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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1929

Page

7

Freshmen Initiation Party Drenched in Red and Gray

The Freshmen Initiation event featured skits by five sophomores, piano entertainment, and a Glee club medley. A humorous etiquette play capped the program before the new students endured trials to join the student body amid playful pranks and refreshments.

Atudente Fricay Tin Prancee Fearnley Jean Treasler Oma Hawkin Elma Russell Carolyn Schneider Velma Ham Glee Club Acfle Sumerlin Nigga Woodward Robert Clark Iala Lewis

Sophomore meeting sets refreshments for Friday party

A sophomore class meeting convened Thursday to decide on refreshments for a party Friday evening, outlining plans and selections for snacks and drinks.

Early Semester Exams Held October Seventh Ninth

The first six weeks exams were arranged for October 7 8 and 9 due to a teachers institute. Crowded halls caused student displeasure especially among freshmen.

Teachers Institute Posts No School October Tenth And Eleventh

There will be no school Thursday and Friday October 10 and 11 as a Teachers Institute will be held in Marshfield. Ernest Pearson was absent three days.

Teachers’ Institute Marshfild Ernest Pearson

Absent Teachers and Students Missing Classes Due to Illness

Several staff and students Miss Lundy and Mr Hyde Vernita Hall Helene Curry and Leons Curry were absent for days last week due to illness including food poisoning and other ailments. Classes led by Miss Lundy were canceled on Monday.

Lloyd Hyde Vernita Hall Helene and Leons Curry Illnens Miss Lundy

Girls and Boys Glee Clubs Formed and Ready to Practice

The Girls Glee Club lists members Dorothy Warner Gweneth Waters Lucile Sumerlin Carolyn Schneider Margaret Lever Gwendolyn Shores Merle Clinton Lora Ingram Lile Luttrell Ernestine Schneider Oma Hawkins Elma Russell Priscilla Deyoe Opal Willey Delores Davenport Jean Guerin Mary Ellen Hartey Katie Guerin Eloise Crowley June Chandler Velma Hamilton. The Boys Glee Club includes Jean Presaler Robert Steele Herbert Strong Austin Hall Lester Moll Donald Dru lner Golan Dietz John Camden Aulden Warner Ernest Strong Er win Hall Jim Lewellen Melvin Bunch Leonard Shelton Cecil Barker Frank Morrison Robert Clark Harold Stemmler Lynn Cooper Derl Carver George Baxter bom Luttrel Earl Wood Lewis West Leondon Jenkins Karroll Christensen Durward Druliner Lyle Carver.

Glee Club Dorothy Warner Gweneth Waters Lucile Sumerlin Carolyn Schneider Margaret Lever Gwendolyn Shores Merle Clinton Lora Ingram Lile Luttrell Ernestine Schneider Oma Hawkins Elma Russell Priscilla Deyoe Opal Willey Delores Davenport Jean Guerin Mary Ellen Hartey Katie Guerin Eloise Crowley June Chandler Velma Hamilton Boys Glee Club Jean Presaler Robert Steele Herbert Strong Austin Hall Lester Moll Donald Dru Liner Golan Dietz John Camden Aulden Warner Ernest Strong Erwin Hall Jim Lewellen Melvin Bunch Leonard Shelton Cecil Barker Frank Morrison Robert Clark Harold Stemmler Lynn Cooper Derl Carver George Baxter Bom Luttreh Earl Wood Lewis West Leondon Jenkins Karroll Christensen Durward Druliner Lyle Carver

Social calendar highlights football games and events

The calendar lists events from Sept 28 football game with Oc to Oct 3 girls league, Oct 4 Riverton second team, freshmen initiation party, Oct 10-12 Teachers Institute, Oct 24 Pacific International Live Stock Show in Portland, Oct 26 Frances E Willard program, Oct 26 football vs North Bend, Nov 8 Armistice program, Nov 23 football vs Marshfield, Nov 27 Thanksgiving program, and Dec 20 Christmas program.

Riverton Teachers’ Institute Pacific International Portland Frances E Willard North Bend Marshfield

October School Activities Highlight Extracurriculars

Last Wednesday October 2 twenty seven boys attended the Boys Glee practice. The Agricultural class collected thirty weed seed varieties and meets after school for judging team tryouts to Portland for the International Stock Show beginning October 24. About fifteen boys try out with three advancing to Portland. The Ing I class lists an honor roll of Martha Eften Hartley Mad Higgins Ruth Hamm Latrell for perfect work. Typing I class contests reward the top performing group. The first period class honors went to new members Margaret Lever president Jean Guerin vice president Delores Wes secretary Harriet Bones treasurer with leadership roles.

Ag Boys Onc Portland Oregon Washington Idaho Montana California Nevada Mary Eften Hartley Mad Higgins Ruth Hamm Lattrell Clase Margaret Lever Jean Guerin Delores Wes Harriet Bones

Girlie League Initiation Event Highlights

A Girlie League meeting held Friday October 5 initiated new members. The program featured a Glee club song and stunt followed by a short play in which Velma Hamilton represented Rod.

Glee Club Velma Hamilton Rod

Grange backs farm relief and sugar protection plan

The National Grange endorses proper protection for the domestic sugar industry and steps to curb speculation in farm products. It promotes cooperative farming, surpluses control, and community minded members as it prepares for the National Grange meeting in Seattle on November 13 2.

Grange Louisiana Texas Philippines New Farm Relef Board National Grange Seattle Washington

Pheasant Limit Set At One Female Per Week

State lawmakers fixed a limit of one female pheasant per week and hunters were warned that ignorance of game laws will not excuse violations. State game warden Harold Olford urged compliance and noted copies of the laws are available where licenses are sold.

Harold Ol'ford

Deputies Check Hunters Pheasants at Multnomah Falls

Two deputies from the Portland game commission office stationed at Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River Highway reported they checked more pheasants in hunters cars. Deer hunters in eastern and central Oregon face poor luck due to lack of rain aiding mule deer. Miss Anna Train returns from Portland visit. Myrtle Point residents value home ties over Christmas gifts.

Portland The Game Commission Multnomah Falls Columbia River RR Rho Oregon Western Farmiérsé Canada U. S Coop Pacify Raho Nations Livestock Exposition Oreges Ostober Prise Mo Bank of Myrtle Point

Moving picture farm project nears completion in First A and Second B

The moving picture farm project in First A and Second B grades nears completion and will show soon. It emphasizes farm life value for the community, reading, and practical skills through two main topics Animals and Crops with a story about Jimmy visiting a western farm.

Moving Picture Psychologista Jimmy Fim

Third Grade News and Attendance Report

Norma Nelson moved to Bridge and the class had near perfect attendance last week with Ruth Anderson absent half a day. The Third grade learns pen and ink writing while the Second grade studies Sir Edwin Landseer Shoeing the Horse. Iris Donna brought a plant. daily reading class with a new poster. Friday sewing cards. Several girls and Earl were absent. a red star marks daily attendance.

Norma Nelson Bridge Ruth Anderson Edwin Landseer the Horse Iris Donna Lois Annabelle Gladys Earl

Nursing Course Taught by Miss Marion King at Myrtle Point High

Red Cross sponsored course led by Miss Marion King, Cross County health nurse, covers home hygiene personal hygiene and infant care. The 30 week program at Myrtle Point High School is limited to seven students per school with weekly sessions on Wednesdays.

Red Cross Ae Marten King Cross County Myrtle Point High School

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