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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
4
North Bend visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Sherrard and Mrs Mark Sherrard joined locals for a Sunday social in Sunday City. The piece notes local radio work and a series of calls and visits to Myrtle Point Crescent City Millington and nearby homes as residents travel for family and business matters.
A series of social visits and a wedding reception dominate the weekend as families from Gravelford Coquille Myrtle Point Broadbent and Jerome meet at the Gant home and Walter Schroeder residence. Notables include Mr and Mrs Roland Slater Mr and Mrs Carl Andersen and children Kenneth and Ann Mr and Mrs James Hervey and others.
Mr. Cohen the evangelist holds meetings in the valley for Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gideon while noting one man Ives Laird hurt his leg badly on a log drive last week.
KE E Howe and son Lester and Mr and Mrs Ray Oberman and baby were weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs Grant Weadz of Fourmile. A large crowd attended the Dora school program with cookies and cider served afterward. The Pleasant Hill pie social, led by Miss Lilah Luttrell, was a financial success and enjoyed by all.
West Norway residents hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs. Nora Husposka with guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Barklow and Emma Barklow, Emmett Hammack, and the Price Robison family. Several callers visited homes, fishing trips to Sixes occurred, and milk delivery was disrupted by rain.
Mrs Robison and son Harold visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Fred Robison and Mr and Mrs Jesse Miller. Walter Barklow family hosted guests, Glen Robison worked for Alex Barklow, and Iris and Genevieve Barklow attended a Langlois basketball game. Several residents, including Ellis Barklow and Bert Baer, are mentioned in social notes with ongoing health and school updates.
Bald Hill Percy Barzee served as a Myrtle Point caller last week. Leland McNair, a Marshfield visitor, came Friday and Saturday visits by Mrs. Leland McNair. Verna Cain and Wilma Peterson from Norway joined Myrtle Point activities. Ed Huntley and family attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Robinson of Sixes. A crowd gathered at J. D. Culbertson’s house Monday night to husk corn, followed by refreshments.
Twin Oaks residents Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson and Esther drove to Coquille for a Wednesday afternoon outing. Ernest Davenport and Bernie Brecr were weekend guests at the P F Bartlett home. Andrew Smalley and son Ben of Halls Creek visited Mrs Bartlett. Mr and Mrs H R Haughton shared Sunday dinner with the R W Haughtons in Norway. The S S Reed family visited children in Marshfield and Reed spent part of the week in Coquille working on the county budget committee at the courthouse.
Cement Creek residents Ralph Gilkison and family called on Mrs Gilkison sister Mrs Douglas Hillis in Powers on 1¢ day. Mrs Wm Anderson was taken to Myrtle Point to Dr Mast last Wednesday in serious condition. Ralph Gilkison spent two days at the Powers ranch at Eckley this week. George Doss visited Myrtle Point recently. James Gibbs and Elmer Bellac are building a new cabin in the timber to make ties for Arthur Chandler this winter. Wm and Willis Chandler gathered cattle and weaned calves on their ranges this week.
West Myrtle Point Mr and Mrs Calvin Ray drove to Marshfield Sunday to take Mr and Mrs Prank Ray home after a week at the Calvin Ray residence. Friday dinner guests at Jesse Clinton’s home were Mr and Mrs A M Christensen their daughter Marvene and Jack Ellis of Myrtle Point and Mr and Mrs L W Clinton of the North Fork. Mrs Ed McConnell visited Tuesday afternoon. Albert Shorb of Powers arrived Saturday to spend a week with Grant McClellan.
Local residents attend weddings and religious meetings at Myrtle Point and surrounding areas. Highlights include Elton Schroeder and Averil Laird nuptials, Hallowe'en party at Norway school, and social visits among the McCloskey, Schmidt, Peterson, and Detlefsen families.
Local social calendar includes dinners with Elmer Brownson and family at Holverstott home in Fairview and Hattie Hatcher visiting her mother Melissa Brownson. Visitors from Myrtle Point and Camas Valley are noted, plus a Christian Endeavor convention trip to Marshfield.
Mrs Dan Goldbloom of Marshfield arrived Friday for a few days visit with sister Mrs P W Culver. EK O Carter shows improvement after weeks of illness. Mr and Mrs Howard Rockleff and family of Millington and Mrs Jennie Rackleff and two grandchildren visited Charles Rackleff. Mr and Mrs Roger LaFlamme and Mrs A M Cooper traveled to Portland and back with Mrs Cooper returning with shrubs. Miss Edna Price of Marshfield spent weekend with E F Hoffman Broadbent. Miss Frances True of Broadbent stayed with Miss Dorothy Bowers. Mr and Mrs A M Christensen and Marvene visited Marshfield on business. Mr and Mrs H E Rogers of Eugene were Sunday dinner guests at H B Christy. Rogers named district manager of Safeway stores. Sunday dinner guests at Otto Parry home included Mr and Mrs Walter Parry and son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Lawrence Parry.
Mrs. Mabie and Mrs. Berry with daughter Friday Caiterotie visit Bay business folks in Marshfield. Mr. and Mrs. William Veatch and others call on Mrs. Wasien’s son in hospital. Bertney Calernay and Hal Gilpatrick visit with families. Laird and Miss Verna Ichenerler at home on the North Fork.
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