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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1936

Page

2

Region Auxiliary Plans Extensive Work for Year

Webb Rovang was named on the Child Welfare committee with other members assigned duties. A sewing meeting will be at the president Mrs Fred tock home. An October 31 Hallowe en dance is planned at the gym with music. Luncheon attendees included Mesdames Hoyt Greve Wyland Church 38 Allen Rovang and others.

Webb Rovang Fred Tock Meedames Atlee Hoyt Frank Greve Ray Wyland David Church- 38 Clyde Allen Noble Rovang Dis Say Sone

Women To Greet New Members At Club Party

The Junior Woman's Club will honor new members at a party next Monday night in the Fellowship room. Games will be played and refreshments served.

Fellowship Ubhone

Community Church Fellowship Plans Social Night

A social night for those interested in the Community church will be held at 8 o clock Friday evening at the Fellowship clubhouse. Mrs John Purvis and Mrs Henry Mee lead the program featuring games and music with Mrs George Chapman and Mrs Jahe Weieart on the committee promising an enjoyable evening and all are invited.

Fellowship John Purvis Henry Mee George Chapman Jahe Weieart

Altar Society Elects Officers at St Bridget’s Meeting

Mrs Leo Reilly was elected president of St Bridget's Altar Society at a last Tuesday afternoon meeting held at the home of Mr Henry La Clair. Mrs Fred Lemery was chosen secretary treasurer. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Leo Reilly St Bridget’s Altar Society Mca Henry la Clair Fred Lemery

P TA Meet Friday Plan For Library

The P T A will meet Friday October 16 at 2 30 in Fellowship Hall. The Powers school band makes its first public appearance of the season. The library committee will start a book and magazine drive with Mrs Lyle Stewart as publications chair. Mrs Howard Varney will lead the community Christmas tree effort.

P-Ta Powers Fellowship Hall Paul Beker Lyle Stewart Howard Varney

Coos County Residents Attend Portland Trip and Game

Chester Otis traveled to Portland to bring home Mrs Otis and son Brian who had stayed since early July. Mrs Otis received medical care. Otis bought steel for a hose truck partition and hose bushings for school hydrants and reported on the large turnout of Coos County residents at the California Oregon State football game.

Chester Otis Portland Otis Brian Port Coos County

Local residents mark moves and visits around Powers area

Me and Mrs Virgil Miller moved into their new house on the Morris ranch. Mr and Mrs Loren Warner moved to the former Edward Kenney home. Many visitors and travelers stop in, including relatives from Salem Berkeley and Marshfield. Several residents travel for medical treatment, sales or conventions, with Lyle Stewart, Joseph Leggett and others noted.

Virgil Miller Morris Ranch Loren Warner Lyman Rolfe Edward Kenneys Sumnne Murdock Salem Willis Varney Loggers’ Congress Eureka Calif Murdocks Roy Abbott R. E. Stevens North Bend Powers Francis Jones Oregon State Kenneth Rolfe University Jess Jones Quincy McBride Berkeley Albert H Powers Michigan E J Greiner Gold Beach Howard Varney Marshfield Lyle Stewart Joseph Leggett Myrtle Point John Widmark Elvin Glenn Horton Coquille Pennsylvania Horton Hortons Ralph Milne Helen Rovang Fort Jones Mary Farber George Dwyer Susan Miller John Lamb Bandon Ellis Warner Lambs Floyd Stephens Roseburg Earie Wiper Bobby Wilene Taureday Mary Vans Wiper Chamber of Commerce American Legion Veterans Administration Office Emerson Paul Hudson Johnson Creek Minneapolis Paul Baker Miss Spellbrink Forest Grove Eugene Lyle McCulloch Roland Abbott Lawrence Rolfe Cochran Blondy Grant Marsnfield Robert Frye Henry Huff Bridge Joe Leggett North Powers Dornhecker Vernonia Robert Lewis Pital

Forest Fire Watch Proceeds as Weather Solves No Change

Fire situation around Powers remains steady with patrols active. No rain or weather change forecast, though a Tuesday night mist briefly cleared the atmosphere across the area.

Powers

Fellowship Club Social Plays at Club House

Mrs Clare Lehmanowsky hosted the Fellowship Club social last Wednesday at the club house. Dessert was served at 7 o clock and the contract was played with Mrs Lyle Stewart taking first prize.

