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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1938

Page

2

Spectral Masquerade Luncheon by Local Masons Ends In Revelry

An Anil Eben stunned St Dy U and visiting Masons at a festive gathering. The event featured a Hollywood parade, dances, recitals, a Virginia Reel, and a comedy act by Ben Ali-Tosis and Selim. Lyle Stewart offered a Washington life vignette, followed by square dancing and songs. Out‑of‑town guests joined the celebration with a supper and refreshments committee overseeing the event.

U. Or Lasmacenhs Hollywood James Gamwell George Hazel Lewis Ruthann Breitmayer Shirley McWain Hugh Hall Allen Rolfe Frendy Med- Jook Bingham Lodge Ben Ali-Tosis Gamwell Selim James W Gamwell Lyle Stewart Washington Surveyor Valley Forge George Lalnger Lily Lars. Jwell Paul Hirchinger Lyle M@tewert Robert Ligat Floyd Eaton John Purvis E.R. Hannon Noble Revang Murdock Salem FE O Sempert Myrtle Point

Friends Remember Matron's Birthday

Last Thursday relatives and friends of Mrs Homer Grove hosted a birthday dinner at her home after noon. Attending were Mesdames Frank Grove William Grove and daughter Arlene Carl Briggs Floyd Allen H E Quilheugh Clyde Allen and William Winkelmann.

Mra Homer Grove Mesdames Frank Grove William Grove Arlene Carl Briggs Floyd Allen H E Quilheugh Clyde Allen William Winkelmann

Auxiliary Plan Get Together

The American Legion Auxiliary planned a get together at Mrs Aeuce Munro’s home. Mrs Noble Rovang was appointed chairman of arrangements with a tentative date in March. The afternoon included relief sewing and refreshments, and the next meeting will be at Mr Rovang’s home on Friday March 11.

American Legion Aeuce Munro Noble Rovang Rovang

Religious calendar and church notices in St. Bridget and Open Bible

The column lists St. Bridget's Catholic and Church of the Open Bible schedules with pastors and service times. It notes altar society meetings on the first and third Tuesdays, Sunday school and morning services, youth and evangelistic events, prayer meetings, and Bible study. Also includes Community Baptist offerings and weekly gatherings under Pastor Brown and lay leaders.

ST. Bridget's D. 3. Kelly Mase Altar Society Cmurch OPEN Claude W. Lawton Charles Stalard Young People’s Society the Overcomers Wallace Keller At & P.m Women's Missionary Society Community Baptist Pren C. Brown

Portlander Talks To Local Club About Economic Stabilization

Gordon Ware of Portland spoke to a sizable Fellowship Club audience on the current economic setup and his organization’s stabilization plans. He presented facts and statistics from his work. After the meeting, refreshments were served to benefit the club by committee members Carl Briggs, Mrs Walter Spade, and Mrs Winkelmann.

Gordon Ware Portland Townsend Clubs Fellowship Car! Briggs Walter Spade Wm Winkelmann

Seventh Birthday Observed Friday at Humphrey Home

Delbert Humphrey seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Elvin Humphrey celebrated his birthday Friday. Guests were Ernest Lay Bobbie Weeks Carlton Rubin Donald Grady Ronald McWain and Walter Barklow. Games were played and refreshments served. Saturday Shirley Humphrey eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Nes Humphrey celebrated her birthday. Guests were Joan Brady Bonn Jean Moore Dolores Hannon Mary Lou Nyland Betty Atkins and Delbert Humphrey.

Delbert Humphrey Elvin Humphrey Ernest Lay Bobbie Carlton Rubin Donald Grady Ronald McWain Walter Barklow Shirley Humphrey Ans Nes Joan Brady Bonnn Jean Moore Dolores Hannon Mary Lou Nyland Betty Atkins Forrestenone Young Thomas Luttrell Bridge Medlock Reese Daniels Stunts Evelyn Coquille Carey Bom Lee Webb Mae James Devereux HD Bones Langlois Mra Hainey Mra Brandon Clinton Carman Carman John Grange Broadbent Andy Noewhous Choton Leland Barklow Karen Harrison Hayes Arago Mre Hayes Ernest Hammack LD Medlock W Op Leor James Mary Shorley Power Devereau Ravstant Haris Leslie Ande Moertle Miro Moy H Howard Cecil Snyder Sus LeRoy Ace Herbert Snyder Myrtle Point Ted Bennett Donald Jess Sohn Jefferson Test Jefferson Teft Nellie Green Clay Denver Kua Point

Fellowship Club Meeting Reports New Chairs and Prizes

The Fellowship Club ordered new chairs for the clubhouse at the Wednesday meeting. Mrs Lyie Stewarts hosted dessert and contracts, while prizes went to Mrs Clare Lehmanow sky and Mrs George Dwyer for first and second place respectively.

