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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
2
Afterward enjoyed cefreah menta and visited with the Owen Barton family. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rookard and daughter Florence Alma spent from Wednesday until Saturday visiting in Powern.
Mrs. Maurice Lewis is confined to her home with a very bad cold. Those from out of town to enjoy a pie lunch up the river Sunday were Mr and Mrs West. Continued on page 7.
The annual Oregon Products dinner of the Women’s club drew members and husbands to the Fellowship clubhouse at 7 pm on Saturday. A bountiful turkey dinner with strawberry shortcake followed by a musicale and games, with committee members named for dinner, table, and program roles.
Sunshine club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs Philip Barrette with seven members present. They decided to hold a pie and cake sale Saturday June 12 at the local Safeway store. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mrs Harry Wannamaugher and Mrs Clarence Moe entertained after Wannamaugher's sixth birthday. Guests included Margaret Jean Berry Donna Lee Greiner Albert Dwyer and Susan Kruger. Prizes went to Margaret Jean Berry and Donna Lee Greiner. The afternoon featured games and refreshments.
Baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening in the PHS gymnasium with large attendance. The program featured a clarinet quartet, Congregational singing, prayers, and a forceful sermon by Rev Ivan Brown. Senior class participated, with decorations and benediction following.
Report from the Progress 6 0 club outlines plans to grade all powers mayoral terms and street resurfacing priorities. Officials discuss street resurfacing projects and governance measures to improve city infrastructure and services.
Bible Standard and Community Baptist announce weekly services. Bible Standard led by Rev C W Lawton holds Sunday school 10 am morning service 11 am and evening service 7 45 pm with prayer at 2 pm. Bible study at church 7 45 pm. Community Baptist under Pastor Ivan Brown lists Sunday school 9 45 am, morning service 11 am, Christian Endeavor 6 30 pm, midweek prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm, and home Bible study for members on alternate Wednesdays.
The sixth grade under Mrs. Howard Varney held a pet show Friday afternoon with judge Wm. Doak awarding blue ribbons to Evelyn Stock Curtis Townsend and Lorraine Carty red ribbons to Juanita Smith Leonard Brubaker and Mary Sienecker and white ribbons to Louis Fether Glen Coats and Myrle Saint.
RNA met Monday night at the Fellowship Hall with 13 members present. Mrs Winkelmann and Mrs Lee Moore hosted the social hour.
Andrew Landes a McNair Sykes logger on Salmon Creek was struck on the head by a 30 pound bark fragment. He was taken to Mast hospital for treatment and later returned home to Powers.
Mrs Jess Jones who taught the Cunningham Camp schol the past year has returned to town. Graduation exercises for the eighth grade pupils were held last Thursday night and Friday the regular community picnic with every family on the district represented was held at its one. Mrs Jones was given a shower of handkerchiefs as a token of remembrance.
Mrs F Otis hosted a dessert at the regular monthly meeting in the clubhouse. Five dollars was voted to the Junior Woman's Club to aid the library through summer. A new kitchen heater and other improvements were installed. Contract high score went to Mrs J W Gamwell with second to Mrs G W Boyles. The next meeting will be at Mrs Dean McWain's home next Wednesday.
Ben Crawford of Corvallis high school earns a summer session journalism scholarship to Northwestern University Evanston. Among 450 applicants only 25 were chosen, Crawford the sole West Coast recipient. The program offers visits to major Chicago newspapers during the session.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Emerson Sprague a longtime resident of the town now living in Eugene and Henry J LaClair a Powers resident of 64 years who died May 2 1837 at a hospital Born in New York he worked for Coos Bay Lumber Co and later developed his North Powers land Survivors include Mrs Ed Liddell Mrs Vera Raye Lee and three grandchildren Emerson Lidell Flaine and Eldon Lee for Sprague and widow Mrs Mary G LaClair daughter Ray Grant of Twomile Virginia LaClair of Roseburg Joseph LaClair of Malin and four grandchildren for LaClair Funeral services were held in North Bend and burial at Sunset Cemetery Marshfield.
Local American Legion auxiliary hosted district and departmental officers at a luncheon last Wednesday at Mrs Noble Rovang's home. Guests included department president Mrs Blanche Jones and others. reports were reviewed and preparations for the Albany conference in August were discussed. A spring pop sale is planned for Saturday May 29.
Salton Mountain Cold Chrome Mining company with a buildozer reopen the Copper company road from the Albert Powers ranch on Salmon Creek to Salmon Mountain properties. They purchased a three year dipper and have two test mills on the property and expect running and testing in the near future.