Clare Lehmanowsky Fellowship Club Lyle Stewart

Eastern Star Honor Charter Member Surprised Birthday Party

Mra John Purvis, charter member and secretary of Mystic chapter CBS, was honored with a surprise birthday party after the Thursday meeting. Ray Hall won first prize in a social game, cake was cut, and gifts given. Committees were in charge and future meetings will include social nights with honor guests listed.

John Purvis Mystic CBS Aucion Ray Hall Mra Purvis ES Gamwell Mn Henry Moe James Gamwell Mesdames Henry Moe Robert Ligat George Peffers James Sheridan

Band Expands to 28 Members and Debuts Season

Elbert Smith bought a new trumpet on Monday as the band grows to 28 members. The group plans its first public appearance of the season before the Parent-Teacher group on Friday.

Riverdell Dairy Unveils Modern Milk House Facility

The Riverdell Dairy of Powers reveals a new milk house completed with two rooms for milk handling and washing, a concrete floor and foundation, white woodwork, electric lighting, and upgraded equipment including a bottle washing machine and electric separator. Albert Powers, proprietor, earns praise for progressiveness.

Riverdell Dairy of Powers Albert Powers

Bridge Club Entertained at Mrs Rogers Home

Mrs Allen Kong hosted the bridge club last Thursday at Mrs Earl Rogers residence. Three tables played after a dessert luncheon at 2, with first prize going to Mrs Curtis Townsend and second to Mrs Ray Berrs.

Mra Allen Kong Earl Rogers Curtis Townsend Ray Berrs

IOOF Delegation Missing After Firefighter Absences

IOOF lodge members were sent to fight fires last week leaving the lodge unable to send a delegation to the county meeting in Coquille last Friday.

1OOF Coquille

Powers Loses to North Bend in Friday Football Clash

Powers High School, coached by Earl Hardy, fell 18 to 7 to North Bend High School's second team Saturday. Powers led 7 0 with Utterback’s goal but could not score again. Listed Powers players included Paxton Stevens Mc Adams Warner Lindley Moe Shorb Atterback and Virgil Atterback. Next, Powers meet Marsh at the Latter Piece Saturday Oct 24.

Powers Earl Hardy North Bend High School North Bend Utterback Powers Boys Anotheir LE Guy Paxton Francis Stevens Everett McAdams Dor Warner Earl Smith Marion Lindley Chester Moe Sprague Glenn Ross Wiliam Shorb Virgl Marsh

Hottest October Day on Record Shocks Town

Friday October 9 marked the hottest day since August 4 1032 with a temperature of 103 degrees noted by Walter Kirby at the local weather station. Clear skies gave way to dense smoke after 2 PM from nearby fires. Unseasonably warm, no rain in two weeks dried remaining vegetation and parched creeks and springs.

Walter Kirby

Local Woman Wed At Gold Beach Saturday

Walter Miller of Gold Beach wed Mrs May Shranne in a Gold Beach ceremony Saturday evening performed by Judge Bailey at his home. Attendants included Mr and Mrs E J Greve of Powers, the groom’s sister and brother in law. Miller, a Gold Beach native, has long lived in Coos County. Mrs Miller, known in Powers, previously resided there before moving to Gold Beach. Miller recently purchased a house in Powers.

Walter Miller May Shranne Gad Beach Powers Gold Beach Bailey Cremons Mra E J Greve Miller Miler Gong

Bible Standard Church Weekly Schedule and Notices

Rev Eugene L Armetrong presides with Sunday school at 10 am and services at 1 pm and 8 pm. Tuesday prayer meeting at 2 pm. Bible study Tuesday 8 pm at the church. Thursday prayer at 8 pm. Women’s Aid society meets second and fourth Fridays at 2 pm at the church. Children’s church Saturdays at 2 pm. Rev W A Stephens pastor. Sunday school 9:45 am with first Sunday communion at 10 am. prayer and Bible study Thursdays at 2 pm. Ladies Aid next Wednesday at 2 pm at the church. Mass 10 am last Sunday each month. Instruction for children Sundays at 10 am. Altar Society meets first and third Tuesdays at members’ homes. Mia E L Severson president.

