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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1930
Page
5
The Myrtle Point banks funded prizes for high school essay contests. Theda Mshre eder, a freshman, tied for first in the high school division with another student, as judges could not decide the better essay.
A short essay argues thrift means wise use of time and money. It cites Lincoln and Henry Clay, urges saving minutes, investing earnings, and reading to prepare for bigger life challenges while avoiding procrustean materialism. It warns that success rests on action now, not mean accumulation.
An essay clarifies thrift as more than frugality and economy. It argues thrift encompasses prudent planning, responsible stewardship, and long term financial discipline guiding individuals and communities.
The piece argues thrift is a universal safeguard for individuals and communities. It contrasts European saving habits with American welfare concerns and cites leaders in business and public life who stress thrift to prevent economic downturns and ensure prosperity.
The piece argues thrift predates money and civilization, rooting in the need to plan for tomorrow. It cites ancient writers like Cicero and proverbs, emphasizing thrift as a practiced discipline requiring self denial and perseverance to achieve long term prosperity.
A fragmented passage argues thrift and circumspect focus in schools as vital safeguards for the nation, noting that proper subjects in curricula protect lives and future families, with emphasis on thrift and orderly conduct among students.
Church school at 10:00, morning service at 11, and evening at 7:30. League prayer meeting at 6:30. O. H. Clarke to lead a meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Bible study at 10 a m. and preaching at 11 a m with subject Three Kinds of Eyes. Christian Endeavor 6:30 p m. All welcome to undenominational services. Turner B MacDonald Supply Minister. Merit Work to be announced.
An advertisement extols Vimel as a quick sleep solution for a restless child. It claims the product calms a distressed youngster who won’t eat or sleep, touting Vinel as tasty and effective, with dramatic promises and overemphasis on immediate results.
The affirmative team is Lousten Rebben and Amy The negative team is Orvus Miller and Aspen. Debates occur Wednesday and Thursday nights next week judged by officials. Riverton results note Riverton beat the team 21 to 18. Attendance at school has risen, with health issues reported for Mr Day.
A historical listing shows a 27 Chevrolet Touring priced at 196 dollars and a 98 Chev Imperial Sedan priced at 406 dollars indicating early automotive value points.
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