and Mrs E J Tipton announce the birth of their third child Betty Jo a seven pound daughter born Monday February 14 1998. Lawrence Al den is named as the youngster.
West Norway residents Mr and Mrs Francis Barklow, Mrs Ora Robison, and Lawrence Barklow traveled to Port Orford Friday. Mrs Wmn Hell, Jorene, and Dotty Jo of Myrtle Point visited Mrs Ora Robison Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hussey Barklow and Dean of Twin Oaks spent Sunday with Mrs Ora Robison.
A Wednesday meeting at the Woodward residence followed by social greetings and informal speeches by Mia S McAllister and Mrs Wayne Windward. Guests included multiple locals such as Anger Jobo Carl Wayne Woodward and Esther Baooat, with various conversations and post-event visits noted.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Fleming and Glen Donald Virginia were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs LA Myers. The Atago basketball Gist team beat Powers 19 to 17 on Friday. Volleyball teams won all their games. Tyrrell Woodward works on a new house basement this week.
All persons holding warrants of School District No 80 Base Efidl must file Cates numbers and amounts with Wmi Wann, auditor for the boundary board. This notice directs compliance by all warrant holders and names the responsible auditor.
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