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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1931

Page

5

Myrtle Leaf highlights from Myrtle Point Union High School

The Myrtle Leaf lists editors and contributors for the school newspaper with Andy Newhouse as manager Frances Fearnley sportane Eugene Kinnicutt and numerous staff members including Rob erts Britton Hosshower Presaler Dos Druliner Bowen Knight Faurnley McCracken Ingram Smith Porterfield Moll and Walter Gilkison receiving a manager's letter.

Cess Andy Newhouse Frances Fearnley Bry

Semester Exams Schedule and Card Day

The schedule lists exams starting 6 30 Wednesday January 14 with a last exam Thursday. Students have no school Friday morning and will receive their cards Friday afternoon. Students need only attend after Tuesday for exams or to collect cards.

Miss Irvine

Arago Defeats Myrtle Point In Rough Showtime Game

Arago led 24 to 18 at 830 after a fast first half that ended 16 to 8. Sinko led Arago with 13 points while Currie scored 9 and Shelton topped Myrtle Point with 8 as substitutions sparked a tense second half.

Arago Sinko Arao Currie Orward Shelton Myrtle Point Arena Bobcats Arago Sinko Paull Milom Moore Griffin Myrtle Felsher Ray Wagner Woods Subs Ostrander Mast Ellis Bones King

Oregon High School Press Association Conference at UO

Five delegates from Myrtle Point High School will attend the eleventh annual Oregon High School Press Association conference at the University of Oregon in Eugene on Friday and Saturday January 9 and 10 1981. Delegates include Andy Newhouse Francen Fearnley Billy Griggs Elizabeth Dement and Mary Ellen Hartley with Misa Woodward as chaperone.

Oregon High School Dent Oregon. High School Press Association University of Oregon At Eugene Andy Newhouse Francen Fearnley Billy Griggs Elizabeth Dement Girls’ League Mary Ellen Hartley Misa Woodward Myrtle Point Myrtle Leaf Harris Ellsworth G E Hamilton Myrtle Pont Herald

Eighteen Football Letters Awarded at December Assembly

Eighteen men received their football letters at an assembly held on Friday December 19 Coach Essman introduced each recipient. Names listed include Carey Bones Mike Ray Truman Wagner Walter Folsher Donald Druliner Ray Morrison Jack Mc Cracken Dwight Bones Earl Woods Art Pearson Frank Larnon Fred Schmitt Lynn Cooper Herbert Irong Harol Endicott Roy Bolloni.

Essman Carey Bones Mike Ray Truman Wagner Walter Folsher Donald Druliner Ray Morrison Jack McCracken Dwight Bones Earl Woods Art Pearson Frank Larnon Fred Schmitt Lynn Cooper Herbert Irong Harol Endicott Roy Bolloni

Christmas Program Shines by Senior Class

On Friday afternoon December 19 the senior class presented a Christmas program. The show featured Ing Verna Knight Bong Girls Glee Club and senior girl duet The Pink Sesrf Star of the East Imogene Burgess and Herbert Strong. A Christmas Chime skit included Jean Guerin Hazel Kroeger Billy Griggs and Roy Belloni. Santa Claus appeared in person at the finale and distributed gifts to all.

Ing Verna Knight Bong Girls’ Glee Club Aes Sesrf Star of the East Imogene Burgess Herbert Strong Jean Guerin Hazel Kroeger Billy Griggs Roy Belloni Santa I Claus

Christmas Gifts Given By School Groups

The advisory of the classes and organizations were remembered as gifts were distributed from the school tree Friday afternoon before vacation. Miss Barker received a seventeen toilet set from the freshmen. Miss Linn a blue umbrella from the junior class. Mina Alvarades an imitation fur cat with a window pillow from the sophomores. Miss Irvine a gold boudoir clock with a jade green dial from the juniors. Miss Sick a perfume set from the Girls' League. Mr Essman a white onyx desk set with a green pen from the lettermen's club. Mr Rickard also received a desk set from the lettermen's club.

Iss Barker Miss Linn Mina Alvardes Misa Irvine Misa Sick Essman Lettermen’s Club Rickard

New Grading System Adopted Statewide in Oregon

The state adopts a uniform grading scale to ease student transfers between schools. Averages determine exemption from semester exams with a minimum 2 average. Each six weeks grade counts a quarter toward the final grade with a minimum set for exemptions.

