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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

2

Oregon State list of 19 speakers for 1687 commencement

Speakers from Oregon State College and other institutions are listed as available commencement speakers under the Oregon State System of Higher Education. The roster includes Ralph Colby, Robert H Dann, A G Dubach, Joseph W Ellison, G W Kuhlman, H R Laslett, J Lloyd LeMaster, E B Lemon, Percy Lacey, F A Magruder, C B Mitchell, Thomas Ordeman, J C Uthus, F W Parr, Sigurd H Peterson, Robert R Reichart, Carl W Salser, E W Warrington and B A Yunker.

Oregon State College Oregon State System of Higher Education Oregon Ralph Colby Robert H Dann Dubach Joseph W Elilson G W Kuhlman H R_ Laslett J Lloyd LeMaster E B Lemon Percy Lacey F A Magruder C B Mitchell Thomas Ordeman J C Uthus F W Parr Sigurd H Peterson Robert RR Reichart Carl W Salser W Warrington B A Yunker

Powers Progress Supports Band Summer Program

The Powers club aims to fund Maurice Adams to continue band practice and lessons during summer vacation. The project, described as highly worthwhile, seeks support from every resident to benefit children and the community. Training this summer will help the band enter contests this fall.

Powers Maurice Adams Powers Bend

Ill Dr Mast Called To Attend Mrs Buchanan

Seriously ill Dr. R Harrison Mast of Myrtle Point was called to attend Mrs Sadie Buchanan who was taken seriously Monday night.

R. Harrison Mast Myrtle Point Sadie Buchanan

Fellowship Club Potluck Honors Weekend Winners

Fellowship club members held a potluck luncheon at the clubhouse on Monday at 12 30. After the meal a contract game awarded first prize to Mrs James Gamwell second to Mrs Clare Lehmanowsky and low to Mrs Lyle Stewart. Participants included Mesdames George Dwyer E Norgorden G W Boyles C F Otis E S Gamwell Clare Lehmanowsky W A Varney EB J Greiner Grady Johnson Lyle Stewart Floyd Eaton and James Gamwell.

James Gamwell Clare Lehmanowsky Low Lyle Stewart Mesdames George Dwyer E. Norgorden G W Boyles C. F Otis E S Gamwell W A Varney EB. J. Greiner Grady Johnson Lyle M@ewart Floyd Eaton

Sunshine Club Meeting Honors Mothers Day Event

A Mother's Day program was held at the Sunshine Club meeting hosted at Mrs. Ray Berry's home. Readings by club members and prize presentations followed with Ida Mathews named oldest mother and most children while Lee Moore was the youngest. Corsages were given to all mothers. refreshments concluded the gathering.

Sunshine Ray Berry Ida Mathews Lee Moore Berry Erickson Juline Moe Noble Rovang J H Jackson Marjorie

New BSC Minister Preaches Sunday

Rev Laughton, sent by Eugene Bible School, took charge of the Bible Standard Church and preached at both Sunday services. He resides with his family in the parsonage while Rev and Mrs Armstrong and their daughter return home near Eugene after a year of service.

Laughton Eugene Bible School Bible Standard Eugene Armstrong Eugene

Card Club Guests In Myrtle Point

Mrs E O Semper of Myrtle Point entertained the Contract club at her home last Thursday with dessert after 1 30. First prize went to Mrs E J Greiner, second to Mrs Ralph Milne of Coquille, and the guest prize to Mrs Ellis Dement of Myrtle Point. Town guests included Mrs Clare Lehmanowsky, Mrs George Dwyer, Mrs Floyd Eaton, Mrs E J Greiner and Mrs James Gamwell.

E O Semper Myrtle Point Contract Club Pla E J Greiner Ralph Milne Coquille Ellis Dement Clare Lehmanowsky George Dwyer Floyd Eaton James Gamwell

Local Church Schedule Listings

Bible Standard with Rev Laughton announces Sunday school at 10 am and morning service at 1 pm. Bible study and prayer meetings are shown, with Woman's Missionary Society meeting on Fridays. Community Baptist led by Rev Ivan Brown lists services at 945 and 11 am with a note about a new minister.

