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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

4

Club Women Elect New President At September Meet

The last meeting of the Wo man s club before September was led by outgoing president Mrs William Hennessey. Mrs Edward Gamwell was installed as the new president with a corsage, while Mrs Hennessey received a gift. Haze Lewis was honored as vice president and new officers include secretary Mrs Leslie Mc Daniels and treasurer Mrs Car.

Woman's Club William Hennessey Aivin Hull James Gamwell Hennessey Edward Gamwell William Me Nessey Servedo Haze Lewis Gymnasium Clude Haz? Lewis Leslie Mc. Daniels Car

Tuesday Meeting of Rebekah Jewel Club

The Rebekah Jewel club will meet with Mrs Clyde Thorp next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock.

Rebekah Jewel Club Clyde Thorp

Card Party by Mystic Chapter in New Masonic Rooms

Mystic chapter social club hosts a public card party in the new Masonic rooms on Saturday evening June 4. Pinochle and auction games scheduled with refreshments and prizes for men and women. Play to begin soon after 4 o'clock.

Mystic Chapter Social Club Masonic Rooms

Bride Honored By Shower Tuesday

A recent bride Mrs Kenneth Barkdoll was feted with a shower hosted by relatives and friends in Gaylord. A picnic dinner was served at Strong's grave, and she received many gifts. Attending were Mesdames Barkdoll, Wagner, Robinson, Huntley, Hayes, Devereux, Guthardt, and other listed guests plus hostesses Mrs Reese Daniels and Mrs F D Medlock.

Tuesdas Kenneth Barkdo Belva Hayes Gaylord Strong He Gues Mesdame Lawrence Barkdoll Dicky Charles Wagner Roy Robinson Philip Lester Huntley Jerry Billy Doe Albert Galla Mary Hartley Walter Newhu Clinton Carmar Harson Hayes Ilene Jesse Hayes Genare Dwain James Devereux Carey Bones Charles Ermight Ben Barkdoll Loum Lord Mer'e Mon'y Waldo Charlee Glen Evelyn Daniels Evelyn Guthardt Reese Daniels F D Medlock

Local notices list district finances and tax measures

Oregon public notices include school warrants redemption, final account hearings, annual meetings, and tax levy proposals for Coos County districts. Administrators and executors seek court approval, with hearings set for May through July 1938 and warrants due by May 26 1938.

Bancroft Oregon J L. Sevett Myrtle Point Metta Rosslow Lee G Ray Croa County Thas Coquille Otha Ray

Mining News From Iron Mountain and Nearby Areas

Clyde Gage of Coquille is present on Iron Mountain while Jimmy McDonald Pete Hamblin stay in the same cabin. August Wallins a miner from Iron Mountain visits Powers tied to Independence Mines and claims by Charles Roberts Lucifer Royer Stanley Fitzgerald and Cliff Wallin. Lucifer group nears completion of a large cabin on their claims. Roger the high diver of the west coast is noted for a 120 foot dive into nine feet of water with bucket in hand and hat split as gravel fills the bucket.

Clyde Gage Coquille Iron Mountain Jimmy McDonald Pete Hamblin Albert Powers Rafid Salmon Mountain Gold Chrome Inc Wallins Powers Independence Mines Charles Roberts Lucifer Royer Stanley Fitzgerald Cliff Wallin Lucifer Coos County Oregon Roger

Musical Program At Townsend Meet

Mrs S A Hutchinson led a Townsend club program on Friday night with a Home on the Range theme. Participants included Harry Chifard William Nethery R C Epperton Mrs Saul Morgan Mrs S A Hutchinson Miss Carol Briggs Garnet Brown and George Chapman with Frank Enyeart and Elbert Smith. Refreshments were served under Mrs William Winkelmann. A round-table on Why the Youth of the Land Need the Townsend Plan is planned for next Friday.

S A Hutchinson Townsend Club William Nethery Alaska Harry Chifard R C. Epperton Saul Morgan S A Hutchinsor Carol Briggs Garnet Brown George Chapman Frank Enyeart Elbert Smith William Winkelmann Townsend

OES Entertains Elgin Chapter Plan Card Party

Elgin chapter of Myrtle OES held a regular meeting with special work for visitors and refreshments. The refreshments committee included Mrs Paul Hirschinger Mrs Lyle Stewart Mrs Floyd Eaton and Mrs E R Hanron. A card party is planned for June 4 at the new Mason hall with distinctive exterior signs and lighting highlighting each order.

