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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
7
A masked heist unfolds as two youths lure a weapon from a balcony window in a daring act. The Port Orford plan succeeds when the axe is smuggled away and the crowd learns True Point boys outfoxed them, ending the escape before alarms.
School authorities require students to be vaccinated or quarantine for two weeks to prevent spread after an out-of-town student contracted a severe smallpox case. Exemptions apply to those with documented smallpox or vaccination within seven years.
Six students named Agnes Gearhart Esher Jennings John Carmen Lulu Nichols Floyd Watson and Tom Lever returned to school the first of the week after absences due to illness. Visitors over the weekend included Miss Linn Miss Young and teacher Misa Gregory. Miss Forrester of Marshfield visited Priscilla Deyoe.
The county championship debate tonight features the North End affirmative team of OEO Margaret Hosking Phyllis Nold against the Western Oregon finalists led by Virgil Bilderback Theresa Volde and the Albany side. In prelims, Western Oregon beat Roseburg but lost to Albany. North Bend hosts the other side with Kender Reynolds and Beryie Roberts traveling there. A large crowd is urged to attend to show support for the school.
After the Thursday show on February 21 the play cast held a party at the Schneider home. They danced and played games and were served evening refreshments.
During a Friday game at Myrtle Point Port Orford players displayed an axe in front of the crowd causing shock and confusion among spectators and players. The scene raised questions about safety and whether the incident involved violence or accident.
Myrtle Point five beat Port Orford 29 to 16 last Friday to end Port Orford’s 14 game win streak. Druliner led Myrtle Point with 21 points as forwards Laird Barklow Hayes and Smith started, while Port Orford fights on in the league race with a final game upcoming against Roseburg.
Miss Beaasly of the National Tuberculosis Association visited the high school last Thursday showing the commercial value of a student at eight dollars and insurance value at forty thousand dollars. She warned dieting and high heels harm health and urged balance and care.
The Oregon 4-H program reports a 1928 increase in participation with 4266 boys and 7482 girls. Gross product value reached 206,098 dollars, net profit 69,405 dollars, and 1488 clubs statewide, with Clackamas and Multnomah counties leading in club numbers. The annual record notes 82 percent completion, the highest ever, and 772 clubs earning achievement certificates.
The Grand Canyon tragedy details a Mary Point area voyage by Glen Hyde and Mrs Hyde on a boat built by the youth. Their 40 day river navigation ended 10 miles below Diamond Cross with the craft found intact but the occupants missing. Army search efforts, a diary, and riverine clues frame a cautious tale of a perilous expedition and unanswered questions.
Fragmentary notes indicate that in 1927 every member competed for assigned work with a 655 payment. About half the membership of the state held full time club agents in seven counties, which also showed a higher completion percentage.
Hyde steered the boat to shore then walked the stream bank checking for tracks. No footprints or evidence were found downstream from the vessel.
Notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a land claim by Margaret M. Davin of Bridge, Oregon. The filing covers a Homestead Entry No 015890 for described lands in Township 29S West Willamette Meridian. Proof to be given before Edgar A. Dodge in Myrtle Point on March 10, 1929. Witnesses listed from Bridge, Oregon. Hamill A Ganaday, Register.
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