New Gas Station Opens in Town
A new service station opens in town with planned fueling bays and an attached shop. Details on ownership and opening date unavailable in readable text.
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
2
A new service station opens in town with planned fueling bays and an attached shop. Details on ownership and opening date unavailable in readable text.
Rev Eugenie L Arnetrong leads Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 with evening services. Tuesday prayer meeting at 2, Wible Bible study 6 pm, Friday prayers at 2. Rev W A Stephens offers Sunday school 8 45 am and 11 am service, summer evenings, choir Tuesdays 7, prayer after, alternate Thursdays Bible study 2 with Mrs Al T Erickson, Ladies Aid alternate Wednesdays 77. St Bridget's Catholic Father Mart celebrates Mass last Sunday 10 am, Altar Society meets first and third Tuesdays at members’ homes.
Rev and Mrs Eugene L Armstrong and their small daughter traveled to Eugene Monday to attend the Bible Standard church conference. Mrs William Doak attended as a delegate representing the local church.
The Powers dry goods shop operated by John Unsoeld of Coquille has closed after about two months in business. Unsoeld managed the local store until its discontinuation last week.
Eastern Stars Mystic Chapter continues summer meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays at 8 pm. Moosehall hosts Natal Day practice on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2 pm. Masons meet at Bingham Lodge in Moose hall on the second and fourth Fridays at 8 pm. American Legion Auxiliary stops summer meetings. Women of Moose gather first and third Wednesdays at 8 pm in Moose hall. Odd Fellows shift to second and fourth Wednesdays at 8 pm in Moose hall. Myrtle Point lodge first degree to be given on Wednesday evening at Moose hall. Royal Neighbors meet second and fourth Mondays at 8 pm at Fellowship club house. Sunshine club gathers first and third Tuesdays at 2 at member homes. Rebekahs meet first Tuesday at 8 pm at Fellowship clubhouse. Jewel club meets second Tuesday at 2 pm at member homes. Moose Legion meets first and third Fridays at 8 pm in Moose hall.
Mrs. D. M. Fox hosted Friday in honor of Mrs. Elmer BE Davis of Coquille and her mother-in-law Mrs. Frank Davis of Madson Washington. Pinochie and sewing were the diversions and refreshments were served by the hostess. The preset guests included Mrs. George Geitner Mrs. Jean Moody Mrs. W L Stemmerman Mrs Lyman Rolfe Mrs Fred Lemery and Mrs. Joseph Queen. At pinochie high score went to Mrs Jean Moody and low to Mrs W L Stemmerman with a guest prize to Mrs BE Davis.
Minneapolis couple Mr and Mrs Roy Williams visit Eureka with son Richard Williams of Joneson Creek joining relatives. Various travelers, including Mrs Wayne Carver, Mr and Mrs Weldon Medford, and Jean Dwyer family, stay or move through towns like Gold Beach Myrtle Point and Santa Rosa. A Roberts family motor trip heads south toward San Diego and Texas while Alberta visitors meet relatives in town.
Mrs Earl Royer entertained the Rebekah Jewel club at her home last Tuesday afternoon. Members enjoyed refreshments after an afternoon spent sewing.
Rev and Mrs Paul Prickett who had led the Bible Standard church in Lido California for two months visited former parishioners here over the weekend. Rev Prickett preached the morning service and Mrs Prickett the evening. Tuesday they left for Eugene to attend their church conference and to be assigned a new location.
Local note records Leo Frye moving crew from Billings place to Ash Swamp to continue trail construction. Elmo Frye camped and fished at Billings place last week. Monday Frye took H D Yont. to Bald Knob where Yontz is stationed as lookout. Yontz released for work Saturday after recovering from injuries from a Salmon creek speeder wreck a month ago.
Mrs W G Carty hosted the Thursday Bridge club at her home last Thursday. Mrs Allen King won first prize and Mrs W G Carty took second.
A regular meeting of the Bom ans cub was held last Wednesday with a pot luck dinner at noon followed by the business session. Several members and guests from California Louisiana Seattle Broadbent Vancouver Coquille Allegany and Gaylord attended. Multiple families and individuals including Mrs David Devereux James Devereux Lois Refchel Faye Young Har rison Hayes and others were noted with visits, trips, and lamb shipments accompanying the gathering.
The report details local social visits and gatherings across Sitkum, Dora, and Coquille last week. Notable attendees include Mrs Percy Crowley, Neva Ralph Newh, Mrs Foan Paymonville, the Pratt family, and Mrs Laird, with varias family groups joining at homes, Oak Grove and Massey Grove. Community events feature church services, a Pollyanna club gathering, and haying help, along with numerous brief visits, meals, and refreshments among neighbors and relatives.
Fragmentary text lists residents and families such as Mrs Paul Breuer Mr Laurence Butler Mrs Barklow and Everet Barklow among others as part of a Sunday hall gathering. The readable portion hints at a community social note with several local surnames and households.
Lyman Chesem and children spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Clarence Butler and others in Langua area. Several families from Myrtle Point Marshfield and Coquille visited friends and relatives, including Mrs Lee Linton Mr Christensen Marvine and Miss Joanne Perrott. Guests enjoyed dinners and day trips to Bandon and Myrtle Point with multiple callers throughout the weekend.
Sunday calls and weekend visits highlight residents from Gar ibaldt Arago and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs RO W Faught hosted Mr and Mrs J Finley Senhrooe and families while Mr and Mrs Wensy Schroeder hosted Myrtle Print. Camping trips and family gatherings occurred with Mr and Mrs A RR Bennett and others mused about Camas Valley activities. Gregarious regional social life includes Mr and Mrs Fillies Warner and daughters visiting Powers and Reedport friends.
Local residents hosted picnics and hosted guests across Coquille Myrtle Point Lily Dement and Hubbard with multiple families including Watson Bender Schrue der Lett and Schroeder sharing weekend visits and Sunday dinners. Several pairs visited friends in Coquille and Gaylord while others spent Saturdays with relatives in Randolph Randolph and surrounding areas.
A Wednesday Fellowship club meeting in the clubhouse followed a dessert service hosted by Mrs Clare Lehman skv and Mrs Ralph Milne. Improvements for the clubhouse were discussed and to be decided at the next meeting. Mrs Gale Baker held high score.
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