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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
2
Powers Arrests Max Davis Sunday by Sheriff Ed Peterson for drunkenness, appeared before Justice C. F. Otis Monday to be fined. Ra Rowton pleaded guilty Monday to hunting in Abasco. fined $3 and costs by Justice Otis, Wile C ordered to appear on the same date.
A vintage food column describes versatile bandwich fillings and storage ideas for modern refrigeration. Raisin orange and rabbit bandwich fillings use raisin orange mix with grated rind and juice for one, and American cheese with dried beef and tomato soup for another, kept fresh in a modern refrigerator to prevent drying out.
Local interests oppose Southern Pacific Railroad seeking to abandon its common carrier duties along a 19 mile Coos Bay route. Coos Bay Lumber Co owns the line segment and relies on SP for outbound shipments. Public hearing likely. protests expected from Port Orford Cedar, McGeorge gravel pits, and International Cedar firms. Contract expires Nov 28. SP asks no renewal due to expected low rainy season traffic.
Freshman week kicks off with a party hosted by upperclassmen and staff Friday evening. Lois Root and Alys June Fox lead refreshments while Everett Warner Helen Lewis and Bot Hull head games. Earle Smith Pat Hennesses Roy Hirschnger organize the cleanup and talent program featuring musical numbers and skits.
Mrs Evin Hull hosted Saturday night bridge in Portland to honor Mrs William Marsee, visiting from Portland. Two tables played. first prize went to Mrs Weldon Medford, second to Mrs Chester Root. Guests included Mrs Jess Shepherd, Mrs Reuben Stevens, Mrs James May, and Mrs Charles Crew. Mrs Marsee received a gift and left Sunday for Portland.
Mra A T Erickson hosted the bi monthly WCTU meeting with Mrs Lu Ue n Cawton named assistant to Mrs William Doak chairing the Loyal Temperance Legion. The program on narcotics was led by Mrs H E Qu'lhaugh with participants, a devotional, and refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday Oct 10, with Mrs Clyde Allen as hostess.
The Community Church Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Juliene Moe last week Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Routine business was transacted, and refreshments were served by the hostess. The October 5 meeting will be held at the home of the president, Mrs. Bruce Munro.
Mra Ben Ganter has been seriously ill at her home for the past week with relatives visiting, including Marion from Malin, Mack from the North Fork, daughter Mrs Grant McClellan of West Myrtle Point, and sister Mrs Mary Hart ey of Broadbent. Son Ben Jr. was away on a trip and could not be located early in the week.
Student body officers and council members at PHS are announced for the year. Walter Nons presides. Frances Grove named secretary treasurer. Juniors elect Gayel Moe as adviser. Sophomores select Armis as sergeant at arms. Betty Brottu as treasurer.
A San Antonio social gathering honored a house guest with formal refreshments and closing arrangements. The event featured Mrs Roo and Mrs Medford as hosts and guests, with speaking and toasts followed by a reception.
Bridge club met last Thursday at the home of Mrs Charles Crew. Four lovely luncheon courses were served. Three tables of auction bridge played. Guests included Mrs Clare Marsee of Portland and Mrs Chester Rowe, Mrs Flwn Frye, and Mrs Eva Hu ofows. High prize went to Mrs Hull, second to Mrs Crew. Next meeting planned at Mrs Jack Hannon's home.
A flurry of social visits unfolds as families from Powers Coquille and Medford host relatives and friends. Guests arrive from Port Orford Myrtle Point and Grants Pass. Events include weekend stays in Eugene Coquille and Coos Bay with several plans to travel to Oregon cities and connect with local kin.
Tuesday Dr Ralph Milm of Coquille assisted by County Nurse Mrs Stith of Coquille and Dr Holls Carey of Powers conducted a dental examination of all school pupils. The physical examinations have all been finished.
Mound Ns Char e Hoglan are the proud parents of a baby girl born Tuesday September 1938 at Nast hospital. The infant weighed six pounds at birth.
