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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

4

Dida Pryer Hosts Birthday Party and Club News

The Coquille area notes a birthday celebration for J Gladys Eggers hosted by Mrs Hazelton with gifts and refreshments. Local luncheon club activities include contract games won by Mrs James May and Mrs Medford, plus library and street light discussions and a planned Feb 1 patriotic program. Junior high basketball opened with an 18 to 10 win for Coquille. rainfall to Jan 9 reached 2.3 inches.

Coquille Powers R. Bushnell Scotty Shorb Jack Bushnell F Grove J Quilhaugh R. Wiland S Slanecker D Weilsan

Myrtle Point Bridge Club Luncheon Connected to Society Events

A Myrtle Point bridge club hosts a luncheon as part of local society events. Members gather for cards and conversation, highlighting community social life and neighborhood clubs.

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Bridge Luncheon and Card Club Gatherings in Coquille

Local social notes show the Milton Schroeder home hosting a Thursday bridge luncheon with guests Mrs E C Baker Mrs James Lewellen and Mrs Glenn Neideigh while regulars included Mesdames William Brown J L Morgan Norman Halter and Milton Schroeder. High scores went to Mrs William Brown and Mrs Norman Halter. A Wednesday bridge meeting at Mrs Hard Whitaker drew attendees from Coquille and nearby. Additional events include a Pinocle club outing hosted by Dulcie Donaldson and A L Powrie with a 1.90 luncheon and several Coquille residents winning prizes. A surprise birthday party was also noted.

Andy Gigler Waldemar Gurney E. C Baker James Lewellen Glenn Neideigh William Borwn J L. Morgan Norman Halter William Homes Milton Schroeder William, Brown Dulcie Donaldson A L. Powrie Powrie Coquille M L. Foss John Javis B. H. Leatherwood Anne Wheeler Lawrence Hatcher Francis McKibben C H Maunsell D Darby A. A Kyle R. E. Powrie C G McCracken Frendy Medlock W G Carty Ciner Carty Mesdames Leste Thorp Jess Shepherd Harry Griffin Womens Club Civ Ho M. Lewis Sedie Orr Dumbar Oregon Wang David Carey Dave Curry County Powers Carey Charlotte Belshaw Myrtle Point Frank Jennie Jones Jimmy Moore Clyde Allen Yvonne H E. Quilhaugh Floyd Robdivwon William Winkelmann Louise Minkier Philip Barrette Leo Fry Lyle McCulloch

Unclear Creek Area Socials and Illness Update

Catching Creek x Miggine stayed overnight at the Mill er home due to flu illness in the family. Ben Wood missed work this week from sickness. Other local names and visits are noted, including Mr and Mrs William Miller and James Wood visiting Crevence and Boleh, with RN McCall returning from Ashland after medical care.

Miller Ben Wood Beyer Fosburg Pratt William Miller Swatty Rivecett Hiss James Wood Sareehase Cremeen

Property transfers show multiple parcels in Coquille and Powers

Dawin J and Ruth Hope Brophy and others convey Myrtle property in Coquille. C Morley transfers to Willy and Alice Brown in section 31 near Beak of Sweet Home. W F Powers and Carl L Davis sell lots 7 and 8 in block 5 Powers. Ana R Oemundson transfers to Elmer L and Tocuan Brown the east 55 feet of blocks 1 and 2 in Elliott's addition to Coquille.

Dawin J Ruth Hope Brophy Coquille C. Morley Willy Alice Brown Beak Sweet Home F W Powers Carl L. Davis Town of Powers Ana R. Oemundson Elmer L Tocuan Brown Elliott

Rally and club notes from Eugene and local gatherings

Members of the Overcomers church youth group joined a large New Year rally in Eugene with Rev Claude W Lawton and others. The PTA executive board will meet, and Chaparral Lodge Rebekahs and the Women’s club held gatherings with speeches and prizes.

The Overcomers Young People's Society Church of the Open Bible Eugene Wachelay Claude W Lawton Verner Orville Andrew Landles Sally Lorraine Carty Reguber PTA Chaparral Lodge Chaparral Lodge of Rebbekahs Af Tt Fellowship

Retiring Mystic OES Matron Hosts Officers Luncheon

Mrs Lyle Stewart hosts a Monday luncheon for Mystic chapter OES officers at her home with 1 pm service and card games. First prize went to B R Hannon, low to Mrs George Barton. guests included many local members.

