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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1938

Page

2

Band players injured in car wreck near China Flat CCC camp

Pat Hennessey and Bob Hull, members of the community band, were badly injured when their car left a road and overturned near Myrtie Grove while driving after a dance. Both received facial cuts and Hull suffered a knee injury. they were taken to the CCC camp hospital for treatment as no local doctor was available. The two were reported resting comfortably Tuesday morning with a possible return home by week’s end.

Pat” Hennesses Ulum Hennessey Bob Hull Eldes Elven Hull China Flat CCC Hennesses John Hayes Ranch Hennessex Hull Hanessey Altha Hennesses

Fisherman Hurt Severely In Fall On Coquille River

Lyle Bishop fell while fishing the south fork of the Coquille River above Powers. He dismounted a log to a rock and sustained a compound fracture of the left leg with knee complications. Harry Ross aided him to Powers for first aid and he was later taken to Mast hospital in Myrtle Point.

Coquille River Powers Lyle Bishop Mast Hospital California Bishop Ines Harry Ross Myrtle Point

Entertains Club At Luncheon

Mrs Jess Shomerd hosted the Thursday Lunches Club last week with a luncheon at 1 30. Mrs Weldon Medford won the auction first prize while Elvin Hull took second. The next meeting will be held this week with Mrco Hu as hostess.

Jess Shomerd Weldon Medford Vire Elvin Hull Caith Mrco Hu

Birthday Party Tuesday Event

Mrs Five and Margar et Utterback arranged a party in honor of Mrs Maxne Five Tuesday evening at home. The time was spent playing Pinochle and refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs Bushnell, Lois and Vian We'and, Orville Knight, James Gamuel, Mrs Henry Frye, and the honoree.

Butz Five Margaret Utterback Max Ne He ‘Ome Vias Bushnell Lois Vian We Orville Knight James Gamuel Henry Frye Hos'e

Herald Jr Staff Plans Alternate Week Paper Sequence

The Herald Jr staff will publish a mimeographed paper on alternate weeks starting immediately. The schedule shifts mean the Herald will publish every other Wednesday under Wes Gayl Moe and an alternating staff person, with publication tied to English class activity.

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Sunshine Meeting Sunshine Club Social Hour Observed

The Sunshine club met Tuesday with Mrs. Leota Gates after the regular business session. A social hour followed and the hostess served lovely refreshments to attendees.

Sunshine Club Leota Gates

Overcomers Party Saturday Night at Fellowship Club

The Overcomers youth group of the Church of the Open Bible will host a party at the Fellowship Club House Saturday evening starting at 7:30. Games and refreshments will be provided. Magion Lewis and Mrs Leo are in charge of arrangements.

Overcomers Young People’s Society of the Church of the Open Bible Fellowship Club Magion Lewis Leo

Moose Officials Visit Marshfield On Welfare Talk

State Moose Lodge officers visited Marshfield on Sunday. Nantes Poole of Eugene led the NorthWest Moose association with a welfare talk highlighting efforts for mouseheart and community welfare. Local attendees included JF Leo Corvallis president and Mrs Naomi Was a Cost presdent of the Women of Moose of Oregon.

Moose Lodge Marshfield Nantes Poole Eugene Nothwet Moose Association Oregon Vete Mane Prete Sas

Friends Feted At Friday Party

A Friday gathering honored several guests including Katina Garewell Gove Marly Naam Munro. Attendees enjoyed games and light refreshments in a community room setting.

Bens Morradaighte Katina Garewell Wee Gove Marly Naam Munro Guess Pavog Games

Senior Play December 3 at Powers High School

The senior play is planned for December 3 at Powers High School. A dance will follow the performance with music by the school band. Admission covers both the play and the dance.

Tre Powers High Scho High Schoolance

WCTU Meeting With Mrs Wallace Keler At Keller Home

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds a wall meeting with Mrs Wallace Keler at the Keller home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The gathering aims to discuss local temperance efforts and community outreach initiatives.

WCTU Wallace Keler Keller

American Legion Dance Promised for New Year’s Eve

The American Legion plans a New Year’s Eve dance following the December meeting. Details were partially obscured by OCR but indicate the event will be hosted at the legion hall with refreshments and music.