Fellowship Club Lyie Stewarts Clare Lehmanowsky George Dwyer

Missionary Meet Hosts Afternoon Sewing Session at Church

The Missionary Society of the Church of the Open Bible held an afternoon sewing meeting in the church rooms on Friday. At the close of the gathering Mrs Leo Frye and Mrs Muinkler acted as hostesses for refreshments.

the Missionary Society of the Church of the Open Bible Leo Frye Muinkler

Instructor Given Farewell Shower

Miss Mildred Gilmouthe who has taught in the local high school since last September left Friday to teach in Montana. She was given a handkerchief and each class she worked with presented a gift as appreciation.

Mildred Gilmouthe Montana

Community Notes of Portland and Coquille Area Guests

Local residents hosted and visited across Portland, Coquille, Myrtle Point, and Marshfield. Guests included Clyde Franklin, Pete Hamlin, Lon Roger, Stanley Fitzgerald, Ke Patterson, C S Townsend, Avin Burnett, Luther Hall elected water commissioner for three years, and numerous families visiting relatives and attending events from Friday to Tuesday.

Clyde Franklin Portland C S Townsend Pete Hamlin Frank Fish Lon Roger Stanley Fitzgerald Coquille M.ke Patterson C S Townsend Power Iron Mountain Avin Burnet Myre Paint Luther Hall Kenneth Murdock Suzanne Judith Willis Varneylas F * Vinertor Daugher Patrea Elwin Frye Johr Widmark Severa Hugh Hall Mivrte Marshfield Stewar Harald Stewart Eileen Shepherd Flyon Frye Noth Bend Bruce Munroe Myrte Point Elvin Hall Chartene Stallard Rim Portland Clarence Moe Phillip Barrette Myrtle Point Elsir Humphrey Hall Ralph Woodring Cunningham Weldon Medford Willard Paudree Dolores Fandee California RNA Oregon Caves Welder Medford James May Pearl Jackson Mast Hospital

Spring Arrivals Reported in Powers Gardens

The poem describes Rebies bluebirds spring beauties Johnny Jump-ups and rilitems blooming amid garden weeds as signs of near spring in Powers during a week in February. Temperatures reached near 76 degrees two days last week and stayed high most of the week.

Powers

WCTU Plan Loyal Temperance Legion Group

The newly organized Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at home of president Mrs Laura Stalcup. They discussed sponsoring the Loyal Temperance Legion for children with plans for a primary and intermediate group. Mrs Stalcup and Mrs Ivan Brown named on the organizing committee.

Woman's Christian Temperance Univn Laura Stalcup Loyal Temperance Legion Stalcup Ivan Brown

Jr Women Host Oldtime Dance at Local Alehouse

Wednesday evening the Junorske Women’s Club held an Oldtime dance at the alehouse, well attended. Social chair Mrs Robert Lewis led with assistants Miss Ruthann Breitmaier Mrs Elwin Frye and Mrs Emi Norgordon. Supper was served at a nominal price. Music by Miss Lina Hubbard Emory Hubbard and Mr Enveart and son Frank.

Robert Lewis Ruthann Breitmaier Elwin Frye Emi Norgordon Lina Hubbard Emory Hubbard Enveart Frank

Rebekah Schedule Sets First Meeting Business Night

Chaparral Lodge of Rebekahs held last Thursday at the Fellowship clubhouse voted to make the first meeting of each month a business session and to hold a birthday celebration and social on the fourth Thursday of the month.

Chaparral Lodge of Rebekahs Fellowship

Mrs Eveyn Fitzgibbons Replaces Resigned Teacher In Portland

Mrs Eveyn Fitzgibbons of Portland has replaced Miss Mildred Gilmouth who resigned. Fitzgibbons is a University of Oregon and Portland business college graduate teaching English and physics in the Junior High. Next week report cards go out for the past six weeks. The Powers High School basketball team held a practice, and details note players and coach. Junior High basketball at county tournament scheduled for Saturday.

