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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
7
A chaotic school page describes election of Melvin Bunchis as president and Frenk Morrison as vice president. Sophomores and guardians discuss class projects, scrapbooks, and biology plans while activities like farming and home town pride are noted with unclear details.
Golan Diets is seen absent from school due to illness as Gilda Mendaiovor returns to class after a short absence. Maxine Perry returns to school Monday after five days away for Mineas. James Crowley is absent for several days from Elma Russell’s class to care for his sister Mildred Russell who has been ill.
Mr. Van Alstein of Bridge, a Bridge School director, traveled to Myrtle Point on business as service station manager. Lorna Jean Summers shows improvement, with return home hoped in a week or ten days. Rev. and Mrs. Ostrander share word their son in law, J. T. Leinert of Evanston, Ill, was elected second vice president of Continental Minor Bank and Trust Co. in Chicago, to visit Myrtle Point this summer with his family.
The junior high basketball team played at Bandon Saturday in the county tournament. They reached the final championship game and finished second, losing 18 to 15 in a contest featuring Myrtle Point defeating Beaker Bill in the northern section.
Mrs. Percy Peel spent today with Mrs. Arthur Brown at McKinley. Mrs. Chester Peden underwent an operation at Mast and Wilson hospital for appendicitis and is reported to be gaining satisfactorily.
Women who have found spoiled fruit are advised not to discard canned goods now. Representatives of the firm with the defective jar lids are touring the state and will reimburse some losses on fruit and vegetables.
The WC TU will meet with Mrs Mary Campbell at Dr O H Clarke's residence on February 11. Members should come prepared to pay the yearly dues as requested by National headquarters.
The Sayler lumber company at Coquille bought the retail lumber business from Frank Sanders and assumed control today. The retail operation will move back to the old cannery adjacent location, while Sanders keeps the mill and will continue cutting battery stock.
John Belloni and Shirkey Hickam purchased the City Transfer from the Weekly Bros this afternoon. The new owners assume control next week. The Hickam family will occupy the Ells Leep house on Seventh street.
In the final junior high games last night Myrtle Point teams defeated Powers. The boys won 15 to 12 after a third overtime period with a late break play giving Myrtle Point the lead. the girls also secured victory. The Myrtle Point lineup included King cen Thin and two players who had appeared on the junior high floor earlier this season.
Local resident Chas Skeels longtime county figure and former Coquille mayor died this morning at his home after illness. He was known for active civic involvement and service in the community.
The meeting proceeded smoothly with members enjoying the session. Jean Guerin, vice president, and treasurer Arriett Bonse presented the mid year financials as part of the prepared agenda.
The article notes a February 19 event where the M Point to creative team will host an affirmative debate against the North Bend negative team. No other clear details are provided about location or outcomes.
A light comedy titled A Full Hose is staged as a three act production at the High School Tennis Court venue. Cast includes an English servant from Sioux City Miss Lattrell from Genesee Daphne Charters Mrs Fleming owner of the apartment and Vera Vernon show girl with several policemen and townsfolk in supporting roles.
The Fat Elk well near Myrtle Point in Coos County reached 150 feet. Crews began placing a 24 inch casing this morning to sustain a projected 7000 foot depth. The note adds a light aside about common colds and bath tubs in a humorous wrap.
Helen Hampton and Everett Lafferty wed at the Hampton residence in Ara go with Rev. Turner MacDonald officiating. The bride wore an orchid gown and carried a bouquet as the couple, from two leading families, began housekeeping in the Perking apartments following the ceremony.
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