Bible Standard Eugene L Armetrong Wallace Keller Womens Af Ssugnars Society Oclock Chidrens Church W A Stephens Owlock al T Erickson Ladies Aid Altar Society Mia E L Severson

Scouts Meet Regularly at The Hut This Week

Boy Scouts meet Friday at The Hut and Scouts gather Thursday evenings there. The Hut hosts the regular business meeting and the next weekly Felow crub organization event is planned for Wednesday.

Moose Women Plan Social at Moose Hall

Women of Moose will hold a social meeting at Moose hall today. The event follows a regular meeting pattern and includes social time for members.

Moose Women Women of Moose Moose Hall Rebekahs Fellowstop

Gravelford Grange Holds Regular Meeting and Lecture Hour

The Gravel ford Grange held its regular meeting last Thursday with a postmeeting lecture hour led by Ray Deadmond of Fat View. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Deadmond Mr and Mrs Tuosten and others from Faarsview and nearby communities with reports on hospital visits, football game notes, and local social visits.

Gravelford Mytlo Psat L Culbertson Lae Boer Nelson Toma Pot Bios Ben Wiatsa - Mra Mos Bart Crees Ce Qatly Sunoas Bonniger Gacquille Sundies MM Wo DeBoer Suridas

Farewell Dance for Miss Blaine Green and Uncle Clay Palmer

Social notices recount a Saturday evening farewell dance for Miss Blaine Green and her uncle Clay Palmer with a kerchief shower for Green. Guests included Kendall Reynolds, Kermit Hayes, and several local families visiting relatives across Camas Valley, Coquille, Roseburg, Drain, and Myrtle Point.

Blaine Green Clay Palmer Misa Green Nampa Idaho Kendall Reynolds Camas Valley Kermit Hayes H D Bones Robert Betty Robertson Marshfield Alvin Howard Coquillo Elmer Sargent Takon Hospital A E Johnson Frick Johnson Allegany William Lear Eileen Grant Denmark Noah van Dorner James Devereux Coquilla Mra Devereux H A Farrier Bones Roseburg Mra Addie Hayes Mra Lawrence Mullen Myrtle Point Carl Hainey Nora Hainey Geing Reedsport

Local residents cited visiting friends and recovering at hospital

Bancroft Mr and Mrs P A Fass called on Elmer Sardent who is recovering from an appendectomy at Coquille hospital. Mr and Mrs Roe viewed the accident fire remains in Bandon before returning home. Mr and Mrs John Fellner of Myrtle Point were visitors at the WA Fish home. Mr and Mrs A Duncan were Monday callers. Myrtle Pront and Mr and Mrs Charles Warte and daughter visited relatives in town.

Elmer Sardent Roa Banden John Fellner Myrtle Point WA Fish Home A Duncan Myrtle Narles Warte Marah

Social visits recounted in local diary notes

Wednesday of last week entries mention Orville Rice and Cr Eliison visiting. Sunday evening was spent at the Fish and Sargent home by these individuals. Friday callers at the Fish and Sargent home included Mrs. R. B. Knife and two of her Coquille nephews.

Visitors from Arizona Stay with Chandler Family

Dement Creek Mr and Mrs Riley and three children arrived last Thursday from Arizona and are staying at the William Chandler home while seeking a local place. John Flood called on business in Myrtle Point on Friday and Monday. Willits Chandler visited the Arthur Chandler home Sunday. Misa Melba Putman and Marie and

Mr. Riley Arived Arizona William Chandler John Flood Myrtle Point Willits Chandler Arthur Chandler Misa Melba Putman and Marie

Chandler family notices from Coquille and Upper Fioras Creek

Gene Chandler attended a Saturday call at the Simmons home on Upper Fioras Creek. Dorothea Chandler conducted a Monday business call in Coquille.

Gene Chandler Simmons Upper Fioras Creek Dorothea Chandler Coquille

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Community Church Fellowship 16Th Coos Countians Forestry News Rookard Boreal Eastern Star Entertains Club IOOF Myrtle Point Wrecking House E C Thompson ST Bridget's Atholic M G Hart R. F. Milne First Nat'l Bank Rexall le Townsend Club Charles Bennet Albert Percy Baar Senate Borniksen Broadbent Mrov Gaylord Bancroft Dui Miu Gano Funeral Home Phene Coquilee Lou Jack and Jill Europe South America Huling-Lundy Lester T. Dement Dement Creek Paul Bunyan Seattle G. Strowther Frene HULL Mountain States Power Company Golden Shell Shell Shell Station
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