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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1938

Page

2

Local OSC Junior Receives Office

Chester Otis of Powers a junior in terestry at Oregon State was elected treasurer of Rosewood an independent student association A new constitution was drawn up and passed by the club to take effect the next school year Otis is the son of Justice and Mrs C VW Otles of Powers and remains a popular member of the younger set.

Chester Otis Powers Oregon State Eye Rosewood Otis Justice C. VW. Otle

Bank of Powers Bankers Celebrate 23rd Anniversary With Purpose

The Bank of Powers in Powers Oregon marks 23 years as a community unit bank serving Coos County. The cashier praises steady management and a defined purpose guiding the bank through economic shifts, urging American enterprise to maintain a clear course.

Bank of Powers Community of Powers Coos County Oregon Powers United States Amie Aresitern Pold

Roundtable Talks On Narcotics at Women’s Christian Union

Marion Lewen hosts a Narcotics roundtable at her home with the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Mrs William Donk led a devotion and Mrs H E Quilhsugn presented the program Jubilee Be ware by the group and Mr ie Bove and Mrs Charles Stallard sang in Mother’s Bible and Touch Nt The Cup They were accompanied by Mrs Fred Schroeder A round table eatry 4 co! the starcot cc was the co? 'eptur of the dey Mrs Qu sig' pave summar, of laborate- ca pe ner and Mrs George Capra A par article on Forester Were 4) Erpickson read perce the same linea ani McRite M Million read ore Ma Community airing 46 Look Area concluded the program Refreshments were wired our the next meeting Minday Mas 2 will be held wiz Mrs Bouce Wur

Marion Lewen Womens Christ On Temperance Union William Donk H E Quilhsugn Ie Bove Charles Stallard Fred Schroeder George Forester Erpickson

Collision Involving Pig Truck Injures Two In Oregon

A driver returning from Portland in a pig truck collided with a sedan at a wide road section near Creswell. The impact injured two men in the sedan, one seriously, while the truck sustained minor damage. The truck then went to a Creswell garage for repairs and investigations proceeded with insurance. The injured man remained unconscious from the accident until Friday.

Fortland Hull Fritt Eugene Creswell Portland Seattle Powers

Bridge Club Meets At Dessert Lunch

Bridge club met at the home of Mrs. Jack Hannon for a two o'clock dessert luncheon. Bridge followed. high score won by Mrs. Arthur Thurder and tow by Mrs W G Carty. Mr. Ray Stewart was a guest. The club will be entertained in two weeks by Mrs J F Johnson.

Jack Hannon Arthur Thurder W G Carty Ray Stewart J F Johnson

Music Concert Ably Presented By All Classes

The Bay program opened with vocal and instrumental pieces by younger students led by Glenn. The Girls Glee Club directed by Miss Breitmayer sang three numbers and the second half featured Nicholas Bredove with Powers high school band performing multiple marches and overtures. The brass section included Pat Hennessey Fay Lay Wayne Hubbard Curtis Orville Lawton Russell Morgan trumpets, with trombones Juba Ritchie Wilson Jack King, baritone Bob Lennessey and mellophone Lois Root.

Securae Glenn Girls Glee Club Miss Breitmayer Y Rati Ralisa Herbert Worm Lincke Nicholas Bredove New Powers High School RRS Ge

Powers Herald Jr Publishes Last Page Of Year

School staff recounts students disengagement as the year ends and announces this issue will be the final Powers Herald Jr of the year. The paper thanks readers, hints at a new staff next year, and notes plans to improve for the next edition.

Powers Herald Jr Herald Herald Jr

Local group elects officers amid community gathering

Mrs Clyde Allen and Mrs Olin Lay are listed among attendees as Mrs Greve serves as president of the local group. The note highlights ongoing leadership and participation in the community organization.

