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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1930

Page

5

Senior junior debate scheduled for November 21

The Myrtle Point Union High School announces a junior senior civics and American history debate. Five seniors vie for the place with Billy Griggs and Clair Booth chosen to represent the senior class. Juniors initially excluded from civics class and a mock tryout led to postponement and a plan for Harold Britton and Earl Breuer to represent the juniors. The debate will be held November 21 at 3.00 PM.

Clair Booth Ma Chase Oliver Bigelow Delbert Steel Billy Griggs Mr. Linn Harold Britton Earl Breuer

Harvest Salmagundi Planned by Girls League

A Harvest Salmagundi event by the Girls League is set for Friday in the auditorium with pumpkin cider and varied harvest scenes. The party features progressive table games, a treasure hunt, and plans led by Miss Gertrude Sick with committees including Frieda Jamen Priscilla Deyoe Delore Belloni Molly Warner Mildred Barklow and others. boys are not invited this time but will be next time.

Diay Girls‘ League Gertrude Sick Frieda Jamen Refreshmonta Priscilla Deyoe Deloree Belloni Molly Warner Mildred Barklow

Oregon State Beats Oregon In Muddy Homecoming Game

In Corvallis a large crowd braved rain for the homecoming clash. The field turned muddy, wet uniforms camouflaging the players as Oregon State led 15 0 at four o clock after two touchdowns and a safety. Colbert suffered a broken shoulder while several high school attendees and students are listed among observers.

University of Oregon Oregon State Corvallis Colbert Gertrude Sick John Easman Mins Foy Irvine Leland Wagner Alice Alverdes E A_ Richard Corbin Bones Donald Druliner Jim Lewellen der Carver Frank Morrison Lynn Cooper Lloyd Ray

Pep rally unfolds on Spruce Street with school spirit

A Thursday evening pep rally drew more students than usual to Spruce Street at 7:16 PM. They serpentined from PeeWee golf course to shops and the theater, shouting school yells as Coaches Essman and Rickard spoke on team spirit. Dolores Davenport and Lom Norrin mimeographed the yell sheet distributed to students.

Spruce Street Essman and Rickard Bharesi Mavely Dolores Davenport Lom Norrin

Freshmen Win in Smooth 36 to 16 Victory

Freshmen basketball defeated the junior high team 36 to 16. Juniors led 4 points after the first quarter. junior players included Edwin Rackloff James Ray Raymond Carver Harold Weekly and Clyde Barger with Porterfield Pearson Juliner and C Ellia as subs. Freshmen lineup featured L Shelton Thomas Ostrander Leonard Ranton Harold Mullen Harold Hall. Floyd King served as referee.

Edwin Rackloff James Ray Raymond Carver Harold Weekly Clyde Barger Porterfield Pearson Juliner C. Ellia L. Shelton Thomas Ostrander Leonard Ranton Harold Mullen Harold Hall Floyd King

Sportsmanship Question at Friday Game

A local note condemns booing from the bench during last Friday's game. It warns that bench taunting undermines school spirit and urges subs to avoid disrespecting opponents since any player may be on the court.

Inter Class Debate Trials Set With Special Finals

Several students from each class will try out for inter class debates. The two top juniors and two top seniors will face off, as will two freshmen and two sophomores. Winners form the school debate team. Trials occur November 21 on a Oregon junior colleges topic, with freshmen and sophomores debating December 5 on mail order houses being undesirable.

Oregon

Tryouts Held for Senior Debate Team Participants

The article notes that tryouts for the senior debate team were conducted. several students auditioned to join the squad. It highlights a competitive selection process and outlines next steps for chosen members.

Freshmen Debaters Selected for Class Contest

Freshmen Jack Wright Imogene Burgess Helma Olson and another student were chosen as the freshmen debaters. They will work on both sides of the question and the top two will face the sophomores. Tryouts occurred in world history class last week with notes forbidden.

Jack Wright Imogene Burgess Helma Olson Clinton

Girls League Meets to Hear Party Plans

The Girls' League held a Thursday meeting to hear committee reports on a party at the high school auditorium on November 21. Committees were poorly represented and turnout was unimpressive.

Girls’ League

Senior girls volleyball clinches victory over sophomores in close match

The senior team beat the sophomores 69 to 32 after a first half 27 to 19. Captains Helen Furman and Sybil Cooper led their squads with managers Elizabeth Theiamne and Marguerite Sunstrup, while a string of players contributed to the peppy, hard fought game.

Winnin Helen Furman Elizabeth Theiame Jean Guerin Mary Ellen Hartey Clair Boothe Ruth Hamm France Boothe Molly Warner Hazel Kroe Margaret Chase Mady Liggins Martone Barzee Sybil Cooper Aileen Dement Marguerite Sunstrup Gilda Diets Rose Kellenberger Joanne Parrott Billie Lund Josephine Robbins Dolores’ Bellon Belva Alice Steramler Freide James Hagel Fredenberg

Nut Farm Juniors Begin Third Act Under Guidance

The juniors start the third act of The Nut Farm this week guided by Miss Inn and assisted by Misa Alverdea. Cast members review constantly to memorize lines and practice acting. Those who lag behind rehearse daily as the performance on December 2 grows nearer and crowds are expected.

