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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1931

Page

7

Unusual Junior Play Promises Higher Class Comedy

The junior class presents a play titled Boas with a star-studded cast led by Delorés Belloni as secretary and Cecil Barker as Edgar Tatum. The production follows strenuous tryouts from about forty students and aims to surpass last year’s show.

Fun Romezee Delorés Belloni Thomas Cecil Barker Edgar Tatum Bilile Lund Edgar Elsie Tatum Alileen Dement Grace Cheney Laura Cheney Janet Martin Cheney

Teen Fundraiser Sale Features Tek Ets in Friday Event

Ted and Oscar promote a fundraiser as Draper and Herter siege themes appear in the second act. TV and fancy evening gowns provide color, while high school students sell Tek ets on Friday evening for 26 and 50 cents.

Ted Oscar

Who's Boss Junior Play Scenes Noted

Snappy scenes from the junior play Who's Boss were shown in the auditorium on Wednesday December 2. Three skits offered the student body a glimpse of the upcoming production and its tone.

Who

Basketball practice opens with large turnout at local high school

Large turnout for early practice with coach Easman predicting a strong season. Two squads will be formed, about ten on the first team and the rest on the second. Returning lettermen include Earl Woods Ike Miller Walter Folsher Lyle Carver and Leonard. Other prospects Bandon and Myrtle Point players vie for spots as the schedule unfolds.

Easmann Easman Earl Woods Ike Miller Walter Folsher Ards Lyle Carver Leonard Bob Mast Coquille Myrtle Point Myrtle Pont North Bend Marshfield Bandon

Freshmen Lead With Fifteen Honor Roll Students

The six week honor roll features fifteen freshmen among forty two students listed. Names include Mary Jane Barker Edwin Binehoe Baer Detwiller Ann Harlocker Harrison Viola Hoffman Boose Landy Phydelias Morris Esther Nelson Grayce Perry Som Robison Josephine Shellhammer Bonnie Sumerin Dale Trout Leslie Wilson among freshmen. Sophomores Juanita Watson Doris James Helma Olsen Evelyn Steinhoff, Juniors Neva McNair Paula Breuer Joanne Perrott Theda Schroeder Rucert Steele Leonard Shelton Marguerite Sunstrup Helen Gill Kenneth Button Freida James Seniors Esi Breuer Dorothy Horschauer Jean Preasler Clifford Jennings Austin Hall Andy Newhouse Lois Porterfield Julia Myrl Leather man Genevieve Knight Priscilla Devore Anita Gill Eugene Kinnicott Charles Leatherman.

Mary Jane Barker Edwin Binehoe Baer Detwiller Ann Harlocker Harrison Viola Hoffman Boose Landy Phydelias Morris Esther Nelson Grayce Perry Som Robison Josephine Shellhammer Bonnie Sumerin Dale Trout Leslie Wilson Juanita Watson Doris James Helma Olsen Evelyn Steinhoff Neva McNair Paula Breuer Joanne Perrott Theda Schroeder Rucert Steele Leonard Shelton Marguerite Sunstrup Helen Gill Kenneth Button Freida James Esi Breuer Dorothy Hoschauer Jean Preasler Ciiford Jennings Austin Hall Andy Newhouse Lois Porterfield Julia Myrl Leatherman Genevieve Knight Priscilla Devore Anita Gill Eugene Kinnicott Charles Leatherman

School activity schedule rearranged by faculty

Faculty members reorganized top activities last Thursday due to lost time. The 1 to 2 o'clock classes shifted to 1 66 to 2 46, while 2 o'clock classes now run from 2 80 to 8 40. The 40 minute end-of-day period was extended from 1 00 to 1 56 o'clock.

Seniors Stage Magazine Style Christmas Program

Under Miss Linn and Miss Londros the senior class presents a December 23 Christmas program. Seniors write many recitations with Miss Linn guiding. The program includes Christmas songs by the glee club alongside the seniors recitations and readings.

Miss Linn Miss Londros Glee Club Akits

Dixie Jubilee Quartet Sings at Methodist Church

The Dixie Jubilee Quartet performed at the Methodist church Thursday evening and in the afternoon gave two numbers. They sang Play Your Harp and then a humorous caliope style piece enjoyed by students.