Eveyn Fitzgibbons Portland Mildred Gilmouthe Miss Fitzgibbons University of Oregon Portland Business College Teacr Powers H.g Sch Ashand Ottertrack Ben Sel Clarerce Newton Wilbur Lewis Donata Schnecker Jack Big Harry Stallard Stephen Gamwe Jack Grene Earl Smits Gooduck Harry Rolfe E J Greiner

Bridge Club Play Last Thursday

Fragmented notes describe a Bridge Club session last Thursday with members including Mrs Eddie Aubr and Mrs W Carty. Mentions of the Ras Berry group and a weekly event suggest a regular social gathering at a local club.

Bridge Club

Around Town Tales of Dogs and a Rooftop Trickster

A dog handler Mr Frye contemplates growing his pack while seeking buyers and water dogs for oak wood operations. A Powers youth, financially strapped, climbed a roof and slipped into a hall to catch a free basketball game, unseen until the evening.

Haries Frye Alen Gong Atv Frye

Red Aces Rally To Beat Harlem Team In Sunday Showdown

Millard Hubbard starred as the Red Aces trailed 25 24 with 90 seconds left, scoring three quick baskets to lift them 25 23 over the famed Harlem Negro team in a high school gym clash. The visitors impressed with clever passing and shooting as E J Greiner officiated and prior exhibition by Cents and Armstrong preceded the game.

Millard Hubbard Red Aces Harlem Powers E J Greiner Cents Armstrong Bills

Powers Juniors Defeat Coquille

The Powers Juniors beat Coquille 24 to 11 in town on Saturday. Coquille had one win over Powers earlier. Powers has defeated Myrtle Print and Bridge twice and will enter the Junior High tournament at Coquille next Saturday. Jackie Bushnell scored 13 points.

Coquille Walter Commons Myrtle Print Bridge Elbert Smith Crew Hull Frye Bushnell Warner Sherb Jackie Bushnell

Missionary Work Aid Meeting Topic Last Wednesday

Mrs John Purvis led the missionary program at the regular meeting of the Ladies Aid last week Wednesday at Mrs William Winkelmann's home. Mrs Bruce Munro spoke on The Christian Citizens Creed and Mrs D MooChurch read The Passing at Plattsburg. Mrs Geoge Chapman discussed The Trail of the Colporteurs and distribution of Bibles worldwide. Mrs Purvis conducted The Service of Brotherhood. Congregational singing accompanied the program. Mrs Robert McWeor was named Cradle Roll chairman with assistants Mrs Ards Laidles, Mrs Will.ar Brown, and Mrs Briggs aiding various duties. Refreshments followed. Next meeting to be held at Mrs S A Beaty's home.

John Purvis Wiliam Winkelmann Bruce Munro D MooChurch Plattsbuw Geoge Chapman Mra Purvis Brotherhood Congregational Robert McWeor Ards Laidles

Bridge Honors Former Resident

Former resident Mrs Jess Jones entertained Saturday afternoon in honors. Mrs Kenneth Murdock of Sieryao hosted the event. The afternoon featured a prize given to Mire James and others. Seventeen attendees included Mog Ernen Severson and Mrs Ray Seows of Portland.

Jess Jones Kenneth Murdock Siery Ao Mire James Ernen Severson Raysews Portland

10th Birthday Party for Mariave Munr Daughter

Mrs Bruce Vlunro hosted a 10th birthday party Saturday afternoon for Mariave Munr. The event included games and refreshments with several playmates in attendance. Guests listed include Patricia Hangton Margaret Berry Ace Horton Maxie Fitzhenry Lye Brown Teddy S silard Philip Barrette Tommy Groe and David Churchill.

Mariave Munr Bruce Vlunro Patricia Hangton Margaret Jean Berry W Ace Horton Maxie Fitzhenry Lye Brown Teddy S‘silard Philip Barrette Tommy Groe David Churchill

Powers People Attend Meeting

Powers people attend a pre organization meeting at the Twosend organization venue. Those from town include Mr and Mrs John Puya Mr and Mrs John King George Chapman Clarence Smith Mrs Victor Langston Mr and Mrs William fuchards Mr and Mrs Carl Briggs and Mrs William Winkelmann.

Twosend Goodon Ware John Puya John King George Chapman Clarence Smith Victor Langston William Fuchards Carl Briggs William Winkelmann

Powers High Bowls Over Riverton In Close Game

Powers High defeated Riverton 28 to 18 in Riverton High gym Friday night. G Hartwell and Haga top scorers with 1 point each as Riverton led 13 to 10 at halftime. The Powers lineup included Mullen Hartwell and Sethh, while Riverton used Haga Mullen Hartwell and Ray.

