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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1936

Page

2

Pinochle Party Thursday Event

The Pinocchle club met with Mrs W L Stemmermen led Thursday fae dessert at 2 oclock. Divs Allen King was high, Mrs A.

W. L. Stemmermen Allen King

CE Scout Party Amecquerade Hallowe'en party

A Halloween themed scout gathering took place with activities and light games. Organizers coordinated costumes and a central venue as attendees enjoyed the festive event.

Armistice observance reduces school day schedule

On Wednesday November 11 period holiday in celebration of Armistice Day. schools announce adjusted schedules and activities for the observance.

Jewel Club Meets At Mrs Mathews Home

The Jewel club met at the home of Mrs Mathews on Tuesday. Members discussed regular club activities and upcoming social events.

Jewel Club The

Moose Women Card Party Friday Listing Local Names

A Moose Women card party is scheduled Friday. Local attendees include Clarence Mee, Carl Briggs, Clyde Allen, Jul ine Mee, Wm Winkelmann, Atlee Bert, and others from Wetmen of Mocer and Mesdimes Noble Reveng.

Moose Wetmen Mocer Noble Reveng Clarence Mee Carl Briggs Clyde Allen Juline Mee Wm. Winkelmann Atlee Bert

Junior Women Club Plans Year of Activities

The Junior Women's club outlines an instructive social program with a focus on fine arts and a May Marshfield country club tour where Mrs. Everett Mingus will discuss China. Elections fill vacancies with Miss Elles Shepherd as treasurer and Fern Boyles as secretary pro tem. An Amateur Night was postponed due to financial strain and bylaws will be amended at the next meeting.

von Avers EK Norgorden Ties Nelson Marshfield Everett Mingus China Ssent Praca Harrison Elles Shepherd Margaret Frye Fern Boyles James Gamwell Library

Woman's Club Highlights Election Measures Talked

Eugene Laird of Myrtle Point spoke on measures to be voted on at the general election for the Senior Woman's club meeting at the clubhouse on Wednesday. Dessert was served by hostesses Mrs Carl Briggs and Mrs James Gamwell. business notes covered routing work and a post adjournment shower honored Mrs Clarence Conger.

Eugene Laird Myrtle Point Laird Carl Briggs James Gamwell Lyman Rolfe Clarence Conger Woman’s Club D. M. Fox William Hennessey

Entertains Club Hosts Luncheon For Bridge Group

Mrs Bruce Ryder hosted a luncheon last Thursday for her bridge club with all members present. Mrs Chester Root won first prize and Mrs Charles Crew was also noted.

Bruce Ryder Chester Root Prine Charles Crew

Seasons Playful Halloween at Local Schools

Halloween party atmosphere fills the grade rooms as sixth graders entertain mothers and fifth graders clash in a 14 to 11 baseball victory. James Long chaired the program with Curtia Townsend piano, Harold Stewart violin, and Helen Griswold recitation. Scotty Shorb won best jack o lantern. Katrina Gamwell led the party setup as refreshments were served by Mary Slonecker Norah Dwyer Rosemary Rubin Lorraine Carty and George Dwyer assisted. Mothers and visitors included many local families and committee members.

Hallowe'en James Long Curtia Townsend Harold Stewart Helen Griswold Scotty Shorb Katrina Gamwel Mary Slonecker Norah Dwyer Rosemary Rubin Lorraine Carty George Dwyer Mel

Rebekahs Change Meeting Day At Fellowship Club

The Rebekahs have shifted meeting nights from the first and now hold one monthly gathering at the Fellowship club house for the present period.

Rebekahs

Water Company Elects Commissioner in Light Vote

Election held Saturday at the water company office resulted in Charles Stallard Jr winning the sole candidate race. He was elected to a three year term amid exceptionally light voting.

Charles Stallard, Jr

Townsend Club Hosts Candidate Henry Gustafson Speech

The Townsend club met last Thursday evening at the Fellowship clubhouse with Henry Gustafson, candidate for state senator, as speaker. He discussed his candidacy and upcoming measures. An informal program of music and recitations followed, and refreshments were served under Mrs William Richards.

Henry Gustafson Townsend Club Fellowship William Richards

Hallowe'en Party Held At Grady Johnson Home

A Saturday night Hallowe en costume party hosted by Mr and Mrs Grady Johnson at their attractive home featured an auction bridge game. High men score went to Weldon Medford with Allen King low. high women score to Mrs W Lee Ray Myrtle Point with Mrs J May low. Refreshments were served at midnight.

