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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1931
Page
5
Oregon markets show prices for wheat alfalfa timothy and hay with bids across Portland and eastern Oregon. Local reports include fires at a dredging plant in Reedport a 67th wedding anniversary in Malalia and progress on a coal mine near Riverton.
Donation of a carload of culls to Montana farmers. Rotary Club of Klamath Falls installs two Main Street drinking fountains. Farmers Bank of Weeton dividends paid and tax refunds mailed. Tremblay sawmill near Wedderburn expands timber output. Triplets born at Oregon City Hospital. Klamath County Turkey Growers form to boost prices. Elks show features a dancing bear and comic acts in Salem. Coquille Corn show postponed with 1933 date set. Reno Grand Army disbands in Roseburg. Myrtle Leaf notes high school carnival program and student performances.
Herbert sughton employed by Geo. Bryan received knee treatment Friday. Mrs Julius Howard of Bridge left the hospital Friday after a major operation. Edwin Weekly of Bridge entered the hospital Sunday for medical care. D L Royer, employed by the Brethren Church, received hand treatment Saturday. Dorothy Hocenwee discharged Sunday after appendectomy.
Coos county football season winds down with Marshfield and North Bend atop the standings. Myrtle Point leads the pack for third place ahead of Coquille and Bandon as November 11 playoff implications loom between the two undefeated clubs for the league title.
A visitor was attacked during a disturbance at Myrtle Point High School last Friday morning and died shortly after. A generous reward is offered for information leading to the identity of the person or persons responsible.
The Friday night carnival at Myrtle Point High School drew large crowds and strong revenue. The Chamber of Horrors topped attractions while prize winnings and a busy Beano Stand impressed attendees. Telegraph office profits soared amid high turnout and robust ticket sales.
A last minute verse read from a hidden note amused the carnival audience and mocked Miss Alve amid talk of a frame up. The event followed a planned school holiday and a disputed tombstone nod about names.
At Myris Point High School rumors center on skinned noses and a black eye. Earl Woods reportedly changed his hairstyle last Wednesday morning after a disturbance. Some say the injuries occurred during football activity.
Town business men toured the haunted House of Horrors at the carnival. A pitch black winding stair, a seaweed draped wire, a ghostly skele ton and a basement light created scares as the specters taunted visitors.
The junior freshmen soccer match ended 0 0 as the Freshmen played with ten men due to no substitutes. Esther Nelson was absent from school and Captain Helen Renee was unable to play.
The lettermen met last week to discuss carnival plans and assigned cleanup to Leonard Shelton and Edwin Rackleff. They will oversee the baby doll and wheel of chance booths.
Robert Kroeger was elected news reporter for F F A work at a business meeting on Tuesday noon. The treasurer reported all debts from the last year had been paid and that they are starting with a clean sheet.
English exams will be held this week and next. Miss Barker will conduct exams Thursday while Miss Woodward and Miss Linn schedule theirs the following week. Three boys in English III completed their outside reading last week: Monroe Pratt, Leslie Hermann, and Myron Gilmore.
Eloise Crowley served as substitute editor for the journalism class last Friday while Tage Aileen Dement was absent from the session.
Elizabeth Dement, among Myrtle Point miner bee students, makes the freshmen honor roll as one of the class of 1921 high scorers. Her achievement places her among the top freshmen in the group.
Coquille viewed as stronger after a 32 0 win, while Myrtle Point faces losses and weather challenges. Key players for Coquille and Myrtle Point are listed, including Harold Saal Gilkison Kin nicutt and Morrison, with team changes affecting Friday action.
Geography classes study development of commerce from the Pluvial Stage with topics on sea trade and influence of climate. Reports include Governor Long's cotton plan and the Lindberghs sunset day. Home economics breakfast features chrysanthemum decor and autumn leaves. English V and VI study journalism style books and punctuation. American History class dismissed early due to work on the chamber of horrors.
Lyle Carver who has played end on the first team all season has stopped going out for football because of heart trouble. He will be missed the rest of the season.
A report notes some students with grades of 4 not failing but in dan pescatett and receiving a warning. The first of the week marks note a policy adjustment affecting footwear and evaluation.
A playful, mixed catalog of students and teachers creates a quirky snapshot of a high school. The listing names Mike Ray Katie Guerin Andy Newhouse and others, noting traits and roles in a light, humorous voice.
The Itemizer Observer recalls F. M. Langlois who died in Dallas last week, a familiar street presence loved by children for his generosity. He gave candy and supported outdoor activities, with his two children often presenting token bouquets as thanks.
A church advertises Sunday services with 10 AM worship 11 AM junior congregation music by the junior choir and youth talks. Revival and sermon at 11 18 AM by Pastor, followed by a 7 30 PM song and praise service. A quote about investment in church life highlights community benefit and reflection. Rev. E Y Outrander to Grants Pass.
Five years into the project, Heart and Rae face ongoing issues with missing bones in the collection. Researchers note irregular preservation and seek a resolution to stabilize the specimen.
Fragmentary report mentions Raxay Smith of Myrtle Hel involved in Create Puesca business over the weekend. References to Mrs A and Idaho appear in unclear context without concrete events or outcomes.
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