Powers High Riverton High Riverton G. Hartwell Haga Tf Mullen Hartwell C. Hartwell G. Sethh Ray Powers C Newton F. Sell Utterback Sherb Y G Slonecker W Lewis Stallard Jack King

Local residents visit and call on friends around Myrtle Point

North Powers and Mr and Mrs Brown, plus Clyde Brown and Loren Warner, were business callers in Myrtle Point on Wednesday. Several local residents, including Mr and Mrs Stock, Mrs Preston, and Mrs Varney, were noted visiting, working, or traveling for errands around Powers, Myrtle Point, and nearby communities through the week.

M M Brown Loren Warner Clyde Brown Myrtle Point Fred Stock Pearl Jacksun Mast Hospital Kenneth Murdock Suzanne Judith Salem Oa Varney Eva Preston Howard Grady Andy Mir Maurice Low William Earl

Local Social At Myrtle Point For Weekend Visitors And Funeral

Residents hosted guests including Gaylord and Myrtle Point visitors, Sunday sister visits by Mrs F D Medlock and family, and overnight stays by Leland Hayes. Attendees at Mrs Lucy Palmer’s funeral in Myrtle Point included many local couples and children. Dennis Donahue and F D Medlock traveled to Myrtle Point and back, with Medlock serving on a jury.

Ceus Myrtle Point Aareld Carver Bones Rachel Carey Bones F D Medlock Leland Hayes Leonard Medlock Helen Daniels Maxine Evernden Broadbent Lucy Palmer Myrtle Point Sturday James Devereux Car Hainey H D Bones Nora Hairey Rachel Bones P Lear Henry Roth Noah VanDorn Harrison Hayes Jesse Hayes Clinton Carman Adolphus Hayes Joc Warner Larus Lund Ed Eisele Lewis Chas Knight Charles

Local residents visit family and attend events in Myrtle Point area

Several couples and relatives from Myrtle Point and nearby towns visit family members and attend gatherings. Trips include Carman and Devereux families visiting Langlois and Coquille, with hospital and mass meeting stops noted amid a flurry of weekend visits and dental appointments.

Local social notes from Ridge Moan area

Community items list guests and marriages including Mr and Mrs Theodseo Lund, Mr and Mrs Ohms Lund, and Charles Mack Teters. Reports volunteers cooking for a soup project and a Bridge Group charity event.

Bartlett Theodseo Lund Low Ohms Lund Charles Mack Nasing

Community notices and social visits in Myrtle Point area

Local residents share visits and host gatherings amid church events and planning for future social nights. Notable events include a star shower for Mrs George Inna Bancroft and a proposed permanent women’s night gathering following a fried chicken dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs O B Finch.

Pereet Vern Magill O. B. Finch Lawrence Knight Irvin Caudill Delores Coquille Ovid Bryant Ernest Bryant Dwight Culver Myrtle Point Roberta Bryant N W Perkins Phyllis Jane Canby Mary Lou Everett Charles Butler Jerry Louie O BD Finch Horten Christan George Inna Bancroft Murphy Albert Pancoast England Stanley Lake Bryant Fish Arve Sattent Tracy Cribbina Floyd Evernjon Ho M Everndon Lyie Mauman Jim Porter John Dunckley Leonard Evenden Ray Walermai George Jaae M Ernest Bendachneder Paulser

Local Family Visits and Social Guests Reported

The article notes Broadbent Moai and Mr Gob ofall visiting the Walter Linten home. Families from the east spent Sunday at the beach. Mr and Mrs Bonniksen and Mr NY Ms WA dae were guests of the Woth ane. Mr and Mrs EC New are winter guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Donal. C M Benniksen is the tail nis work due to an injury.

Gob Ofall Dae Ca Foun Walter Linten Riends East Ate Beach NM Wikwon Bonniksen NY Ms Banu EC New Water Benniksen

Local Residents Attend Social Calls and Family Visits

The text notes Lester Gilpatrick working for an employer this summer. The Arthur Hermann family and Hasel Meyers visit the Karl Hart family near Myerle Pot. Ivan Rose and children from Tulelake California visit Mrs Rose's parents W A Roselle, with several calls at the Newhouses.

Lester Gilpatrick Waas Arthur Hermann Hasel Meyers Karl Hart Myerle Pot Ivan Rose Tulelake Calif Rose W A Roselle Anna Lund C Newhouse

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