Bible Standard Laughton Wallace Keller Woman's Missionary Society Community Baptist Ivan Brown Unday

Stork Shower Held For Sister Mrs Warner

Mrs M M Brown hosted a stork shower at her mother's home honoring her sister Mrs Loren Warner. Refreshments were served to a long list of guests including Mesdames Harrington Munro Rolfe Leggett Morgan Spitznass Allen Churchill Summers Roger Walker Brady Goodmen Boutin Jones Moore and Miss Leona Stallard.

Jennie Jones Lee Moore Frank Grove Leona Stallard

Progressive Club Advances Health Drive For Schools

Progressive Club members and local school officials considered a 12 month health program led by Dr H Mast of Myrtle Point including vaccination immunization and pre school clinics. The plan requires a hospital association contract and a resident doctor with summer clinics.

L. D. Donaldson Tenool Gymnasium H. Mast Myrtle Point Mast Pp E. Baker J M. Adams William Hennessey Curtis Townsend Ed Peterson George Stewart Elvin Hull Wm. Hennessey Peterson Frank Muchow Chicago Powers Joe Queen

Local residents and visitors frequent Powers area events

North Powers resident Ted Coates was called to Tenmile on Saturday due to his wife’s illness. George F Daniel visited relatives in Myrtle Creek over the weekend. Glen Racher of Day Creek stayed a week at the Clifford Davis home. Mr and Mrs Joe La Clair of Klamath Falls were called to Powers for the illness of the former’s father. Mrs Howard Varney spent the weekend in Salem and Eugene. Mr and Mrs G T Daniel visited Myrtle Point and Coquille on Saturday. Clifford Davis worked as a carl er in Coquille Saturday. Kenneth Kendall suffers a back injury from work. Ruth Frye joined the Fred Powers family in Portland to do housework. Jeona Stallard accepted a job at the Powers hotel replacing Eileen Shepherd, now in Edenridge cookhouse. LL Powers and Harold Guptill of Myrtle Point were Monday visitors. Russell Marthdale of Cauille visited Marion Lewis Sunday. Mrs T Daniel accompanied Mrs Roy Rookard to Marshfield Tuesday. Clarence Spitznass and Jim Boone were out-of-town visitors Monday. Victor Torrey of Marshfield was a Tuesday caller in Powers.

Ted Coates Powers Eden Ridge George F Damiel Myrtle Creek Glen Racher Reek Clifford Davis Joe la Clair Klamath Falls Howard Varney Salem Eugene G T Daniel Myrtle Point Coquille Kenneth Kendall Ruth Frye Fred Powers Portland Jeona Stallard Powers Hotel Eileen Shepherd Edenridge

Powers School Board Meeting Notes and Activities

The Powers school board met Monday night at the Supt Paul Baker Dr R Harrison Mast Motre Point office. Mrs Albert Hachler resumed fifth grade duties Wednesday. Powers and Myrtle Point softball tie resolved with a to be played off at noon Wednesday. Powers P-T A plans meeting Friday May 14 at 2 30 with a Wiener roast seniors enjoyed an outdoor picnic last Wednesday at 6 30 at Orchard.

Powers School Supt Paul Baker R Harrison Mast Albert Hachler Earl T Hardy Powers Arago Myrtle Fellowship Hall

Woman's Club Honors President at Dessert Meeting

Mrs Lysan Rolfe received a corsage crystal gift and handkerchiefs after a dessert line hosted by Mrs George Lainger and Mrs D M Fox. Committees for the annual Oregon Products dinner were named and a library garden encyclopedia was approved as a club gift.

Lysan Rolfe Woman's Club George Lainger D .M. Fox George Laing Ray Hall William. Hennessey Olin Lay James Gamwell

Sunshine Club Meetings and Towel Shower Feature

The Sunshine club met Wednesday with Mrs Fred Stock presiding. A doctor replacement for the health nurse was approved. Mrs Eugene Spade attended and a towel shower for Mrs Leo Gates followed, with refreshments served by the hostess.

Sunshine Club Fred Stock Stock Powers Eugene Spade Leo Gates

Mrs James May Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon Auction

Mrs James May entertained her bridge club with a 130 luncheon at her home last Thursday. First prize went to Mrs Bruce Ryder and second to Mrs W A Medford. Mrs Jens Shepherd was welcomed as a new member.

