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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
4
The passage describes Holland in 1940 a nation of 15 square miles with extensive dykes canals and a strong economy. Germans launched blitzkrieg against this peaceful country on the morning of May 10 1540 transforming a stable constitutional monarchy into a war scene with surprise attack.
Powers residents report a busy week with a 10 hour firefighting course finish, gassing and bombing treatment exams, plans for first aid surgery training, and a public card party to fund running costs. Prizes awarded in pinochle and contract at Moose hall. The event was organized by Lieut Edith McLyman and others. members expect full uniform soon. Elvin Hull re elected director and Mrs John L Purvis school clerk as budget of over 26000 approved. district debt free with cash on hand up.
Mrs S M Barber hosted the Community Church Ladies Aid for a poem day. Members shared verses and donated to the Salvation Army and the US O. Refreshments followed. Next meeting will be July with Mrs Lyman Rolfe and Mrs H E Quilhaugh in charge.
Twenty-one children were examined at a pre-school clinic in Powers last Friday afternoon. Dr Jens and Mrs Ethel Littler led the examination with county health nurse oversight. The PTA organized the event as a summer round-up effort, with Mrs Bruce Munro and others in charge. Forty mothers and children were contacted, the largest pre-school turnout in years. Staggered times eased waiting, giving each family a set appointment.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mr. Ray Wyland’s home to finalize activity questionnaires for the department convention in Portland in July. Mrs Wyman Rolfe donated a quilt top and plans were made to quilt it at Mrs Wyland’s home before year’s end. The next meeting with Mrs Frank Grove is scheduled for the second Friday in July and refreshments followed.
Katrina Gamwell Marilyn Munro and Corrinne Griffin returned Friday after two weeks at the 4-H summer school on the Oregon State college campus. Gamwell is serving a third term as Coos county girls president, Griffin a second, Munro for the first time. All report a grand session.
Work to shape the Pow ers road for oiling continued last week with fine gravel laid. Officials expressed hope the project would soon be completed.
Valley Camp Royal Neighbors of America hosted the state supervisor Mrs Mae Logan of Portland and county supervisor Mrs Harland Montgomery of Millington Friday evening at Moosehall. The lodge performed ritual work and served refreshments hosted by Mrs Fred Stock and Mrs Arthur Smith.
Mrs George Smith presided at a Monday meeting where decoratiions committee included Mrs William Caver Mrs Chiff kelwards and Mrs Ra Jones. The lodge voted to hold the county convention in North Bend July 28th and will continue summer activities while the Jewel club and social auxiliary pause after the convention. The Jewel club met Tuesday in Fellowship hall for initiation practice with no host refreshments after rehearsal. Mrs Hannan hosted the Thursday club last week serving dessert before the play.
The Friday Pinochle Club met with Mrs. E. R. Hannon and all members were present. First prize went to Mrs. Ogden Endicott, second to Mrs. Don Aber, and third to Mrs. A. O. Billings. Attending were Miss Lillion, Madame Mrs. Hans Jo, Mrs. A. Griffin, and Mrs. Ned Blonecker.
The postponed charter night for the Fat Tions Club is set for this Saturday at Fellow blip clubhouse with guests from county clubs and their wives. The evening includes dinner, a dance, and other entertainment.
A new Oregon State College mimeo by Lester Dunn updates the cascara bark industry. It details成交 annual Pacific coast output from three to six million pounds, price ranges from 3 to 10 cents, and wartime demand lifting prices to about 16 cents. The leaflet expands on a prior bulletin by T J Starker, outlining history and development of cascara production.
The Herald corrects a note claim that Mrs Frances Ryerson of Powers visited Myrtle Point Monday, stating she was not there that day. The item was submitted by a correspondent and assumed correct. an apology is issued.
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