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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
2
An unclear March event note from the Coes County Federation of Women's groups mentions a cheese-related activity with a planned march and unspecified date, showing local group engagement in community activities.
Junior Matron meets with the club leader at Severan in Redlands California to discuss junior activities and roles within the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
The Christian Endeavor of the Community church met at 6 30 with Louise Thorpe as leader. After the meeting the group went to the Hut for refreshments and singing.
Sunshine club held a small gathering at Mrs. Ray Berry’s home last week 'Tweeday with Mrs. Clarence Moe assisting hostess duties. The event emphasized community fellowship among local residents.
Local fraternal and youth groups list meeting times across halls including Bingham Lodge Moocee hall and The Hut. Eastern Stars Mystic Chapter meets Thursdays 8 pm in Moocee hall. Moose groups and Women of Moose gather on Fridays and Thursdays in Moose hall. PTA meetings and Varied clubs host alternating Wednesdays for dessert and programs.
The marriage of Miss Alyce Kay Roberts to Clyde Harrison McCracken took place September 8, 1996, at the Presbyterian church in Canby. Rev Edward Terry officiated. witnesses were close relatives. The bride, a Powers High School graduate, will reside in town with the groom, who works as a fireman for CBL on the railroad.
The Fellowship club meeting scheduled for last Wednesday is postponed to September 23. The gathering will be held at the home of Mrs Pred Powers.
Dr Thorstenberg and Miss Beong lead medical exams for school children this week. Girls adopt new uniforms under Miss Boyles. seventh and eighth grade girls study homemaking while boys take shop. Friday is School Day at the Coos County Fair in Myrtle Point with local business closures. Band and string ensemble meet Mondays. library adds 19 volumes of a well known encyclopedia.
At 7 pm in Myrtle Point city hall Justice E A Dodge wed Ferne Howard to Lester Huntley and Lois Hayes to Alvin Howard. Witnesses were Mrs Alvin Howard and Mrs Henry Roth of Gaylord. The couples, from Coquille and Gaylord, plan to live at The Orchard above Powers where both men work as truck drivers.
The American Legion Auxiliary opened its fall session with Mrs Atlee Hoyt reporting on the Roseburg departmental convention. Due to low attendance, officer elections were postponed to a special meeting set for Wednesday September 30.
Miss Spelbrink will replace Miss Mabel Robertson who resigned to return to her hometown Silverton. A Pacific University graduate from Forest Grove she will teach French German and string instruments.
The Powers High football squad practices daily under Coach Karl Hardy ahead of the first game with Bandon on Friday September 26. The team has lost three graduates Francis Jones Harry Rees and Bud Putnam.
The boys train regularly for football with the season opener scheduled at Myrtle Point this Saturday. The Athletic Association hosts a dance in the high school gym on Saturday next, Sept 2. The school board hires a full time janitor for the gym and Hut. the facility will remain open Saturdays for organized play.
A list of students leaving Powers for college this year includes Miss Jane Thomas and Miss Alice Stewart at the university, George Powers, Kenneth Rolfe, and Stuart Marsee at Oregon State, Ruth Ann and Josephine Crawford at Oregon State, James Gamwell, Basil Lewis, and Harry Ross at Oregon State. Francis Iones and Ernest Ely plan study and football at state college and Corvallis respectively. Marguerite Smith goes to Texas and Howard Varney enters Willamette University.
The Junior Womans Club met at Mrs. Clare Lehmanowsky's home to reorganize for the year's work after summer. Alyce Schneider was elected president and officers will be chosen in October at the annual meeting. The club, missing a president after Mrs. Wayne Carver moved away, plans library and treasury projects and will serve dinner before the Coos County Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Fellowship clubhouse next Monday.
The Missionary Society of the Bible Standard Church assembled Friday in church rooms for an afternoon of sewing. Mrs Elvin Hull hosted the gathering.
Miss Harriet Long state librarian will visit Powers this Friday September 18 and speak at a public meeting in the Fellowship clubhouse at 8 pm. She is well qualified on library topics from experience in the middle west and on the coast. All interested in books and reading are invited.
Mr and Mrs George Goodman welcomed a daughter Sharon Kay born at 2 10 am last Thursday September 10 1936 at the home of Mrs Goodman's parents in Stahlard. The baby weighed seven pounds. Mr and Mrs Lonnie Mortenson reported the birth of their first son on September 9 1936 at a Coquille hospital weighing eight pounds.
