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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
2
Saasabel Lewis was elected to lead the Woman's club at the May monthly session at the Flowship clubhouse. She and several members and husbands were named to the generating ad tube committee for next year as the club plans to pursue better street lighting. The committee includes Mrs James Gamwell Mrs Allen King and Mrs Hazel Lewis. A discussion on laws affecting women and property earnings followed.
Rev Claude Lawton spoke at the fair program joining attendees from here including Orville and Vernon, Mrs Vern Taylor, Mrs Leo Frye, and Elmo Naomi and Berniece Muno and Elbert Smith among others.
Mrs Lyle Stewart Mrs Albert Hachter and Mrs Floyd Eaton hosted a 12 30 Friday luncheon at the Eaton home for Mrs George who plans to leave town by one Afterward a contract was played first prize went to Mrs Clare Lehmanowsky Myrtle Point second to Mrs Jess Jones Other guests included Mrs Ralph Milne Mrs Ethel Littler Coquille Mrs O Sempert Myrtle Point and Mesdames Willis Varney Paul Kechinger James Gamwell and Miss Margaret Frye Powers The guest of honor received a handkerchief shower at the close
A Monday noon gathering at Mrs Henry Clifford's home turned into a surprise potluck with gifts and food from friends and neighbors. Attendees included Mesdames Wonkelmann Holsapple Edwards Grove Quilhaugh Allen Morgan Spade Pitcher Mathews Beaty Richards Clifford Jones Briggs and Moad plus the Clifford and Jones households.
At Moose Hall on Monday shortly after 2 pm the Women of Moose with the Sunshine Club presented a Mother’s Day program. Mrs Clarence Moe led a community sing of America the Beautiful and a Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs A T Erickson offered a Mother’s Day prayer as chairpersons and guests attended. Corsages and carnations were given to the oldest and youngest mothers, and refreshments followed with pink rose buds and yellow candles on the table.
The school board purchased new sound equipment and a six foot square screen for use next year to enhance visual education. Several machines were tested recently, and the chosen system is considered the best available, rare for the state and unusual in a district of this size. Professor Burt of Oregon State’s Visual Education department commented on its value for smaller schools, and local teachers will use the aid next year.
The last PTA meeting will be held Friday at 2 30 in the Fellowship club house. A musical program will open, the year’s business will be completed, and Mrs Lester Thorp will close as the new president.
Members of the Pansy chapter Women of Moose plan a June 9 dinner inviting the Marshfield chapter. Naomi Warmen, state president from Corvallis, will be guest of honor and will install officers during the evening session.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Church of the Open Bible met with Mrs. William Winkelmann on Friday afternoon. They planned a strawberry shortcake sale on an unspecified Friday in May starting at noon in the old post office lobby after the business meeting. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mrs. C G McCracken hosted a dessert before the Pinochle club’s regular meeting last Wednesday at 1 30. First prize went to Mrs. E R Hannon and the top prize then to Mrs. Frendy Medlock.
Mrs D M Fox hosted a progress tea for Gaylord Community Club members to raise funds. Guests included James Devereux Frendy Morah Hainey Carl Hainey Mrs W L Stemmer and Powers. Refreshments followed an afternoon of social time and a fan club note.
The American Legion auxiliary met with Mr Clyde Allen to plot gate officer entertainment and a Wednesday luncheon for members and state officers at the Noble Rowling home. They set May 27 as the poppy sale date to meet the local memorial flower quota with Daughters of members assisting and proceeds aiding veteran rehabilitation.
Emerton Sprague, 85, a former Powers resident and long time sealer for Coos Bay Lumber company, died Friday night in Eugene after a lengthy illness. He was active in the White Church, a 50 year Mason, and survived by two daughters and three grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted in Eugene with Masonic rites.
A Mother's Day tribute was given at Mystic chapter OES with Hazel Lewis as reader, Noble Rovang as chaplain, and James Gamwell as marshal. Hosts for refreshments were Fren dy Medlock Lyle Stewart and Paul Hirschinger. May 25 hostess duties assigned to Rovang and Gamwell. School picnics dominated Thursday and Friday with elementary and upper grades enjoying river and Coal Creek outings. Seniors juniors and advisors joined picnics at Daphne Grove Hall's Place and athletic field wiener roast. This replaces Skip Day as the annual Picnic Day.
Rev F H Barr of the Brethren Church Myrtle Point will deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday at 8 o clock in the gym. Special music will accompany the service and the senior class will attend as a group.
The Catholic church will hold Mass at 8 30 a m on the fourth Sunday instead of 11 o clock as before. The May 28 service will be at this new time.
