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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
2
Citizens debate tolls on the Coast Highway as five bridges win approval from the PWA. Proponents argue existing taxes should grant free travel, while tolls would impose charges on tourists and motorists seeking to enjoy coastal roads and scenic routes.
Pupils study the poem Who Likes the Rain while Ben Nichols returns after eight days absent and Donald Sue misses school due to illness. Forty five fourth grade reader subscriptions sent in. Glee club learns a new song Homs. Report cards go home Wednesday. Fourth graders show slight gains in height and weight since fall. Weighing and measuring done this week as semester ends. Many tests administered as the first semester closes Friday. Fifth grade spelling race features side by side auto travel. steady end of six weeks wins. Annabelle Mill out with whooping cough. eight fifth grade absences last week.
Men interested in commercial canning, beginners or veterans, are being offered a series of classes at Oregon State College. The thirteenth annual canners' school, run by the division of horticultural products, will be held February 1 at the Oregon institution, with sessions from other areas contributing.
The Myrtle Leaf is published by volunteers led by Doris James and Edwinyth Peel amid editing shifts. A new typing team may replace the former editor and the pep committee boosts enthusiasm for school sports with posters and 300 basketball schedule postcards sent to boosters.
Monday morning assembly listed honor roll names read by Mr Lunn. Mr Church announced on site student body tickets at 50 cents for four home games. Leone Rissberger displayed donated lost and found items. Classes returned to rooms for report cards from advisors.
Mise Al Verdes addresses a chaotic scene as typists react to a scolding about outside work. The list of honor roll students spans seniors to freshmen, with many named as winners or participants.
The piece recalls Thurday evening observations of editors and basketball players. Leonard Earl Giles injures an ankle after missing a chair, while Pete Draper appears heroic with a downcast look and wrapped arm. Rumors swirl about Leeore Rissberger starting a second hand store before denying plans for an auction.
The report notes Gail Roberta and Mia Lloyd Dare moving into Bond apartments and George Carter place with family. Mr and Mrs Jack Milley relocate to Roseburg while others visit relatives in San Angeles and Portland, with Thanksgiving gatherings and a Valley area social event.
Advanced typists enjoy two weeks of freedom from speed tests and errors. A slow typist feels relief as accuracy replaces rush. One still handles stencil work and office tasks. The typing teacher observes a mood of sweet contentment during the holidays.
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