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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1930
Page
7
Robbery at a service station in Rosbery at Brundce Bridge. A man entered the rear door during Sunday night, took about seven dollars in cash two punch boards and other merchandise valued at roughly 500 dollars. The Paulsen family awoke to the missing items and mystery over how entry was gained.
The Oregon experiment station notes that strawberry feet louse may be prevented by using uninfested plants and nicotine dips if aphids are present. Green house flies on house plants are controlled by whale oil soap spray. Skim milk feeding extends bull calf growth to eight or ten months with legume hay and grain. February poultry preparations include cleaning houses, setting up brood equipment, and ensuring brood stove and facilities are ready for spring.
The article recounts a school note on classes and students and highlights Dr Arthur Burwell's claim that cornstalk pulp heated to 60 degrees can yield gas for heating lighting and cooking. Four acres could supply a farm's yearly lighting and gas needs, with leftovers sold for paper making.
Visitor Lloyd Hyde returns to school after absence. A small group witnesses a brisk Bridge game as Myrtle Point High’s second team defeats Bridge 387 to 13. Lineup includes Druliner Thompson Schriefer Woods Mast.
The article notes typing accuracy depends on concentration and practice and that nimbleness of fingers influences speed. It observes more skilled girl typists than boys and cites high school typing contests as a way to boost interest.
Mary Crook and Margaret Garret have returned to school after adenoids surgery. Clifford Jennings and Merle Clinton came back after several days absent due to illness. Lulu Nickola returned following a brief absence. Mrs. Church and Frances Fearnley are walking without crutches. Rachael Bones attended Dehcas concert at school last Friday. Lilah and Tommy Luttrell, former Myrtle Hi students, visited for DeMoss concert and met friends. Virgil Smith, graduate of Myrtle
Coquille defeated Myrtle Point 26 to 1p in a Wednesday game at Myrtle Point High School March 6. The matchup served as practice for the upcoming tournament with Christensen and Wagner as guards and Conley and Ray as centers.
Myrtle Point defeated Arago 9 to 20 in a Friday night practice at MP High School. The matchup served as essential preparation for next week’s tournament with Dement and Conlee at forwards Christensen and Wagner at guards and Ray at center.
The Camp Fire basketball team faced the Junior High on March 6 in a tight 18 to 14 defeat. It marked Camp Fire's second game after recent organization and no prior practice, yet the squad displayed solid teamwork and promise.
A hard game between the Freshmen and Junior girls was played at 3 30 in the afternoon. The score ended close, with both sides showing strong defense and effort.
A mixed team lineup with Juniors Clair Booth Mary Ellen Hartley Hazel West Helen Furman Jean Guerin Frances Booth and Opal Wiley Sybil Cooper faced Freshmen Deborah Lever Zelma Thompson Ernestine Schneider Marguerite Sunstrup in a tight contest. The Juniors led 11 to 12 in favor as mid year freshmen impressed with solid play.
The DeMoss family gave a Friday eleven o clock auditorium concert. The program featured violin and flute solos, piano readings, bell pieces, patriotic selections, and melodies from the south. The troupe, active for 62 years, has performed across the United States and much of Europe with members Homer B DeMoes Elbert DeMoas Mrs DeMoas Maybelle De Moaa and director George De Moaa.
Last Thursday evening at the Chandler hotel in Marshfield the West Coast telephone company hosted its Marshfield district employees at a 6:30 banquet. One hundred employees were invited and eighty attended. Mr Roller, new vice president and general manager from Everett, Washington, spoke. Music by an orchestra accompanied the meal with attendees from Myrtle Point including Lulu Jarvis Effie Knight Elsie Kelly Helen Endicott and Ann Craven.
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