Last Friday evening the Bingham Lodge of Masons hosted Coquille lodge degree team which presented the Master Mason degree for a local candidate. After the meeting 74 Masons were served refreshments in the Fellowship club house by an Eastern Star committee. MCC Harrington was made Master Mason with a pipe and the OES committee included Mrs John Purvison Mrs E S Gamwell and Mrs James W Gamwell.
The Powers P T A hosted a Saturday reception at the Fellowship club to connect parents with Powers school staff. Speakers included Minnie King P T A president and Pay Baker school superintendent who stressed cooperation. Guests met teachers, heard musical numbers by Frances Sterrs and Ethel McCulloch, and enjoyed dancing and refreshments.
Mrs Clarence Moe entertained her bridge club last Thursday at her home with cheese. At 2 o clock Mrs W G Carty won first prize and Mrs A E Thurber took second. Mrs Chester Root attended as a guest.
Rev Eugene L Armstrong leads Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m. Evening service at 8 p m. Prayer meetings held Tuesday at 2 p m with Mrs Wallace Keller and Thursday at 8 p m. Bible study each Tuesday at 8 p m. Women’s Missionary Society meets the second and fourth Friday at 2 p m at the church.
Sunday school at 9 45 am followed by church service a Sh loe lock Communion service the fs of the month Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm at the church Choir practice and prayer meeting Tuesday evening at 8 00 pm and Bible study on alternate Thursdays at 2 00 pm with Mrs Al T Erickse Ladies Aid meets at 2 00 pm on alternate Wednesdays
The church holds mass at 10 a.m. on the last Sunday of each month. Instruction for children occurs every other Sunday morning at 10.
Members of the Jewel club gathered at Mrs. George Barton’s home Tuesday with refreshments and no gift for her young son. Conrad George presented Mrs Barton with a silver knife fork and spoon for Master Barton, the club’s gesture to Mrs Lupp’s grandchild.
The Coos County Chamber of Commerce will meet in the Fellowship clubhouse next Monday evening. A host dinner will be served at 6 39 by the Junior Women's club and the meeting will follow. Ralph Milne is president and Mrs Clare Lebmanowaky is secretary.
A young couple has moved into a new home on the street this week. The event was noted with a small ceremony at the parish, and neighbors report the pair settled in smoothly.
Broadbent Odd Fellows lodge to hold a joint meeting with the nearby lodge to discuss past dues and the fate of belongings lost in last year’s fire. Members plan to review memorials and community service efforts.
A long OCR fragment lists countless individuals and families with scattered mentions of events and visits. Names include Mr and Mrs Wert, Mia, Mos Albert, Tricia Whales, Kenneth Murdock, Mrs Reuters, Helen, Mrs Lasona, Mrs J oW Hunt, Pat ws Ara, Mr and Mrs Wes Nat, and others, with brief references to weekends, visits, and local gatherings. The text lacks coherent narrative and specific dates.
Collum and from Rastaide. Cilinton Carman and Mrs. J M Wagner are busy in the community exhibit at the Fair. Mrs. Emma Hermann was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Hermann Friday evening. Mrs. Lily Dement visited Friday evening with her sister Mrs. Emma Hermann of Cees River, Mr. and Mrs. Aole children Wanda and
Gaylord Charles Knight visited Portland on a business trip last Wednesday and returned Saturday. Mr and Mrs Arthur E Doyle camped on Mrs Mary Richardson's property. Mrs Eugene Hamblock of Bandon spent Saturday night with her brother Clinton Carman. Mr and Mrs Carman attended the fox breeders picnic at Myrtle Point Saturday evening. A dance and kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Thomas Luttrell drew many gifts. Mrs Cart Hainey visited her father-in-law O A Karry who is ill in Myrtle Point. Mr and Mrs Ray Grant and children visit Grant's relatives, Mr and Mrs John Grant. Mrs Nora Hainey and others called at H D Bones' home Sunday afternoon. John Phelps returned Monday from Pendleton where he attended the Round-Up. H D Bones drove to Brockway Sunday. Mrs Carl Hainey surprised her mother-in-law with a handkerchief shower for her birthday last Wednesday. Refreshments were served.
The Malka school opened on Monday September 7 welcoming 12 pupils. Charlene Daniels and Donald Young were among the first graders entering the new classroom.
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