James May Bruce Ryder W A Medford Jens Shepherd

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Noah Jones at Home

A group of friends hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs Noah Jones at her residence on Tuesday. Guests included Mesdames Ray Berry Juline Moe Clarence Moe Frank Grove Jenne Jones Saul Morgan Earl Briggs Clyde Allen and others.

Noah Jones Mesdames Ray Berry Juline Moe Clarence Moe Frank Grove Jenne Jones Saul Morgan Earl Briggs Clyde Allen Mrs Jones

Bay Bulldozer Purchases for Sa n Mountainyeld Chrome

The mining company bought a $19000 bulldozer that arrived Tuesday via the Taylor Eckley Road.

Sa ~ N Mountainyeld Chrome Mining Company

Birth of second son for Mr and Mrs Lawrence Brady

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Brady of this town are the parents of a second son born at 1 am Sunday May 2 1937 at Mast hospital Myrtle Point. The baby weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and has not yet been named at press time.

Lawrence Brady Myrtle

Weather Summary for April Record Spars and Extremes

The April weather shows a mean maximum of 80 and mean minimum of 38 with a 49 mean. The month’s high was 70 on April 7 and the low 29 on April 27. Hail occurred on April 10 and 2, and the greatest temperature range was 39 degrees on April 30. Precipitation totaled 8.83 inches, a record high, with 2.04 inches in 24 hours on April 13. There were 19 days with rain, seven clear, 10 partly cloudy, and 13 cloudy. Total rainfall since September 1 reached 47.12 inches.

Woman's Club Elections Planned for May 12

The annual meeting and officer election for the Woman's Club will be held next Wednesday in the clubhouse. Dessert is served at 2 o'clock, followed by the business meeting and a short program. Mrs Lyman Rolle is the outgoing president.

Woman's Club Lyman Rolle

Pinochle Club Hosts Luncheon and Prize Winners

Mrs Fendy Medlock of Gaylor hosted a luncheon for the local Pinochle club last Thursday at 1 o'clock before the card play. First prize went to Mrs Allen King Jr, with runner up Mrs A E B Thurber and guest prize awarded to Mrs John King of Marshfield.

Fendy Medlock Gaylor Allen King A EB Thurber John King Marshfield

Community Aid Welcomes New Pastor at Parsonage

The Ladies Aid of the Community church hosted a reception at the newly decorated parsonage for Reverend Ivan Brown who arrived from Portland to take charge of the local church. He preached the morning service and planned to join Mrs Brown in Portland that evening.

Revivan Brown Portland

PTA Hear Report On Carnival

An exective PTA meeting designated plans for the Amnesty Point Herald drive next week. Earl T Hardy was asked to captain the eighth grade campaign to raise money for the Powers school music department. Surplus funds to fund general PTA projects.

PTA Powers H Gt Sa Ea ' T Hardy Powers Schoo Music Earl T Hardy

Library Report For April Powers Public Library

A rough library report shows sections for adults non fiction 239 and 19 children non fiction 123 magazines 267. It notes prices 99 cents and a weekly cycle with April readings and acquisitions.

Townsend Welfare Fund Potluck Dinner Notes

The Pension Club plans a potluck dinner at the Townsend meet in May. Mrs Murra Lews and Mrs Helle Wal eck donate prizes and a speaker from Mia mouth will discuss safety content inaugurated in 1932 by the National Safety Council.

Townsend Myrtle Point Murra Lews Medford Helle Waleck Arthur

Local Schools Concert and Ball Saturday Evening

A concert will be given at 8 oclock this coming Saturday night May 8 in the Powers High school gym. The program features band and orchestra with a following dance to raise funds for instruments. Directed by Jo Adams and Mrs Katie Potter, it includes multiple soloists and ensembles such as Dorothy Wilt, Lorraine Carty, Harold Stewart, and Jane Hrubaker with various instrumental numbers and marches.