Special tribute honors the late EBM Beronye at the Boe Community event held Sunday at 9:45. Beronye was an active Sunday school worker who maintained interest despite absences.
The Powers area endured an unseasonable heat wave on Saturday with a record high of 8% degrees, accompanied by a 15 percent humidity in town and a 9 percent reading on the ridge. Sunday brought relief with overcast skies and a more comfortable 80 degrees, while night temps reached 37 Saturday and 40 Sunday. Local logging operations closed at 10 am. The piece also notes a culminating Music Week event by the senior and junior school bands featuring performances and a variety of numbers and banners.
Mrs George Daser entertained with three tables of contract bridge at her home on Tuesday of last week. A delicious desert luncheon followed for guests including Mesdames Lay Carty Shepherd Moe Johnson Crew Boutin Townsend Hannon Woolms Stemmerman and Brady. Lay won high score with Brady close second and Moore placed second. Descriptions of bridges store and auction games noted, with Mrs Noble Rovang and Vic Towns end present for the afternoon. The next club meeting is in two weeks at Mrs Pagutt’s.
Friday evening Mrs. Olin Lay entertained at her home with two tables of contract bridge. Guests included Mesdames Boutin Berry Mee Stemmerman Hannon Woolms and Townsend. Mrs Lay won the Hugh score and Mrs Woolms placed second. Delectable refreshments were served after the play.
The Herald Jr reports the commencement for the class of 39 at Powers High School Gym on Friday May 28 featuring 11 boys and 7 girls. Activities include student body elections with Lottie Grove as president and Everett Warner as vice president. The May 13 concert drew a large crowd and band performances are noted.
Attendance remained after the main event as the B band built morale inside and around the hall with Drum Majorette Betty Jean Robertson. The B band performed five numbers followed by the orchestra's five selections. The concert closed with seven pieces. Grade school students held picnics on Thursday May 11 and returned for cards. The six year high school will not close for summer until May 26.
Mrs James Gamwell attended a Coquille gathering where next years work for Home Economics Extension, under county agent Mrs Julia Bennett, was outlined with help from Oregon State College specialists Mra Azalea Saeger Miss Lucy Case and Miss Lucy Lane. Other local items include visits by Mra Durwood Rolfe Mra James Brady Allegany and families traveling to Roseburg fishing trips and mules brought from government stock to the Rogue River area.
Mrs James Laswell visits Roseburg for two weeks to see a daughter. Mite Brown spends Tuesday in Myrtle Point. Kay Burns and Cheater Hansted hostesses at Wire Juline Mow visit. return to Eugene Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Mur of Marshfield in town. Eliart Stephens leaves for Los Angeles. A. T Erickson visits son and daughter-in-law in Coquille. Thomas Erickson also in Coquille for five days. Lyle Stewart visits Coquille. Mystic chapter OBS social club holds a successful food sale. Mrs George Lainger and Mrs John Purvis hostesses. Lester Billings visits Mahé. William Paxton arrives from Los Angeles to Powers. L B Holsapple of Florence visiting his brother Arnold in North Powers. Deputy Sheriff Ed Peterson and Maurice Lewis. HE Quilhaugh, Mrs Clifford Edwards and Mrs Arnold Holsapple visit Roseburg. John Thorp, Wayne Hubbard, Curtis Townsend camp and fish at Elk Creek. Townsend catches trout limit.
Unusually hot weekend heat spell damaged Dement Creek Gardens and slowed crop growth in the area. Ranchers consider halting irrigation to salvage late planted crops while residents Harold Doss Jack and others attended local events and gatherings in Broadbent and Myrtle Point.
Fragmentary notes describe Mrs Robinson and Harold Bow driving two men back over the mountain to a Bilas Gibbs camp where they work. Kennon Lockhart and Eilis Massey planned a trip to Roseburg, Wn. Wis Chandler and Rob Byrn spent a night at the Willians handler ranch. Mrs D Thomas and the Lockharts drove to town for shopping.
Mr and Mrs Arthu Blondell of Marshfield were Monday callers on Mr and Mrs Aldon Ruths. Oliver Myers attended a banquet and moving picture for painters in Marshfield Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs Ben Gant visited Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs James at their home. The brief social note records a cordial call and hospitality extended during the weekend.
Crowley of Brewster Valley and Ann Anderson discuss the seven week cast removal for a right leg injury at Myrtle Point on Saturday. Amendments to the unemployment compensation law streamline administration and set a three week waiting period effective April 1. Oregon Employment Service offices moved to Salem. US Census Bureau reports over 8 million pounds of lampblack produced in 1937 in the United States.
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