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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
8
A clipped obituary style line notes ADA LEMON as society editor with a telephone contact line listing 63 or 138-3 for correspondence or staff inquiries. The fragment provides no further context about dates or affiliations.
Mostess to K Klub hosts at Spruce Street with Milton Schroeder and others attending. Husband and wife scores go to the LaFlammes and Barkers while Mrs Barker receives a 28 year pin from the Royal Neighbors. Polly Anna Club of McKinley Grange hosts an all day meeting with a potluck dinner and quilt tying for a November 9 fundraiser.
Mrs. Brewer hosted a Friday dinner party for her husband’s birthday with couples including Alvin Spra gue and Johan Leather wood. After a Myrtle Point-Marshfield game, guests returned for cake and coffee as Mr Breuer received several gifts. A Pinochle club luncheon followed by dessert and games centered on Mrs Verne Lundy and Mrs ck Perkins as special guests. High scores by Mrs Clinton and Mrs Carver.
Announced wedding for Patricia Hurlburt daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellis Lewis of Norway to Glenn Knight son of Mr and Mrs Wilber Knight of Coquille. They plan housekeeping in McMinnville where the groom attends Linfield College.
Last Friday the WCTU met with Mrs Ida Laswell presiding. Mrs Anna Lett led devotion from St John 18, and members discussed clothing needs in Germany. A box of clothing for the Children’s Farm Nome was sent and a scrapbook contributed by Mrs Sattle Matcher was showcased at the convention.
John Felsher hosts a Vancouver Washington gathering where pinochle and whist prizes were awarded. Mrs Lyle Carver and Robert Masah ton earned pinochle prizes while Joe took the whist prize. Mrs Francis Ployd won the sewing prize as many attendees enjoyed delicious refreshments.
Mrs Ward Evans attended a Tuesday missionary meeting at the Arago community church. Hostesses Mrs O H Aasen and Mrs Stanley Halter guided the afternoon while Mrs Emil Peterson and Mrs Lizzie Lett led the program. New president Clyde Lille elected to replace Mrs Place moved to Tillamook. Donations include 6.18 to a special fund and 20 to American Bible Society plus 20 to CARE food bundles. Refreshments served to numerous attendees.
Four dozen people attended the event and reported a good time. Organizers hope to make it an annual fair and plan to host it a few weeks earlier next year.
The Martha Group of the Methodist church entertained last Wednesday honoring Circle No. 8 with a venison meal donated by local hunters. Mrs. Lampoon led devotionals and Mrs. Cook spoke on religious denominations. The next meeting will feature a hobby show at the Paul Brewer home.
The Presbytery of southwestern Oregon met in Coos Bay Tuesday and Wednesday led by mediator Rev Oscar Payne. Twenty four representatives from Gold Beach to Tule Lake attended as Rev and Mrs Richard Cochran joined the local church in Reedsport with Mrs Henry Schroeder among the delegates.
Mave Visitor Myrtle Point IOOF met in their hall on a Wednesday evening. W G Mitchel Myers presided and Mr Wil son of Pacific 105 of Bay City paid a fraternal visit.
Mr and Mrs Raleegh Green of Bandon visited the city on Wednesday. Mr Greene aided his uncle Riley Volkmer in preparing a home on Railroad Street for occupancy after a recent purchase.
Mr and Mrs Stan Furman and family along with Mr and Mrs Robert Fowrie and families visited the Dement ranch at Eckley for a hunting weekend. Frank Furman returned with a deer while the others remained to continue the hunt.
T Lehnherr formerly at the Indian Agency at Pons ford Minnesota reports a transfer to the Warm Springs Indian Agency in Oregon. He is the son of Ott founder, now Myrtle Point, and remains closely tied to the town’s fortunes.
Selections include a baby buggy in excellent condition listed by J A Kilgore with a telephone. Fresh eggs offered by Mrs. Graham Wood. Seven weeks old Pomeranian pups advertised by Margaret Hughes. Oliver 60 tractor with lift and mower sold by Wayne Babcock. A 3 room Zephyr trailer house with blinds and electric brakes priced at 1600 cash via Walker's Auto Court.
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