Powers High School Jo Adams Mra Katie Potter Millocker Flayda Ama Vilts Lane Wally Wooden Dorothy Wilt Lorraine Carty Mach Bertram Slay Balikos Cutte Townsend Jolly Clown Taylor Munuet Harold Stewart Farmed Francis Stevens Dale Creu Alice Root Garnett Camilla Chili Dance Bone

Personal notices from Malin to Richmond and beyond

A jumble of names and places notes visits and weekends among residents such as Mrs Stow Mr and Mrs Ernest Severson Cary Anne and others in local towns including Sanem Marah fald Stamps NMfre and Fotihester. The entry lists social calls travels and familial associations with scattered dates and locations.

Soared Stow Sanday Tramwell Ernest Severson Cary Anne Albert Hactier Ches Marrie Horst Moss Tony Sauer Albany Port Ty Ford Mae Verlen

Sitkum community notes and social happenings

Sitkum residents report health updates as Velma Krewsen recovers from an appendectomy at Mast hospital after returning home last week. Visitors include Mae Fred Laffert and Mrs Leslie Groat with two children, Rodger and Janet Marie, at the Holmen home. The Hl Cooking club planned Mother’s Day events and a rhythm number with a short play as part of their 4 H club activities.

Velma Krewsen Mast Hospital Mae Fred Laffert Albert Calvethee Leslie Groat Rodger Janet Marie Feltswingg Marrstrowles Rett Nekascey Norge Pronald Ernest Krews Jaline Benham Krewson Owent Owith Myrtie Font Nukaws Laird Laird Elme Wisen Keller Julius Ben

Myrtle Point Cracked Tested Recipe By Frances Lee Barton

A spring luncheon salad recipe from Frances Lee Barton uses lemon gelatin with vinegar salt and cayenne, chopped celery eggs and pimiento. The method blends hot water dissolving gelatin then folding in ingredients before chilling in individual molds.

Myrtle Point Frances Lee Barton

Latham Family Visits McMinnville and Coquille

West Myrtle Point Mr and Mrs R C Latham of McMinnville spent Saturday evening with Dr and Mrs Grant McClellan. Mrs Grant McClellan and daughters Greta and June were Saturday business callers in Coquille.

R C Latham McMinnville Grant McClelan Grant McClellan Greta June Ollere Coquille

Local social rounds note visits and events in Coquille area

A collage of neighborhood happenings includes visits to the Ernest Brow n home by the Nickasons Wilsons and Lairds, a May Dance in Coquille, farm help by Harry Crowley, attendance at a show in Myrtle Point, a 4H Cooking club hike, and school health notes. A Wednesday gym sing drew a large crowd and upcoming spelling bee and volleyball games were announced.

Edwin Crowley Coquille Harry Crowley Walter Norris Fairview Ernest Brown Westley Bryan Myrtle Point Donna Jane Krewson Fred Lafferty Brewster Lous Laird Arden Erwin Chas Heller McKinley Herman Gray Osco Durrell Minor Mean Pradas Mond Oscar Durrell Lucy Lee

Mrs Ben Robinson’s family visit improves health

Mrs Ben Robinson and her daughter Linda were visited by relatives. her husband reported continued improvement and a likely return home next Monday. Sunday dinner guests at the W A Keller home included Mr and Mrs W A Nickason and Fern and Betty, Mr and Mrs Elmer Wilson and Charles, Bart and Virginia, Rex Dick, Rosalie Laird and the Keller family. The Boy Scouts held their weekly gym meeting with Rex Dick as the new scout master. Lile Mae Laird started school Monday for the remaining academic year.

Ben Robinson Linda Keller W. A. Nickason Fern Betty Elmer Wilson Charles Bart Virginia Rex Dick Rosalie Laird Boy Scouts Lile Mae Laird

Also Mentioned on This Page

BSC Card Club Progressive Club Drive North Powers Ralph F. Milne Jat Natl Bank Bldg Auction Card Club Bay Womans Club Library Report Pension Club Plan Paul Buryan Seattle Strowther Powers Ork Rexall Logal Schools Sitkum West Myrtle Point de Laval Milkers Myrtle Point Wrecking House E. C. Thompson Bond Studio the Ray Office Myrtlewood Bakery Huling, Lundy & Sons Nia Rainee Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
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