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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
7
The Myrtle Leaf notes a proposed idea to mail letters to members, a move never tried before at the school. If the Student Body approves, an amendment to the constitution will be required to authorize sending fur letters.
Musas Lundy directs the Senior class in a lively mystery comedy Am I Intruding to be staged May 10 and 11 at the high school auditorium. The cast shows strong suitability for roles and rehearsal progress delights the group as they polish the rough script and build audience appeal.
Students rush to wear blue and yellow polo shirts after the State basketball tournament marking a new fashion. The writer notes these shirts brighten dull days and praises the designer for creating the popular wardrobe item.
Myrtle Point will be represented by the same team that won county honors Reneva Volkmar Doris Mann Elma Russell and Margaret Lever Ae a reward for their hard work and strict training they have undergone subs Dorothy Hartley Averill Laird and Jack Lane will also o Miss Sau bert and Mr John Lane will drive their cars.
The Student Council met in the Lab to nominate Student Body officers for next year. A nominations list is posted on the bulletin board in theower hall and the election is set for Friday April 26. The council also discussed bringing up the matter.
In a Friday morning ceremony, eight basketball players were awarded red or blue letters for the county champions Moss team. Two players switch to red, while two received blue letters as the manager Norwood Brown. Debate squad members Humphrey Lane Kender Reynolds William Gurney Byrle Roberts also received letters. County oratory and declamatory contests April 19 in Bandon awarded Lane first in oratory for Regulus to the Roman Senate and Phyllis Ward first in declamatory. Verna Knight of Myrtle Point earned third in declamatory.
Three girl base ball games this season end with Juniors winning two and Sophomores one. The Sophomores defeated the Juniors 18 to 16 in the opening game, then the Juniors won the next two contests, indicating evenly matched teams with promising competition ahead.
The Junior-Senior banquet is scheduled for May 7 in the basement of the Methodist church. About 105 guests are expected. The Ladies Aid will prepare the meal served by six Sophomore girls under Miss Lattrell’s supervision, with Miss Linn directing the program.
The dual meet with Rivarton, postponed due to weather, was held Wednesday after school as Myrtle Point track athletes practiced nightly despite rain and cold. They are expected to deliver a strong showing in the event.
North Bend remains a tough foe in the Coos county title race. The squad beat Myrtle Point in last year’s dual and tied Marshfield for top honors. The upcoming track meet will have free admission.
In the first little world series game at Myrtle Point High the Frosh defeated the Juniors 12-4 after an 8-2 Juniors lead. Frosh tied it in the seventh and exploded for nine runs in the eighth. Juniors added one more. In the second game the Seniors beat the Sophs 9-5 after the Sophs led early. Championship format requires double elimination for all teams.
Dorothy Clarke visited school Friday morning with Grayce Barker. Orma Johnson returned Monday after nearly three weeks absent due to illness. Avis Jenkins Elizabeth Dement Andy Newhouse and Walter Felsher were absent most of last week for illness. Avelyn Baker returned Monday after a week’s flu absence. Priscilla Deyoe Tommy Luttrell Elsie Reed Nena Martin and Miss Luttrell attended the Myrtle Point youth State Christian Endeavor Convention in Salem over the weekend.
The Freshmen class staged a Friday program highlighting talent across lines. Donald Druliner opened with a song, followed by a two act play with Eugene Kinnicut Harriett Bones Opal Willey Clifford Jennings Charles Leatherman and Priscilla Berg. Roberts read aloud and William Strong Lila Lewis were praised as the crowd favorite. GW Kennett of Eugene was a business caller in Myrtle Point today.
The article notes cakes as enduring symbols from birth rites to funerals. It recalls Yorkshire obsequies with light sweetened cakes and spiced ale or wine, and tokens showing mortality such as coffins and hourglasses printed on wrap to seal with black wax.
A Continental Edition of the London Daily Mail notes speedometer concepts in 17th century travel. Evelyn mentions Col Blount showing a device with three dials to measure miles and rods, anticipating modern measurements and early traffic policing.
A Kansas City Star item recalls a young boy at a street gathering who refuses to join a domestic scene on a porch. He disrupts a doll table, scatters dishes, then solemnly proclaims I’m a bad boy and I’ve gotta go home.
John O London’s Weekly notes fashion stems from battles among other causes. The Steinkirk cravat arose after the August 8 1672 battle of Steinkirk when French nobles rushed from tents and wore neckcloths loosely in celebration, becoming a style.
Grimanuit known as the happiest man in Nanterre wed recently in Paria suburb. Friends carried the couple to the mairie in a decorated wheelbarrow. Grimoul wore a fantastic cap and large garlands while guests rode in wheelbarrows filled with edibles and gifts.
On the first day of school a textsher at an Indianapolis high school misidentifies a student by resemblance, asking if a brother attended last semester. The student answers that the error is due to a strong likeness to a prior classmate, prompting a moment of bemusement.
The daguerreotype process named after Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (1780 1851) is described as requiring seven to eight hours for landscapes and about eight hours for bright monuments. The note links this long start to today’s motion pictures, tracing century long artistic progress.
A letter laments shattered finances under expansive tax and legal demands. The writer describes endless obligations to taxes and charitable societies, claiming government and laws squeeze profits while they struggle to survive and fear what comes next.
Mrs O Cracke presents a student recital at the union high school auditorium next evening May 3. Performers include Carolyn Schneider Elma Russell Hazel Davis Helen Hampton Beulah Spencer Alyce Kay Roberts Ionella Curtis Jean Harrison Roderic Barklow Phylis Jane Perkins Austin Mail Delbert Steele Robert Steele Gretchen Clinton Vera Clinton Dene Floyd Madge Nelson Mary Davenport Faith Idso Lela June McDonald Richard Brown Ruth Ann Crawford Kathryn Hamilton and others.
Ardith Spade and Franc are among the Ben Davis family members noted in a brief item about their forthcoming departure. The report lists Berta Volkmar among those connected to the event.
The John Sperry family expresses deep gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness during illness and death and for the beautiful flowers.
Valuable Paving of Leadville Colorado claims concrete contains gold from ore wagon lines and mine dump material. Port land Cement association cites grading assays as the source. Public health notes sweat estimates vary with conditions and temperature.
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