Myrtle Leaf Editorial Voices Stereotypes at Myrtle Point School
A Myrtle Leaf column quotes a student letter arguing against women's intellect and roles, listing male inventors and notable men while denying female prominence. The piece suggests shifting views on gender and mentions figures like Edison and the Wright Brothers among others.
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Edison
Watt
Whitney
Marconi
Fulton
Cartwright
Wright Brothers
Ma Fergurson
Texas
Weekly News Review
Temperament and wages debate in a 20th century note
George Baxter argues that women have earned less for thirty years due to temperamental dispositions and that men must prove their own determination to gain honor society membership. He urges both girls and boys to temper their conduct and strive for equal recognition.
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George Baxter
Absences and notes from local school and student events
Dorothy Clarke was absent two days last week due to illness. Julia Merle Leatherman recovers from measles and hopes to return next week. Herman Nelson Donald Gilkeson Lois Porterfield and Floyd Watson were absent early in the week. Thelma Snyder returns Monday after nearly two months recovering from pneumonia after the flu. The student body held yell practice led by new yell leader Truman Wagner with plans for new yells.
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Dorothy Clarke
Julia Merle Leatherman
Herman Nelson
Donald Gilkeson
Lois Porterfield
Floyd Watson
Thelma Snyder
Truman Wagner
Freshman and Sophomore Girls Play Noon Basketball
The sophomore and freshmen girls have played basketball in the gym at noons this week. Zona Kelly has been refereeing these games.
Adulterated Foods Topic in Biology Class
In biology class Mr White warns about adulterated foods with sawdust peanut shells and bran. Fat Lewis blurts out a sharp remark calling it a block head in reaction to the discussion.
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White
Lewis
Myrtle Point High School Class Day Parades in Themed Outfits
Myrtle Point High School marked class day with a lively parade. Senior girls wore varied costumes resembling country cousins while boys wore overalls and old straw hats. Virgil Smith led with a Lenin pennant on a pitchfork as Norwood Brown joined in, theatrically dressed in vintage attire and a noticeable mustache.
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Myrtle Point High School
Virgil Smith
Lenin
Virgil
Norwood Brown
Washington's Birthday Program Planned by Sophomores
Washington's birthday will be observed with a Thursday afternoon program by the Sophomores at the high school. There will be no school Friday. Myrtle Point High lost to Roseburg 16 to 22 in basketball. Coach Turner's five have improved. Bandon High visits Friday. Myrtle Point must win to stay in the championship race, tied with Marshfield and North Bend in losses.
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Washington
Myrtle Point High
Roseburg
Echoo
Turner
Bandon High School
Myrtle Point
Marshfield
North Bend
Rural Districts May Have Fire Brigades in Oregon
Oregon lawmakers debate senate bill 54 to let rural sections form fire protection units outside incorporated towns. Petition by 60 percent of property owners, county court control, and possible property tax levy drive formation and dissolution. Also notes Boy Scout fist aid contest in Marshfield with local and county judges.
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Oregon Water Service
Salem
Oregon
Jay Upton
Bend
Upton
Marshfield
Jay Schriefer
Derl Carver
Carol Christensen
Speed Thompson
Melvin Barklow
Gilbert Carrick
M. Earl Wilson
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