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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
2
Community Rev. 3 R Wiey and Rev J R Wiley host Sunday services at 845 a m and 1 pm on the fourth Sunday at the Fellowship clubhouse. Ladies Aid meets at home on alternate Wednesdays at 2 pm. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 2 pm.
Mrs Hazel Lewis was attacked with a sharp object as she walked toward town on Fir Street near the Russell Jenkins home. She sustained a skull fracture risk, glasses broken, and shock. two youths fled after the assault and were detained by Ed Peterson and local residents.
Aylmer is named annual training instructor for Joca School arriving from Minnesota where he trained at the University of Minnesota. He will lead the industrial arts department and teach mathematics classes.
Last week Wednesday Mrs Joe Boutin Mrs J D Woolms and Mrs Clarence Moe hosted a surprise card party for Mrs Ray Stewart at the Clarence Moe home. Guests included Mrs Chester Root Mrs George Weeks Mrs R E Stevens Mrs Leota Gates Mrs Elvin Hull Mr Charlie Crew and Mrs S Townsend. High prize went to Mrs Elvin Hull and second to Mrs Charles Crew. A lovely gift was given to Mrs Ray Stewart who was to leave Thursday for her Portland home.
A hobby club formed by E L Severson collects bath salts and related articles. The crew expands the group to include more artifacts and items tied to Severson’s treasure of bath products.
The meeting of the Women Missionary Society of the Church of the Bible has been cancelled for this week due to members meeting at the parsonage last week to canned food for parish use. A potluck dinner was served. Present were Mr Marion Lewis Mrs William Doak Mrs Elmer Duncan Mrs Leo Frye Mrs Charles Stallard and Miss Verda Lawton.
Ladies and gentlemen gathered for a community card party with prizes announced. Notable attendees included Mrs Ernest Severson and Mrs Phares Crew, with special prizes awarded to Mrs Gamwell and Mrs Jo W as results were shared.
A small charge for refreshments will be collected at the Townsend club meeting this Friday evening at the clubhouse. Mrs Carl Briggs is in charge of refreshments and Mrs Nellie Peterson will arrange the program.
The first meeting of the Woran club will be held at the Fellowship Cubhouse next Wednesday at 1:30. Members are asked to invite guests and bring dough lunch for two people. Coffee and cream will be served and a short program is planned to outline the year’s plans.
The meeting of the WOT is to be held next Wednesday at the home of Mrs Lew Five at 2 pm.
A fragmented OCR item notes Lunsneon Loners Memers leaving for new homes with mentions of prizes, records, and commemoration in a crowded, unclear text. The readable bits reference transfers and some named individuals in a local context.
Broadbent Mr and Mrs Harley Barklow and son Dean called at the John Who brew home Saturday. Many neighbors from Myrtle Point and Coquille visited homes including the Browns Fresno Cait and the Wie Now bur s fam. Others attended dances and gatherings. several families were listed as guests or callers at multiple homes in Marshfield Coquille and surrounding areas.
Mrs James May entertained the Lunetheon club at her home last Thursday with a 1:30 luncheon. A birthday shower for Mrs Elvin Hull Ash was held, with Mrs Charles Crew and Mrs Read Stevens presiding. The next meeting is planned for Thursday Sept 18 hosted by Mrs Bruce Rder.
Report lists Mr and Mrs W H Gradv n and others traveling to Rogue River and Bastendorf Beach. Many residents, including E S Gamwell and Margare Frye, are mentioned with visits to Coquille, Eugene, and North Bend.
Members of the Mye chapter OES attended the last Wednesday ceremonies in Nata Day events. Local and visiting members included Mr and Mrs Stewart and Mr and Mrs Gammwel with several others from Myrtle Point Coquille Sixes Port Chicago Eu Reesport and surrounding towns attending the event.
Night pupils are asked to register for classes next week or Friday of the week. Registration takes place at the high school building.
The August report notes no rain this year with 17 inches previously last year. Mean highs reached 81 7, lows 43, and a 63 1 mean. The hottest day was the 2nd at 89, with a low of 34. There were 26 clear days and a mostly cloudy August. total rainfall about 0.873 inches, a record. About 12 inches fell Sunday night and Monday morning, delaying campers and aiding gardens. Residents affected included the Hoogerady family and Stuck, Hannon, and Tobin households.
Community members gather for Mrs He Styrceberrat he RRYR opi tay on Sept. won a birthday buffet at 2 PM. Attendees included Noble, Revang Walace Hever La Fove, Minker, Ros Wo, Bruce Murte, and Ret Ww om Re a. Purses and small gifts noted as keepsakes amid festive atmosphere. US 1936 census figures referenced.
A fragment notes folding dough in halves with butter between layers for easier shortcake. It also describes poached eggs in hot tomato soup as a sauce and adding salt to water to prevent cracking. Additional tips cover washing suede gloves with olive oil to keep them soft.
Mrs Frankove entertained eight members of the Bridget Altar Society at her home on Tuesday afternoon. After sewing, refreshments were served to conclude the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Ovid Rivant visited Mroo and David Smith of Roseburn. Jerry Walker leads Christian Endeavor Sunday. Charles Mack and family spent Friday at Cups Head Sunset Bay and Cape Arngo park. Forrest Heath and Grace June Heath hosted Eu reka Calif weekend guests. Dal King of Mert Point attended Monday noon events. Charles Mask and Lou Hooton were guests on Monday. Theodore Luft and Mrs Charlies Mack hosted Sunday dinner. Dwight Cuvee entertained 28 guests in honor of Mars Ian Culver birthday. Mrs Cornwall and Jack Iverna and others from Myrtle Point were Monday dinner guests.
Mrs Elizabeth Lewes spent the weekend at Meitle Pont with Mr and Mrs Lanes, as neighbors report a calm social gathering and light local activity in the district.
The Open Birls church offers Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 The Overcomers meet at 6 435 p m then evangelical service at 7 45 Tuesday prayer and Bible study at 7 45 Thursday choir practice at 7 48 directed by Mrs Vern Taylor Friday night prayer and praise at 7 46 The Women’s Missionary Society meets on the second and fourth Fridays at 2 o clock Bridget’s Catholic has Mass the fourth Sunday at 11 00 a m with children’s instruction on other Sundays at 10 30 The Altar Society meets the first and third Tuesdays at 2 p m.
A fragmented page lists discounted drugs and toiletries including Bromo Seltzer and Ipana toothpaste. Items show prices around 0.39 to 0.98 dollars and various brands like Alna Beltz and SQUIBD products. The ad also mentions shaving blades and dental creams with bold price tags.
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