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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
8
During the week ending May 21 patrons contributed 86.27 dollars at the Hiland Theatre as part of a nationwide appeal for emergency funds for Army and Navy needs. Austin Dodge, the manager, reports the local picture house participated.
Friday's schedule includes graduation at Blue Point Union high school and a tamale sale by the Woman's Club. Monday features a Women’s Club election and officer installation. A club meeting covers marine displays and a book review, with Miss Ruth Jaynes presenting specimens from Oregon beaches.
Mrs. Bob Powrie was installed as president of the Junior Women's club at a banquet in the Jack & Jill Cafe. Officers named included Mrs. Lyle Carver as vice president and Mrs. Harold Stemmler as recording secretary, with retiring officers honored and a state federation speaker addressing wartime roles for women. Also noted were Girls' Service Club members presenting a $25 defense bond funded by a paper drive. The St. Ann's Altar Society and Presbyterian Ladies' Aid held meetings with plans for future events and programs.
Mrs. Ernest Clauson visited Portland with her daughter Mrs. Et Spanier and returned with her son Ernest who has enlisted in the Navy. Myrtly Point union high school held its annual picnic at Handen beach with buses transporting students. Jim Bancroft of North Bend became the new meat cutter at Thift's grocery replacing Fritz Hull. Five Odd Fellows lodge members in the aged forces are Ben Wood Clarence Waterman Fras Riewster John E. Dixon and Henry M. Harrison. Paul Hartsook among draftees to Portland returned to his job at the local Safeway meat department. Marshfield visitors Mr. and Mrs. Allen Roberts stayed with Mr. and Mrs. E G Roterts.
Gerald Reed notes the May 15 assembly with eighth grade play The Cat's Whiskers and songs by all choirs. Mr Summers honors Mr Long with a fishing pole. Harmonica band performs The Marine's Hymn and Bluebells of Scotland. combined chorus sings Anchors Aweigh. Eva Magill reports Cub Scout hike to Campher Rock with Mr Summers. Carol Huntley covers attendance banner and class activities. art classes work on corrugations. Mr Smith's room has sold $572.45 in Defense stamps toward $600 goal.
The Arago program lists speakers and performances led by Rev. E. G. Ranton and Mrs. I. B. Levy with salutatory by Gulstrom and a valedictory by Bernice Lillie. Diplomas conferred by Adrian Balter as I. B. Levy announces awards and letters. A missionary meeting followed at Mrs. Emil Peterson's home.
The text records a family visit pattern in Tillamook and nearby areas. Mae ten a Linsey and caret travel with Mr. Tyrrell to meet their son Kenneth Can and daughter in law Mrs. Wallace Carl. They also visit Mrs. Carl’s brother Percy Schroeder and Mr. and Mrs. Veuika Burbank in Tillamook and surrounding communities.
Sergeant Carver, connected with a coast artillery unit, has spent nine years in the army and was recently promoted to warrant officer. He is visiting his mother Mrs Lore Dar before returning home Tuesday evening.
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