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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
2
An informal board gathering described as a teacher party resulted in discussions where the board acted as a committee. Arrangements for future activities were made with board members naming plans and roles for forthcoming events.
The American Legion auxiliary met at the home of its president Freak Grove last Friday for the first meeting of the Piece Reig tor. A later official visit is planned. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Wewers library monthly report notes fiction 171 titles and adult non fiction 18. Children's Hellon 102 and children's 300 are listed with fines recorded.
Beau, a Percheron bred for and owned by Albert H Powers, wins at the International Exposition in Portland, bringing local pride and personal achievement to the fore.
Royal Neighbors and Sunshine club members gathered at Mrs. Saul Morgan's home Tuesday evening to bid farewell to Mrs. Eugene Spade of Powers who departs for New York Wednesday. Gifts from the Sunshine club and RNA members were given, with attendees including Mesdames Walter Spade, Jennie Jones, Saul Morgan, Clyde Allen, Lee Moore, Phil Barrette, Willam Winkelmann, William Link, R. E. Stevens, Clarence Moe, Curtis Townsend, and LaVerne and Junior Barrette.
Rev. Ivan C Brown leads a 9:45 am Bible school with orchestral and vocal music. 11:00 am morning service with Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Midweek prayer and praise Wednesday at 7:20 pm. Business meeting on the last Wednesday. Ladies Aid meets alternate Wednesdays at 2 pm at members’ homes. This week only the young people meet Thursday for school at the church with special music for the next Sunday. Boy Scouts with Rev. Brown as scoutmaster meet at 7:30 pm in the high school gym. ETS Catholic McCleed, Priest, Lee celebrated the fourth PAE at 10:30 am and third “any Soko” unless notified. St. Bridget’s Altar officers: President Mrs Henry and secretary-treasurer Mrs Ernest Severson. Byraw’s Panda Standard changes. W Lawsen, Pastor. Sunday services at 11.00 am. Saturday and Sunday details appear in this notice.
The Woman's Missionary society at the Bible Standard church met at parsonage to sew last Friday. Chotties are being made for needy children from material furnished by the Red Cross. The usual program was postponed in favor of the sewing, and those present included Mesdames Marion Lewis, Leo Frye, Charles Stallard, Elmer Duncan, Walter Miller, Willis Coy and Vivian Bushnell. Mrs. Lewis served refreshments at the close of the afternoon.
RNA met Monday night at the Fellowship hall with eleven members present. Mrs Ray Berry acted as oracle in the attendance of Mrs Weldon Medford. A report of the county convention held at Myrtle Point on October 4 was presented. After a brief business meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs Lee Moore.
Mrs. Floyd Eaton hosted a Wednesday Fellowship social at the clubhouse with dessert at 2. First prize went to Mrs. C F Otis and second to Mrs. George Dwyer. The regular business meeting is planned for next Wednesday at 2.
Local Minin News reports Tom Billings stating over 30 men are developing placer or quartz claims with several promising prospects. A notable strike is described on Rusty butte, noted as a good strike by observers.
Powers High football team played the Marshfield second team at Marshfield on Saturday morning and lost 13 to 6. Powers scored in the second half on a pass to Slonecker. Utterback had long runs but no score. The lineup included Utterback S Gumwell Ross Warner End Slonecker Staleup with guards Earl Smith Appleton Jackles Stevens Pat Hennessey. Substitutes were Earl Warner Elbert Smith Dale Crew and Jack Bushnell. Some players stopped in Myrtle Point to see the Myrtle Point Bandon game.
Russell Jenkins and guests report from Bly country east of Klea math Falls where three mule deer bucks were seen along a one hour drive. Visitors include Ray Beker of Salem and Mrs Doak plans a Salem visit then Seattle. Tom Billings from Curry county visits Powers friends. Lyle Stewart attends Marshfield sales meeting. John Richmond of Toledo guests of Ealey. Various locals travel to Portland Eugene Coquille Myrtle Point and Medford for business visits, medical care, and family time. fishing and hunting at Megue river mark weekend activity.
Coos county was represented at the Salem state convention of the Red Cross by Mix E. C Barker Myrtle Point Mrs. William Barrows Marshfield county chairman Mrs. William Hicking Bandon handling rehabilitation work and Mrs. James Gamwell Powers National and district officers including James L. Fieser Douglas Moore C C Colt Edith McAllister Alce Maxwell and A L Schafer spoke or led discussions The session drew over 100 delegates and was praised as the most outstanding Oregon convention in years highlighting rehabilitation work and disaster relief efforts.
