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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
2
Mrs. Royer suffered a deep laceration knee injury and shock after a collision when a passing car driven by Harley Von Blaricom of Klamath Falls struck their vehicle near Millington. Royer may require surgery. both drivers were treated for injuries.
After the Mystic Chapter OES regular session, members gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs A S Gamwell. They enjoyed refreshments including strawberry shortcake and coffee in a friendly social hour.
Elaine Thurber daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Thurber celebrated her 16th birthday with a Saturday party at home. Weather forced a swimming plan to be abandoned. guests enjoyed games and refreshments until 4 o clock. Attendees included Frances Grove Helen Lewis Shirley McWain Faye Stewart Ima Hubbard Wanda Woodring Mrs Ralph Woodring Charlotte Grove Jane Brubaker Alya June Fox Billy Ann Horton and Mary Bundy. Laurine Woodring and Charlotte Grove won prizes. Lovely refreshments were served.
Mrs Weldon Medford hosted her bridge luncheon at 130 last Thursday afternoon. At auction first prize went to Mrs Chester Root and second prize to Mrs Marshall as guest.
Members of the Contract club traveled to Coquille on Thursday where they enjoyed a dessert hosted by Mrs. Ralph Milne. The high score was held by Mrs. EB O Sempert of Myrtle Point, with Mrs. Albert Powers second. Attendees included Mrs. Clare Lehmanowsky Mrs. Floyd Eaton Mrs James Gamwell Mrs A H Powers and Mrs EO Sempert. Guests were Mrs. Raleigh Greene Marshfield Mrs Jess Jones Powers and Mrs Wayne Carver Myrtle Point, who won the guests prize.
Pastor Ivan Brown of Community Baptist Church leads Powers Boy Scouts with meetings every Monday at 7 30 pm at the church. All boys are invited to join next Monday for tenderfoot tests hikes and a period of good will and planning.
The Rebekah lodge held the second nomination and election of officers last Thursday at Fellowship Hall. Elected noble grand is Mrs Lyle McCulloch, vice grand Katherine Quilhaugh, secretary Mrs Joe Leggett, and treasurer Mrs Lester Thorpe.
The RNA hosted a public card party at Fellowship hall on Wednesday evening last week. Nine tables played contract auction and pinochle with refreshments served afterward. In contract, Mrs James Gamwell topped the field and Mrs G W Boyles placed second. Auction prizes went to Mrs Leo Gates first and Mrs James Sheridan second. Pinochle first prize went to Mrs Paul Hirschinger, with Mrs Clarence Moe second and guest prize to Mrs Elmer Davis of Coquille.
Word has been received of a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Lynn of Gaylord at Coquille hospital Wednesday night last week. The girl weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces and is named Louise Lorene. A baby boy weighing 80 pounds was born Saturday June 12, 1937 to Mr and Mrs Loren Warner, named Loren Dean, their second child. Also, Mr and Mrs R E Doyle welcomed a daughter, Clarinda Doyle, as their second child. Mrs Doyle has been staying with her mother in Eugene for two months.
The Powers Progressive Club met at Powers High School gym to approve Cleanup Day plans and discuss road maintenance for Powers and North Powers. Fire prevention was addressed with weekly drills, district alarms, grass clearance around buildings, and garbage disposal plans. The club set meetings for the third Wednesday each month at the high school gym.
The Powers benefit dance Saturday at Powers High School gym drew a large crowd with splendid music and decorated hall. A luncheon followed for firemen families and visitors. about $45 was cleared with additional out of town donations of $3 later reported.
Mrs Allen King hosted a Pinochie club gathering on Thursday at her home. Guests included Mrs Ferry Griffin and Mrs Remge, with desserts served before play. The first prize went to Mrs E Dav.ow.
Townsendites held a Friday program at the Fellowship clubhouse with a Social Security reading by R C Epperson. John L Purvis recited a Townsend poem, talks on the Town send mouvement followed. Leatree Baker performed a stunt and tapdance, Mrs Peterson read, and Mrs George Chapman with Gloria sang with guitar, ending with a duet by Patricia Briggs and Leatrice Baker as 30 attendees enjoyed refreshments.
Monday night RNA met at Fellowship Hall with 14 members present. After the business meeting a new supper was served by Mrs Bruce Ryder and Mrs Saul Morgan.
The regular annual meeting will be held next Monday evening June 21 in the high school gymnasium. A school clerk will serve one year a director for three years and one to serve the remaining year of Jess Shepherd's term after his resignation. R E Stevens is the director completing a three year term.
Claude W Lawton pastor leads Sunday services at 10 and 1 with Bible studies and prayer meetings weekly. The Overcomers reader Miss Luella Lawton, women societies meet second and fourth Fridays, youth chorus rehearsals, and revival programs detailed for church and community.
The life of Hyacinthe Michael St Cy, known as Cap Bore, is recounted from 1880s Wisconsin to Texas and beyond, highlighting his bold locomotive engineering feats and acts to avert disasters. His career included speed records, railroad safety exploits, and service in the Pacific and Panama missions, shaping a storied railroad life.
The narrative surveys a pioneering mining engineer who worked with Gould interests in the American Southwest and Mexico, later journeyed to South Africa with Cecil Rhodes supporters, and introduced diamond-pointed drilling for reef prospecting before shifting to Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, and Oregon. He spent his final years with Coos Bay Lumber, maintaining sharp recall and broad historical interest despite declining health.
The narrative describes an auxiliary meeting held Friday afternoon with Mrs Ray Wotard presiding. New officers will be elected, and the session ended with refreshments served, marking the close of the yearly gathering.
Elmo Frye, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Frye, was injured Friday when a horse bolted near his home. He suffered a deep head gash, possibly from the horse’s shoes, and was taken to Mast hospital in Myrtle Saint for treatment before returning home after receiving care.
Mrs F Otis hosted a four guest birthday gathering on a Wednesday. Attendees included Stewart, Curtis Townsend, Lewis Petheroff, George Burs, Ota Ence Hull and Dute Crew. The event featured refreshment and music, with guests enjoying a delertable ore loashents.
A fragmented notice describes a Silver Tea Friday fundraiser in Townsend. The readable parts mention a charitable event with social gathering and donations, inviting local residents to attend for community aid. No clear dates or organizers are fully readable.
Miss Fllo Marie Sinnott, a Powers girl, married James Rogers of Wheatland California on June 7 at the Methodist parsonage in Coquille The groom's father attended the ceremony The couple will reside in Wheatland California
Local readers report visits and stays of multiple families and relatives. Mrs Chudy Johnson visited her father W Lee Ray last Thursday, Fred Slowk and Delbert Oden family members stayed with relatives, and others including Bates, Hreton, and Sue Ma noted extended visits and travel between North Bend and nearby towns.
A crowded scene at Myrto Point with visitors Mrs Clarence Moe and others attending a baseball game between Timbutwokers and Sueet hh smo. Names like Mia Noble Itovang Robert Sagat and Kenneeth Nordall Jr appear among attendees and accompanying travel notes.
A dealer-promoted message touts low priced trucks featuring perfected hydraulic brakes new steelstream styling EF leee pressure stream lubrication and extra-strong Chevrolet construction urging a thorough demonstration today at nearby Chevrolet dealers.
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