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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1938

Page

2

Community Church Ladies Aid Conducts October Plan

The Community Church Ladies Aid met at president Mrs Bruce Munro's home last Wednesday at 2 pm with fifteen members and two guests present Mrs Arthur Jones of Portland and Mrs Charles Stallard of Powers attended The group agreed to continue the Polyanna project with secret pals and year end acknowledgments A.T Erictson will coordinate the October 18 program at Mrs John Purvis's home at 2 pm with singing refreshments provided.

Community Church Ladies Aid Bruce Munro Arthur Jones Portland Charles Stallard Powers Eiself A. T Erictson Th H John Purvis

Bridge Club Feted Last Thursday

The bridge club met with Mrs Jack Hannon last Thursday. Three tables of auction bridge were in play following a light dessert luncheon served at 2 pm. One guest was present. Mrs Evvir Hull and Mrs high prize were awarded. Mrs Gun Lay second by Mrs OS Townsend. The club will meet again Thursday Oct 20 at the new location with Mrs J F Johnson.

Pdge Jack Hannon Presen Evvir Hull H.gh Ufrs OS Townsend Ign J F Johnson

Powers Men Attend Venison Dinner

E. S. Gamwell reports Gardiner Masonic lodge hosted its annual venison dinner after a regular meeting attended by many grand officers and visiting dignitaries from across the state. The local men, including Lyle Stewart Kenneth Kendall and Robert Ligat, spent the following day fishing at Lake Tahkench.

E. S. Gamwell Lyle Stewart Kenneth Kendall Robert Ligat Gardiner Gardiner Masonic Lodge Lake Tahkench

Auxiliary To Meet At The President's Home This Friday

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its first seasonal meeting at 2 p.m. Friday at the president's home. Mrs Frank Grive is listed as a contact.

American Legion Auxiars Frank Grive

PTA Drive For Members At Powers Plient-Teacher Association

The annual drive for members is underway led by Mrs Jess Jones and Mr Marie Har[e]. They oversee the fifth and sixth games and aim to complete the drive by Friday of the week.

Wcek Jess Jones Marie Har’e

Missionary Group Cans Mincemeat for Winter Partronage

Members of the Womans Mission ary Society of the Church of the Open Bible met at the church parsonage to can mincemeat for parish use this winter. Present were Miss Luella Lawton and Mesdames Leo Frye William Sennett Willam Richards Marion Lewis and Elmer Duncan. A routine meeting was held with no business transacted due to many absences.

Womans Missionary Sociey Church of the Open Bible Luella Lawton Leo Frye William Sennett Willam Richards Marion Lewis Elmer Duncan

Birthday Party Honors Grace Lambert at 16th

Mr and Mrs Lyle McCulloch hosted a birthday party for Grace Lambert on Tuesday last week. Guests received many gifts and enjoyed a scavenger hunt and refreshments served to attending friends and family.

Lyle McCulloch Grace Lambert Anice Jine Fox Helen Lew Joan Vases Excert Warne Robert Hull Harold Rass Mary Bark O Fav Stewart Pi Os Janes Shirtes MicWain Bob Hennessey Cavey Winkelmann Eveyn Barkow Frances Stevens

Birthday Dinner Saturday Event

A birthday dinner was held with Miro and Mrs tia four summers hosting. Guests included Dolores Sister Hannor Louse Brewster Freddie P.ggot Bille Brown Patss Wima Summe Margaret Arn Wvand Naomi Knight. Prizes were awarded after games and light refreshments were served.

Lave Dolores Sis’es Hannor Louse Brewster Freddie P.ggot Bille Brown Patss Wima Summe Margaret Arn Wvand Naom Knight

PTA Executive To Meet Monday

The executive board of the Parent-Teacher Association will meet in the high school building next Monday afternoon at 3 45 to arrange for the meeting to be held next week Friday Oct 21.

Parent- Teacher Association 345

Port Orford residents noted in weekend gathering

Mr and Mrs Craes Tayior of Port Orford and others were involved in a weekend event across the coast. The report lists numerous names and relationships, noting attendance at various ceremonies and gatherings through the latter part of the week.

Craes Tayior Port Orford Lae Feve Ana Mois Jane Hradvy Bey

Postpone Meeting Because Of Death In Cheyarea Lodge

A Cheyarea lodge meeting scheduled for Monday is postponed due to a death in the community. Details of the individuals involved are not fully clear from the readable text. Further notice will announce new date and any required arrangements.

Local obituary notes death of Hawkins near Taft California

The obituary reports the death of Hawkins a young man who lived near Taft California. It notes his early life in the Hawkins family and references his schooling through the local grades.

Church Schedules and Parish Activities Outline

The combined notices list Masses and services across local churches. St Bridget’s holds Mass the fourth Sunday at 11 am with a children’s instruction, Altars of Prayer meets Tuesdays, and Sunday school at 9 45 am. connections include Pastor Father D J Kelly and Rev J R Wiley. Church of the Open Bible led by Rev Claude W Lawton with Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning service. midweek prayer meetings and choir practice are announced.