Hallowe'en Grady Johnson Auction Bridge Weldon Medford Low Allen King W Lee Ray Myrtle Point J May

Contract Club Play Recap At Mrs Dwyer’s Home

Mrs George Dwyer hosted the Contract club last Thursday with dessert at 1 30 pm. Mrs Ralph Milne won high score, Mrs Dan Thomas took second, and Mrs E J Greiner earned a guest prize.

George Dwyer Ralph Milne Dan Thomas E. J Greiner

Mrs C C Lyle and granddaughter visit then depart to Washington

Mrs C C Lyle and granddaughter Margaret of Northcote Minnesota left Tuesday for Centralia Washington after a visit with Mr and Mrs Bruce Munro. Mrs Lyle is a resident of the home town of Mrs Munro and her brothers Lyman and A D Rolfe. The Misses Dorothy Nelson and Mabel Hartle have moved from the Ed Liddell property to a house on.

C C Lyle Margaret Northcote Minn Centralia Wash Bruce Munro Mra Lyle Munro Lyman A D Rolfe Dorothy Nelson Mabel Hartle Ed Liddell

Local residents aid and travel amid coastal town activity news

A sequence of visits and movements shows Jess Shepherd place residents and families from Myrtle Point to Coquille, Marshfield, Roseburg, and Portland. Waterfront strike halts Coos Bay Lumber work while watchmen guard camps. Numerous local social calls and gatherings include Mrs. Bruce Munro, the Lyle dinner, and Henry Howell moving to Twomile below Bandon.

Jess Shepherd Edward Thorstenberg Jemily Liddel Liga Nelen W. G. Carty Vinca Marshfield Satur Jem Jones Randon Francis Weeks Myrtle Point Fred Powers Portland Clare Lehmanowsky North Bend San Francisco Coos Bay Lumber Company Wayne Carver Ben Crawford Corvallis Fred Stock Fairview Clarence Conger Conger Robert Harrington Eugene Howard Varney Roseburg Willamette University Powers Home Economics Extension Gaylord James Philip Barrette Lyman J F Johnson Ned Slonecker Ray Hall Henry Moe William Hennessey D Rolfe M M. Brown Loren Warner E . Gamwell A S King Grady Johnson Lester Thorpe John Kesley A L. Burch Donald Burch Clyde Paxton A L Burch Coquille Mark Utterback Ruth Frye Helen Rovang Fort Jones Calif David Chase Paul Baker Lorna Estacado W D Butler Bull Run Henry Howell Twomile Bandon

Election tally at Powers yields constable winner and amendment support

In Powers on Tuesday Bert Mead won with 12 votes from South Powers and 19 from North Powers for constable, while Charles Stallard trailed with eight from North Powers and 22 from South Powers. Morris Lewis also received 11 votes. Voters favored several amendments including the old Age Pension amendment, the State Power bill, and the State Hydro board.

Powers Bert Mead South Powers North Powers Charles Stallard Morris Lewis State Hydro Board

Huntley and Grant Visit Salem Portland Trip Details

Gaylord Lester Huntley and Glenn Bud Grant traveled to Salem last Thursday to consult a state doctor about Grant's arm. They then went to Portland to see Huntley’s brother Roy Huntley. Mrs Grant stayed in Myrtle Point with her parents while he was gone. They returned Friday night. Mrs Gladys Schriefer and Geraldyn of Marshfield spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs H D Bones. Mrs Arthur E Doyle was in Powers with Mrs R E Doyle last Thursday. Mrs Nora Hainey attended the Townsend dinner in Myrtle Point last Wednesday. On Tuesday of last week Mr and Mrs Carey Bones John Phelps and Corbin Bones went to Empire for diamond digging. Last Thursday several ladies met.