Elgin Myrtle Paul Hirschinger Lyle Stewart Floyd Eaton E R Hanron Mason c Hall Masonc

Lodge Hosts Dinner in New OES Clubrooms

Mystic chapter OES members hosted a dinner Friday at 7 PM for Bing ham Lodge of Masons in their new clubrooms. Committee members included Mrs FE S Cromwell, Mrs George Snngst, Mrs Floyd Eaton, Mrs Lyle Stewart, Mrs Charles Gettner, Mrs Fendy Medlock, Mrs Clare Leh manowsky, and Mrs James Gamwell.

Mystic Chapter Bingham Lodge of Masons The New FE S Cromwell George Snngst Floyd Eaton Lyle Stewart Charles Gettner Fendy Medlock Clare Lehmanowsky James Gamwell

North Powers Residents, Visiting Friends in Myrtle Point

North Powers residents and visitors frequent Myrtle Point this week. Mrs Aine Abbs returned home Friday while Mr and Mrs Bruce Rider and family were in town Tuesday. Villa Varney with Cons Bay Lumber returned home Tuesday after an injury at Mast hospital in Myrtle Point. Reuben Stevens Willis Varney and family were in Myrtle Point Saturday. Ed Brown Loren Warner and Mrs Brown had a tooth extraction during a Myrtle Point visit. Annie Gibbs spent part of the week with the Ray Rockard household. A Mueller M C Brown and George Richey came home Saturday evening from Siuslaw. Robert Lewis and family were Myrtle Point callers Sunday.

Aine Abbs Fairview North Powers Bruce Rider Myrtle Point M M Brown Coquille Villa Varney Cons Bay Lumber Company Mast Hospital Reuben Stevens Willis Varney Guy Daniels Ray Rookard Florence Alma Ed Brown Loren Warner M Brown Annie Gibbs Ray Rockard Mueller M C Brown George Richey Siuslaw Robert Lewis

Mission Society Plans Food Sale Event

The Mission Society announces a food sale to be held this week Friday in the Mathews building. Mrs. Walter Spade finished a quilt and penny banks opened awarded to Mrs. Nellie Peterson for most money and to Mrs. Leo Frye for best decorated bank.

Walter Spade Nellie Peterson Leo Frye Mathews

Speeder Crash Injures Logger on Eden Ridge

Willis Varney, logger, spent days in Mast hospital after a speeder leaping the tracks on Eden Ridge last Friday. He suffered shock and facial lacerations, no broken bones or internal injuries, and was treated with stitches before ambulance transport.

Willis Varney Mast Hospital Varney Eden Ridge

Myrtle Louise Ohman Dies After Illness

Louise Ohman eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Johan Ohman of Lee died Friday evening May 27 1838 after a five month illness from acute nephritis She was born September 24 1936 in Lakeview Oregon and moved here about three years ago She leaves four brothers Fred John Carl and Phillip and a sister Elinor Schroeder Funeral Home cared for services held Monday at the Myrtle Point chapel Interment at Mast Cemetery Lea

Myrtle Louise Onman Louise Ohman Johan Ohman Lee Tip Lakeview Ore Fred John Carl Phillip Elinor Myrtle Point Mast Lea

Delegate Report At Ghaparral Lodge Meeting

Mrs Allen King Jr reported as delegate to the State Assembly of the Rebekah lodge at Ghaparral Lodge in the Fellowship clubhouse on Thursday evening. Refreshments were served by Mrs Eva Preston and Mrs J W Leggett after the closing routine.

Allen King Jr Rebekah Ghaparral Eva Preston J W Leggett

Band Directors Present Recital and Contest Number

Nicholas Biedove directed a recital with soloists and small ensembles. Francis Stevens announced. Harold West opened with a cornet solo. Orville Lawton Trumpet solo followed by Coronet, saxophone and clarinet items from Corinne Griffin, Faye Stewart, Jane Brubaker, Pat Hennessy and others. Faye Stewart and Courtney Townsend performed saxophone duets. Grace Lambert with Mrs Lyle McCulloch accompanied on tuba. Final saxophone solo by Faye Stewart won second place in the Eugene state contest last month.

