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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
2
Fragmentary notice reports the Wright family moving to Bastelde. Other readable names include Mr and Mrs Ed Eisele as guests of Mr and Mrs J M Palmer on Tuesday. A garbled line mentions John Warner and a tragedy involving two baby goats on the hill.
The Woman's club held an Education program at the Fellowship clubhouse with Mrs Kivin Hull and Mrs Charles serving dessert before a business session. Upcoming plans include a February 2 meeting and a canned fruit drive. Students from area schools described their work for The Herald publication while discussions covered education needs and character education as crime prevention.
The Sunshine club met with Mrs Saul Morgan last Tuesday to plan a card party scheduled for Wednesday February 2 at 8 o clock in the Fellowship hall. The next meeting will be held next Tuesday February 1 with Mrs William Link.
The Red Aces remain undefeated after a weekend win at Riverton. Riverton’s lineup featured Smith, Bachet, and Scorby, who led with three points. Powers’ roster included Stewart, Hubbard, Moe, Taylor, and Rolfe, with Rolfe top scorer at 14 points.
Mr and Mrs Floynd Steph owners of Powers Bakery spent the weekend with friends here. Taney came from a visit with Mr and Mrs W Allison Roberts at Canby and then to North Bend this week to take a temporary department. They had been guests of their sister in Glendale California, a nautical engineer.
The CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE lists Rev. Claude W. Lawton as pastor with Sunday school led by Mrs. Charles Stafford and various meetings including Young Peoples class and women’s missionary group. COMMUNITY BAPTIST under Rev. Ivan C. Brown schedules Sunday services, a farewell sermon for Rev. J L Haslam, and Boy Scouts and midweek Bible study events. Catholic notices mention regular monthly meetings at 10:30.
Mrs Fred Tooze Jr of Salem, vice president of the Oregon WCTU, will speak Wednesday February 2 at 3 pm in the Powers gymnasium under the Woman's club auspices. A 2 pm business meeting precedes the talk. high school pupils will attend. music precedes the program. the subject is Chaos Now What Next. Tea to follow for members and visitors.
Mrs Paul Hirschinger and Mrs Lyle Stewart entertained Monday afternoon at Stewart’s home with a sewing party. Guests included Mesdames Coffin, Rolfe, Munro, Donaldson, Mathews, Lewis, Gamwell, Purvi, Erickson, and James Gamwell. Refreshments were served late in the afternoon.
Rev J L R Haslam of Berhingham Wash closes a two week evangelistic campaign at Community Baptist Church with bus services ending Sunday evening. The week features surprise services and a Saturday program by about 30 attending children led by Mrs Louis Donaldson on piano. Sunday morning includes a violin solo Caro Mio Ben, with other musical specialists expected.
A school group surprised their instructor Muss Ethel Beougher on Monday evening with refreshments and a social night at her apartment. New students Lloyd Whits and Florence Whitt joined, both from Centracoa Wash Powers High School. Basketball news from Riverton notes a first and second win for the cam.
Ed Brower, Loren Warner, and Ed Brower tied to North Powers events as local residents report hospital visits and family news. Swirling notes mention Miss Annie Gibbs, Mrs Jom Jacw, and other neighbors, with council gossip about work and visits across Myrtle Creek, Coquille, and Broadbent.
Powers defeats the County Seat team 55 to 22 in a fast paced local gym game. K Rolfe leads Pow ers with 21 points, Moe adds 15, while Walker scores 13 for Bills Place. Aces debut scarlet uniforms as Powers builds early lead with steady offense.
The Luncheon Club met last Thursday at Mrs Welton Medford’s home. A delicious repast followed at 1 o clock, then auction bridge. High prize went to Mrs Charles Crew with Mrs Elvin Hull second. Mrs Dorohy Ree a guest. Mrs James May attended as a weekly guest. Mrs Bruce Ryder named hostess for the next meeting.
Powers High School announced a Washington Ball with the school orchestra preparing new pieces. The event, scheduled for Saturday February 19, features Nicholas Biedove and Mos Lyte Mculloch coordinating a grand tour show at the attack invermis son venue with younger performers joining the program.
Local notices list numerous visits and guests across Roseburg's area including Mr and Mrs Foyd Stephens, Mr and Mrs Roger Stewart of Cuquine, and many others from Myrtle Point Marshfield and North Powers. The items note weekend travels to Portland, hospital visits for Charlene Stallard, and a deputy sheriff changeover as well as a Shriners hospital admission and planned return for February treatment.
The Powerparent-Teacher association at its Friday meeting endorsed increased state highway commission funding for road maintenance and improvements on routes used by school buses. Founders Day plans were announced for February 18 at 2:30 PM. The group reported over $60 raised for the Community Christmas Tree drive and elected new by laws read and adopted.
The Contact club met with Mrs James Gamwell for dessert on Thursday afternoon at 130. Clare Lehmanowsky held the high score for members while Mrs Floyd Eaton held the guest high score. Mrs Willis Vorreveld was another guest with notes of high scores, and Mrs E 5S Gamwell and Mrs Jess Jones were among the never guests.
Matron N Powers honored at a covered dish luncheon last week. Guests included Mrs Lee Moore of North Powers and Mesdames Aubir Care Moe Elvin Humphrey J Johnson Ray Berry Edde Rubin Leota Gates and Jenne Jones. Over thirty attendees attended the event.
A chimney blaze at a residence above Mil Creek was extinguished before firefighters arrived. James Rowton climbed onto the pier and helped fight the blaze which had spread from the chimney to the exterior wall.
In Powers County a fireside tale recalls Betsy the pump engine that roared to life at the office and rumbled through streets. The rookie crew, delaying and crawling, battled a woodshed blaze for about half an hour before success was declared.
A Townsend club meeting on the advisability of a $200 monthly old age pension was postponed to this Friday. Refreshments will be served.
Rev Ivan C Brown of Community Baptist Church Rev J Lo Haslam of Bellingham Washington Paul E Baker and A F Baker of Powers attended a 6 o'clock dinner at the CCC camp at China Flats. Afterward Rev Haslam and Rev Brown led church services.
Powers High defeated Riverton 24 to 20 in overtime after an 18 to 18 tie at local gym. Riverton led late but Powers scored a basket in the final seconds of OT to seal the victory. Riverton’s top scorers were Hipe and Ray with six points.
The Womens Community club held a regular meeting with potluck dining and social duties. Members and guests attended including Mrs Dement, Mrs James Deve, Mr Medlock, and Myrtle Pant Worea. activities referenced a future meeting and assorted neighbors.
A long list of guests and hosts across Marshfield Coquille Myrtle Point and Langlois attended dinners and social visits. Notable items include Mrs Chas Knight and family hosting, Clinton Carman and John Carman at a darsmens meeting, and Mr and Mrs Morrison Haves visiting in Coquille. A separate report notes a boy 11 injured in a sled accident near Klamath Falls.
An amateur may risk missing a last run as lights fail following a blown fuse. The incident leaves Feery uncertain about whether he can compete again and what the outcome will be for upcoming events.
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