Clyde Allen Olin Lay Greve le

Senior Skip Day Plans Changed at Sherb

Tentative plans for the traditional Senior Skip Day are noted with a focus on a fish and picnic outing. Sherb details show participants Glenn Ross James Stalcup Virgil Utterbeck and Stephen Gamwi involved in proposed activity plans.

Glenn Ross James Stalcup Virgil Utterbeck Stephen Gamwi

Gaylord Girl and MP Man Wed May 2

Kenneth Barkdoll son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Barkdoll of Myrtle Point formerly of Gaylord and Miss Beira Pauline Hayes daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Hayes of Gaylord were married Monday in Coquille by Justice Clarence Barton The bride a Myrtle Point High School graduate wore a gray suit with green accessories They reside in the Zumwalt apartments in Myrtle Point

Kenneth Barkdoll Benjamin Barkdoll Myrtle Point Gaylord Beira Pauline Hayes Jesse Hayes Clarence Barton Coquille Myrtle Point High School Zumwalt

Fellowship Club Dessert Bridge Winners Named

Miss Margaret Frye hosted a Fellowship Club social at the clubhouse last Wednesday. Dessert was served at 2 o clock. First prize went to C. Otts and second to Mrs. Floyd Eaton.

Margaret Frye Fellowship Club C. Otts Floyd Eaton

Powers Hosts Coos County Neighbors of America Meeting

The 18th annual convention of the Coos County Neighbors of America was hosted by Powers with county officers including an oracle and two others. Corsages were presented to Nora Thorpe of Coquille and Mrs N Haynes of Marshfield. A banquet for 84 members followed at the Fellowship hall. The program featured dances, piano solos, a Marshfield play More Time Out, stories by local members, and an initiation of new members Frances Stevens Ima Hubbard Carol Thorp Helen Lewis Leonard Stallard. Refreshments were served to about 90 members.

Powers Coos County Reyel Neighbors of America Rubin View Oracle Reguler Nora Thorpe Coquille Mra N. Haynes Marshfield Alana Montgomery Lenora Broili Eastern Star Lodge Frances Mevens Ima Hi Robert Hull Curtis Townsend Betty Jean Ruby Barklow Shirley McWain Patty Stock

Ladies Aid Plans Mothers Day Program at Baptist Church

The Ladies Aid of Community Baptist met at Mrs George Chapman home to finalize plans for the Mothers Day event. Mrs Clyde Allen led the program based on a narcotics study book while about 237 members were invited and refreshments were arranged by the hostess.

Ladies’ Aid Community Baptist Church George Chapman Mra Clyde Allen

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FEM Jialer Werman OSC USC Ehate College Corvallia Bruce Rider Harry Ross Jess Jones Jane Hugh Matt James Gammwall James, Jr Thomas Verdinius Ruth Anne Crawford Theta Sigma Phi National Honor Fraternity Professional Society For Women In Journalism Phi Chi Theta Lewis Willi John W. McCulloch Supreme Judge Bridge Club Lottie Grove Evelyn Barklow Florence Aiken Verdie Lawton Roy Hershinger Garett Brown Faye Stewart Collie Clark Everett Warmer John Vasey Editorial Iyth Glee Club Powers High Glee Cleb Powers High School Schubert Rosas Bizet Seredy Orchetra Hall Haz Jesse Clinton Gano Coquilie, Ove Man Gunve Enes DR. McClellan Huling, Lundy & Sons Spruce Street National Tire Safety Week Pearce Ladies Aid Howard Kaaa Supreme Court Quict Bald Ade Wm. Gurney & Son Cleaners Tallers Uatters W. W. Rhuire Feng Ae N.m. White Myrlld Hotel Walter Commelly John Monard Parker Mishey Mouse Bulléers Dick Foran Devil's Saddle Legion Scarlet O'Mara Bette Davis Henry Fonda George Brent Margaret Lindsay Twessat Only Richard Arien Mary Aster Liesel Stander Techalester Trail OF the Lonesome Pine MacMurray Sylvia Sidney Tom Rates Power Company EPC
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