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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1937

Page

2

Fee Women's Community Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Fee Women's Community Club of Ed held a regular meeting at 8 o'clock led by president Mrs. Frendy Medlock with eight members present. Guests from Powers included Mrs. Allen King Jr and daughter Susanne, Mrs. D. M. Fox and daughter Alys Juse, and Mrs. D. H. Hillis St. Auears. Carl Hainey acted as secretary in the absence of Mrs. A. H. ed.

Fee Women's Community Club of Frendy Medlock D. H. Hillis H. D. Benes Winey Billy Mistes Ilene Grant Evelyn Benes Powers Mire Allen King, Jr Usbane D. M. Fox Alys Juse D. H. Hillis St .Auears Call “Bre Carl Hainey Mra A. H. Ed

Entertains Club 7 Contract Clus Meeting Notes

Entertains Club 7 met last Thursday for a desert gathering with Mrs. Clare Lehmanowsky at 1238, hosted by Mrs. Wayne.

Clus Clare Lehmanowsky Wayne

Olin Lay Awarded Trial Costs by SIAC Judge

Olin Lay, who recently won his post against the State Industrial Accident Commission, was awarded 112.90 for trial costs by Judge Carl Wimberly. The final order included compensation from the SIAC and provisions for future compensation.

Olin Lay State Industrial Accident Commission Carl Wimberly SIAC

Trainman Injured At Camp Geltner In Cumberland Area

Charles Geltner a CBL trainman based in Cunningham was injured Friday evening breaking several ribs He lies under observation at Coquille hospital for further injuries as evaluators check for additional damage.

Charles Geltner CBL Cunningham Coquille

Open Bible Standard Church Schedule In Long List

Rev Claude W Lawton leads faster Sunday school at 10 am with Mrs Charles Stallard as superintendent. Morning service at 11 followed by evening evangelistic service at 8 pm. The Overcomers meet 6 45 pm with Miss Luella Lawton. prayer meetings at 2 pm and 8 pm. Bible study at 8 pm. missionary society meets second and fourth Friday at 2 pm. Rev Ivan C Brown pastor. Bible school starts 9 45 am with song service. morning service at 1 pm. Christian Endeavor at 6 pm. Communion Sunday first Sunday of month. Midweek prayer Wednesday 8 pm. business meeting last Wednesday. Ladies Aid alternate Wednesdays 2 pm. Bible study at Mr A T Erickson home at 2 pm on alternate weeks. Children’s meetings up to age four at 1 30 Friday. Thursday church 7 30 Scouts led by Rev Ivan Brown meet 7 pm Monday 26 at high school gym.

Claude W. Lawton Charles Stallard Luella Lawton Wallace Keller Friday Missionary Society Ivan C Brown Pastor Bible School Christian Endeavor Ladies Aid A. T. Erickson Ivan Brown Peoulmaster Monfey Ihe

Agness Man Jailed for Motor Violations

Cecil Wilson Fry, 18, of Agnes, was jailed after facing two complaints for driving without a license and operating a car without a motor license. Authorities found horn lights brakes and muffler defective. Fry was fined $27.50 and costs and committed to jail.

Cecil Wilson Fry Agnes Sunny Justice of the Peace C F Otis Fry Costa

Former Prominent Local Residents Here Saturday

Mr and Mrs Frank Davis of Bend visited local friends Saturday evening. Davis long served as master mechanic at the CBL shop in town then moved to Bend. Mrs Davis was first president of the Fellowship club and local chairman for the Coos County Health association. They returned to Coquille Saturday and then drove to Portland to visit a son.

Frank Davis Bend Davises Powers Davis CBL Fellowship Club Coos County Health

Local visitors and residents share Sunday closings and travels

Mrs Jack Hannon and daughter Dolores returned from North Bend while Shirley Hannon remained for another visit. Town residents report relatives in Eugene Salem and Montana visiting, and guests from Coquille Myrtle Point North Bend Portland Marshfield Salem and Roosevelt. Several attendees and relatives spent a weekend in town or with family, including Clara Quilhaugh Louis Donaldson and Maurice Munro visiting relatives and attending events.

