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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1947

Page

5

Sadie Hawkins Dance Hosts and Buffet Selections Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Melby entertained friends after the Sadie Hawkins dance. Group singing accompanied by Mrs. Austin Dodge and Prentge Perkins on piano. A buffet was served at a lit table to numerous guests including Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Furman, Frank Meldrum, Eldon Brodie, Gordon MacKerren, Russell Dement, Robert Powrie, Elton Schroeder, Paul Hammer, Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Thomas, Flentge Perkins, Austin Dodge, Howard Whitaker, Ralph Whitaker, Mrs. Della Belloni, Frank Furman, Dave Iverson, Wallace Dement, Miss Alta Stull, Miss Lila ee ee ang ae, Stanley Sherwood, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lundy, and Rich Walker from Coquille.

Arnold Melby Sadie Hawkins Austin Dodge Prentge Perkins Buffet ‘Wee Stanley Furman Frank Meldrum Eldon Brodie Gordon MacKerren Russell Dement Robert Powrie Elton Schroeder Paul Hammer H. H. Thomas Flentge Perkins Howard Whitaker Ralph Whitaker Della Belloni Frank Furman Dave Iverson Wallace Dement Coquille Alta Stull Lila Ee Ee Ang Ae Stanley Sherwood Robert Lundy Rich Walker

Surprise shower honors Mrs King at Collier home

Mrs Pee Collier and Betty Reed hosted a Saturday evening shower for Mrs Robert King at the Collier residence. Guests included Mesdames Woodrow Robinson Arago Don Calvert Ben Reed Reiber Coquille Eleanore Ragland Springfield Ward Evans 8 8 Reed Wm Neideigh R S Wheeler Lawrence Clinton Darb Reed Ada Lemon Mitchel Myers and Dick Sebastian. Guests sent gifts. games Mixups and Do you know your advertising entertained.

Clinton Evans Myres Lemon Sebastani Alvin Sprague M. B. Breuer Allie Bartlett Verne Lundy

Three Link Club Meeting at Una Rebekah Lodge

The Three Link club of Una Rebekah lodge met Friday afternoon at Mrs Emmett Hammack home. They agreed to pay half the yearly rent in advance if Odd Fellows approve and planned new regalia collars and liners for tables. Birthday surprise honored club president Mrs Augden Endicott with gifts and handkerchiefs.

Una Rebekah Lodge Emmett Hammack Odd Fellows Mra Augden Endicott Frank Gilbert Iman Rackleff al Adams Ellis Lewis Ralph Rackleff Howard Rackleft Walter Derrick James Mahaffey Krewson Archie Train Edith M@telus Irene Hatfield Madge Jobtson Jason Jewett Vanita Shilts Norman Walker Mrs Hammack

Myrtle Camp Attends Initiation in Coos Bay

Five Myrtle Camp, R.N.A. members drove to Coos Bay Monday evening to attend initiation at Pride of Oregon Camp. Accompanying Mrs. Lawrence Clinton were Mrs. Ward Evans, Mrs. Henry Schroeder, Mrs. Clinard Mast, and Mrs. Ada Lemon, all Past Oracles. An invitation was extended to the Coos Bay Neighbors to meet with Myrtle Camp on Monday, November 17.

Myrtle Camp R.N.A Coos Bay Pride of

Birthday Party for Evastene Cox Celebrates 71st

Mrs Evastene Cox was pleasantly surprised as children arrived Monday to honor her 71st birthday. Miller and Mrs Anna Smeykal hosted a dinner with a pink and white birthday cake and lighted candles.

Evastene Cox Anna Smeykal

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Ben Reed in Coquille

Mrs. Ben Reed of Coquille was honored at a birthday dinner last Sunday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. O. B E Reed. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Win Reider Mr. and Mrs. Don Calvert Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Barrows and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Reed. The evening featured pinochle.

Ben Reed Coquille O. BE. Reed Win. Reider Don Calvert Clyde Barrows

Townsend club meeting and county caravan plans

The Myrtle Point Townsend club will meet Sunday November 16 at 2 p m in the Legion hall. A birthday dinner and penny march will accompany the county Townsend club caravan gathering here on Sunday November 23. A potluck lunch is planned at noon.

Past Noble Grand Club Meeting At Una Rebekah Lodge

Mrs. James Mahaffey will host the first regular meeting of the Past Noble Grand Club Thursday November 20. A potluck noon dinner precedes a business and social session with all Past Noble Grands invited.

Enjoy Taffy Pull At Methodist Sunday School

The Junior department held a taffy pull after school last Thursday with over thirty young people attending. Games followed the sweet event, providing a cheerful afternoon for the group.

Methodist Sunday School

Octogen Club Reorganizes After War Disbandment

The Octogen Club held a postwar reorganization meeting at Mrs. E. C. Barker's home. New member Mrs. Della Belloni joined as Mrs. Wooldridge led a report on Linnen on the Saugus Branch by Elliott Paul. The group, part of the Woman's club activities, now meets monthly and accepts eight members, preserving its Ostogen name.

