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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
2
The waterside and forest camps at Agness are open and fully equipped for campers. Overnight and picnic spots across the forest are in good condition with hundreds already using them. Out of town campers report Memorial Day weekend activity and the forest service urges permits before any fires.
Mrs Chester Root entertained the Luncheon club at her home on Thursday with service at 1:30. Guest Mrs Elwin Frye won first prize and Mrs Charles Crew took second. The next meeting is June 23 at Mrs Jess Sheppard’s home.
Sister Kathleen Clare and Sister Rose Leona directed a Catholic summer school attended by 17. First communion was held in the local church with Albert Dwyer Patricia Whalen Cecilia Ann Grove and Donna Marie Woolms among the participants. Guardian angels Carol Ann Severson and Johnny Grove assisted. An August session is planned.
The Legion Auxiliary hosts a picnic at Sinnott's Grove by the river above the town in the afternoon. Each child participates in a poppy sale to raise funds for veterans and related activities.
Mrs Joseph Queen entertained the Pinochle club at her home Wednesday at 2 o’clock. First prize went to Mrs Frendy Medlock of Gaylord and low to Mrs D M Fox. Mrs Elmer B E Davis of Coquille was a guest.
Mrs Dean McWain hosted a Friday dessert luncheon at 2 o clock. Three tables of contract bridge were in play with first prize won by Mrs Floyd Eaton and second prize by Mrs James Gamwell. Others included Mrs Manowsky and Mrs E J Greiner.
At a Community Sunday school gathering held at Mrs A T Ericks home on Wednesday afternoon, teachers planned promotion for the last Sunday in June and the formation of new classes. Attending were Mrs Hazel Lewis Mrs Harold Swomers Mrs Robert Me and Mrs James Gamwell.
Mrs. James Gaemwell entertained her Sunday school class Thursday afternoon at an out-of-doors party on the lawn. Games were played and refreshments served. Present were Wilma Summers Kay Summers Margaret Berry Marilyn Munro Alice Horton Eric Brown Shirley Hannon Phyllis Lehmanowsky of Coquille and Katrina Gamwell.
The Sunshine club met at Mrs Sau Morgan's North Powers home with eleven members present. A lovely luncheon was served by the hostess and the afternoon was spent in chat.
The Missionary society of the Church of the Open Bible met at Mrs Louise Minkler's home Friday at 2 p m. After completing the quiz, an impromptu musical program was given and refreshments were served.
Community Baptist lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m at Fellowship clubhouse followed by 11 a m service with communion first Sunday monthly. Midweek prayer and praise at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Mrs A T Erickson home. Ladies Aid meets at 2 p m on alternating Wednesdays at members homes. Church of the Open Bible notes 9 45 a m Sunday school with Mrs Charles Stallard superintendent, 11 a m service, youth group The Over comers at 6 45 p m then 7 45 evangelical service, Tuesday prayer at 2 p m home of Mrs Wallace Keller with 7 45 Bible study at church. Friday prayer and service at 7 45. Thursday orchestra practice 7 45 with Mrs Vern Taylor. Women’s missionary society meets second and fourth Friday at homes. St Bridget’s Catholic Father D J Kelly presides. Mass fourth Sunday at 11 a m. Altar society meets first and third Tuesdays at members’ homes.
A reporter notes three G-men are investigating a Baker Creek logging camp. Men have bought logging gear including lines motors beds and rails from the former Henry camp. Clayton Hayes bought an oxen donkey engine for 800 dollars. a missing draw knife may be involved.
A fragmented notice recalls Shirley Corr’s tenth birthday celebrated Saturday with a surprise party. Friends greeted the girl upon returning home and shared a cake, marking the milestone with familiar faces and a small gathering.
I aude Lawton and family visited Bandun last weekend with Frye grandchildren Ke cto and Rosemarie Noah and Elin and Gerald Frye joining. Lorraine Shepherd returned to Medford after visiting the Fryes in Coquille. Mrs James Gamwell and A H Powers with family traveled to Portland and Berkeley for Eastern Star activities. Mrs Ed Liddell and Emerson from Eugene were in town, and Beulah chapter OES hosted a friendship meeting with a special program and refreshments.
Sunday the Powers baseball team traveled to Reedsport for a practice game with Reedsport CCC camp. The Powers team was defeated 16 to 5. Travelers included Francia Jones, Virgil Utterback, Ken Rolfe, Steve Gamwell, Bill Paxton, Dean Bundy, John McArdle, Frank Enyeart, Douglas Gamwell and Chester Moe. Townspeople attending were Mr and Mrs E. J Greiner, Mr and Mrs Kenneth McKerne and Jack King.
