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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
2
The article discusses how constructive youth activities strengthen character and citizenship. It highlights the Boy Scout program as guiding boys for many years and notes the need for finances to support scouting efforts.
Religious notices outline services across churches in Coquille and nearby towns. Programs include Bible school at 9 46 am and a combined service at 6 46 pm with a pastor sermon, plus Tuesday Bible study and Wednesday choir rehearsal. Christ is victorious theme noted by pastor and youth choir.
The Wom an's club held its annual husband dinner at the clubhouse with Mrs Lily Dement and Mrs H Howard hosting. Guests included Mrs Selmar Mellin and Mrs Floyd Tobin of Powers and Mrs Alfred Jansen and Miss Betty Caughlin of Myrtle Point.
A large evening program included group singing, poems, and performances by Foster Thompson, Mrs. Bruce Henry, Mrs. Lily Dement, Mrs. A H Howard, and Mrs. Nora Hainey. Allan King Jr. from Powers performed South of the Border with piano accompaniment, followed by games and stunts by all attendees.
Community members visit and move between homes on the Dement and related properties. Family arrivals include Ward and Hartley households moving into 4 house holdings. Residents report medical progress after operations in Portland and hospital stays in Myrtle Point.
Marshfield and area families hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. The Grange met with new members admitted. a nature study class seeks readings on Inacots use. sports saw Bridge teams beat Riverton while Riverton topped Bridge girls. several locals attended events in Corrallis and Powers.
McKinley Mooart Mos Charies Schies and Goenn visit Mrs Sickie as Mrs Elizabeth Mast hosts The Joy Gardener club gathers with Mos Reuben Brown Fridas evening at the plaza grounds to Marybers st avenee. Brow: George Youst and Hen Hansen welcomed a second grandson named Staning Gene Corilla born at a Coquille hospital.
Saturday visits noted for Mrs Thomas Rover and daughter at Cogul le hospital. Mr and Mrs William Watson visited Joe Vanders home. Roy Spres stopped at North Catching Cook. Kathleen Roberts Ej cen and Stanley spent weekend with Mrs Roto. North Catetine Creek Center held events with Wagner Elton Button and Myrtle Button. Leap year dance in Bandon attracted Mr and Mrs Watson, Robert Trigg and Bobo. Henry Harie Kath een Roberts Sto fer visited Mrs Wibam Wr son Richard Poir te on Sunday.
Mr Mre Chri Nelsen and Miss E Reed meet on a Saturday evening at Twin Oaks.Mr Nelsen and Miss Reed are seen in conversation with local residents as evening views unfold.
The page notes students solving arithmetic problems at home with emphasis on practice. It mentions a Tuesday session and a bus route, listing general school activity without specific names or places.
Obverman and Charles Over ran one duty the week making a tractor from a car for Penny Ed Grove and Marvey Osbon were Marshfield callers Friday. Mr. S and F Steven are two children and Betty Grove of Co Gove spent Sunday at the Ed Grove home. Mr. R B Howe and Sylvia called.
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