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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
6
In Coos Bay on Friday September 23 the county PTA organization holds a session. Officials indicate discussion on local school issues and community programs.
Powers Illinois PTA opens with illness forcing president elect to miss installation. Mrs. Lewie acts as officer, Floy Hammack named first vice president, other officers receive corsages. Membership drive led by 8th and 9th grades ends before October meeting. Teachers honored, attendance banners awarded, playground safety discussed after a head injury to a first grader.
William McLyman and family returned home after visiting relatives at Mastin Point, where Willis Varney and his wife celebrate their 50th anniversary. William Olsen, sister King, and other relatives joined the reunion. Floyd King observed a surprise birthday party September 12 hosted by Nell Metzger with turquoise, yellow, and pink decor and a pink rosebud ice cream cake.
The Woman's Club Of Powers entertained local school teachers with a humorous recitation by Stickney titled At The Doctor's Office. Mrs. Merritt and several members attended, with Mrs. A. I. King and Mrs. James Gamwell serving as hostesses as about 50 members participated.
Mrs Bruce Munro led the Community Ladies Aid program on Wednesday with missionary work from John Dey in Borneo discussed. A rummage sale is planned for October with committees to be named next meeting and refreshments served. Mrs Leo Frye will host October’s meeting.
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