Mrs John Vasey entertained at tea last Thursday afternoon honoring her sister in law Mrs Ray Simpson. Guests included Mesdames Ernest Severson Willis Varney Floyd Eaton Jess Jones Lucille Whalen and Mrs Simpson. Refreshments followed an afternoon of sewing.
The PTA begins a membership drive with strong parental and community response. Sixth graders in the little building and seventh graders in the high school compete to recruit the most members, with rewards for each room to fund room purchases. Efforts target both fathers and mothers led by chairwoman Mrs Albert Hachler, aiming to finish before the week’s regular meeting.
Mrs Cadellen entertained the Community Baptist church Ladies Aid last Wednesday with refreshments after the meeting. Mrs Ray Berry and Mrs Carl Briggs were named a committee to supervise a cooked food sale on Friday October 29. The next meeting will be at Mr Al T Erickson’s home.
George Stewart cannot open his safe as a burglar would seek a weak spot at the Safeway store. Postmaster Mel Gin Lay hides her light, while a hunter pair, Baker and Careimer, plan a third trio. Mulligar Mike seeks another bull after the one at the Fair sold. Woodchucks and digger squirrels feature in meat plans, canning, and worn boots. Charles Crew and Elvin Humphrey fished Rogue River, returning with a rubber boot and two dead catgoats. Paul Bak Jack Greiner Howard Grady and Otis hunted Eden Ridge. only a wood rat was shot according to the Herald reporter.
Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Clyde Allen home on Wednesday of last week to honor Mrs. H. B. Quithaugh for her birthday. Guests included Mesdames Gus Mc Culloch William Winkelmann Levi Gant George Chapman Noble Rovang S A Beaty John Purvis A Erickson Carl Briggs Jennie Jones Ray Berry H E Quilhaugh Ivan Brown and Miss Ida Mathews. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Ninth grade students were initiated last Thursday after school in the high school gymnasium and hosted a party in the same building by the three upper classes. Girls from each room formed the refreshment committee and dancing provided the entertainment, with faculty members and alumni also present.
Powers Woman’s club hosts fall meeting with members including Mesdames Hennessey Brown McCulloch Hull McCulloch King Rolfe Fox Powers Gamwell. Junior club represented by Frye Lehmanowsky and Donaldson. Frye elected second vice president. Elsie Stalcup and Lyle McCulloch performed in program.
The Thursday Bridge Club met at Mrs Jack Hannon's home with Mrs Olin Lay as hostess. Lay served dessert lunch at 2 pm before bridge. High score went to Mrs Hannon, second to Mrs Charles Crew. Guests were Mrs W G Collins and Mrs Elvin Hull. In two weeks, meeting will be with Mrs W G Carty.
Rex Claude W Lawton and family were in Eugene for a death in the family. Various residents including Mr and Mrs W Billings of Maral, Mr and Mrs Jake Frye, and Major General Thurna traveled through town. Local gatherings at Leo Frye home, prim ary and intermediate teachers meeting in Coquille, Lake Tahkenitch fishing reports, and Masonry dinner attendance noted with multiple households visiting relatives in Agness Coquille and Powers.
Gaylord Mra W P Lear went to Myrtle Point on business. Mrs Nora Hainey spent last Thursday with Mrs George Lainger at Powers. Mr F D Medlock was a guest of Mr and Mrs Barney Staleup Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Charles Wagner of Myrtle Point were guests of her sister Mrs Jesse Hayes and family. Mu Guest lists include relatives visiting from Twin Oaks and Powers. County Federation attendees from here included H D Bones Carl Haines Nora Harney and others. Numerous local visits, dinners, and family gatherings noted with relatives from Myrtle Point, Powers, Omega and Eugene. social calendar reflects community ties and weekend hosting.
Fragmented OCR shows a social roundup from Bandon and Salem areas with mentions of Mrs Charles P greet and daughter Patran, Mix itffond Dawes MM avi, Mre Danes, and Kenneth Murcer, Kendal, plus references to visits, christenings or gatherings, and a pediatric accident. The text is garbled but indicates weekend social events and family connections across several households.
The note describes a Christian Endeavor gathering with John Duncklay in charge and a marshfield executive meeting attended by Nadine Ellis Vir ginia Beckett and Maud Hooton. It mentions a Reedport convention on November 6 and Tex Murphy’s comedy circus at Bridge School on October 6 with magic, dances, and rifle acts. An upper grade assembly depicted a Hollywood film scene with a casting director and job offers. Exhibits included Egypt posters US maps Fort Laramie and an Egyptian tableau.
Lola Mae Ison leads a school where fourth graders craft a geography Africa scene and first and second graders display an Indian sand table. The primary room practices for a heavy drum band in music class.
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