Orgeon

Myrtle Leaf to Pass Leadership to New Class

Editor Andy Newhouse and Manager Frances Fearniey of the Myrtle Leaf will hand the paper to the new staff at semester end. The editor and manager positions will be chosen by the new class. The English V class led by Andy and Frances completed a successful newspaper career and leaves a high standard for the upcoming season.

Andy Newhouse Frances Fearniey The Myrtle Leaf Andy Frances

Faculty Enjoy Vacation Captioned By Holiday Absences

A lighthearted recap notes teachers returned to work after holiday breaks with many spending vacations across Oregon and Idaho. Several staff including Miss Barker Miss Linn Mr Easman Miss Irvine Miss Woodward and others enjoyed travels to Agua Caliente Portland Silverton Myrtle Point Inde ndence Payette Idaho Broadbent Eugene Arago and Payette with stories of snow Fun and fishing memories are shared as they resume teaching duties.

Miss Barker Agua Caliente Mexico Linn Miss Alverdes Portland Miss Linn Silverton Mr Easman Myrtle Point Miss Irvine Miss Woodward Arago Warner Broadbent Rickman Eugene Miss Ick Payette Idaho Mr Church Mr White

Report of Condition of the Security Bank Myrtle Point Oregon

Financial statement of the Security Bank at Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon as of December 31 1030 shows total assets of 519 672.88 with loans and discounts 267 000.52 overdrafts 105.08 bonds 121 002.73 cash and due from banks 111 774.65 and banking house forms and other real estate 19 600.00. Liabilities include capital stock 26 000.00 surplus 25 000.00 undivided profits net 272 061.59 deposits total 219 ? 84 077.58 92 360.31 519 672.88. Sworn statement by Karl Kaufman cashier before Notary Public Wallace B Dement January 5 1081.

Lettermen's Club Plans Christmas Event and Talks

The Lettermen's Club held two meetings aimed at pressing for coaches and collecting ideas. A committee was formed to buy presents with Bank for each teacher. Christmas treats were prepared for Friday's event.

Aetermen's Club Ually & Committes Co Tee

How Did Vacation Treat Your Class

The passage notes students struggle with pronunciation as many catch colds during holidays. It suggests this affects concentration ahead of upcoming semester exams and implies a shift toward renewed interest in school industries once the illness passes.

School Again Vacation Ends with Back-to-School Rush

Students return after break as exams loom. Monday morning crowds fill halls and study rooms. Teachers report smooth readjustment and hope for strong semester performance.

Vacation Improvements At School By Janitor

During two weeks of vacation janitor E F Schroeder worked hard at the school building. He oiled entrances repainted lavatories fastened chairs scrubbed the auditorium and halls and carried out various repairs. He also introduced numbered steel keys to prevent students from forcing the wrong key into locks and difficult doors.

E. F Schroeder

Independent Girls Beat Arago in Hard Foeled Glendale

The Independent Myrtle Point girls defeated Arago in a Saturday night game. Myrtle Point adjusted from the Arago floor shorter length causing shooting errors early. The lineup included Zada Whobrey Genevieve Knight Lucia Ireland Dulcie Foote Danford Mast Mar jorie McCulloch with later entries Dorothy Druliner and Geraldine McCulloch.

Myrtle Point Arago Myrtle Pointer Zada Whobrey Genevieve Knight Lucia Ireland Dulcie Foote Danford Mast Marjorie McCulloch Dorothy Druliner Geraldine McCulloch

Theme assignment and class contest notes from Birla Py class

The Birla Py class assigns a 2000 word theme with a closely followed outline. Students pick topics of strong interest for extensive research. In World History a spelling contest on December 16 pitted boys against girls, with the boys losing. Walter Gilkison and Richard Brown were last among about ten girls still standing. Geography finished textbooks for the semester but will continue with scrapbooks and, next term, produce the geography book and a geography manual instead of scrapbooks.

Walter Gilkison Richard Brown

Nut Farm Promised By Silverton High Students

Laura Nelson enters Bridge High as a freshman. Silverton high plans to perform Nut Farm on January 16 staged by the junior class. The McKinly High School paper Pinion from Honolulu is found with language issues on a page. Parents urged to join the parent teachers association amid multilingual community.

Exchange Silverton High School McKinly High School Honolulu Hawaii Parent-Teachers’ Association

Coquille area school plans and enrollment update

The report outlines athletic districts for county tournaments at Coquille Nine and lists participating schools Marshfield North Bend Coquille Myrtle Point Bandon Riverton. It notes 343 pupils enrolled in grades with a gain of 29. The third issue of the J H Times is set to publish tomorrow with parent friendly items. The new semester starts January 12 and a teacher assignment is detailed. Enrollment for mid year beginners is urged for January 17 cutoff and six year age by March 15.