American Legion

Benefit Party for Moise a Green Peness Card

Evening event announced by the Powers Library committee to support Moise with a benefit party. Proceeds go to general library programs and services with local residents invited to attend. There are unclear names and dates due to damaged text.

Local Group Hosts Social With Refreshments

A small community gathering was held Saturday with a bridge session and a party. Guests included several local couples and individuals, and refreshments were served.

Dishtowel Sale Announced at Local Market

Fragmentary notes describe a sale event with mentions of Saturdays and a Mathew on War Street. Limited readable details imply a casual market item presentation and a nearby vendor setup. Further specifics on time place and prices are not available in the text.

Toe Wren Cote Mathew Hacker War Ork

RNA Initiation Held Monday at Powe s RNA

The Powe s RNA group held an initiation Monday with VN and guest Mrc Albert Burch. New members Mire Ben Crawford and Mre Watcommons were welcomed. A business meeting followed with refreshments provided by the hosting sides of recent bridge games.

Powe S Rna Anyeek Ath Pesen Mrc Albert Burch Ben Crawford Mre Watcommons

Powers Head Is Mr Werther Scuffles Spoiled in Mailbag

A reader mailbag item from November 15 1938 mentions Powers Head and Mr Werther of the Humane Society in a dispute over methods and style with a note that Werther should beware his luck as he revisits the scene.

Powers Mr Werther The Humane 974 Ciety Powers Agun

Holiday Dance Teaser Sparks Community Interest

Fragmentary text indicates a local holiday dance event drawing attention from community groups. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to confirm specifics.

Setting of Tables Seen At Unit Meeting Corrected

Members gathered Tuesday November 6 at 6:30 PM for a unit meeting at the Fellowship Hall. Jonathan met with Philip Barrette and James Camwell who led project work on wood surface finishes for tables and cables.

Jon Naseday Felowship Philip Barrette James Camwell Materal Oorent

Mystics Celebrate Ruth Night Nov 10

Fragmentary OCR text notes Ruth Night events by the Mystics on November 10 with scattered names and references to individuals and dates, but many phrases are garbled and unclear.

Mystics Ruth

Prize Winners for Parties Announced

Prize winners for parties were announced on Wednesday evening. The event honored several individuals including Heery, Mrs Kenrat, Clare Mmantw, Noor, and Noor fast Ns S, with notes of thanks to Leona Stallard and others.

Graregs Roe M . Bruce

Local church notices feature pastors and events listed

The page lists church activities and leaders including Rev J R Wiles and Revlaude W Lawten with service times and community events. It records parish happenings across Sundays and midweek gatherings, noting payables, duties of members, and calendar entries for the church community.

Woman's Club to Manage Library Shifts Page Role

The Woman's Club voted to take over library administration at a regular meeting held last Wednesday at Fellowship Clubhouse. Mrs Lehmanowsky, acting secretary of the Junior Woman's and chair of the library committee, said juniors will run functions and assist the general setup. The club agreed to appoint committees and proceed with the transition as part of the ongoing community service effort.

James

Fragmented OCR Recap of RNA Sponsors Text

Fragmented OCR lines describe RNA Sponsors and team notes with scattered phrases. The readable portions mention sponsors, poetry, and dates in a garbled list with no clear event or outcome. No coherent details or names form a complete story.

Revised School Program Implemented Locally

A revised school program has been enacted at the local school, introducing a new schedule and adjusted testing plan. The changes aim to improve supervision and streamline daily routines, with the superintendent and staff outlining the adjustments for students and parents.

Vor Bak voag and M MM t oF h yw Ae

Personal notes and fragmented text record a mix of names, places, and dates with scattered references to events and a frozen apple custard recipe. The legible items mention Texas California Wyoming and Nevada, with hints of social notes and culinary instructions interwoven in a damaged OCR page.

Weekend visits and games highlight Coquille notes

Weekend activities include Frye family travel to Coquille and local guests Mr and Mrs Thomas Erickson from Coquille. Mentioned are local social visits, a basketball game in Corvallis, and nearby returns to Coquille with partial references to residents such as Mr Relfe and Adie cows.

Fai En Frye and Sons Elmo Devale Coquille Thomas Erickson Peerent Mae

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