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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
2
A fragmented report notes social visits, library changes, and community gatherings in Coquille. Mentions Exton and Hirschinger family ties, Pre School Clinic plans, and church events with Rev. van. Also references library hours cut due to NYA budget, plus 여러 local personal notes and upcoming gatherings.
Wealp and Mrs Dan E Thomas of San Diego California were in town Monday night and Tuesday to visit old friends. After a brief visit they traveled to Eugene and Portland, returning home via The Dalles California highway. Mrs Carl Stewart visited Myrtle Point last Thursday. Everett McAdam of Eugene is staying in town.
Broadbent Mrs Lewis Floyd hosted a Friday gym stork shower for Mrs Roderick Hermann and Mrs Delos Hermann. Guests received many gifts and a lunch of jello cake sandwiches coffee followed. Numerous local residents from Coquille attended and shared in the event.
McKinley Mr Raymond Skroeder and Jan ie Lee and Donna Lee of Coquille visited Mrs Reuben Brown and children Tuesday of last week. Skroeder installed a new milking machine for Milford Mast er. Mrs Jack O'Sullivan and John and Jerry made a trap last Thursday to Coos Junction to meet Mrs Suivans brother in law and sister from California who are visiting this week. The O'Sullivans at a lovely home. McKinley Meo and Mrs Hugh Lawhorn and Kus Juanita of Ophit were Sunday visitors of the Lawhorn family. Mrs Waser Lawhan returned home Wednesday of last week from medical aid. Mr and Mrs Walter Lawhorn and Mr Jay Freeman called on Mr and Mrs Reuben Brown Monday evening. Donald McCorne has been at Fri with meastes.
Bald Hill IV N McNair of Myrtle Point was a Sunday dinner guest at his brother Frank McNair. Varce Huntley called on John Laisk Monday. Mr and Mrs John Caudle trans acted trust ness in Coquille Friday.
Bridge Mr and Mrs Isaac Miller and children of Myrtle Point and Dick West and Ted Bestus of Catching Creek were Saturday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs William Miller. The Culver family and others visited in Marshfield North Bend Coquille and Eastside, with dinners and suppers at E J Cornwall Lund and Butler homes. Margaret Stevenson of Myrtle Point visited Mary Lou Culver. Mrs J T Evernden called on Monday.
Miss Betty de Boer spent the weekend with her parents and returned to Portland with her sister Helen who will attend the Rose Festival. Mrs. Edith Caster hosted a barn raising with neighbors and a noon dinner. Miss Imogene Beck of Marshfield arrived to spend the summer with her brother Lee Beck.
The consolidated district 26C plans bond issuance of 15000 to acquire land erect a school building purchase a bus. Vote is tomorrow Friday from 2 to 7 pm at Hauser church with three judges and a clerk to conduct the election.
Pinochle club met Wednesday with Mrs Lawrence Clinton and several members present including Miss Margaret Wolgamott and Mesdames Duk Stratton, Christy, West, Verne Lundy, John Arnold, W W Brown. High honors went to Mrs Christie. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Christie. Royal Neighbors held Monday’s meeting with Mrs Mo and Gardt attending. Memorial Day luncheon hosted by Mrs Nellie Ray attracted Art Vining and Mrs M E Huret of North Bend, Ellen Stumbo of Fullerton, Mrs Grady Johnson, James Wies of Myrtle Point, and relatives. Afternoon family reunion at John Sperry home included Ray Barker Sperry and Snyder families. attendees included Mrs Barney Bernier, Mrs Pearl Johnson, Otha Ray, and Mrs Lloyd Jarvis of Myrtle Point. Misses Belva and Marjory Hazelton hosted a birthday gathering for their mother with cake, ice cream, strawberries, coffee, and punch. Several invited guests were unable to attend. Attendees listed include Mrs Birds Hazelton, Ralph Pointer, Ralph Rackleft, Lars Carver, Myrtle Point, Nan Collier, Nellie Ray, Luther Daniels, Gus Eggers, Lyle Barker, Mary Barker, Joe Wandshey, Sue McPherson, Leroy Sperry, and Misses Marjory and Belva Hazelton and Gladys Avery.
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