Lyle Stewart Mystic Chapter OES Lunccheon B. R. Hannon Low George Barton Mechames M. A. Coffin Paul Hirchinger ER. Hannon Floyd Tobin George Lainger John Purvis Floyd Eaton George Peffers James Sheridan Albert Hachler Robert Ligat Frendy Medlock Jaaies Gamwell Stewart Carl Stewart

Christmas party benefits Mystic chapter gifts

Mrs Lyte Stewart acted as general chairman with chapter members assisting at a social time and charity gifts. Refreshments were served to guests and each child received a gift from the lighted Christmas tree presented by Lyle Stewart, patron of Mystic. A number of parents attended the party.

Lyte Stewart Lyle Stewart Mystic

Meeting on Home Economics and dress alterations

Women are invited to a Tuesday Fellowship Club meeting at 10 30 am to discuss minor alterations and ready made garments with home sewing demonstrations. A potluck lunch will follow at noon and the afternoon session starts at 1 30 with another sewing activity and coffee.

Mss Ju 1 Bennet Owl Fellowship

Local residents voyage and visits reported

Messrs and Mrs Duncan and Jess Jones visited in Washington state. Several locals including Hachler, Rasmussen, Liter, Culver, Medford, Rovang, Stewart, Jarves, Gamwell, Conger, Stewart, Fox, June, Lewis, Bones and Jones took trips or attended events in Oregon Washington and Alberta with family or project training noted.

J C Duncan Washington Geles Jess Jones Mire Laciie Whalen Las An Paul Heschinger Longview Wash Boyd Rasmussen Ontario Elder Rasmussens Portland Wilamette Valley Albert Hachler Reedsport Weldon Medford Seattle Nobe Rovang Norman Frye Myrtle Point G P Stewart Yaloma Jarves Sheridan James Gamwell Clarence Conger Marsh Carl Stewart Coquille D. M Fox Alys June Roseburg H. M Lewis D M Fox Powers H D Bones Gaylord Francis Jones Dewey Winkelmann M. M. Brown Longview

Local Vetday Visitor Noted at Empire Meeting

Gravelford Lee Colteitven of Empire attends Vetday with Sunday visitor Mr. Tee Wire. E L Cathertave notes Greveford Wema'scts will meet with Mr Rey Swan today.

Lee Colteitven Empire Tee Wire E. L Cathertave Greveford Wema Cts Rey Swan

Local Residents Share Visits and Meetings

Thursday schedule notes a dessert luncheon and regular business session with Mrs W J DeBown. Friday afternoon caller was Mrs Lee Beck who recently moved to the JD Bennett place. W J DeBoer attended the dairy men’s meeting in Coquille Monday.

W J DeBown Lee Beck JD. Bennett Place W J DeBoer Dairymen’s Coquille

Hospital Admissions List From Local Infirmary

Desmond Nelson of Bridge and several other residents were admitted to the hospital last week for injuries and illnesses. Lane Crump of McKinney, George Delyria of Broadbant, Raymond Carver, James Mattel, and V V Hagedorn are among those treated for flu or surgical needs. Floyd Hatcheld of McKinley and Lucian Barklow also sought care for injuries and conditions. Additional names include Manfod Cody, Tenmise, and several area residents awaiting further notices.

Desmond Nelson Bridge McNair-Sykes Logging Concern Lane Crump McKiney George Delyria Broadbant Raymond Carver James Mattel Gs. V Hagedorn Floyd Hatcheld McKinley Levison Lusland Barklow

Births in Powers and Local Home Delivery

Mrs Norman Frye of Powers welcomed a baby daughter born Monday January 8 1940 at Mast hospital weighing seven pounds. Mrs Joseph Wunningham delivered a son Saturday January 6 1840 at home named Clarence Glenn Mather. The newborns are with Mrs Linn Paulsen. Installment notes and legal blanks for stockmen and dealers are sold at 408 Spruce Street Herald Press.

Norman Frye Powers Mast Hospital Joeseph Wuinningham Clarence Glenn Mather Linn Paulsen Spruce Street Herald Press

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