Freshmen Chew Gum Rule Sparks School Outcry
A jumble of students from juniors to seniors clash over gum chewing in school. Seniors get blamed and punished for chewing, while juniors and sophomores persist. The piece also notes alumni Ray and Lyle Carver leaving for Willamette University and various edits at Myrtle week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livyd
Mike
Ray
Lyle Carver
Salem
Willamette University
Edwinrth Peel
James Dartiott
Dora James
Eveenden
Bridge
Ahool
Frieda Watson
Nell Watson
Prevention of Tuberculosis Campaign and Local Debate Notes
The article urges TB prevention amid economic stress, detailing costs, hospital capacity limits, and the Christmas Seal Sale funding local health efforts. It notes 70 patients awaiting admission and the disease’s impact on families, with emphasis on early treatment and prevention. Also covered are a prep school debate between sophomores and seniors on British radio central features, with named participants and coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnesia
National Tuberculosis Association
United States
Centrol
Roberto Barklow
Evelyn Zones
Kennett Weatherman
Harold Draper
Claire Booth
William Gurneil
Colege
Linn
Reshmen
Special Myrtle Leaf edition editors named after Thanksgiving break
The Myrtle Leaf announces a one week edition produced by the journalism class after Thanksgiving vacation. Editors are Edwingth Peel for the girls and Jim Bartlett for the boys. Stories were written by six boys and eighteen girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwingth Peel
Jim Bartlett
Myrtle Point Bobcats land three on all county football teams
Myrtle Point's football season was weak in wins yet strong in individual honors. Hail, star end and captain, earned unanimous selection by Bandon Westenened and the Coos Bay Times. Guard Howard Redell also made the second team with McCue and Aebity favored by Bandon, while the county coaches lineup matched much of the official picks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bartlett
Myrtle Point
Coos Bay Times
Bandon Western World
Times
Myrtle Pot
Star
Bandon and
Marshield
Bandon
Girls' League Plans Dress-Up Party
At the November 24 meeting the Girls' League planned a December 8 dress-up party divided into three groups. Attendees may help choose refreshment ideas and participate in a series of activities. A small prize will go to the girl giving the best idea.
Senior Girls Prepare Christmas Program One-Act Play
Senior girls met last Tuesday to plan the Christmas program to be produced by the senior class in December. Miriam Smith will star in the one act play Christmas Bouquets with Doris James Helma Olson Schwinyth Peel. three boys will participate. Hazel Durrell will read Why the chimes Rang. Mr F D Hollister directs the play and coaches the reading. Senior boys meet Mondays and Fridays with Hollister to practice songs for the program and other appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Smith
Doris James
Miriam
Helma Olson
Schwinyth Peel
Hazel Durrell
F D_ Hollister
Senor Boys
Mr Hollister
A New Speed Test Grading Method Suggested
The article outlines a change in speed test grading for Ypist students. Five tests per week will be administered with only the top three scores counted, while the bottom two will be treated as practice. The instructor believes this will reduce nervous mistakes and improve overall performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuss Alcides
Myrtle Leaf mystery and frog biology class notes
A fragmented school page describes the Myrtle Leaf incident with Mrs Rickard and Mary Davenport and explains a frog biology lesson. It mentions typing delays, a scramble to prevent publication, and humorous classroom anecdotes about Mrs Rickard and various teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickard
Mary Davenport
Mary
Mrs Rickard
Roderic Darklow
Shortened school term gives students Thanksgiving break
The six week term was reduced to four and a half weeks to grant students two days off for Thanksgiving. Despite the shortened term, the students seem pleased and not regretful about the extra vacation.
Weather Woes Prompt Rain Gear Realization
Old Man Weather proves temperamental as students misjudge skies and skip raincoats. Last week a quick sky survey led some to neglect umbrellas, sending them sprinting home Monday evening with soaked feet and bent heads.
Weather Confusion Ends With Warm Coat Choice
In a breezy exchange residents debate what to wear for the next morning when rain is expected. Tuesday evening finds them equipped with raincoats and umbrellas while walking home in the sun. The following morning brings clear confusion with frosty air and a warm coat becoming the sensible choice.
Education opinions span classes and dreams in a vented piece
An editorial mixes quotations on education from diverse voices including philosopher immigrant rich lawyer and small school boy. It sketches how education shapes outlooks, class dynamics, and the value of schooling versus leisure in a collage of views. The piece notes education as a potential bank and standard of quality for society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lewis Church
Whitley
Indiana
Roseburg High
Willamette
Los Angeles
Awd
Cold House Drama Hits Thanksgiving Rehearsals
Bundled players rehearse in a chilly schoolhouse during Thanksgiving holidays as their electric heater and blankets attempt to stave off the cold. Cast members joke about Alaska as frigid air seeps through the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pole
Newfoundland
Colt
Alaska
Gabe
Thanksgiving Holiday Sparks School Gossip and Reflections
A lively classroom scene recalls student chatter about Thanksgiving break and its effects on study and mood. Edwinyth Peel and Doris James clash in a tense moment while peers comment on fatigue, rest, and upcoming assignments.
Bones of Evelyn and other classroom rants from a scribbled page
Fragmented poetic school notes recount a series of students and teachers with odd memories and misremembered facts. The piece weaves names like Evelyn Steinhoff Mary Nobson Nad Daruthy and Vivian Cook with odd anecdotes and mistaken attributions.
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Myrtle ‘Pod Herald
Ore‘gon
Robert L Tucker
Fdker
Ueuet
Spa
Raymond
Bally
Carver
Steiner
North Bend
Tigers
Priscaila Millen
Wilma Johnson
Merion Koct
Vashon Hal
Edwinyth Pee
Gilda
Alhtee
Miss Lior
Margaret Garrett
Danford Mast
Haron Ranton
Myrtle Point High
Senron Boachan
Veft
Herald
Theopy
Hollister
Curts James
Doris
Mrs Rackard Rey
Bartlett
Edwiroth
Derr
Bulletin
Jeurt
Cecil Barzee
Lela June MacDonald
Leslie Wilson
Bertie Forrest
Marahfield
Frances True
Haml Schader
Alice Rackleff
Luke Pierson
Turkey
Edlyn Miller
Harold Hall
Vincent Hunt
Allene Kirkendall
Rusty
Peterson
Miss Alverdes
Durrell
Moonrad
Vincent Cortuntly
Wilett
Roosevelt
Cocs
Hielma Olson
Edwarth Peel
Thankagis
Moon
Draper
Stenhomir
Leonard Bart Giles
Fred Borklow
Aldine Reed
Re Bari Parry Law
Tom Draper
Cnet
Seth
Mr Ban
Roderis Barklow
Mr Santos
Lloyd King
Fred Puchia
Watt Gye Atts
Reed
Asdyce Stronp
Wimpy Peterson
Stan
Blelin
Ouse
Waindeas
LoUuwing
G. G. Stem
Moulton St
Coquille
Fred Kons
Cuirage
Frank Davis
Mediaine
B. Carter
Dion
Fia Lee Pilla
Nemo
Evelyn
Aince
High Wheel
Vivian Cook
Teres
Daruthy
Louise Diamond
Irene
Roe
Lamon
Mr Church
Fteonard
Clundell
Bal Werner
Jesse Clinton
Woot
Dantest
Clay
Vida Pont
Corn “Teele
Hiland Theater
MYR
Alice Brady
Maureen O’sullivan
Tone
Phillips Holmes
Ted Healy
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