The Fellowship club met at the clubhouse at 2 pm to plan a card party for October 5 and discuss funds for upkeep. Ernest Severson presided and announced a prize distribution with first prize going to Mrs Clare Lehman and second to Mrs James Gamwell.
Mystic Chapter OES observed and honored two member birthdays after its regular meeting Thursday evening. Hostess Mrs Frendy Medlock led the local gathering with Mrs William Marser of Portland in attendance along with honorees Mrs John Purvis and the birthday celebrations.
The text lists monthly Masses at Bridget Catholic Church with Father D J Kelly and monthly services at 11 am and 1930 am, plus Altar Society meetings on the second and third Tuesdays. It also notes Rev J BR Wiley leading Sunday school at 9 45 am, church services on the second and fourth Sundays, Ladies Aid on alternate Wednesdays, and Church of the Open Bible led by Rev Claude W Lawton with 9 45 am Sunday school and 11 am morning service plus 6 45 pm Overcomers and 7 45 pm evangelistic service. The women’s missionary society meets on the second and fourth Fridays.
RNA members attended the district meeting in Marshfield on Monday with Mesdames Bruce Rider Weldon Medford R E Stevens Wm Winkelmann Albert Burch James Piggott Eddie Rubin Elwin Frye and Kenneth McKenne as participants. Ms Laenore Brel of Ashland State Superior also attended the meeting.
Frank Felt reports miners at Independence mine on Iron Mountain operate daily with Pete Hamblin and family visiting Myrtle Point for supplies. Stanley Fitzgerald and E McCoud deliver a ton of goods through Powers. Towering 324 feet 4 inches, a Douglas fir near Ryderwood Wash claims tallest known height.
The PTA held its annual fete for teachers on a Wednesday evening at the Fellowship Clubhouse. Mrs Curtis Townsend presided as program leader with musical offerings and a speech by Superintendent ME Adams outlining education objectives. Guests met the 12 teachers and refreshments followed, with the refreshments committee listed among many volunteers.
Mrs Ernest Severson hosted the regular meeting of St Bridget's Altar Society on Tuesday afternoon at her home. Members enjoyed refreshments after an afternoon spent sewing.
Eighth graders run homeroom projects like beer making and apple jelly while in industrial arts shop pupils prepare school use projects. Freshmen aid juniors and seniors in adding six typewriter tables bringing typing room to sixteen. Sophomores place two new sockers in the upstairs hall near the band room. A new shorthand class for three seniors and one postgraduate, taught by Miss Gayel Moe, may join the regular curriculum next year per Superintendent J M Adams.
Mrs William Richards will lead the program of Old Fashioned Songs by Old-Fashioned Girls at the Townsend club meeting in the Fellowship clubhouse Friday night Refreshments will be served with an admission charge and the general public is invited.
Community members attend various social and family events across Marshfield Coquih taurove Bear Creek and Myrt Point. Residents include Mr and Mrs Jesse Hayes Roscoe Dov's and the Thomper and Devereux families with numerous visits, church events, and a funeral service for Marc'd Berg noted. guests and hosts span Hayes, Devereux, Bones, Medlock, Lear, and Thompsons with yields of potluck dinners and club gatherings.
And Mrs Charles Butler of Coquile spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dwight Culver. Mr and Mrs B Spence and Marion Jew and Charlotte and Jerry and Louise Butler of Coquile spent the weekend with Mrs Elle Brainard of Marshfield. Myrtle Beckett will lead Christian Endeavor next Sunday. The topic will be How Can I Help My Church. Mr and Mrs David Brown of Coquile and Richard Brown of Myrtle Point were Sunday afternoon callers on Mr and Mrs O W Heath. Mr and Mrs Charles Mack were Sunday afternoon callers on Mr and Mrs O W Heath. Mr Albert Papcoast returned Friday after a week in Portland attending a convention of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mrs Hazel Isom, librarian of the Bridge public library, accompanied by Mrs Stanley Lake and Mrs Albert.
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