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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
3
Arago residents hosted and visited family and friends from Myrtle Point Coquille Gravelford Marshfield and Reedsport during a busy period. The community held a birthday dinner for Charles Webb at Gravelford with Arago neighbors traveling to attend. Local church meetings included a study night on Hebrews with David Root leading and attendance from multiple families.
Bald Hill residents Hugh and Myrtle McBride spent Sunday with John and B B Caudle and Sid Ly. The Caudles hosted visitors while Frank McNair hosted several guests including L T Brietenbuscher and Parrish families. Multiple callers from Myrtle Point, Powers, Yachats, and Hood River stopped by homes of Edward Huntley, Frank McNair, and Wm Schellhammer for social visits and weekend gatherings.
Twin Oaks residents Harold Reed and Bernie Reed attended Sunday dinner with Stanley Fol sher while Mr and Mrs Chester Willson also joined. Chris Brandsburg and Mr and Mrs Arthur Lingren with their small son were among others present.
Bridge community notes record Mrs Cora Axe and Mrs Mary Miller visiting Mrs Charles Mack, followed by a dinner guest list including Dwight Culver. Lynn Culver to lead Christian Endeavor, Myrtle Union meeting attended by several locals. School news covers bees exhibit, health charts, Boys Town town naming, art dolls, transportation project prizes, and recent basketball and volleyball results for Bridge teams.
Overnight visits mark social rounds with Mrs Louisa Barklow and Joyce Schroeder staying in Portland and Myrtle Point. families journey to Eugene and Gravelford. School notes cover the Literary Society’s first meeting, a flag salute, poems and a talk by D E Norcross, with eighth and seventh grades honored for perfect attendance. The Christman cactus signals early Valentine season amid classroom events.
Readable fragments show a school event featuring Bobby Detlefsen and others playing musical games and solving riddles. Talks focused on Keeping Perfect Attendance This Six Weeks. Betty Lou Foote Molly Oylear and Darleen Buffington organized refreshments.
East Dora and La Wayne Howe with Sylvia visited Myrtle Point callers Saturday. The Howe home hosted visitors including Linyd Leatherman Julia Myrl and others. Lorraine Noyes stayed overnight with Ed Grove. several families joined in local social calls and a missionary meeting in Sitkum Friday night.
Gaylord Mrs Clinton Carmen and Mrs Thomas Luttrell attended callers at the Rees Daniela home last Thursday. Ray Masters of Coquille was a business caller in the community last week. The Women’s Community Club met with eight members and three guests present. Hostesses were Mrs Lily Dement and Mrs D M Fox. A pot luck dinner was served at 12 30. The meeting was led by vice president Mrs James Devereux in the president’s absence. Two quilts were tied for the hosts. New members Mrs Frank Murphy and Mrs Bruce Henry joined. A sympathy card was sent to Mrs William Long. Patricia Long, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Long of Allegany, died recently. Funeral services were held in Marshfield. Guests included Mrs James Devereux, Mrs Carl Hainey, Mrs Nora Hainey and others. Various local visits and club activities noted through the week.
Local residents host and visit kin from Bandon, Terrebonne, and Myrtle Point including Eveland, Hayes, Luttrell, Carman, Devereux, and Young. 4H convention in Corvallis attracts county agents and families. social gathering draws many from Dora to Powers with school programs and grooming talks.
Sitkum residents and families gather for visits and social occasions. Elwin and Ernest Krewson, Mr and Mrs Alford, and others attend practice, dinners, and board meetings. Mrs Durrell and Mrs Lafferty visit Myrtle Point. a Chinese customs talk is given at the gym.
For eight months Co 1534 has thrived under Robert Warnock as technical service supervisor. The experienced forest service worker improved safety, guiding his fellow crew. Warnock, born August 23 1966 in Chapman Kansas, pursued brief schooling then moved west seeking opportunities.
Warnock, a U S Forest Service foreman and CCC leader, joins Sitkum sports as Melting pot of teams. His training duties include blasting classes at Camp Sitkum while Sitkum CCC teams clash at the Oaks pavilion in Myrtle Point with free admission. Games list Sitkum 1 2 record with opponents Beekiney and Coos Sitkum and China Flats.
Lee Mr and Mrs A E Baker of Mer tle Point were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Clinton. Mrs C E B Johnson is recovering from a goiter operation. Miss Marie Clinton of Fairview visits her sister Mrs Carl Anderson this week. Mr and Mrs W E Willett motor ed to Bear Creek Saturday to call on.
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