Hheers Ami North ' Er Hill Vee River Powers Coquille Myrtle Point Bandon Riverton Fist Abel Mascher Avat Wstin Gimith Ramall Howe Dodele Davis Hermann

School Girls Dine Remembrance Dinner at Myrtle Point

Miss Velma Hamilton hosted a three course dinner for former Myrtle Point high school mates including Elma Russell Mildred Russell Helen Russell Carolyn Schneder Lucile Sumerlin Velma Hamilton Kathryn Hamilton and guests G E Hamilton and Mrs E P Adams. The table featured cardinal and blue streamers red candles and annuals centerpieces with miniature footballs and photo snapshots. Mrs Adams has been ill recently but shows improvement. Mr and Mrs Barklow celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary with guests from Norway and local families.

Myrtle Point Union High School Velma Hamilton University of Oregon Elma Mildred Helen Russell Carolyn Schneder Lucile Sumerlin Velma Kathryn Hamilton G. E. Hamilton Mabel Barklow J. Harklow Norway Sarah Haughton Barklow

Fire damages sorority house at university in Eugene

Grayce Barker of Alpha Delta Pi reports a holiday fire destroying the lower floor of the sorority house in Eugene. No students were present. a social function had just ended. Damage includes lost clothing and personal items worth thousands, with the house insured for twenty thousand and clothing insured for ten thousand.

Grayce Barker Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Eugene Grayce Perkina

Liquor Raids Arrest Co quille Officials Detain Jones Group

County and federal officers raided Casey Jones rooms in Co quille Tuesday and found liquor in every room. H D Casey Jones William Harvey Butler Robert Howard and Harry Jones were arrested. Justice bound Jones over to the grand jury with bail 2600 Harley Jones bail 1000. Butler and Howard pleaded guilty with fines 100 and 250 respectively. Howard’s case continued due to gun found. A garage stash hid two ten gallon kegs of liquor.

Casey” Jones Coquille H. D Casey’ Jones William Harvey Butler Robert Howard Harry Jones Stanley Jones Harley Jones William Butler Howard

Shields in Hospital and Distant Family Visits

John Shields of the Bridge district, owner of a small store, was brought to Mast hospital yesterday suffering from asthma after a trip to Klamath Falls. Mrs. Arthur Nelson and her daughter Eleanor of Drain visit Myrtle Point this week to see Mrs. Nelson's mother, Mrs. Anna Lemon, at Grandma Davidson’s. They also stay part of the time at the Jacob Nelson home.

John Shields Bridge District Mast Hospital Shields Klamath Falls Arthur Nelson Eleanor of Drain Myrtle Point Mrs. Nelson Anna Lemon Grandma Davidson Jacob Nelson

Local notes from Gaylord area on residents and visits

Mrs. George Eisele remains seriously ill at her mother's home and shows improvement. Art Chandler is back home after hospital care in North Bend and a spell at Roy Garrett's in Myrtle Point. Kendly Medlock has joined the Cheatham camp. Mrs. Robert Swenson visited Myrtle Point with her mother, Mrs. Anna Lemon. Mrs. Ida Medlock and Mrs. Wade Newbury were in Myrtle Point and Coquille respectively this week.

Ida Medlock Myrtle Point Wade Newbury Coquille

Presbyterian Church Service Aim to Teach and Do Good

A church notes its goal to make services interesting and helpful, urging attendees to receive instruction, learn to be good, and then go forth to do good in the community. The message reflects a focus on positive moral guidance and active faith.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lester Moll NEW Myrtle Leaf Staff Coon Oregon State OF Oregon County of Coos Karl Kaufman Lundy Allace B. Dement Lettermens Club Independent Laura Nelson Bridge E. P Adams United States Milton J. Rosenau Harvard University Myrtle Gold Creamery Leva Alpha Delta Pi Shields IN Hospital Tars Stock Federal Reserve U. S Rae Gaylord News Presbyterian Church Ble Elaenes oSee E. V. Detrander J. W. Carlson Union City Notics Glendale Howard Bennett Granta Pass Mr. Carlson Mrs. Carlson Jackie V An Chevrolet Flint Michigan Southwestern Motor Co Myrtle Point - Coquille Mishigas
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