Mystic Social club sponsored a public card party Monday afternoon at the Fellowship clubhouse. Pinochle and auction were played with prizes awarded: pinochle first to Mrs Jack Hannon, second to Mrs Clarence Moe. auction first to Mrs Noble Rovang, second to Mrs Al Warer. contract first to Mrs Jess Jones, second to Mrs G W Boyles. Refreshments were served by a committee of Mrs JW Gamwell, Mrs James Sheridan and Mrs Henry Moe.
Mr and Mrs Ras Hall relocate after many years as Powers theaved residents. They purchased a herse hall and have been active in Masonic and Eastern Star. Mrs Hall served as past matron of Mystic chapter and contributed to the Women’s club.
RNA hosts a card party at eight oclock Wednesday on June 9 at Fellowship Hall. The event features games and an auction with prizes. Proceeds benefit the RNA community activities.
A group of friends gathered Wednesday at a home for a casual party. Guests included Mrs Bruce Mun, Mr Stewart, Mr Hurschinger, Mr Feckwrr, Mr Porvig, Mr Bake, and Mr George Langer as part of an informal social event with light refreshments and jokes.
The article notes the student body election scheduled for May 19th. It lists President Virgi and quarterback as presiding roles, with Stephen Arue as secretary and Velma Brown as treasurer. All new officers elected will serve next year.
The Thursday Bridge club met at Mrs Earl Royer’s home last Thursday for a 1:30 dessert luncheon followed by card games. Guests included Mrs T M Marshall and A H Stevens. A farewell gift was given to Mrs Royer who is moving to Coos River. Prizes went to Mrs Fred Stock for high score and Mrs R E Stevens for second.
Clarence Bateman of Coal River was arrested Saturday night on a punk and disorderly charge. He posted bail of 25 dollars Sunday and is to appear before Justice C F Otis on Saturday.
The Firemen's Ball will be held Saturday June 17 at Powers High School gym. Proceeds from the dance will pay for new firefighting equipment.
The American Legion plans a card parts event next Wednesday June 2 at Fellow shop. Volunteers will organize raffles bingo and other activities for members and community participants.
The Community Baptist Church Ladies Aid hosted at a member’s home with 12 guests serving fresh strawberry shortcake. Mrs Ivan Brown was elected secretary to replace Mrs Henry Moe who moves to California next month. Next week’s meeting with Mrs Juline Moe will be a missionary session led by Mrs H E Quilhough.
Nore Dwyer daughter of Mr and Mrs George Dwyer celebrated her 2nd birthday last Wednesday at Revere after school. Guests from the sixth grade enjoyed games and a small party with cake and beverages served by Mrs Mars Farber and Mrs P Fasier. The gathering included Frances Sner, Laverne Barrette, Moyrile Saint Mia, Slonecker, Katrina Samuel, Photlis Lehmanowsky, Diana Powers, Dona Lee Greiner, Albert and Darry Dwyer, Lorraine Heler, Jsanta Smith, Evalyn Stock, and Bannie Jear Jenk.
The fragment lists several local residents including Mrs Olvman Hiltr and Mr Abeet Hachler with spouses attending a meeting on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Other names include Mrs Jones, Mr Flv H deve Saver ast, Mana Mee, and Mrs G Ho Worrell from North Bend.
In Powers area life centers on visits travel and family news. Mrs Worrel and Mr Fahy attended Mystic club card party while others traveled to Marshfield Bangor and North Bend for luncheons funerals and hospital visits. Henry LaClair burial drew many neighbors. A Powers druggist MecNamee from Portland is due, and local families plan Navy service and relocations.
Mrs Nerail and Mr R D Monday hosted guests including Mrs Ray Berry visiting Narhfield and Myrtle Point. Mr and Mrs Crew spent time in North Bend and Marshfield while Gordon Medford opened a Port Orford grocery with help soon. Mrs Weldon Medford took Vernon to Mast hospital at Myrtle Point and Mrs Earl Roger moved to Coos River. John Olson returns to Powers to work on Johnson creek and Sixes river claims.
The student body dance is set for Saturday May 28 in Powera High School gym with local orchestra providing music to raise funds for the athletic association. Report cards will be distributed Friday afternoon at 2 30 after semester exams were completed Wednesday.
The report lists several people, including Mrs Fal Rover and Mr Lee Moore, taking a daughter to Myrtle Point for medical care. Others, such as Mr and Mrs Robert Lig and Clyde Brown, attended a dance in Dew Valley on Saturday.
Fragmentary notice warns against blocking fire hydrants in the area. The text mentions cops or powers and a charger, urging drivers to keep access clear near a park or station.
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