Jack Hannon Dolores North Bend Shirley Hannon Ed Peterson H. E. Quilhaugh Kathryn Arthur John Sue Eugene Clara Quilhaugh A. C. Brewer Louis Donaldson Portland William Hennessey Donaldson Salem Maurice Munro Roosevelt, Minn Bruce Munro Gladys Stalcup Montana Roger Stewart Coquille Lyle Stewart Martin Ivan Brown Mast Hospital Community Baptist Church Parsonage Wayne Carver Myrtle Point E. O. Sempert Edward Lindley Leonard Smith Smith Charles Stallard Charles Ceitner Fairview Coquille Hospital Jess Jones Patty Whalen James Gamwell Douglas Gamwell Wilbur Lewis David Nelson Marshfield Minne Coffin Syvile Stewart Harry Searonke Sacramento Calif Cora Davis George Bellon Woodland Hazel Lewis Vic'or Larson San Joe Calif Larson Ernest Larson Powers Finyd Eaton

Measuring event by Community Baptist church ladies

A Saturday evening fundraiser at the clubhouse by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Community Baptist church drew about 45 attendees. Admission was one penny per inch measured at the waist, with aprons containing the admission fee. Mrs. Carl Briggs led the program with songs, solos, and games, while refreshments were provided by Mrs. Geofree Chapmer and Mrs. Leslie McDaniels.

Community Baptist Church Carl Briggs Hugh Stewart Harold

Former Teacher Visits Here

Mrs. Douglas Hillis and daughter Bernice of Auburn California were guests of Mrs. D M Fox last week. The Hillises formerly lived in Powers and Mrs Hillis has taught in Gaylord and Powers. Shortly after their arrival to spend a month with relatives and friends word was received that Mr Hillis had broken his arm.

Douglas Hillis Bernice Auburn Calif D M. Fox Hillises Powers

Sunshiners Meet at Mrs Berry Home

The Sunshiners gathered at Mrs Ray Berry's residence Tuesday of last week with only guest Mrs Noble Rovang. After a brief business session, refreshments were served by Mrs C S Townsend.

Sunshine Club Ray Berry Noble Rovang C S Townsend

Lookout Station Season Opens With Nestle In Charge

Pack In lookout Terry OBrien and Curtis Town with Lyle Nestle left last Thursday for Butler mountain. Nestle will have charge of the lookout station there for the summer. The boys returned Monday night.

Terry O'Brien Curtis Townsend Lyle Nestle Butler Mountain Nestle

Pinochie Club Hosts Event at Mrs Stommerman’s Home

Mrs W L Stommerman entertained the Pinochie club at her home last Thursday with dessert at 3:30. Guest prize went to Mrs Douglas Hillis of Auburn California. Members prizes were awarded to Mrs Elmer E Davis of Coquille high score and to Mrs Allen King of Powers for low score.

W L Stommerman Douglas Hillis Auburn Calif Charles Geitner Elmer E Davis Coquille Allen King Powers

Bible Standard SS Picnic Held at Elk Creek

The Open Bible Standard Sunday School left at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon for Elk Creek for a picnic. Members played games and enjoyed a roast, with Mrs Charles Stallard in charge assisted by Mrs Luella Lawton and Mrs Leo Frye under Rev Claude.

Elk Creek Charles Stallard Claude Luella Lawton Leo Frye

Postpone Meeting of The Powers Progressive Club

The Powers Progressive Club meeting scheduled for Wednesday night of last week was postponed due to the absence from town of the officers in charge.

Powers Progessive

OBSC Missionary Society Meeting Plans All Day Parsonage Event

OBSC Missionary Society met Fridays at the church with a frame up plan and an all day meeting at the parsonage next Friday. They planned early vegetables for the parsonage, a summer run, and an informal program of songs and recitations directed by Mrs Leo Frye. Refreshments were served by Mrs William Richards and Mrs Walter Spade to 15 ladies, with Mrs Willis Cow of Grants Pass accompanying.

Wonen Missary Society Bebe Te Courch Leo Frye William Richards Walter Spade Willis Cow Grants Pass

Local reporter calls as Wanderer shares small town tales

The Wanderer speaks of many things from people met to daily tasks like jam making and sewing. A nod to the local reporter prompts thoughts on sharing details of weekly guests and routine happenings.

Susan

Party for Local Reporters Proposed in Coos County

A speaker envisions hosting an afternoon gathering for all area reporters to celebrate shared interests. The note mentions Aunt Susan visiting Yellowstone with her daughter and stopping in the hometown, as fishermen follow local news before planning future trips.

Susan Yellowstone Sonny Coos County

Personal Notices From Marshfield Area Social Headlines

Mrs Emil Norgorden spent last Thursday in Marshfield and several couples traveled to Coquille last week. North Bend’s Mr and Mrs Otto Prichard visited Mrs Prichard while her daughter Jane Mead returned Sunday. Various locals hosted guests from Coquille, Eugene, Powers, and Port Orford over the weekend with gatherings at the Joe Mast ranch and RNA meeting attendance noted.

