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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
2
Social column records visits among Eu gene residents and guests from Oakland and nearby towns. Notables include Mr and Mrs Elme Keller and Mr and Mrs Flosd Stephens visiting relatives, plus remarks on upcoming meetings and a June Powers club picnic.
Siptain Marcy Cooper of the Chine Piet Ai CCC camp was hurt at a bat pisisle and Daphne grove Friday. An inspection praised newly equipped camp grounds with 12 campsites each having parking for two cars and stone cooking units. Supper served to about 250 by camp cooks as Captain Cooper welcomed guests and introduced Mrs Welch.
Mrs. Fred Powers and Mrs. Dan Thomas hosted a dessert social at 2 p.m. followed by the Fellowship club business meeting in the clubhouse. Routine matters were discussed. first prize went to Mrs. Clare Lehmanowsky and second to Mrs. Jess Jones.
Boy Scouts meet Tuesday evenings at 7 in The Hut. Girl Scouts meet Thursday evenings at the church, next Wednesday at 2 pm. Odd Fellows meet Friday evenings at 8 in the clubhouse. Townsend Club meets Wednesday night at 7 30 in the Fellowship club. Mystic chapter meets Thursday at 8 pm. Sunshine club listed as well.
A pre school clinic was held in the Fellowship clubhouse with Dr B Dismore at CCC China Flat camp and county nurse Mrs Lela Elrod in charge. The event, a Parent-Teacher Association project, funds a summer roundup to correct remedial defects before school starts in fall. Coos County Health Association financed the doctor, with Mrs Chester Otis and others managing records.
Mrs B M Norgarden hosted a dessert bridge at her home last Thursday to honor Mrs Louis Hoch and Mrs D C Welch who are moving away. Gardenia corsages were given. first prize went to Mrs Jess Jones and second to Mrs Fred Powers.
Thursday Club at Mrs J H Rouw's entertained the bridge players last Thursday with dessert at 2 o'clock. Four tables competed and first prize went to Mrs Ray Stewart while Mrs A C Brewer took second place.
A brief Powers PTA meeting chaired by new president Mrs A I King heard officer reports and the historian's update by Mrs Carl Briggs. The band uniforms purchase, funded by the PTA, prompted creation of a permanent uniforms committee. A summer fund‑raising plan was discussed by a volunteer ways and means group. John Backman of Myrtle Point SEPA spoke on adult education, especially music. Bonnie Crew played a piano solo, and Harold Hayes repeated his Amateur Night prize program. Tea was served. the gathering closed until September.
Memorial Day services conducted by the American Legion on Sunday May 31 at 10:30 am in the gymnasium. Townspeople are invited and urged to bring flowers so graves at the cemetery can be decorated. The Community church choir and Legion auxiliary will have charge of the music.
The eighth grade class, led by director Wis Marha E Mulkes, presented a mock trial as part of a year end program. Students Jay Time and Alms Mater delivered the address as diplomas were awarded by Superintendent Paul E Baker to graduates Veida A'en Syivia, Brown Deine Clark, Charte'e Grove, and others.
Mr Albert Praers entertained the Contract club with dessert and anchor at 1 30 Saturday. Mr James Garwell and VW Fred Powers presided. A high store for guests was hosted by Mes Laetus Hoch.
Commencement exercises for the class of 1936 were held Saturday evening in the gymnasium with Dr Victor Morris of the University economics department as speaker. The ceremony featured caps and gowns, the school band, and presentations including cement vases for the front entrances.
The bulletin lists regular worship and study sessions including Sunday morning service, Tuesday and Thursday evening Bible study, Wednesday prayer service, and a missionary afternoon gathering. It notes alternate Thursday meetings, afternoon study with Mrs A, and a Ladies Aid event, with various times across the week.
Last Friday evening a large crowd gathered for the school graduation exercises at the gym. P Tinn gave the address. students presented plays and music by the orchestra. diplomas were awarded to eight graduates.
Nene Atkins and other neighbors from Myrtle Fount and Allegany spent Sunday with the Lairds and others. Several couples like Haughtons and Dennisons hosted or visited friends in the area including trips to Norway ranch and Florence. Attendees included Mrs Emma Johnson, Mrs Martin Schmidt, and Mrs Belle Bennett with multiple family guests from Myrtle Point, Salem, Oakland, and Coquille.
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