Lester Huntley Glenn Bud Grant Salem Portland Huntley Roy Huntley Myrtle Point Gladys Schriefer Gwendolyn Marshfield H D Bones Arthur E Doyle Powers R E Doyle Nora Hainey Townsend Carey Bones John Phelps Corbin Bones Empire Dlam Viola Boren Meeks Bay Calif George Boren George Smith Carl Smith Bandon Elvin Hasel Cacey Bones Bones Webb Mast Lee G R Swenson Officers Training Meeting Home Economics Extension Uintain Arago Doyle J M Wagner R J. Tucker Myr Ue Point KR Swenson Oregon Faye Young Glen Grant Carl Haney Coquille Nesein Hainey Nora Haines Trom Norway Mra Laur Brandon Chinten Carman Corvallis Jean Oregon State College Corman F D Medlock H A Farrie Langlois James Devereux Devereux Caquilie Winifred Robert Getty Robertson Frank Robertson Kermit Hayes Clinton Carman Thomas Luttrell John Neal Broadbent Gaylord Alvin Howard Roseburg Cecil Snyder Henry Roth Josephine Neal Addie Hayes Yonday Clarence Howard Howards

Local club conducts sewing for Bandon aid and community notices

Members and guests gathered in the clubroom to finish sewing for Bandon aid. Lunch was served mid day as Mesdames Bones Lear Devereux Grant Farr ier Hainey Hainey Swenson Hayes and others participated. Many local residents and relatives shared visits, trips, and social events from Coquille to Roseburg with church, school, and home economics activities noted.

Bandon Aid Mesdames H D Bones Wm P Lear James Devereux Glen Grant H A Farrier Nora Hainey Carl Hainey G R Swenson Addie Hayes Kermit Hayes Bandon

Broadbent and Ward Family Visit Near Riverton

Broadbent Mr and Mrs Paris Ward of Riverton spent Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs W A Roselle. Mrs F True and Miss Frances True visited Friday at Marshfield. Henry Newhouse of Marshfield called Monday afternoon.

Paris Ward Riverton Roselle True Frances True Marshfield Henry Newhouse

Local residents visit, family ties noted in Riverton area

A busy Monday saw Mr and Mrs Sire of Riverton hosting visitors including Jee Paria Ward and Charlee Ward along with Mrs W A Recelle. Roselle and Travis of Coquille called on Sunday. Floyd home welcomed John Strong Ernest and others. A Halloween program at Broadbent school raised about 10.36 for 4-H club girls. handicraft candy sales totaled 3.06 for club materials.

Sire New House Jee Ee Paria Ward Riverton Charlee W. A Recelle Thie Tha Joeny Mae Powers le Jenry Lia Li Wenn Roselle Mra Travis Coquille J W Floyd Floyd John Strong Ernest Edna Zimmerman William Misa Corrine Hart Louisland Gaylord Spantry i Mary Hartley G. Ovelle Eon Norman Bandon Inez Thureday W A Rocelle Frank True Marshfield Fred True Isaac Miller Mall Myrtle Point Virna Barklow Freda White True EFC Newhouse Hallowe'en Broadbent School

Crowd attends Tracy Cribbins home exturday night

A large crowd gathered at the Tracy Cribbins residence Saturday night with dancing enjoyed and lunch served late. Jesse Enyeart rented Ray Waterman ranch and Mr and Mrs Tracy Cribbins plan to move at the start of the month. Mrs Charles Warner and Mrs Horace Ames and daughters visited Mrs James Porter of Bridge Perry Waterman Saturday.

Tracy Cribbins Jesse Enyeart Haz Ray Waterman Charles Warner Horace Ames James Porter Bridge Perry Waterman

Myrtle Point Social Notes Report Weekend Visits

Mrs Erma Wise visited Myrtle Point last Thursday on business and dined with Mr and Mrs Ress. Mrs W Fich and Mrs Arve Sargent were Marshfield visitors. Mr and Mrs P A Ress were in Myrtle Point Friday. George Bryant moved a donkey up Myrtle Creek to the starter camp. Ace Lewis from northern California visited with Everett Bryant at the Gere Bryant camp and at the Fish and Sargent home. Bert Cribbins and Ray Waterman of Bandon were also in town for weekend business and social calls.

Business Valley Myrtle Point Erma Wise P. A. Ress W Fich Arve Sargent Nobile Walker Eee Markars Ross Wrah Ene Bargent Stocgs Townsend Bridge George Bryant Myrtle Creek Ge We Lyle Hardman Bert Cribbins Marshfield Ray Waterman Bandon Ace Lewis California Everett Gere Bryant Fish and Sargent Myrtle Sargent Neen Snyder Glen Snyder

Strikes N Spares Lines of Daily Life in Hidden Humor

A fragmented diary of small town bits. A grocer recalls a sugar gifted to offer credit to a patron. A dairyman remarks on counting ads. A customer jokes about bowling as healthier sport. A quip on pedestrians and flowers. A pun about early birds and worms.

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