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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1936
Page
6
Myelle Point shows plans to practice law as part of the university debate squad. Laird leads active participation in debate and forensic activities, reflecting focus on legal study and contest preparation.
The University of Oregon junior class selects Cecil Barker as temporary chairman to replace class officers until new ones are elected after the spring term begins. Barker, son of E. C. and Mrs. Barker of Myrtle Point, is a law student at the university.
Miss Cornelia Clausen has been chosen house manager and treasurer for the Gamma Phi sorority at Oregon State College where she majors in secretarial science as a junior. She is a Myrtle Point High School graduate from the class of ’33 and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Clausen of Broadbent.
The Coos Federation discussed world peace, urged better understanding of exile and interdependence, and proposed a minority report on the Tydings McCormick bill with consults to Oregon senators. They endorsed Mrs Nicholson for reelection, announced 18 clubs in the county, and offered resolutions backing the World Court and paying courtesy to hosts and speakers.
Attendees at the convention discuss the influence of federation on women's power to shape club policies and actions. The report highlights statements about how federation enables women to press their agendas.
Coquille and surrounding towns report weekend visits and dinner guests. Residents, including Mr and Mrs Elton Schroeder and Mr and Mrs Wayne Carver, host and attend gatherings in Powers Myrtle Point and nearby communities. Several heartsick and ill are noted with visits from friends and family across the region.
Weekly social roundup from Marshfield and surrounding communities lists visitors and guests. Aileen Dement returns to the University of Oregon after weekend at home. Mrs Helen Rice visits Cottage Grove. Mr and Mrs Calvin Gant host guests for Sunday dinner.
Friday Afternoon Bridge club met at Mr Austin Dodge's home with Mrs L Powers high scorer and guests including Mrs Raleigh Greene and Mrs Harold Carver. Mrs R H Mast hosted a Wednesday outing for Mrs Thomas Flint with a book report by Mrs Lin. Presbyterian Ladies Aids plan a March 19 meeting with talks by Ms Rede and Mrs Rue. A Friday shower honored Mrs Herbert Teuris, bride to be, with games and refreshments. attendees included Mrs Kaufman and Mrs Dement among others.
The list includes Ralph Adams, Thomas Flentge, Poreing Kring, Herbert Flintwrence Mullen, James Al bee, Aiton Schroeder, Harold Car ver, Ernest Clausen, Eugene Laird, Gylene Fitzpatrick, Helen O'Brien, Ruth Barton, with Mrs. Mast hosting.
The report lists several hospital treatments and discharges including M.T. Stover with a fractured skull, a Fort Huntley eight year old with pneumonia, Barney Scott with leg lacerations, Frank Young with mashed fingers, and others treated for neck injuries, appendicitis, and fractures. Many patients are noted as admitted or discharged across Thursday to Tuesday.
A garbled church note mentions Pastor James LI Gibron leading Sunday service and mentions Sunday school and related activities. The text references a church setting with attendance suggestions and prayer events.
Special musical program by the choir and orchestra themed Saint oe ied the Snakes. Sunday school at 10 a.m. T G Sumerlin superintendent. Church service at 11 a.m. El Iverson from southern Oregon will lead. Potluck at 6 p.m. Iverson to present slides on different countries.
Funeral services for Frieda Swafford 2 died March 3 1930 from pneumonia after childbirth were at Schrueder Peathers Funeral Home Myrtle Point. Born November 1 1928 in Arago she was the daughter of Gus Schroeder and a graduate of Arago school. Relatives include Gus Schroeder Arago Mrs Min Gordon Fleming and Jack Schroeder Los Angeles. burial was in Norway cemetery with Winheld S Smith Coquille in charge.
Incoherent OCR fragment lists patients at a Coquille hospital last week, including Mis os ah Weekham and Mie Net Osburne with a dependent spouse, plus a son and daughter mentioned in unrelated lines. It also notes Mrs Myrtle Nog of Powers being dismissed and references a Reverend Powers and a veteran patient, with garbled details about ward status and dates.
Mr and Mrs J B England and others hosted and visited in Powers over the weekend. Mrs Ivan Cribbins and Kay stayed overnight with Mrs. Cribbins. Ovid Bryant and Dennis joined family for dinner. Civic club held a meeting in North Bend and the community club will meet at the schoolhouse with Mrs Barrett Zinn in charge.
Cravelford Mr and Mrs Arthur McMillan and children visited the E L Culbertson home Sunday night. Mrs Clinton entered Most hospital Sunday for medical care. The Gravelford schoolhouse received a new paint coat from NM Benniksen and J J Watson. Sunday visitors at the Clinton home included Mr and Mrs Joel Laird and Clell, along with Mr and Mrs J R Flater and Mr and Mrs Rob.
Mrs EK L Culbertoon and Mrs Lee Atkinson attended the funeral of Anna Jenkins at Bandon. The listing mentions Sot ie pete ted pe la Hoan vrea Yr Saas with J B Clinton as part of the attendance or tribute.
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