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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

9

Ingram and Ingram win first prize at evening program

Lora Ingram wins second prize with Dorot Hoschauer as runners up. The evening program included dances and skits by Eleanor Pickett and Dolly Booth, a reading by Gwendolyn Shores, and a play titled An Evening at Home. Susan Julia Leatherman Ruth West and others attended. refreshments and games followed until about 11 o'clock.

Lora Ingram Dorot Hoschauer Eleanor Pickett Ella Elmer Dolly Booth Gwendolyn Shores Julia Myr Leatherman Ruth West Dorothy Hoschauer

Sophomore and Petterden Hold Secret December Meetings

A sophomore meeting was held Twenday December 3 to assign students to parts for the Christmas program. A Petterden meeting on Thereday December 6 was held with the purpose kept secret.

Petterden

Scrappy Frosh Mischief and Professor Spelling Mixup

Frosh departs into an awkward scrape as Freeh laments misspelling professor with two f's. Mr White questions Dutch's quiet work while Jim explains helping Dutch, revealing the classroom bustle and lighthearted confusion.

Frosh Gooh Freeh Mr. White Dwtch Jim

Home Economics Classes Conclude Gifts and Begin New Projects

The clothing class completed Christmas gift projects and will start a new assignment. The home decoration class will finish felt purses this week. Friday forenoon the Foods I class visited the mockory to learn cooking steps from dough mixing to wrapper preparation.

Riday Mokory

Agriculture classes build shed and study farming

Agriculture classes in the area are busy building a shed and exploring farm topics. They have taken field trips to local stores and farms, with the dairyman’s night school starting December 11 at the high school. Ten weekly meetings will cover selecting the herd and new dairying phases.

Dairyman's To Ie Eee

Biology Class Plans Weekly Themes and Prep

A Biology class meets daily in the library to craft a 1500 word theme on a biology topic. Themes are due by week’s end, with the preparatory classroom in use. In Science and Series classes an experiment distilling water was conducted Monday.

Preaiar

Book report due date for second ten points

The second ten points of fiction or non-fiction book reports are due December 20.

Debating Schedule With Several Interleague Matches

The schedule lists debating dates and venues with multiple matchups. Negative teams travel from North Bend to Bandon and Coos River while Marshfield faces Coquille and Myrtle Point hosts Coos River. Affir mative teams travel to North Bend and Arago with several swaps among Coquille, Bandon, and Myrtle Point.

North Bend North Bends Bandon Coos River Coos Rago Rees Dares Coquille Myrtle Point Iebees Banden Somalia Point Arago Myrtie

Homer Roll Names for Second Six Weeks

The list records student names for the second six weeks at Homer. Agnes Gearhart Helen McCracken Russell Carolys nee Reth Wolff Billy Griggs Jean Guerin Mere Silen Hartley Hare Kroeger Frances Fearnley are named.

Homer Agnes Gearhart Helen McCracken Russell Carolys Reth Wolffuniers Billy Griggs Jean Guerin Mere Silen Hartley Hare Kroeger Frances Fearnley

Local Students Return to Classes After Absence

Esther Guerin returned to school Monday after a week away due to illness. Hildreth and Leath Hill moved to Arago with their parents and now attend Arago High School. Ellis Lewis was absent all of last week. Marguerite Sunstrup started attending Milwaukie High School near Portland. Lyle Barklow Ruth Wolff and Helen Furman each missed one day of last week.

Esther Guerin Hildreth Leath Hill Arago Ellis Lewis Marguerite Sunstrup Milwaukie High School Portland Lyle Barklow Ruth Wolff Helen Furman

High School Conference Invites Delegates to University of Oregon

The tenth annual High School Conference at the University of Oregon invites delegates from all Oregon high schools for January 10 and 11. The event covers editors, girls’ league presidents, student body officers, and principals, with speakers from across the Northwest, roundtable discussions, and sessions on yearbook publication and athletic issues. Delegates attend a reception, banquet, and the opening basketball game at McArthur Court.

University of Oregon Eugene Hgh Myrtle Point Earle Pallett Day Foster North West Wll Barney Cameron Salem Lucille Gable Washington

College Night Vaudeville Tops Washington State Tour

Washington State eee S tour campus and College Night a vaudeville entertainment will also have places on the program.

Washington State Eee

High School Frosh Lose Tie to Juniors in Volley Ball

The Juniors defeated the Frosh in a tied volleyball match with a 20 to score, establishing the Juniors as the leading high school team.

Frosh Oeaulting Ding

Arago and Halls Creek Family Dinner Honors LaVaun Aasen

A bash at the Louie Aasen home Daisyview marked LaVaun Aasen 15th birthday with relatives and friends present. Guests included Laura Milani Lois Schroeder Dolores Barklow Verna Hill Viola Hoffman Arlie Aasen and LaVaun Aasen the guest of honor. Attendees at the other table were Mr and Mrs Louie Aasen and son Mr and Mrs Ed Aasen and sons from Coquille Mr and Mrs Frazier Hoffman of Broadbent. A afternoon of games and social visiting followed the dinner.

Louie Aasen Daisyview LaVaun Aasen Laura Milani Lois Schroeder Dolores Barklow Verna Hill Viola Hoffman Arlie Aasen Ed Aasen Coquille Frazier

Golfer Battles Illness and Returns Home to Rest

Ailing golfer, strained by nervous exhaustion and complex illnesses, has shown improvement and returned Sunday, aiming to continue convalescence and recovery. The report notes serious health challenges but emphasizes progress and hope for eventual return to activity.

Church Services and Activities Schedule Detected

Church services include Bible school at 10:00 and evening sermons on topics such as The Second Mile Christian and What Jesus Thought About the Foreigner. Midweek and youth events list conversions, rally evenings, choir practice, and Christian Endeavor programs with Turner B. MacDonald noted. Ena Wheeler Wile poem illustrated by Mrs. MacDonald.

Freday Young Ple Marshfield Bandon Orth Bend Church OF Christ Bible School Christian Endeavor MacDonald Ena Wheeler Wile Samenes Turner B. MacDonald

Joyful Christmas Message By Katherine Rederman 1939

A Christmas reflection expresses happiness and peace as the angels’ message brings hope. It compares Bethlehem’s manger to hearts and homes transformed by the Christ child, urging kindness and goodwill as the season’s true wealth.

Bethlehen Katherine Rederman Western Newspaper Union

You Must Forgive Her Christmas Crowded Toy Aisle

A shopper recalls being jostled in a crowded toy department at Christmas. A stern woman pushes aside the narrator, provoking irritation, but a sweet old lady reminds them to forgive and keep holiday spirit.

Toy Department Cherintiuas Berry

Personalised gifting elevates thoughtful shopping

The text highlights tailoring dressing of every present through attentive shopping. It argues that the appreciation gained from such personal touches justifies the slightly higher cost.

The Height of Ignorance: Buying Two Ties Alike

A terse adage warns that purchasing two neckties identical in style and color reflects poor judgment, suggesting better options lie in variety and personal taste.

Notice of Final Account and Executrix Nomination

Notice dated December 12, 1920, Mabel A. Roberts named Executrix of the estate of Carrie A. Benson, deceased. Proceedings announce a final account related to the estate and authorizes actions by the executrix.

Mabel A. Roberts Starate Carrie A. Benson

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Ee Ingram Home Economics Science Arago and Halls Creek J Hall E. C. Barker Jeweler Oregon Hiland Theatre Ken Maynard Rédin’ Daro-Devila SONGS Costello Warner Bros Vitaphone Talking Picture Lon Chaney Holland Acts Otis M. Carrington Union High School
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