Octogen Club E. C. Barker Chas. Wooldringe

Rebekah Initiation and Officer Nominations Report

Monday evening the Rebekah lodge initiated one member and announced second nominations for officers. Dorothy Adams, nominated for vice grand, resigned in favor of Wooldridge. Rosie Jewett nominated for secretary against Zelpha Krewson. Other nominations announced Marge Myera NG and Ada Lemon treasurer. Joint installation with Odd Fellows planned in December. K Klub at Rosslow Home held Saturday evening with guests Ora Wellman Frank Scritchfield and members including Barker Sumerlin LaFlamme Evans Myers and Summers. Barker won traveling prize. Myers high score. Scritchfield consolation for men. Sumerlin high and Myers consolation for women.

Rebekah Lodge Dorothy Adams Wooldridge Rosie Jewett Zelpha Krewson Marge Myera Ada Lemon Odd Fellows K-Klub Rosslow Henry Rosslow Ora Wellman Frank Scritchfield E C Barker T G Sumerlin L. A. LaFlamme Marlin Evans Oliver Myers Floyd Summers Barker Myers Sumerlin

Third Degree Presented at Myrtle Lodge Meeting

Thomas Hagen received the third degree at Myrtle Lodge No. 160 I O O F during the regular meeting held Wednesday night in their hall. Special guest Dr C G Stem deputy Grand Master of Coquille gave an inspiring address. The evening ended with refreshments.

Thomas Hagen Myrtle Lodge C. G. Stem Coquille

WILL ENTERTAIN BEULAMN CHAPTER AT MEETING

At the next regular meeting of members Quille will be guests of the meet.

Beulamn Quille

Personal Moves Reported for Local Residents

Aah and Mea, Harold Barge settle at Hill Top home of Mrs. Fairy Ksie man in Los Angeles area. Pat relocates to California. Ted Kirch family moves to Mayse place on the 4rago route.

Aah Mea Harold Barge Hilltop

Shower Honors Mrs. L Lowell at Dora Home

Mrs L Lowell of Dora was honored with a stork shower at Mrs Jord Moerenden’s home last Wednesday November 6. Seventeen ladies from four families attended the afternoon event and viewed many gifts while lunch was served.

L. Lowell Dora Jord Moerenden

Dinner Guests at Reed House entertain Coquille visitors

Sunday Mr and Mrs C Baker hosted at dinner for Mr and Mrs A N Gould Mrs James Richmond all of Coquille in a modest social gathering at their home.

C. Barker A. N. Gould James Richmond Coquille

Portland visitors accompany local family guests

Mr. and Mrs. C. P. received their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Cavitt and children from Portland. Mr. Cavitt manages a J. P. Copeland lumber yard in that area during the visit.

Woman's Club Plans December Dinner and District Meeting

Powers special report covers Mrs. James work as club president with delegates Mrs. W. C. Thorp and Mrs. A. I. King chosen for District 12 in Coquille Friday. Bandwagon Dinners to fund county share for General Federation meeting in Portland next May. Members organize first dinner for December 6 with James Cook, Carl Briggs, Roy Robinson as chairs.

James Cook Carl Briggs Roy Robinson King Hazel Lewis Clarence Conger Clyde Allen Rancy Hail William Anderson Allen Oregon Land of the Empire Builders Women of the Moose Rebekah Hall Jessalker Ray Grant Hostes William Link Moosehaven Walker

Local Social and Community Notes from Powers Area

Mrs Alpert Burch hosted the Fellowship club with dessert and contracts, while prizes went to Mrs Willis Varney and Mrs Jack White. Reports note consecutive days of rain with hail elsewhere. Visits span Bakersfield to Eugene, with weddings planned, cafe openings, and church services announced as St Pauls Episcopal Mission meets at the Rebekah Fellowship hall.

Howard ‘Varney Daughtrer Mary Ellen Patty Bakersfield Cal Willis Varney Springfield George Varney Fala Lois Bertoli Vicki Ree Cane Navy Powers Home Cafe Jack Hannon Shirley Sherby Dennis Sherk James W. Gamwell Gamwell Yachats

Local notices and meeting reminders in November edition

Fragmentary OCR lists a church meeting and a home gathering. Mentions Meredith Olsen and others, a Methodist congregation, and a November 19 meeting at Mrs. Ed Carter's Maple home. Ambiguous lines reference fishermen and Ang The W. 8. 3. unclear entities.

Mmeon Ed Carter Maple

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sadie Mawking Three Link Club Paert E.C. Barker Jeweler Octogen Rebekah Alageans Ee Woman’s Club Perkins’ Drug Rexall Meredith Olsen Jeed Las Ramedéll Onvy A. Schroeder & Sons
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