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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1933
Page
2
A bulletin from the American Cotton Cooperative Association highlights that cooperatives have averaged more than twice the cotton handled by noncooperative gins over six years. They report profits passed to growers as patronage dividends, improved cotton quality, and high service standards.
Early in October the National Safety Congress in Chicago received a message from President Roosevelt. He stressed that conserving human life and preventing accidental injuries is vital to welfare and happiness. He noted 88,000 lives lost to accidents last year and about 9 million people affected, with costs near two billion dollars, urging continued plans through 1934 and broader public support to reduce automobile fatalities and recklessness on the roads.
Fire Prevention Week concludes with civic groups fire departments and officials urging lasting memory of safety lessons. The piece warns that past declines in fire losses were temporary and stresses that avoiding waste saves money and protects livelihoods.
The Myrtle Point High School lists cast members for the junior play with Tommy Ostrander as Jack Marshall and Frances True as Lois Meredith among many others. The report details student roles, class rosters, a November 3 student meeting, interclass debates set for November 17, and notes on team plans including a potential Bobcats game with Ashland.
Myrtle Point high school students organized a rally for the football game with a bonfire at the nearby station lot. Karl Parry led yells while Raymond Carver and Mr Linn gave pep talks as classes prepared debates and radio listening sessions.
A fragmenting diary notes mischief after Halloween with jokes about squashes and gates, plus school calendar items. It mentions Winifred Clayton and a mourning note for a cherished Myrtle Point high school instructor, with student reactions and a faculty meeting summary.
Students must find a way to return overdue books without borrowing from strangers. Winifred becomes the central figure as the mystery deepens over how the students will retrieve the books from the library.
Ten editorial liners from Myrtle Leaf students showcase humor and critique as they lampoon coaches, equipment shortages, band egos, and school routines. The pieces touch on sports, censorship, staff, and a Librarians’ party with light jabs at authority and everyday campus scenes.
The article notes the bulletin board in the lower hall and the study hall as the main source for announcements. It urges freshmen to read notices to learn what is happening and to avoid asking upperclassmen about activities.
A fragment mentions boards as a way to avoid asking upperclassmen what is happening. The text is incomplete and lacks specific names places or dates. It conveys a generic guidance idea without concrete details or events.
The Myrtle Point high school class data list tallest and shortest students, oldest and youngest pupils, and notable comparisons. Tallest student Harold Hall six foot one and a half inches, youngest boy Jim Hoover 13, youngest girl Maxine Dement 13, born 1920. Oldest boy Basil Smith 22. Oldest girl unknown. The yearbook notes include remarks by Mr Linn about best looking boy and girl not being included.
Ms Linn held a geometry design contest last Wednesday with six finalists. The first prize went to Lillian Jane, second to Myrtle Beckett, and third to Luanna Fry. Judges were Schwinyth Peel, Norma Petoreon, and Rusself Denent.
Home Economies students in beginning foods prepare breakfast books with recipes for muffins and other items. They study bacon and eggs cooking methods and plan pop overs for Tuesday. Advanced foods quizzes cover prior work and vegetables. Laboratory work resumes after chapter completion. English VI reads The Tale of Two Cities and studies essays. English VII finishes grammar and will begin four weeks of theme writing.
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