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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
6
The auditorium event covered class fundraisers and library fines. Mr Linn announced a school election on Friday December 20 to decide buying the $4,000 R. C De ment property to convert into four classrooms including one for Domestic Science.
In a practice game Friday night December 13 Myrtle Point defeated Powers 18 to 11. The score was close until the final quarter when Myrtle Point pulled ahead as the lineup included Druliner Hyde Conkee Carver Price Hubbard Winkleman Stallard Warner Stewart and others.
Students enjoy a record long Christmas break from December 20 to January 6 as the school board and faculty grant unprecedented leniency, sparking appreciation from families and staff alike.
Mr Lian alone knew the drill was accidental and not planned. An unintentional alarm release sent students rushing from the building believing the drill was in progress.
The sophomore class under Miss Lustrell presents a Friday program featuring two numbers by the Glee Club, the play The Worm Turns, a harmonica and piano duet, a vocal solo by Robert Clark, and a Pageant of the Seasons with a quartet between scenes, followed by a Christmas tree and gift distribution.
The Biology class finished their 1500 word themes on birds and animals early this week. Nursing class under Marion King County health nurse demonstrated their work before faculty and mothers on Wednesday afternoon. Latin III class read about a Roman wedding. English III class 19 wrote business letters.
The school board hosted a football banquet December 13 at the high school with 48 attendees. Guests praised past records, optimism for next year, and speeches from board members, team representatives, and the student body president. The domestic science class, supervised by Miss Luttrell, cooked and served the meal.
As football ends and basketball starts the team aims to repeat past success with Kyle Carver available all year and Deuteh Druhner graduating midyear. New players from other schools and younger hopefuls raise prospects for a strong season.
A supreme meeting was held Monday evening to plan Christmas Eve decorations. Four students were chosen for duties and decided that each sophomore will work on petite decorations.
Mr White injured his ankle while playing basketball at the high school on Wednesday. Cornelia Clausen revealed a head injury a few days ago. Frances Fearnley, Dick Barklow, and Clifford Jennings were absent last week or two weeks due to illness.
The national honor fraternity in education announces the pledging of 23 Oregon State College students, including Myrtle Point duo Elua Aasen and Claire Ketner, in Corvallis.
Local notes mention Kappa Delta Pi initiation at Oregon State College with Fuda Aasen. Newsprint covers a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer short feature Climbing the Golden Stairs coming Friday and Saturday to Hiland Theatre with a star cast and new novelty acts.
Secretary of State Hall Hoss announced that 1980 license stickers may be used for first time registrations from December 20. Sheriffs will issue temporary permits starting December 20 at local offices for those who prefer not to mail applications to Salem. The move aims to speed Christmas car purchases and registrations across Oregon. Turkeys released by the state game commission in southern Oregon have joined tame flocks and show a tendency to desert wildlife.
Bible school at 10. Preaching at 11. Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m. Subject of sermon is Good News. Turner B. MacDonald, Minister.
Bible school holds its regular Sunday services each morning at ten o clock. Next Sunday is Christmas Sunday with a morning sermon by the pastor on Immanuel God With Ya. An evening Christmas tableau and choir story will close the day with a people’s meeting at 6 30 p m and choir practice at 7 30 p m.
Next Sunday services include 10 o'clock Church school led by Mrs. Clarke and an 11 o'clock Christmas sermon. The League holds a second social and devotional hour with Miss Christensen and Miss Lever. The pastor plans a Bethlehem visit report at 7 o'clock. Trustees and official board met this week to review plans.
Bud Kointazler of Fa'l Creek, Lane courty, earned $100 in bounties from the state game commission after killing four cougars between November 28 and December. His dog and rifle work aided a deer he saved. local farms and hunters resume interest in cougar hunts as described in the commission office.
A fragmentary line suggests rural nostalgia about Myrtle Point with themes of abundance and exploration. The speaker contemplates local songs about journeys to a promised land and the contrast with daily hardship.
A set of inquiries to the Land Element Department shows Frand Menard of Lakewood Ohio seeks about 100 acres in Western Oregon for dairying and poultry. Yancy B Parish of Detroit MI desires unimproved land in Umatilla and Malheur counties for dairying fruit and wheat. A J Getsler of Arcadia CA looks for 360 acres plus non irrigated land in NE Oregon for poultry stock and farming. Oscar Wilson of Kentucky plans a January 1980 visit seeking 75 acres in Willamette Valley for farming and possibly a small country store with 10 acres nearby.
A group of prospective movers and buyers eye Oregon western regions for improved and irrigated land. They seek 40 to 260 acres near highways with options including dairy poultry fruit and general farming. Contacts include Loula Reinart Arlington Heights and others planning August to spring moves.
W Haleted of Box 11 Lexington Kentucky seeks 830 acres near a college town for irrigation and fruit raising with 60 to 100 acres of partly improved land in southern Oregon suitable for poultry and fruit. He plans a trip to Oregon soon and prefers reasonable terms for potential grocery or small shop participation.
Executrix Mabel A Roberta of Carrie J Benson deceased files final account in Coos County Court Oregon. Hearing for objections set January 13 1980 at 10:00 a m at Coquille Court House. First publication December 12 1929.
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