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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1936

Page

2

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.

MBLE STANDARD Sunday services and church activities

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.

Wallace Keller Wible al T Erickson Ladies Aid Altar Society

Locals Attend Church Conference Led by Armstrong Family

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.

Eugene L Armstrong Eugene Bible Standard William Doak

Store Closes Powers Dry Goods Run Run two months

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.

Local Lodges And Clubs Schedule Summer Meetings

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.

Mystic Moosehall Bingham Lodge of Masons Moose Hall Women of Moose Odd Fellows Myrtle Point Royal Neighbors of America Fellowship Sunshine Club Rebekahs Jewel Club Moose Legion

Washington Guest Feted Friday

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.

D. M. Fox Elmer BE. Davis Coquille Frank Davis Madson Wash George Geitner Jean Moody W L Stemmerman Lyman Rolfe Fred Lemery Joseph Queen BE Davis

Local visitors span coast to coast in Eureka and Myrtle Point

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.

Roy Williams Minneapolis Richard Williams Joanson Creek Eureka Wayne Carver Myrtle Point Michael Somers Sweet Home Eckley Weldon Medford Medford Jean Dwyer Minnesota Flev2 Stephens Gold Beach Harold Rosa South Bend Chester Otis Yachats Bay Jess W Shepherd J R Jackson Miles and Donald Santa Rosa Calif Dan E Thomas Jane San Diego Texas Gulf of Mexico Fred Morgan Alberta Canada

Mrs Earl Royer Hosts Rebekah Jewel Club Meeting

Mrs Earl Royer entertained the Rebekah Jewel club at her home last Tuesday afternoon. Members enjoyed refreshments after an afternoon spent sewing.

Earl Royer Rebeksh Jewel Club

Pastor and Wife Visit Here by Pricketts

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.

Paul Prickett Lido Calif Pricketts Bible Standard

Forest Service crews shift sites for trail work at Ash Swamp

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.

Leo Frye Billings Place Ash Swamp Elmo Frye Frye Bald Knob Yontz Salmon Creek

Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Carty Home

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.

W G Carty Allen King

Local Society Notes and Visiting Guests

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.

David Devereux Lois Refchel California James Ball Louisiana Milton Epperson Twin Oaks Fen Howard Gaylord James Deverout Jamen Palmer Nera Hainey Carl Haines Mary Richardson Addie Hayes David Deverout Oak Calif James Descreux Ho Bones Robert South Dakota Texas Maxine Wagner Seattle Wash Coquille Harrison Hayes Famil Clinton Carman Elaine Greene Faye Young

Sitkum Social Notes Highlight Recurring Visits in Dora and Coquille

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.

Emer Wison Percy Crowley Neva Ralph Newh K ‘Ler Foan Paymonville Nanz Robert Mra Penil Anes Tuanita Chaney Portland George Pratt Marth Coraline Pratt Dora Harold Shepherd Wilda Colleen Shepherd Oscar Bunch Wtv Chagles Gills Loubard Rel Shephe Pollyanna Club Massey Grove Fos Ferne Krewson Laird Julius Benham Annice Anders Elder Ole Marshfield Carl Grove A Tin Vyotz Oscar Durell Ernest Krowson Perley Crowley Nickason Carie Nickason Wilson Minor Mead Elmer Wilson Bell Shepherd “Nareld Shepherd Charle Overman Kel Meessard Derbe Hagel Durrell Rhea Clegy Nora Dwyer Laird Tick Chaney Carl Phillips Mowil Virgena Wilson Chen Edward Wilson Minor Powers Nickas Carre Nickason Betty Fern Poa EBL Rocert Alford Rothe Alfort Anna Anderson Coquille P A al Alford Chratna Pris Even Moss Annice Anderson Coos River Alan Coos Bay Bridge Kirk Firsf James Starr Ralph Neah

Local names in West Myrtle Point community note

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.

Tyr McClellar Paul Breuer Pennett Larence Butler Sarah ¢ Barklow Hall of

Community calls and visits dot a busy week

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.

Lyman Chesem Joanne Perrott Marshfield Imahe Glen Neideigh Alden Butler Myrtle Point Clarence Butler Jerry Hoecamp Everett Barklow Darla Jean Robert Cat Bushnell Catching Creek Charles Crook Aldine Franklin Raynond Barklow Manley Barklow Agnes Whitbrey Mra Manic Barklow Lyman Cherem Wayne Phyllis Norman Lyle Knight Ape Priscilla Dojyoe Richard Frank John Coquille Frank Edgman

Local Social Notes From Weekend Visits and Guests

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.

Wallace Herbert Arago Wensy Schroeder Myrtle RR Bennett Camas Vallex Clarence Wage Reedaport Elizabeth Lett Fillies Warner Alice Rosemary Powers Lily Dement Myr'l Point J HO Emil Pet

Weekend Social Roundup From Coquille And Nearby Towns

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.

Efeen Donald R W Haughton Guy Wright A Ho Bender James Watson J Finley Schrueder Clarabel Watson Coquilla Wasa Dorothy Bender Donald Schmidt Clarence Howard Gaylord Clarabel Bender Dorothy J Finley Schr Sally Ann Wright Apeut Joyce Schroeder

Fellowship Club Plans Clubhouse Improvements

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.

Fellowship Club Clare Lehmano Skv Ralph Milne Gale Baker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jase E.C. Barker Robert F. James Ustinghouse Compaq Eugenie L Arnetrong W. A. Stephens ST. Bridget's Catholic Father Mart Jesse Clinton Prace Guns & Ammunition H. G. Volkmar Hardware Our Masonic Lodge Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Royal Neighbors Rebekanhs Wm. Gurney & Son Washington Entertains Club Forest Service Sitkum William Bettus JD Laird Delbert Starr Coquille i J D Laird Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop West Myrtle Point Lakey Mot Oregon B.K. Werner Tuf Typewriter Man Myrtle Powt Norway Mart) Nyle Garibaldt Freeman Child Demany J Finley Senhrooe Alka Seltzer Sempert Dr. T. de la Rhue Man Ia Lo Rocr Olon Laird Bldg Jon Goodyear Wearnen ePccoway L.H. Pearce the Ray Office
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