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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

7

Who's Boss Comedy Delights Junior Class Cast

The three act comedy Who's Boss staged last Friday by the junior class drew praise for Cecil Barker as Edgar Tatum and Elale Tatum played by Billke Lund. Joanne Perrott Laura Cheyney Janet Martin Aileen Dement and Ruth Thomas also received strong notices with supporting turns by Ores Belloni Lynn Hoover and others.

Cecil Barker Edgar Tatum Lke Lund Elale Tatum Mrs. Cheyney Joanne Perrott Laura Cheyney Janet Martin Grace Cheyney Aileen Dement Ores Belloni Ruth Thomas Tatum Lynn Hoover Ilip Denby Snore Orbert Strong Harold Draper

Final Night Behind the Scenes of “Who’s Boss”

The junior play “Who’s Boss?” nears its finale with tense backstage prep at 6 30. Miss Alverdes and Miss Linn direct makeup and costumes while Robert Steele ensures props. Box office staff and ushers prepare for opening amid stage-side work and candy sales.

Senrualin Ross Alverdes Miss Linn The Ast Robert Steele Marguerite Sunstrup Frank Larnon Leonard Ghelton June Baker Leanna Schroeder Jadrey Davenport Alberta Volkmar Cornelia Clausen

Debate Tryouts Set for County Teams This Week

Tryouts for county debate teams are scheduled for next Thursday with returning lettermen Cecil Barker Lois Porterfield Miriam Smith Marguerite Sunstrup Harold Draper and Sam Robinson among those expected. Coaches Mr Linn and Mr Church lead two teams the affirmative to debate Bridge on February 16 and Band on February 17 here the negative to debate Marshfield here February 17 and North Bend there February 18. The question is Resolved that the several states should adopt some form of compulsory unemployment insurance.

Cecil Barker Lois Porterfield Miriam Smith Winnin Marguerite Sunstrup Harold Draper Sam Robinson Linn Church Bridge Band Marshfield North Bend

Seniors Lead In Interclass Volleyball Tournament

Senior girls remain undefeated in the Interclass volleyball tournament. On Monday they beat the freshmen 21 to 7. The juniors then topped the sophomores 21 to 10, and later the freshmen fell to the juniors 21 to 16. One more game is likely before the tourney ends. Basketball soon follows with Miss Faith Lindross refereeing.

Tlé Faith Lindross

Exchange Papers Received from Area High Schools

Journalistic class collects monthly exchange papers from multiple high schools including Riverton Reedport Corvallis Camas Bay City and Central Point. Titles listed include The Chanticleer The Digger The Central Pointer and Fog Horn among others.

Tatic- Powers High School Chanticleera Riverton High Scheal Stool P.lun Reedsport High School Marshfield High School Central Pointer Central Point Work O-Scope Corvallis High Echoon the Camas Digger Camas Valley High School Fog Horn Bay City

Freshmen A boys hear plan for committee work Monday

Jilha Southmayd John Kirk and Fird Lewis were elected to a committee to propose activities for the freshmen A boys joining the FFA chapter. Upperclassmen in Ag will do carpenter work in the teachers room extending the lockers to the ceiling.

Jilha Southmayd John Kirk Fird Lewis FF A

Schedule changes for second semester classes announced

The January 18 schedule posted by Mr Linn lists changes: commercial law replaces commercial arithmetic, botany replaces physiology, solid geometry replaces algebra II, and economica replaces social problems. Clarsen’s starting freshmen classes likely English I geography and science.

Linn Clarsen

Christmas Vacation Shortened This Year

The Christmas break will run December 28 to January 4, a week and a half, shorter than the usual two weeks. Seniors practice the program to present before the student body on Wednesday afternoon December 23.

Unusual Smell Sparks Afternoon Classroom Excitement

Pupils reacted with noticeable noise and curiosity during a Friday afternoon interval as an unusual odor caused a stir. Teachers and students sought explanations while administrators checked vents and sources, ensuring safety and calm.

Fresh Lacquer Signage Amid Home Economics Workroom

In the room two girls from the home economics V class knelt and worked on lacquering linoleum. Door signs reading Fresh Lacquer Keep Off were visible, while someone laughed and made remarks, and the phrase Follow your nose appeared.

Journalism class selects new editors

Kenneth Button led the regular editor Aileen Dement's duties on Friday. He gathered tips and planned stories for Monday. Three journalism students filled the editor roles and gained experience and responsibility. Eloise Crowley and Helen Gill were among the others.

Kenneth Button Aileen Dement Eloise Crowley Helen Gill

Students Adopt White Elephant Plan for Christmas

Students at the annual Christmas tree event will use the white elephant gift method. Each student must bring a present from home that is no longer useful, creating amusement and keeping costs down.

Impromptu Student Speech Warns On Noise

Frank Larson urged the student body Friday to restrain noise during speeches. He noted many students fail to realize how boisterous they are and warned that disruptive laughter giggling and talking undermine speakers and the gathering.

Frank Larson

Finger Waves At Myrtle Point High Cause Stir

Friday study hall drew attention as Leon ard Shelton and Harold Draper posed with hands over their heads to hide finger waves while hair dried. They became the first Myrtle Point High School boys to adopt the new style, drawing laughs and curious glances.

Noor Leonard Shelton Harold Draper Myrtle Point Hgh Herbert Strong

Joan Pressier Wins Secretary Post in Honor Society

Joan Pressier was elected secretary of the honor society at a brief Friday meeting held during activity period.

Joan Pressier

Home Economies Class Teaches Kitchen Utensil Uses

The advanced foods class at Hul and Landy heard C. Wool explain how to use different kitchen utensils and described their advantages and practical applications in everyday cooking.

C. Woolat

Advanced home economics class exhibits completed projects

Friday morning the class arranged projects in the teachers’ room for display. Bassists and friends are invited to view the room anytime. Needle point yarn fore es cross stitch embroidery guests towels and smocked boudoir pillows are shown. Two new works are to be finished by the holidays. Journalism students spent a week studying headlines and counted units per letter, with some papers still in progress.

Book exams updated for the term under Miss Linn and Miss Barker

By December 07 the classes must complete twenty points for book exams in fiction and non fiction each term. Former question lists proved unsatisfactory as students could skip reading. now an examination covers each book on the list. Myron Gilmore, a sophomore, has completed the outside reading for the year. He read Wilderness Hunter by Roosevelt and Rise of Silas Lapham by Howell.

Wilderness Hunter Roosevelt Rise of Silas Lapham Howell

Spelling Contest Between English II Classes

A spelling contest between the two English II classes was held the first three days of last week. The afternoon class won on the third day with an average of 96 to 94 for the ten o'clock class.

Missouri judge rules makeup allowed in divorce cases

A Missouri judge rules that women may use paint, powder and lipstick in divorce proceedings without being faulted. The ruling favors a wife in a divorce, and it implies she might no longer feel compelled to defend such cosmetics.

Missouri

Restoration of ex service men rights in Clackamas county lands

Public notice lists 4 east 115 48 acres and 40 acres in Clackamas county Oregon restored to preference rights of ex service men of any war. Applications may be filed at this office by January 4 1908 and by later public notice.

Clackamas County Cnet Oregon Warner Lay Jae Y Laa Ra Marek

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