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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
6
The notice promotes Navy training at the Nevy facility with forty five learning redes offered to youths. It urges 17 or older applicants to obtain a copy of the illustrated booklet "Ld IN THE U. S. NAVY" from the Navy Editor, and to write or call for details.
A townwide blackout occurred Friday from 8 to 6 10 brief period with the siren at 8 00 lights out and cars off while residents watched from Main Street. Ranger H E D Brown praised the blackout's success and town cooperation.
A legion dinner and program mark the annual Arts Day observance with Mrs Bruce Munro leading arrangements at the Fellowship clubhouse. Meanwhile roof work continues at Powers Saw Mill as dredging starts on the pond and a charmed town carnival boosts funds and fun for students and families.
Halloween vandals damaged the Powers Fellowship clubhouse tearing tar paper and toppling a woodshed. Industrial Arts classes are repairing the property while the Rebekah Jewel Club held a Halloween party there. The PTA plans a public card party to fund a Christmas tree drive, with refreshments and prizes.
Francis Jones son of Mr and Mrs Jessa Jones moved to Sweet Home then to Portland for medical exam before entering service. He attended Powers High School and Oregon State College for two years. Mr and Mrs Dell Curtis took a 12 day trip to Ely and eastern Oregon, bringing back a 229 pound butchered deer. They sledded and enjoyed snow sports. Mrs Appleton of Bancroft spent days with daughter Mrs Ogden Endicott, visiting Marshfield. Mr and Mrs Lyman Rolfe moved to Coquille for winter, and Mr and Mrs Albert Hachler rented their house.
Women of Gaylord were entertained by Powers on Wednesday at the clubhouse for the annual luncheon and program. Ida Matthews Briggs Clare Marlene Sherk sang, Nora Hainey served as emcee, and a skit titled Marching On was performed. Organizers included Mrs William McLy and Mrs Fred Schroeder with table decorations in rust yellow and orange.
The Myrtle Point High School lists junior and sophomore girls planning a December Christmas dinner for parents and a January buffet for faculty, plus a student body vote to fund athletics and the annual. The school paper team names editors and staff, while highlights mention chiropractic advertising and health claims.
The Myrtle Point Lions club will hold a goodwill meeting in Powers on Wednesday Nov 12. Dinner at 7:15 pm will be served at the Fellowship clubhouse, with the Clarinet club performing and J M Adama on saxophone with Harold Beal. A speaker is planned and the meeting will follow the Lions pattern of fun and seriousness.
Sunday school gave 500 dollars to the United China Relief fund. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Clarence Conger and Mr and Mrs Marton Borrigo of Eugenie. Mr and Mrs Robert McMillin returned from a six week trip to Kentucky and West Virginia. Mrs Donna Jean Robins of Marshfield spent Sunday in town. Albert H Powers and Harold Withnell visited friends in town.
Miss Grace Lambert of Marshfield spent the weekend at her home. Robert Ligat and daughter Miss Helen were in Coquille Saturday.
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