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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1934
Page
2
Local notices list numerous visits and dinners around Coquille Myrtle Creek and nearby towns. Families such as the Sumerlins Barklows Bartletts Tomlinsons and Laffertys share holiday gatherings and weekend stays with relatives in Oregon communities including Coquille Norway Riverton and Salem.
A vintage notice lists pricing for single copies and subscriptions with terms requiring advance payment. It specifies the year and half year options and a total amount of 42.00 plus 1.08 as an extra charge.
Wm. Gurney rushed into the room breaking the calm and triggering fears among students who then shifted to cheers and resumed their duties.
Fragmentary text shows no discernible events, names, places, or dates to summarize into a coherent news item. The lines present are literary and insufficient for a factual card.
The Myrtle Point area reflects on Thanksgiving with praise for a productive climate and abundant fish and game. Readers are urged to observe parking on Spruce Street to ease traffic for visitors. Two robbers who hit a local restaurant were caught, pled guilty, and each sentenced to one year within a week.
The Oregon Historical Society announces the 1835 C. C. Becklin prize for four original essays on Marcus Whitman by Oregon students aged 15 to 18. Prizes: first and second $80 each, third $40, fourth $30, plus bronze medals. Essays must be under 2,000 words and submitted by March 16, 1935 to the Oregon Historical Society.
The district census shows 560 students age 4 to 20, up 57 from last year. A Christmas program and operetta by grades seven through eight, plus lower grade Toys That Had to Wait, will be held December 19 in Union High School. The 4 H program starts with two forestry clubs and three sewing clubs led by Summers Crews Bogard and Shull. New divisions and officer roles are listed for Pine Tree, Myrtle Forestry, Colonial Dames Sewing, Sunshine Sewing, with named presidents and secretaries.
The Myrtle Leaf lists staff roles with editor Maxine Barkow associate editors Helen Reed Norton Whitney and managing editor Howard Leatherman. Sports reporter Ag Reporter is also noted among the editorial team.
The piece argues Thanksgiving should focus on gratitude for government stability, education, science, and public institutions rather than food. It traces origins from Plymouth 1621 and notes historical proclamations and modern benefits, urging readers to observe the true meaning of the holiday.
The passage portrays Coach Richards pacing after a tense Moor Friday night, pondering whether a boy will pursue football or face long-term financial strain. Cheerful nurse remarks about the baby’s response ease the tension, while comments from the father add humor about the ball type.
The piece notes Bertie Forrest as favored in the girls singles after the boys singles, then boys doubles and girls doubles followed by mixed doubles. It praises pingpong for speed and accuracy, mentions growing interest this year, and that plans are underway for a faculty tournament.
Ellis Southmayd FFA alumni supplied White Leghorn and Black Minorca chickens to the Smith-Hughes poultry judging program. R W Schaad notes improvement in the flock and construction of a new laying house planned while Earl R Cooley, state FFA advisor, praises Myrtle Point chapter work and looks forward to a January banquet with state officers.
English II students anxiously wait for instructor Wm Gurney as he enters at seven minutes after one. He finds a class already gathered, reacting to rumors of a morning volleyball game and a late start. The scene shows students frozen in fear and pondering excuses for lateness.
The Myrtle Point F A poultry judging team placed fourth at the Bandon poultry show held Saturday near Coos River. A 4 H team took first second and third. Myrtle Point representatives were Howard Leatherman Vernon Trigg and Charles Hendershott. Alternates were Kenneth Barkdoll and Earl Osborne.
During sixth period on Tuesday a student saw Prin Linn and five girls playing cards in the library. He realized the cards were report cards. By end of period almost all students in the study hall watched the scene unfolding.
The interclass tournament shows the juniors ahead after wins by juniors over freshmen and seniors over sophomores. Seniors challenge juniors to a rematch as two veteran players return, boosting hopes of turning the tide.
A collage of gossip notes on local youths. Yvonne Knight’s ring sparkles with rumored engagement while Virgil Daniele flirts with blondes. Norma enjoys the Cribbing lad at the show and dances. A narrator recalls threats from Lt. Davenport and Bob Lundy amid school chatter.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a scene at E Uglich class where Wilson arrives as the halt rings. Sherlock Gurney is noted in a public enemy context and a line about honesty appears as the beat. The station warns it will cut out all next week, goodbye.
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