ST Bridget’s D J Kelly Coma Sity Rey J R Wiley Ces A. Am Traides Adt Weaders Church OF the Opfn Claude W Lawton Seiday Praver Rourer Tava Davio Tomes Cerbers

Sunshiners Plan Silver Tea

Sunshiners community group announces a silver tea event with plans forming for an afternoon gathering. Organizers invite neighbors to attend at a local venue to celebrate and support local causes.

Sunshiners

Dance Saturday 1 De i se r 4 Part g tear to the wt was pramsed

Event fragment mentions a planned dance on a Saturday with a promise or promise-like note. Details are sparse and names or places are not clear.

Rock Ship Adventure and Local Notes Mix

A varied page blends a fictional sea tale about the French ship Fleur de Oro and a sailing foredeck, with a school band report from Rand High School naming officers and plans for Halloween. The Toll of the North excerpt follows Marty Lane’s Klondike years and Alaska dreams as he travels for a six week break from San Francisco.

Benham Sellwee Boomery Board Henry Morgan Brton Casdad de Ore le Regine South America Rcch Germany Africa France le Fleur de Oro Louis de Plume Frante Alys June Fox Marty Kondike Bear Basi Itte Creek Bear Basin States Alaska Martin Lane San Francisco Ohble Pilman

Teacher's Mother Passes Last Week

Fragmentary obituary notes a teacher and mother passing away last week with scattered names and places difficult to parse. The readable fragments reference individuals such as Mrs Jacot and Mrs Schoe and show coastal town or street context.

Townsend Speaker At Clubhouse Draws Local Attention

Elder A A Baker of Myrtle Point spoke at the Town send club meeting in the Fellowship clubhouse on Friday evening. He discussed personalities of the national club group and outlined Townsend club plans for the future, introduced by President Mrs John Purvis. Refreshments followed with Mrs Carl Briggs as chairwoman. A program for this week’s meeting is being arranged by T W Murphy.

Elder A A Baker Myrtle Point Townsend Club Fellowship Natonal Club John Purvis Carl Briggs T W Murphy

Local RNA Appoint Committees at Monday Meeting

Local RNA held a Monday evening session at the Fellowship Hall with Mrs Anna Montgomery district deputy of Marshfield in attendance. Officers were briefed on campaign plans and committees were appointed including Progress led by Mrs Elwin Frye and Activity with Mrs Kenneth McKenzie publicly named. all members will host tea events and card parties with Mrs Rubs Medford as princess nosed host stø.

Me Rna Felowship Hall Anna Montgomery Marshield Campagn Elwin Frye Kenneth McKenzie James Piggot Teller Edde Rubin Rubs Medford Nosed Albert Sirs Rancey Rachel Bones

Bear Shot Near Rogue River District Described

A 100 pound black bear was shot by Charte Sun day in the Rogue River district. The incident involved a large bear and related area description, with the event noted as part of local wildlife activity this week.

Fee Ow Chartes Sta Moe Chate Rogue Rive

Fellowship Club Card Party Draws Village Ladies

Mrs Lyle Stewart and Mrs Clara Lohmanowsky led arrangements for a Fellowship club card party at the clubhouse on a Wednesday afternoon. Pinochle prizes went to Mrs C G McCracken and Mrs Paul Hirschinger, auction prize to Mrs Wanda Medford and Mrs Elvin Null, and contract prizes to Mrs James Gamwell and Mrs John Vasey. The event replaced the usual social meeting with the next business meeting set for Wednesday Oct 10.

Lyle Stewart Clara Lohmanowsky T4ra G McCracken Paul Hirschinger Alra Wadon Medford Elvin Null

Women of Moose Honor Birthday Celebration

The Women of Moose met last Thursday at the hall. Hostesses Mrs Carl Briggs and Mrs Frances Bennett presented a birthday cake to Mrs Juliene Moe. The lodge and families will celebrate the 23th anniversary Saturday at 22 with a program and refreshments served.

Women of Moose Carl Briggs Frances Bennett Juliene Moe Order of Moose Women of Moose

Wayward trek to Bear Basin recalls gold rush dreams

An elderly traveler named Marty recalls a long trek from Seattle to Nome while chasing a gold rush dream. He faces disillusionment, rough travel, and harsh mining camps as he pursues Bear Basin, hoping for wealth and reunion in a perilous, fading frontier.

Gold Dust and Nuggets Drive a Man to Reckoning

An anxious man named Marty pursues a feverish gold rush living rough at a creek. He claims rich finds after weeks of panning, hoarding gold while his pride and trust in a harsh guide crumble under mounting fear and debt.

Marty Alinis Avtilones Shelton Martin Lam Dian

The Smudge Column Notes A Seventh Grade Prize Fighter

A humorous fragment describes a seventh grade pupil who wins a feminine prize fighter title with a notable right hook. The piece hints at mystery and a buried region, with Mary and Sitare as possible readers. The tone is playful and reflective.

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