Nicholas Biedove Francis Stevens Harold West Orville Lawton Corrine Griffin Faye Stewart Jane Brubaker Curtis Townsend Pat Hennessey Grace Lambert Lyle McCulloch Alice Root Bob Hennessey

Bridge Luncheon At Mrs Ames Gamwell’s Home

Mrs Ames Gamwell entertained the Contract club last Thursday afternoon. After dessert at 1 30, contract was played with Mrs George Dwyer high for members and Mrs E J Greiner second. Guests included Mrs Jess Jones and Mrs Dean McWain, along with Mrs E 8S Gamwell and Mrs W A Roberts of Myrtle Point, a longtime member.

Ames Gamwell George Dwyer E J Greiner Jess Jones Dean McWain Gamwell A_ Roberts Myrtle Point

Seniors Picnic And River Trip To Elk Creek

The senior class organized a picnic and fishing trip last Friday afternoon and evening. They traveled up the river to Elk Creek for a seasonal get-together before departing for summer.

Elk Creek

Card Club Dessert Lunch Honors Winners

Mrs Bruce Ryder hosted the Thursday card club luncheon at 1 30 last Thursday. First prize went to Mrs Charles Crew and second to Mrs Weldon Medford. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Chester Root on June 9.

Bruce Ryder Charles Crew Weldon Medford Chester Root

1938 Graduates Receive Awards And Certificates

E B Lamon registrar at Oregon State College spoke at the commencement for the class of 1938 held last week in the high school gymnasium. The program featured honors awarded to Velma Brown Grace Lambert Wilbur Lewis Patricia Vasey Stephen Gamwell and others with music by the high school band and glee club.

E B Lamon Oregon State College Nicholea Biedere Claude W la Carol Br Marty Stallard P E Baker Wilbur Lewis Mra Marion Lewis Grace Lambert Bend Orchestra Glee Club Velma Brown Stephen Gamwell Patricia Vasey Ruthann Breitmeyer Lemon Miss Eichmeyer Carol Briggs Jack Jing William Shorb Jame Stalcup Virgil Utterback

Memorial Day Visits Linked by Local Socials

Local residents including Dr and Mrs George Varney of Westfir and Mr and Mrs William Richards spent Memorial Day in town. Mrs Russell Morgan, visiting from Eastern Oregon, arrived to see her father George P Stewart. Mrs EO Sempert of Myrtle Point visited, while Charles Geitner and family from Fairview spent part of the weekend. Nicholas Biedove left for San Francisco as Joseph LeClair of Malin visited his mother. Mrs Bruce Munro traveled to Norway.

George Varney Westfir William Richards Walter Spade Otto Pitcher Russell Morgan Oregon George P Stewart EO Sempert Myrtle Point Charles Geitner Fairview Nicholas Biedove San Francisco Joseph LeClair Malin

Club Luncheon Highlights Allen King Appearance

A fragmented item notes Allen King at a club luncheon, entertaining attendees at a former venue. The wording suggests a social gathering with local figures in attendance.

Myrtle Point People on Weekend Visits and Moves

Myrtle Point residents and visitors share weekend trips and relocations. Herbert Pallant heads to Portland. Mrs. Laura Stalcup and sons relocate to Marshfield. several families travel to Salem Albany Eugene and Port Orford for vacations and events.

Protect Your Roses From Plant Lice Report

Warns readers about plant lice affecting roses and offers a spray or powder treatment method. Mentions applying to bushes and ensuring roses stay healthy and free of pests. References local drugstores and grocery outlets as places to find products.

Local social notes from Gaylord families and guests

Lists of residents and visitors in Gaylord including Lenore Grant Glen Dentels Leonard Medlock and others. Notes birthdays flowers visits from Mrs Carman Mrs Luttrell and Mrs Hayes plus trips to Coos River Floral Creek Marshfield North Bend Bandon beach and Salem.

Lenore Rene Grant Glen Dentels Leonard Medlock Charlotte Howard Karen Barklow Nene Hayes Clinton Carman Herriseeon Mayes Leland Mayes

Medlocks Visit Grady Johnsons for Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Medlock and son Leonard drove Arage Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Grady Johnson. Mrs. F. D. Medlock attended the tunsheen and pinechioe party of Mra. hove Fever the week, Wedoecday.

F. D. Medlock Leonard Arage Grady Johnson Mra. Hove

Sopot Tiger Rolfe Penal and Toeessy at Footed Baprtone

A garbled OCR note mentions Sopot tiger Rolfe Penal and Toeessy with Sune Tih at a site described as the footed Baprtone, likely a misread caption or mislabeled locality. The readable fragments imply a tiger reference tied to a place name and two names.

Sopot Rolfe Sune Tih

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