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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1950

Page

6

Theresa Thorp Heads Pow Wow At Coos Bay Rex

Mrs. Lester Thorp of Pow led the 1961 convention of the Rebekah lodge in Coos Bay on Wednesday July 17. Mrs. Clarence Mae Thorp acted as secretary. decorations were by Mrs. Robert Root and others. the state president spoke and no host refreshments were served as forty attendees gathered amid flowers and vines in wall vases.

Thebekah Jedge Coos Bay Weednesday Mirs Lester Thorp Clarence Mae Es Ace Laster Therp Robert Root Lowell Davis Jas. McCulloch Spitnass Thomas Brierly

Lions Meeting Hears Quarterly Audit and Birthday Festivities

At the Lions club gathering on July 17, members conducted the quarterly audit followed by birthday celebrations for Mrs. Fred Clausen and her granddaughter Linde Sonn of Illest. The event included visiting relatives and a light ice cream treat as part of the festivities.

Fred Clausen Linde Sonn Illest Donnie Judy McFarland Markel Nancy Knight Knight Leslie Carl Robinette Clausen Bruce Robert Cotton Stevie Sutherlin Marsha Brewster Inez Alawine China Lake Calif Leslie Knight Tillamook Wilber Coopenider Terry Sandra Columbia City Ind Oscar Coldiron Grand Canyon Boulder Dam Golden Gate Bridge Coopenider Soap Lake Wash W L Stemmerman Eugene Rolfe Portland W L Stemmer Oregon

Mission Members Hold Prayer Service and Centennial Drive

On Sunday afternoon at the Ranger Station Mr and Mrs Donald ees St Pauls Episcopal Mission members held a prayer service followed by a potluck dinner. A special offering supported the Bishop Centennial fund aiding missions across the state marking the churchs 100th anniversary in Oregon. Mrs Edwin Peterson announced committee chairs including publicity and manager Mrs Carl Briggs ritual George Dobson social service Moosehaven Mrs Ruby Winkelmann library Wm Grove and membership Mrs Clyde Hall. At the meeting the chapter contributed $10 toward the purchase

Donaldees St. Paul's Episcopal Mission Bishop's Centennial Fund Oregon Edwin Peterson Pansy Chapter Women of the Meese Carl Briggs George Dobson Ser Moosehaven Ruby Winkelmann Wm. Grove Clyde Hall

Broadbent Community Fire Protection Meeting Held

Broadbent residents organized to inform landowners about progress on fire protection efforts. The aim is to reduce insurance rates via state rating, with supporters including Martin Evans and M J Gilson from the state fire service. Local men Frank Schram and officials from Bridge participated, grange refreshments served, and a food sale planned for July 22 at Schroe der Furniture in Myrtle Point.

Brrmahe Martin Evans M J Gilson State Fire Service Bridge Frank Schram Grange Broadbent Schroeder Furniture Myrtle Point Azzie Smith Charles Porter Clifford Benniksen Portland Sreedbent Bible School Kenneth Porterfield Tulelake Calif Roderick Hermann Porterfields

Fall program set with horse show and rodeo events

Indications point to a tentative fall program on Thursday August 24 with potential preliminary horse races that night. A free horse show with judging and races occurs Friday afternoon, followed by a grange talent show Friday night. The local horse show finals are Saturday afternoon, and Max Barbour presents a professional rodeo Saturday night.

Grange Max Barbour

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Hospital Stays

The week includes visits to China Flats by a resident and Mrs Pressier, and by Mr Graydon Crews and Corvallis daughter. Mr Herman entered Mast hospital July 15 for weeks of illness. Arthur Hermann returned home after a hospital stay for a back injury. Violet Miller hosted a family reunion picnic at Daphne Grove. William Locke of Riverside, California, visits his daughter and son-in-law. Mr and Mrs Howard Bonniksen are also mentioned.

China Flats Bar Pressier Graydon Crews Corvallis George Henwainn Herman Mast Hospital Arthur Hermann Violet Miller Daphne Grove William Locke Riverside Calif Howard Bonniksen

Pomona Grange Elects Gate Keeper and Sends Resolution

Ella Winkels Freida Koch of Bridge and James Brown of Westmore are noted in a Pomona Grange report. Brown was elected gate keeper to fill a vacancy left by Master Gertrude Currier of Glendale who proposed a resolution to be sent to the state grange.

Freesing Ella Winkels Freida Koch Bridge James Brown Gertrude Currier Greendell Con

Missionary to Speak at Local Church Event

Readable text indicates a missionary talk scheduled at a local church near Willow and Ath on a designated date. Rev. and lay members plan to attend, highlighting a community religious gathering focused on outreach and teaching.

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