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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
6
The writer recalls Joe Knight Sr a stern yet strong man known for honesty and service. He raised a large family with his wife Mose and left a lasting impact on friends and relatives before his passing. The piece laments faults while celebrating his civic work and faith.
The note extends hearty congratulations to graduates from local high schools and elementary schools, praising their industry and perseverance. It wishes them continued education, growth in culture and character, and optimism about facing an uncertain world, urging good luck, ingenuity, grit, and gumption.
On Thursday evening June 1 the high school graduating class will hold its commencement exercises at the Unique theater. The program includes Orations by Clark R. Giles on Ideals and Otto G. Schneider on What He Is Worth, a Class Will by Grace E. Michael, an Address by Supt A G Raab of North Bend, a Presentation of Class by Supt A T Park, and Diploma presentations by Chairman J S Whitaker.
The 1931 graduates chose Don Stare Up the Steps but Step Up the Stairs as their motto. The class held a baccalaureate service at the Methodist church Sunday evening led by Rev E G Banton.
Three girls and sixteen boys graduate from Powers High in a gym ceremony led by Harold Withnell. Balloons and blue gold colors frame the Class of ’41 as Rev F H Bary speaks on the four absolutes of character. Awards go to Lois Root for girls scholastic honors and Ritchie Wilson for boys. diplomas are presented by Elvin Hull.
Mrs W L Stemmerman was reelected president of the Parent Teacher association at the last regular meeting. Officers include Mrs Ned Slonecker as first vice president and Mrs Harold Beall as second vice president. A musical program featured a clarinet class led by Lavern Barrette Katrina Garnwell Helen Liget Na omi Musro and Frances Sheridan.
The sermon titled Stepping Up Life's Stairs accompanies a list of graduates led by speakers Dr. Co R Chambers of Oregon State College will deliver the commencement address tomorrow night.
Harold Withnell and Grace Messinger of Seaside plan marriage in Portland on Friday. Final wedding plans await news on Withnell's father after a serious operation. Withnell will return next year and has leased the Henry Moe house on Poplar Street. The Homembaing girls host a Thursday style show at 2 p.m. with each girl modeling two clothing items for mothers and friends.
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