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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
2
An individual identified as Sener completed studies at Powers Wh and sued at the University. She later transferred to Monmouth Normal, from which she is a graduate. She left Seeen ane ee ee schools nearly eight years ago.
Graduation exercises for the class of 1996 at the local high school will be held Saturday night at 7 45 in the gymnasium. Dr Victor Morris will deliver the address.
Lester Smith's Sunday school class of the Community church enjoyed a picnic at Myrtle Grove Friday. They met at the church at 10 and took a lunch, returning home in the early afternoon.
The student body at the local high school elected officers for the coming year. Lorraine Shepherd was chosen president with Virgil Utterback as vice president, Maxine Frye as secretary, Chester Hansted as treasurer, and William Shorb as sergeant at arms. Joyce Moody and Esther Watson were elected yell leaders. An impromptu program followed.
Snow was reported on Eden Ridge early Tuesday morning but failed to close down operations. The brief notes weather impact without lasting disruption to activities.
Mrs Arthur Thurber entertained Thursday with a card party after the play. First prize went to Mrs Allen King Jr and low to her sister Mrs Oliver Iverson of Portland. A birthday cake and gift celebrated Mrs Thurber’s birthday.
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Milne and Mrs. Clare Lehmanowsky attended the Coos County Chamber of Commerce meeting in Bandon Monday evening. The chamber passed a resolution favoring completing the Powers Grants Pass road and preserving the CCC camp 2: China Fist as an intact unit. Chambers statewide were urged to act on the matter.
The final PTA gathering of the year takes place Friday at 2 p m in the Fellowship clubhouse with newly elected president King presiding Mrs Walter Brandon Gaylord teacher is expected to speak The meeting starts half an hour early to complete business and close early Installation of officers will wait until fall's first meeting.
Myrtle Point visitors include Dr R H Mast and Mrs A King with Frances Ellen. Coquille hosts health association meeting with Powers family attendees. Marshfield trips, Berkeley visit by Mrs Powers, and various social calls noted among residents of Coquille, Myrtle Point, North Bend, and nearby towns.
Friday evenings singing classes conducted by John Backman of Myrtle Point under SERA auspices are held in the high school music room. Anyone interested in singing is urged to join the group, with a very small charge to meet necessary expenses.
Mystic chapter holds a social bow and refreshments after its routine business meeting. Hostesses Mrs Noble Rovang Mrs William Marsee and Mrs Luther Hall led the gathering with cordial hospitality.
A pre-school clinic was conducted Thursday morning at the Fellowship clubhouse. Dr Dinsmore and county health nurse Mrs Elna oversaw the event with Captain Cooper of the China Flat CCC camp providing the camp doctor services. Local attendance included Myx Fortes, Townsend, Jo Tapa, and James Gamuel.
Readable fragments show the Womans Club holding its annual meeting with president Mrs. Weldon and other officers presiding. Mentions dessert, a program, and discussions of activities and refreshments among members present.
A Sunshiner group hosts Mrs Nube Rovarg for a Tuesday afternoon gathering at the RNA Sunset home after refreshments. Attendees noted a warm welcome and chatter about local activities.
An executive discussion on the Coos Health Association's work features Mrs Sern Smith as president and Mrs J Wo Feres as vice president. Other officers include Ned Cofenne as treasurer and Charnes as secretary. The meeting highlights committee roles and planned activities across Coos County communities.
Fragmented OCR reads as club news brief for Townsend Maine. Mentions meeting, possibly Wednesday, with scattered names and dates unclear. Summarizes a community club update with minimal readable specifics.
The Americar leg Auxon will conduct its annual poppy sale this Saturday May 23 to raise funds for disabled veterans and support World War II veterans. Local volunteers will assist at the community drive and urge public participation.
Community group outlines a social evening event planned for Saturday. Details are scarce due to OCR errors, but the notice indicates a local junior club organizing a gathering with unspecified activities and participants in Nome.
Marshfield reports a local club address session led by a Marshfield resident. The meeting at the town venue covered community issues and included remarks from the speaker and attendees.
A terse transit tidbit notes a new Cas Station issue affecting services near Wat Yor and Bunga. Officials warn travelers to expect delays and follow updates from CU Sawant and local authorities.
The Thursday Bridge club met with Mrs Roy Berry and eleven members as two handkerchief showers honored absent players planning to move. Mrs J H Rouw received one shower and Mrs Frank Moritz, now in Seaside, was noted. At bridge, Mrs Clarence Moe won first prize and Mrs Olin Lay took second.
Bible study with Mia Al T Erick on Thursday afternoon at 2. Sunday services at Community Church begin with morning worship at 10 45 and preaching at 11. Summer choir practices and prayer meeting scheduled for evenings at 7.
Fragmentary notes describe a wedding at Bridge on Saturday evening for Misa Lila Luttrell and Glen Scott. Additional entries mention Mrs John Warner and Mrs Henry Hoth in Coquille, and visits by Mra Mars Rehrdson and Mra Carl Hainey.
An advertisement touts Firestone High Speed Tires as safer and more durable, citing tests and record speeds to persuade readers to equip their cars for 1930. It highlights performance claims, endorsements by major transport firms, and price points to drive purchases.
A noon potluck dinner featured Mr and Mrs Court and Charles, Mrs Joasie Hayes, Mrs O Medlock, Mrs Clinton Carman, Wire Reese Dantola, Mrs Harrison Hayes, Leland and Ailean, Mr and Mrs Walter Brandon, Geraldine Grant, Winifred Newbury, and Camelia Lyon Lewis McGeorge visited the gravel plant Friday as a business guest.
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