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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1930
Page
7
Pearcon at shortstop and Schroeder in left field anchor a defensive shift with Thompson patrolling center field and Baxter patrolling right field advancing the lineup and maintaining steady coverage.
Saville Robinson returns after illness. Mollie Warner and Lulu Nichols miss days last week due to illness. Clifford Jennings out several days on sick list. Branley Steinhoff out two days with illness. Lloyd Hyde absent part of week after trouble. Garland Ghull walking without crutches after sprained ankle. Lynn Cooper suffers from blood poles in right hand.
The senior play will be presented May 9 at the high school auditorium. Rehearsals continue every evening with the cast practicing after the junior play concluded. Garland Shull, recently on crutches, can join practice now as the auditorium is free for the seniors.
Latin II students tackle cross word puzzles this week while occupation classes prepare reports on career books for thin six weeks. Boys study "Great Men Along Senior area" and girls create career books aligned with future life work. Mina Woodward's English 11 class studies "The Lady of the Lake."
The typing contest postponed from last Saturday to next week to allow Marshfield to send a team member to Corvalha.
On Friday April 1, the eighth grade pupils will tour the high school district to learn what high school is like. The Sophomore class presents a program featuring songs, readings, and short plays by named students and staff.
A summary of student notes from grammar school reports includes classes for first through eighth grades. Topics cover field trips to Sunset Beach, wildflower pressing, nature study booklets, sewing and carpentry for Good Homes week, dental efforts for a cup prize, horned toads observation, and a Fifth Grade Australia study. The Eighth Grade operetta Goldilock's Adventure features sixty eight performers and is set for May 14 at Union School with admissions of fifteen and thirty five cents.
William J. McAneeny president of Hudson Motor Car argues responsibility as key to success. He says brains and ambition matter but only with willingness to assume responsibility and adapt to changing times. He emphasizes loyalty, effort, and vision, noting cooperation between employers and workers and the role of purchasing power in demand.
Newspapers warn of parrot fever a disease feared to spread from parrots to humans and call for better pet care. The piece notes cats and mosquitoes as disease carriers and argues for vigilance over pets to prevent epidemics rather than mass slaughter. It also touches on petty social remarks and local visits by Mr. and Mrs. Benedict of James, Washington.
Eugene Oregon April 15 spring cleaning for Oregon highways scheduled May 10 with Boy Scouts school children service clubs and civic groups to remove roadside rubbish. Governor Norblad backed by state officials urged broad participation and noted efforts to preserve natural beauty along forests plains valleys and beaches.
Mrs G E Hamilton welcomed a surprise birthday party when guests arrived at her home. Led by Mrs E C Barker, friends brought a large cake and Easter gift novelties. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Dickinson, Mr and Mrs Paul Breuer, Mr and Mrs E Barker, Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder, Cecil Barker, and the Hamilton family.
Jacob Moomaw Jr and his two children came home to the Arago district after a stay in Ashland. Mrs. Moomaw stayed behind to finish school in music and art. He praised Ashland climate and water but prefers returning home among friends.
Walter Boran pleaded guilty to careless driving Saturday. He received a 20 dollar fine and 90 day license suspension in the city recorder's office on Monday. The court included a 35 dollar delinquent amount in the sentence, and due to inability to pay he was sent to the county jail.
The week sees a swing from summer to winter with several inches of rain. Dairymen in Coos County smile at the moisture though rivers still lack water to float logs. Overall precipitation runs about 30 inches below the seasonal average.
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