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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1938
Page
2
Band activities note committee appointments for Adverting Jack King Faye Stewart and Mrs RE Stevens Mrs Charee Crew Mr Chester Root. A party is planned Wednesday for 16 and to invite Nehola Bedine Maynand Bob Hull and Bob Hoe ine.
Powers High beat Port Orford 31 to 17 in Peat Orford Friday. Key players included Utterback with 11 points for Powers and Catt providing a strong offense while Port Orford featured Bay ward Muller McKensie and guards Adama Jani c.
The residence of Mr and Mrs Boone on the Coquille Marshfield highway was destroyed by a Saturday night fire despite volunteer fire department response. The blaze started in the front of the house around 8 o’clock. the homeowner was inside with a dog reported to have perished in the flames. The house, rented to Mr and Mrs Ted Houser, became a total loss within minutes amid heavy heat and rain.
Clare Lehmanowsky and sister Mrs Roy Abbot travel to Olympian Ware for a night visit. Their mother Mrs Lehmanowsky remains seriously ill and is spending a few days in Coquille.
Mrs Lyle Stewart hosted a Dessert Bridge Friday with a contract game following. Participants included Mesdames Albert Powers, Clare Lehmanowsky, John Vasey, Willis Varney, E S Gamwell, C Fatis, Ernest Severson, George Dwyer, E J Greiner, Floyd Eater, Dean McWain, and James Gamwel. First prize went to Mrs Grener, second to Mrs James Gamwel, and consolation to Mrs Eaton.
The Powers school orchestra, directed by Ruthann Breitmayer, performed on radio last week with 19 students aged 11 to 16. Lorraine Carty and Curtis Tisce led violins and brass sections while attendees included Miss Breitmayer and Dean McWain delivering remarks.
Bt is Swee COMMUNITY BAPTIST Rev Iven C Brown pastor Sunday school at 945 morning service at 11 Communior Sunday the first Sunday in the cent This week and next e en ning at 730 evangel will be conducted by Remo Haslam of Bellnghorm Waser ere by the Baptiss Hume se or ary society Saturday excess a Sunday school program will ve e d Children meet at the church every night after school in prepor for their part in the prog sm Boy Scouts will meet Saturday thll week at 1 o'clock for an outdoor meeting Ladies Aid meets alternate Wed mesdays at 2 p m at the homes mng members Junior church after school on Thursdays with Mrs J C Brown cbar ge Tuesday afternoon prgyer meeting at the home of Mrs Wallace Keller Bible study at the church at 720 p m Tuesday Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7 30 ST BRIDGETS CATHOLIC Rev Wm J McLeod Priest Mass will be celebrated the fourth Monday of each month at 10 30 am The Altar society meets upon call of the president the first and third Tweedays of the month at homes of members CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE Sunday scheot Mra Charles Stalarles Stal tek ate 16 a m morning sem eer 11 yellmg people's society The 1 620 p m Evening 830 Pm Evangelistic Ginn jndadl fourth af got as way
Reverend Re Haslam of Brookings arrives in Bellingham to lead a two week series at Community Baptist church. Daily children’s hour after school, chorus and verse practice, evening services beginning at 7 30 with music at multiple sites. Haslam is hosted nightly by Ladies Aid at the parsonage.
Attendees from Corvallis include Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis and Mr and Mrs William Winkelmann at the Mose Frolic. Robert Lewis was initiated into the Legion second degree. A good time and crowd were reported.
An Eastern Star installation took place Thursday with officers for a new year announced. Mrs E S Gamwell served as associate matron, Lyle Stewart as secretary, and Jove Purvis as treasurer, with several other members named to roles and committees.
Odd Fellows lodge conducted an installation ceremony last Wednesday night with officers including Jasepe Lege and E M Durcar. The meeting featured deputy grand master and other lodge members in attendance.
A Friday gathering honored a birthday with guests including Marge and others. Awards and favors were given to winners andRefreshments were served to attendees during the celebration.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Stephens owners of Powers Bakery visited Glendale California last August and were in town last weekend They returned from the south the first of the month and have been visiting relatives in Albany Stephens whose health is much improved plans to work with a bakery in Canby for a time.