Dixie Jubilee Quartet Methodist Church Steem Caliope

Myrtle Point Librarian Dinner Party At Ruth Woodward Home

Student librarians of Myrtle Point High School and 18 friends gathered for a cafeteria dinner at Miss Ruth Woodward’s Arag home on Wednesday December 2. The group plans to host 12 similar parties for the rest of the year.

Myrtle Point High School Ruth Woodward Arag

Paper mess in room four sparks classroom mystery

A noon-time sight in room four prompts speculation about scattered paper balls but the clue points elsewhere. The narrator notes it was the lane area causing the mess, not first graders, hinting at an odd incident beyond a simple classroom slip.

Newspaper Clipping Bureau Wastes Paper In Scramble

A chaotic classroom scene unfolds as students rush in for class. Miss Barker guards the door while a journalist retrieves scattered sheets and a tall waste paper basket overflows with clippings.

Beginning members chosen for state typing team

Beginning members will be picked next week from Neva McNair Selma Latham Marguerite Sunstrup and Billie Lund. Advanced members Eloise Crowley and Juhin Myrie Leatherman return from last year as the class trains for speed since there is no county contest and the team will prepare for the state contest.

Neva McNair Selma Latham Marguerite Sunstrup Billie Lund Eloise Crowley Juhin Myrie Leatherman

Freshmen Edge Sophomores in Tight 21 19 Volleyball

Freshmen beat sophomores 21 to 19 in a close game at 1280 Monday. Seniors defeated juniors 21 to 11 at one o'clock Monday. Class teams practiced at 12 30 on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.

Juniors Split Wins in Two Freshman Contest

Week Miss Lindros acted as referee. The 80 ceat won over the freshmen a score. The juniors aan iat played two games, each winning one.

Miss Lindros

Second year typists work on forms and budgets

The article notes second year typists using business forms and budget invoices. First year students center simple letters while potential team typists from among Neva McNar Marguerite Sunstrup Selma Latham and Billie Lund await decision.

Neva McNar Marguerite Sunstrup Selma Latham Billie Lund

Candy sale at junior play next Friday night

Home made candy will be sold at the junior play next Friday night. All the girls of the class were asked to bring home-grade candy for the occasion. Audrey Davenport, Rose Kellenberger, and Alerta Volkmar are among those involved.

F F. A Mr Church Mr. Sawyer Harriet Bones Louise Lemon Audrey Davenport Rose Kellenberger Alerta Volkmar Thealyo

Accidents Reported In Region With Several Injuries

Groeger, on crutches, suffered a fall while walking to a neighbor’s house causing knee injury and cartilage damage. Church family car rollover near Oakland left him with chest injuries and facial bruising. Ann Harlock sustained a severe eye bruise in another crash. Prod Sehm reportedly off crutches Monday.

By Groeger Mr. Church Oakland

Quotations From Local Residents Note Varied Views

A collection of brief, fragmented statements from residents including Janet Martin and Leanna Schroeder. Topics touch on education, weight, dress, humor about Santa Claus, and personal well being amid casual conversations.

Pianos Tuned at Union High by Thomas Music Co

Mr. Draper from Thomas Music Co in Marshfield tuned both pianos at the union high school Friday.

Mr. Draper Thomas Music Co Marshfield Union High School

Tide Lifts All Ships in Prayerful Metaphor

A devotional piece compares God’s love to the tide lifting every craft from yacht to old gravel boat. It uses floaty maritime imagery to express universal spiritual uplift and the reach of the Holy Spirit, though some words are garbled.

The Church with a Message and a Welcome

The Presbyterian church outlines service hours including Bible school at 16, junior church at 11, morning service at 11 20, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, and evening worship with a sermon by the pastor at 7 80. Pastor E V Ostrander signs the notice.

The Presbyterian Church E. V. Ostrander

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Myrtle Point Union High School Orrison Lynn Hoover Junior Clabb Edgar A. Guest Santa W. H. Fearnley Jollytown Mission Bell Whit King Preferred Stock Lewellen’s Grocery Dixie Quartet Librarian Party St? of Empire Lines Taffeta Oregon Candy Sale Bank of Myrtle Point Sarees Baker Leanna Schroeder Frank Morrison Essman
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