Emil Norgorden Marshfield Ben Crawford Clare Lehmanowaky Coquille Crawford Stewart Frances Lattice Wature Totace Lambert Alys June Hele' Lawits Oreha Chaper Htazel Jovi Roy Abbott Billy Lehminewsky Courle Powers Emma Paxton Iredus Mos OM Fos Elmer Davis Coqualeo Douglas Hillis Aub James Besonme Nmpaov O Nort Phiwwase Erady Johnson Meyrie Pont Joe Dean McWan Summerfeldt Tetland Nmiewan Harry Rolfe Mies Paul Fo Eugene Betty Seas Jack Grever Buldings Rosland Soantor Erne Jerome Eppeson Roland Epperson A () Brewer Betty Wernight Gues Mra

Local residents seen visiting towns across Oregon region

A sequence of short notes lists residents and visitors from North Powers Marshfield Myrtle Point Coquille Salem Kinzer Bangor and Marshfield. Mentions include Mr Sent alas Arley Frambes Clara Quilhaugh Deputy Sheriff Ed Peterson George Stewart and family, and Howard Varney returning to work after an injury.

Alas North Powers Arley Frambes Marshfield Powers Clara Quilhaugh Ed Peterson Myrtle Point George Stewart Faye Mond Portland Stewart Noah Jones William Winkelmann Coquilleur Harry Griffin Corrine Howard Varney Nell Halderman Harold Summers James Piggott Lyle McCulloch Coquille Leo Frye Floras Creek

Local notices detail visits and medical consults in Gaylord

Mrs Frencis Medinek called on Mrs Elmet Davis at Broadbent Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Chas Knught returned from Portland Saturday night and went to see a Portland doctor about an ailment in his knee. Continued on page 3.

Frencis Medinek Elmet Davis Broadbent Wednesda Chas Knught Portland Knight

Local Social Briefs From Weekend Visits and Meetings

Readable town gossip notes list visitors and hosts across the community over the weekend. Names include Mr and Mrs Cardwell, Hendriks, Ray Simpson, Delbert Ode, Ler Moore and Bonnie, Clifford Dave, Robert Dave, Clara Warner, and Mrs Ray Rinckar, with various calls and guests noted.

Smaebay Mom Aubin Ascek Winan Ant Jack Cardwel Sitkum Mra Ardwel Mra Hendriks Ray Simpson Delbert Eve Lewis Clifford Dave Robert Dave Ant Warner Ray Rinckar

Social notes from Coquille and surrounding towns

Ongoing social scene with visits and moves across Coquille Myrtle Point Powers and nearby areas. Neighbors and families including Lewin, Slonecker, Leggett, Warner, Grant, La Clair, Barkdoll, Hendrix, Brown, Boone, Stallard, Kendall, Piggott, Livingston, Hensen, Carey share travel, employment changes, caregiving, and family gatherings.

Couple Enjoy River Drive and Neighbor Visits

Sunday with the latter's son in law and Saget Mr and Mrs Reuben Clevens enjoyed a drive down the river. Belle Waldeck of Myrtle Point spent several days in Powers. Ler Moore, who had been staying in Camas Valley for several weeks, returned.

and Saget Bre Reuben Clevens River Buny Belle Waldeck Myrtle Point Powers Ler Moore Camas Valley

Baptist School Leaders Plan Future Activities Meeting

Teachers of the Community Baptist school gathered at Mrs A T Erickson’s home last Thursday evening to plan upcoming activities. Present were Revvar Broan Mrs A F McMilon Mrs Bruce Munroe Mrs Frazer Lewis Mrs Gus McCulloch Mrs James Gamwell and Mrs Erickson.

Community Baptist School A T Erickson Revvar Broan A F McMilon Bruce Munroe Frazer Lewis Gus McCulloch James Gamwell Erickson

Postponed Club Tre Meeting Notes Unclear Text

A fragment reports a postponed meeting of a local bridge club and hints at attendees and sponsorship. The readable parts reference Thurson Bridge club, possible postponement by a committee, and a well known man connected to canning supplies.

Thurson Bridge Club

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Frgre Tsien Watt Entertains Club Rebekahs Community Baptist Agness Funeral Home Phone Coquille 100 Sunshiners Meet Pinochie Club Bible Standard SS Obsc Missionary Society the Wanderer Gaylord Ralph F. Milne Oreg Ist Natl Bank Bidg Thureday O. Z Leona Stallard Loren Warner Dean Joe Leggett Everett Warner Jennie Jones Earl Baird Donald Coats Kenneth Kendall Powers-Agness Road Rogue River James Daniels Ear Livingston Hensen Russell Martindale Marion Lewis HI Carey Pawloca E. C. Barker Floyd's Cafe Baptist School The Miss Jar Full Life Rex Househeald Thermem Tate Chevrolet Fisher General Motors Chevrolit Motor Divison Conorel Motors Sales Corporation Detroit Michio Southwestern Motors Ille
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