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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
2
P Poole of Eugene and other Moose leaders met local lodges Sunday for a potluck lunch and a meeting. Two candidates were initiated and a women’s teaching session followed at the Fellowship clubhouse. Guests came from Eugene Albany and Reedsport.
The Pinochle club gathered last Thursday at the former Harvey Gant ranch home of Mrs. Allen King Jr. Guests included Mrs H D Bones and daughter Miss Harriet Bones of Portland and Mrs Harry Griffin. Miss Bones won guest prize, Mrs C G McCracken won member first, and Mrs W L Stemmerman was low. It was Mrs McCracken’s birthday and she received a gift as a member. Dessert followed.
An upperclassmen hosted a Friday high school gym party honoring freshmen. The event featured skits, skill games, and dancing with music by the school band. Alys June Fox and Alice foot led refreshments. Everett Warner Helen Lewis and Bob Hull organized games. Faculty attendance included Superintendent and Mrs M Adams and Miss Marjorie, with many alumni present.
The Fellowship clubhouse hosted an Old-Fashioned Songs program by Old-Fashioned Girls after the business meeting. Performers included Mrs William Richards, Mr John King, Mrs Leo Frye, Mrs Marion Lewis, and others with recitations, solos, and choruses. Refreshments followed with an informal charge.
Mrs Floyd Eaton entertained the Contract club at her home last Thursday serving dessert at 1 30. Members included Mrs E O Sempert Myrtle Point Mrs Ralph Milne Coquille and Mrs Clare Jehmanowsky and Mrs James Gamwell Powers. Guests were Mrs John O'Brien Clearfield a house guest of Mrs Sempert and Mrs E S Gamwell Mrs Ernest Severson and Mrs Dean McWain. The guest prize went to Mrs O'Brien and Mrs Ralph Milne won first with Mrs James Gamwell second.
The Women of Movse met at Mrs Clarence Moe's home Monday afternoon to audit lodge books for the quarter assisted by Mrs Car Briggs Mra Clyde Al en and Mr Elwin Humphrey as the auditing committee.
Extension unit plan meeting discussed program details and assignments. Mrs FON presided with Miss CT Mi Church and others in attendance. Attendees reviewed forthcoming sessions and assigned roles for outreach and material preparation.
Fragmentary OCR reads references to a Tuesday event or notice involving Ms Jeres P gg and an unspecified program or experiment. Details are unclear, but the fragment indicates an attendance or service context and a price or fee element. Further text missing to identify people, place, or exact actions.
A luncheon meeting featured an auction with attendees including Mow Welder Medford and Mrs Elvin Hull. The event highlighted community engagement and fundraising activities amid a cooperative gathering.
Parish members spent the day tending the church and parsonage rent issues. Attendees included Marion Lewis Lev Five Feet, Schroeder, Stal, Wola Retord, Whram Reere, and Mas Lucca Lawton, who helped with a potluck at the parsonage.
The Bryant logging camp at Edendge closed for the winter. On Monday and Tuesday equipment was removed by railroad.
The report states Deputy Sheriff Ed Peterson and Jack Kelly Violes were arrested in Coquille on Saturday to serve a fine of four dollars on an individual on the street. He was re-
Sunday visits and trips are reported across the region with Chester Moe returning from Eugene to their home, Mrs Emma Hermann staying with her sister Lily Dement in Coquille, and numerous family and friends visiting towns from Marshfield to Myrtle Point and Grants Pass. Other notes include students resuming studies at Oregon State College, and social calls among families in Powers, Coquille, and Eugene with trips to Portland and San Francisco.
The Geological Survey places a river gauge to monitor flood conditions. The installation aims to measure depth and flow, aiding study of flood risks for the Me river area and related communities.
The Altar Society met at Ms John Vases home electing Mrs Vases president and Mrs Dell Hennessey secretary. Proceeds will fund a rummage sale next Tuesday October 11 in the Mathews building with Mrs Del Hennessey and Mrs Dewey Woolms in charge. Wearing apparel will be offered at reasonable prices.
Superintendent J M Adams will attend the principals conference in Salem on Friday October 14 and Saturday October 15. He will spend the two days in the city to participate in meetings and related events connected to the conference.
The Royal Neighbors of America hosted the first public card party in a series at the Fellowship club house. Pinochle auction and contract were played with prizes awarded to multiple players, and refreshments served.
The Woman's Club will hold its 12th Ute month meeting next Wednesday February 120 at 2 oclock. Mrs Elvin Hull will speak as part of the program at the clubhouse.
Freshman week events at Bowes High School featured a back entrance entry and informal attire as first year students attended a gym party. Upperclassmen hosted the event with student entertainment and reported a great success.
A student turns to attend school in Powers and will continue there for the rest of the year. The move occurred last week and the pupil is listed under a local notice from Bay Aller.
A brief note lists 48 new state books added to shelves. The report cites renovations and wider access in September with 87 percent occupancy and 27 wagaries noted.
The September weather report shows no higher mean maximum than the 1935 level, with mean maximum around 00.5 this year and 804 against last year’s 7464. The hottest day was September 13 at near 100 degrees, and the minimum reached 37. Rain totaled 4 inches with a 1 inch rainfall on the 28th. last year’s rainfall was 116 inches. First fall touch occurred Monday with a high of 65 and a low of 34 observed later in the week.
Notices describe multiple churches with pastors and service times. Church of the Open Bible led by Rev Claude W Lawton holds Sunday school at 9 45 and morning service then evening service. prayer meetings midweek at member homes. other churches list priests and monthly mass times. Altay Sweets and Fenvowshp club details appear with meeting days and times.
The page reports on a high school party with upperclassmen hosting freshmen, lists games and organizers, and notes alumni attendance. It includes staff changes and new teaching assignments at Powers High School, highlighting music, English, civics, and industrial arts instructors and their credentials. It closes with editorial ambitions for the paper year and a light local anecdote.
A chaotic class gossip page recounts freshman antics at a party, hidden crushes, social cliques, a mountain trek, a gun stunt, and a chaotic scene with Horace Hothead. Review of new books notes library additions and a playful, if racy, tone.
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