Bingham Lodge of Masons welcomed visiting Masons from Myrtle Point and Coquille for a degree ceremony. The Myrtle Point team performed the third degree and about 35 attendees enjoyed refreshments afterward. Local resident Louis Donaldson attended from Coquille alongside several Coquille and Myrtle Point members including Ru dolph C Johnson F L Cleaton and Raleigh Greene.
Over 30 people from Powers joined a Townsend clubs gathering in Coquille to hear Dr Francis Townsend speak. Attendees included Mrs John Purvis Mr and Mrs William Richards Mrs Hannl Lewis and other local residents. An informal discussion of Townsend's Coquille speech followed at the club house Friday evening.
Mrs Clare Leahmanowsky entertained the Contract club at her residence on a Wednesday with dessert. Guests included E J Greiner and Jos Jones. Mrs Ethel Littler of Coquille was also a guest.
The Rebekah Jewel club met at Mrs Clyde Thorp’s home for a social. It was decided to discontinue meetings during July August and September. The last meeting is set for June 21.
Last Thursday the Gad a Bouts club gathered at Mrs Ray Berry home with Mrs C S Townsend as hostess. High prize went to Mrs Townsend and second place to Mrs Eddie Aubin.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met Monday at Mrs A T Prickson home. Mrs Robert McMillion led an interesting program and a report stated the rummage sale cleared 13 dollars. The next meeting will be at Mrs Lee Frye's home.
Mrs Bruce Rider and son Harry were Myrtle Point callers last Thurs. M M Brown of Myrtle Point spent a few days here. A Schriefer of Myrtle Point worked on telephone lines Friday. Walter Pahl, also of Myrtle Point, was a business caller Friday. Mr and Mrs Willis Varney went to Salem Friday. they will visit Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mudork and family and Mr and Mrs Howard Varney, plus Dr and Mrs George Varney at Westfir. Mrs Ray Grant and family of Gaylord stayed with Mrs Henry LeClair. Mrs Russell Martindale of Coquille visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Manon Lewis. Vern Taylor now employed at Stewart service station in Powers. Mrs Howard Rackleff and Patricia of Myrtle Point visited George Weeks one day last week. Mrs Wm Earls of Pairview was a business caller Saturday. Roy Stevens of Gaylord was a North Powers caller Monday. Mr and Mrs Floyd Ailen were Myrtle Point business callers Saturday evening. George Brown visited his daughter, Mrs Ralph McCall, at Marsh Hospital Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Rogers and baby of northern California are making an extended visit here with relatives. Ray Bryant of North Bend and Mr and Mrs Ray Rockard and Florence Alms of Myrtle Point were
The Thursday club of Gaylord held a farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Harrison Hayes as they plan to move to eastern Oregon. A surprise handkerchief shower and a 20th anniversary gift were given to Mrs F D Medlock, with many guests listed among the attendees and overnight visitors noted for the Gaylord community event.
Gaylord Mrs William Gibert is seriously ill and her children were sent for Monday Miss Evelyn Bors and a friend drove from Monmouth Monday to visit Mr and Mrs H D Bones and they returned the same day Betty Warner and her niece Patsy Blackwell of Marshfield are spending their vacation with the former's parents and the latters grandparents Mr and Mrs J CC Warner Betty has attended the high school in Marshfield for the past year Charles Knight is working for Floyd Reed st Twin Oaks this summer Mrs W P Lear was a Friday business caller in Myrtle Point Robert Lundy of Twin Oaks was a Sunday all day guest of Frendy Medlock jr Mr and Mrs Milton Greenfield of Coquille were Saturday overnight guests of the latter's sister Mrs Reese Daniels Charlee Daniels went to Myrtle Point to spend a few days with her cousin Libby Daniels. Mr and Mrs Adophus Hayes and family drove last Thursday afternoon to Coquille where Hayes is receiving medical treatment Mrs Robert Swenson of Port Orford was a guest of Mrs W P Lear Tuesday Mrs Jesse Hayes and her father O H Robinson gave a farewell dance Saturday night in the old schoolhouse in honor of Mr and
Large crowd attends community events with a noon supper of sandwiches cake and coffee. Residents and guests from Myrtle Point Broadbent Powers and Marshfield attend dances visits and picnics. James Devereux Sydman relations noted. Kermit Hayes breaks his arm after a horse fall. various families host and visit through the week.
The notice lists numerous visits and home calls across towns. Families including Broadbent Afiss Eltice Barkdoll and Mico and Mrs J BB Isarkdi share extended stays and dinner guest events.
Miss Lou Ward and several families from Coquille Myrtle Point and Gaylord join weekend visits. Guests include the Ward family at Coquille hospital and multiple dinners and Sunday gatherings at the Linton Watson and related homes.
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