Miss “Inn Misa Alverdea Tate

Soup topic prompts essays in class projects

The class of English VII seniors completed outlines for a thousand word theme on Foods Soup and its uses. Enoch freshman in English writes his own autobiography in fifteen chapters of eight hundred to twelve hundred words each to fill the remainder of the semester.

Enoch

New Magazines Added to Library Shelf

The library adds National Geographic Asia The American Woman's Home Companion Scientific American Literary Digest and Review of Reviews. Miss Woodward says encyclopedias may be borrowed for one period only and if more time is needed they must be returned and checked out again. Encyclopedias must not be taken out of the study hall.

National Geographic Asia the American The Woman‘s Home Companion Scientific American Literary Digest Review of Reviews

Some Valuable Possessions Of Myrtle Bonteigh School

A list of named students with playful descriptions includes Eloise Crowley at the cafeteria, Ardyce Strong among freshmen, Avis Jenkins quiet in class, Bill Strong missing roll calls, Francis Young with a sharp glance, Carey Bones fond of freshmen, Marjorie Barzee with a roaming inhouse mix, and Lois Porterfield noted for a contagious smile.

Myrtle Bonteigh Billy Grigost Ishoat Eloise Crowley Ardyce Strong Avis Jenkins Bill Strong Essman Francis Young Carey Bones Marjorie Barzee Lois Porterfield

Fragmented Readings of Names and Phrases in Class Remnants

The excerpt lists scattered names and fragments such as Jim Lewho, Earl Wood, Floyd King, Fred Sichmidt, Molly Warner, Violet Ait, and Gene, interspersed with stray phrases and notes. The text reads like a jumble from a classroom or yearbook scene with incomplete lines and unclear context.

Jim Lewho Earl Wood Tact ‘Wall Floyd King Fred Sichmidt Norway Molly Warner Violet Ait Gene

Hike to Guerin Ranch Postponed by Rain

Poor weather forced the G A C hike to George Guerin's ranch to be postponed. Organizer notes the hike will be taken after the rain ends.

George Guerin

Six Weeks Exams Promise Hard Study and Discipline

The article urges students to study daily for the next six weeks and keep up with lessons to ease the upcoming six weeks exams. It emphasizes solving missed lessons promptly and making a resolution to submit assignments on time.

Tims

Boys urged to boost school spirit and challenge girls

A column asks the boys of the school to prove their spirit and improve studies and rally support. It notes flunk rates favor girls, cites basketball and football where boys lag in pep, and urges boys to participate, root, and energize school events.

Willey

Football Boys Receive Nourishment

It has become an established custom among the football boys to receive a nutritious soup before each game. Essman directs the meals so they get the right nourishment with no dessert after the first and last soup courses. Miss Sick and home economics students prepare the soup to help the players perform their best.

Ach Essman Miss Sick

Christmas Vacation School Break Announced

Mr Linn announced no school for two weeks over Christmas. Vacation starts December 19 and ends January 5, with exams scheduled a week later.

Linn

School Opens Early for Myrtle Point Football Game

Friday morning at Myrtle Point High School began at 8 o clock with classes running until 1 pm, then an early dismissal for the football game against Marshfield. Some driver students left at 6 90, finding the trip worthwhile after watching the boys tackle Marshfield. Myrtle Point lost but fought hard.

Pet Point High School Marshfield Myrtle Point

Freshmen Practice for One Act Play “A Girl to Order”

Freshmen have practiced an hour after school each evening this week for the one act play “A Girl to Order.” They rehearse as college boys and girls and some performers show strong acting potential for the freshmen return party on November 6.

School Absences Mark Week of Illnesses

Johhnie Carmen returns to class after flu illness. Mary Cook out with pink eye. Lila Nelson also absent several days from school.

Johhnie Carmen Mary Cook Lila Nelson

Myrtle Point Marshfield Rivalry Produces Scoring Trench

Marshfield high school battles Myrtle Point in a hard fought football game with Marshfield scoring on two touchdowns in the second quarter as the rivals trade leads and momentum remains tight through the half.

Marshfield High Marshfield

Myrtle Point Triumph Over Marshfield In Rough Ball Clash

In a hard fought game Myrtle Point edged Marshfield as backs led by Red Wagner and Ray sparked the attack. Bobcat defense with Cooper and Carey Bones stifled the Marshfield line while Myrtle Point capitalized on long gains and a late scoring drive to secure the victory.

Myrtle Ing Markielé Iit Marshfield Cooper Carey Bones Bobcats Ing Standpela Red” Wagner Ray Mays Lee Marshdell i Mideon Ronald Ray Bobcat Myrtle Point Pearson Aie Felaher Machfeld Art Red Bones Marsnield Wagner

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