An open forum from the Townsend club discussed overcoming obstacles to the Townsend plan. A debate is planned for Friday January 28 with captains George Chapman and Lloyd Murphy selecting two supporters each. The topic is should the old age pension be $200 monthly. The public is invited and refreshments will follow.
Attendants at the church of Yper B bse hosted a farewell dinner for evangelists after nightly meetings. The program featured duets by Revs and Mrs Hall, a Mrs Leo Frye and Mrs George Chapmar duet, and several group performances including Wilma Summers and Kas Summers, plus monologues and sermons by Rev Carte Law and others.
Local notes recount visits by Mrs Grady Johnson of Fishrap and Mrs Rovers Howe of Sweet Hore to a Wednesday meeting. Fred Powers of Port and others planned events for the week. Frances and Ma wore gowns at Macs. Continued on page 5.
Baptist Aid plans an evangelist event with speakers and a schedule. Details mention a Wednesday session and a Sunday follow up, outlining duties for participants and expected offerings.
The community hosts a card party on the 29th at the local hall to raise funds. Proceeds go to neighborhood improvements and community programs. Tickets and details available at the town center.
A public card party is proposed by the Auxiliary Plan group to be held at a local venue. Attendees will enjoy refreshments after the event and proceeds will support the association’s activities.
Weather bulletin notes a shift by midweek with partly sunny skies and milder temperatures. Forecasters expect highs near 50s after a cold start, with lingering cool mornings and a slight chance of light drizzle late in the period.
The Powers PTA executive board met to plan Founders Day on February 18 with a birthday cake honoring the group. Members Paul E Baker Mrs Fred Stock Mr Albert Hachler Mrs Thorpe Eddie Rubin W G Carty C S Townend and Mrs Hachler attended. Mrs Hachler was chosen chairman for the summer school roundup. The Powers school orchestra led by Ruthann Steitmayer will entertain at Powers PTA Friday.
Ernest Ely of Powers was arrested by state police in Sacramento on a burglary charge not in a dwelling. He has waived extradition and will be taken back to Coos County to face Sheriff William Howell of Coquille later this week.
An all female gathering led by Mrs Jesse Ingram and chaired by Haram Johnson discussed individual dress and figure concerns. After lunch, committee members reviewed progress, with Feb 15 set for follow up on fastenings and related topics.
A local Masonic group invites the community to a supper at Bierghar Hall described as a potluck gathering. Attendees are encouraged to bring dishes to share in a casual communal meal setting.
A local event featured Mr J P M Hare and Mrs F S Gamae with James Car and Rita Pou among attendees. The gathering included Mrs Nor Feve and Rita Pou in a social afternoon hosted by CES matrons.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an altar group meeting with Mrs Jon and others. The text references work on a bedspread and refreshments served by attendants, but many words are garbled, making precise details unavailable.
The Powers Red Aces defeated Riverton on Monday night by a win at Riverton. Ken Route led with 20 points followed by Sage 14 and Stewart 12 with Roverton’s 14 points. The Red Aces secured their second straight win after topping Myrtle Punt Independents 32 to 30 last week.
Powers High fell 19 to 12 at Arago Tuesday night in a conference game. Arago’s lineup featured Robison and T Robison at forwards, Hammack on the line, Rackleff and Dove at guards, with Powers substitutions noted.
A fragmented report notes the Rebekahs installing 1938 officers followed by a potluck. Names such as Mrs rhoast Mrs Alies W Kirn and Ida Mathews appear amid garbled text detailing deputy roles and a meeting supper.
A garbled OCR note mentions Harry W and a move toward the Islands with references to San Francisco and Navy service. The text is incomplete and uncertain about roles, dates, or destinations.
Bridge Club gathered at Mapenee Moe scene for a dessert meeting. Four bridge courts played with Burch and Mex Bivinstt leading scores. Mrs Towents placed first with Vira Moe second as Vogt and Mrs Fo of Steak observed.
A fragmentary report describes a junior women led oldtime dance with steps and a community group auctioning a chair and funds raised. The text mentions a donation to a local treasury and a thank you note to participants, with limited readable names and details.
The Powers High School basketball team faced Arago in a doubleheader as Horton was set to play at Powers. Seventh graders began a hop with the girls focusing on homemaking while eighth graders started art and penmanship. PWA workers cleaned grounds and planted shrubbery as absences and tardiness were noted.
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