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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1938
Page
7
Luncheon club members gathered at a home event last week with all in attendance. Prize won by Mrs Kivia and second by Mrs Charis Chew. Mrs Jose Shepherd to attend next degrees on Thursday November 16 and work for Jus or Sigmund Mee. Several residents traveled to Coquile and Mer Shorefield for visits and dinners.
Mrs William Doak entertained the Women's Missionary society of the Church of the Open Bible Friday afternoon with 13 members present. They prepared baked items for a bazaar in November and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs W E Carver on the 7th.
The Woman's club hosted members of the Gaylord Women's Civic club for a midday luncheon at the clubhouse last week. After the meal, pencil games entertained guests as Miss Marjorie Stafford presented the shop orchestra performing Pert and Pretty and Dance of the Crickets. Betty Jean and Ruby Barklow performed tumbling with music by Mrs Coy, and a final solo by Mrs Sherk with accompaniment. The event was organized by Mrs Hazel Lewis, Mrs De Munro, and Mrs James Gamwe with a general table committee including Mrs E S Gamwel, Mrs Dee Frye, Mrs Cart Briggs, and Mrs Elvin Hull.
Delores West hosted a Hallowe en party at home for younger set guests including Naomi Munro Berniece Munro Bunne Jean Churchill Rosemary Aubin and Helen Ligat. Games were played and refreshments served.
Mystic chapter announced plans for a Masonic Eastern Star rummage sale on Saturday at 1 am in the Mathews building. A grab-bag sale and social refreshments were provided by committee members as birthdays were celebrated with gifts.
Sunday school at 9 45 service at 11 Overcomers 6 45 p m evangelical evening service 8 45 p m Tuesday night prayer church youth meeting 7 45 p m Wednesday orchestra 7 45 p m Friday pay sr and pa se meeting 7 45 p m Junior church Friday 3 30 p m Missionary society meets second and fourth Fridays at 2 o clock St Bridget’s Catholic Father D J Kelly pastor Milne celebration fourth Sunday at 11 a m children’s service 10 30 a m Altar Society meets first and third Tuesdays at 2 p m in members’ homes.
The first of November brought gray skies and heavy rain with 132 finches of rainfall recorded in gusty showers from Monday evening to 6 pm Tuesday. Rainfall since September 1 totals 3.78 inches, compared with 53.31 inches at the same point last year.
Friday will be a school holiday for pupils while teachers travel to Marshfield for the annual Teacher's Institute. Armistice Day will also be a holiday for schoolchildren.
A local club held an evening event at Coquille featuring an orchestra. The program included vocal numbers and a finale by Mrs T W She F ou as and other performers. Refreshments followed served by a committee as attendees bid on a proposed legislative measure to be voted later.
The fragment notes a Friday evening program with music and games, describing it as a huge success. It mentions entertainment across the night and a fresher providing little entertainment, with a crowd of attendees and several slumas among the crowd.
The squad under Coach Water Commons begins regular practices with 23 players and lettermen C ar ence Newton Benham Le Fanc Lews Ita Staiard and others reporting. The outlook is positive for a strong season as the team meets Riveron in their first conference game at Reeron.
A ladies card party series continued with committees led by Mrs Kyle AicCulioch and others. Top prizes went to James W Gamwell first, Mrs Jess Jones second, and Mrs Clarence Moe low. auctions awarded Mrs Dewey Woolls first, Harry Stalard second, and Mrs William Brown. Pinechle prizes went to Miss Maxine Barklow first, J F Johnston second, and Faye Lay third.
A well attended basketball dance drew a large crowd to the arena with a vocal orchestra setting the evening’s mood. Local players from the town team participated, helping to center winter sports events and community engagement.
National forest officials led by a Washington D C chief and Glen Mitchell toured the Siskiyou area last week. They inspected experimental groves and forest structures near Daphne Grove and noted conditions and potential benefits for forestry programs.
Mrs W L Stemmerman entertained the Pinochle club last Thursday. A light supper was served at 1:30. Prizes went to Mrs Allen King for Jr high and Mrs Frendy Medlock for low. The next meeting is set for the second Wednesday in November at Mrs E R Hannon’s home.
Thursday luncheon hosted by Mrs Reuben E Stevens featured a cordial gathering with community members. Guests enjoyed light fare and conversations highlighting local affairs and upcoming events in the neighborhood.
A person named Charles Geltner of Fairview visited town on Saturday. Mr and Mrs William Balard were in Myrtle Point Saturday. Miss Clayel Moe visited Myrtle Point Sunday. Mr Fred Powers of Portland and Albert Powers of Co- included in the weekend arrivals.
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