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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

5

Oregon and Seattle Grain Prices and Local News Highlights

Grain and hay prices across Portland and Seattle are listed with figures for wheat, hay, butterfat, eggs, cattle, hogs, and lambs. Other items include pocket gopher extermination efforts in Malhour county, Independence corn show dates, and plans for irrigation funding in Baker valley. Local events cover brass band in Sweet Home, a Medford gun safety push, forest burnings on Crace Prairie, road bid projects from Eugene, and Oregon’s role in new ship christenings in Camden New Jersey.

Oregon News Briefs From Corvallis To Grants Pass

Oregon guardsmen prepare for distribution over the next ten days announced by Major-General White. Baby chicks delayed to October due to market conditions. Townsend couple in Sheridan mark 68 years of marriage. Fatal gasoline explosion near Monroe claims Mrs. Joseph Kients. Grants Pass raises minimum city water rate and shortens sprinkling season. Valley turkey shipments from Valo project reach markets as Nyasa Turkey Growers form cooperative. Silverton hosts a pumpkin contest linked to corn and poultry show. Hellgate Bridge traffic begins ahead of completion. cave exploration planned near Yachats. A McMinnville garden bloom draws attention. strawberry leaf not seen in Goose Lake weed studies. Oregon Caves report record visitors. Northwestern turkey show expands exhibit hall in Oakland. Willamette Valley woolen mills sold. Brayton Woolen mills set to reopen. Disease in Tatent and Sams valleys traced to spray alkalinity burning leaves and stunting fruit.

Oregon National Guardsmen White Corvallis Russell Mra Townsend Sheridan Mooresville Ind Portland Monroe Joseph Kients Grants Pass Lully Croek Bendbh Valo Oregoo

Twin Oaks News Visitors Return From Mohawk Valley

Mr and Mrs Kennedy and their children visit the George D Hall family in Twin Oaks bringing Mrs Hall back from a visit with her parents. Mrs Rodney Davenport hosted comfort gatherings and a dinner with assisting guests and several ladies helped with a quilt.

Kennedy Alex Mohawk Valley George D. Hall Twin Oaks Hall Rodney Davenport P. F. Bartlett M. Aasen Elton Aasen A. R. Davenport Chris Nelse Verne

Myrtle Leaf Sports Report From Myrtle Point Union

A brief note from the Myrtle Point Union High School sports desk mentions reporters Hoover and Kenneth Button with coverage by Frank Morrison. The fragment references guards Eugene Kituent and Ray, with mentions of West End and other names as part of the sports write up.

Myrtle Point Union High School Onagoe Oon Cee Frank Morrison Ournalisn Hoover Kenneth Button Merriega Eugene Kituent Biro Borer Fone Cee Ales Ray West End

Myrtle Point Tops Old Rivals 22 to 8 in Football clash

Myrtle Point defeated Coquille 22 to 8 at Myrtle Point as the Devils found rhythm after a slow start. King scored on a 40 yard drive with a two point conversion, plus a later touchdown and extra point, while Woods Schmidt and Carver added TDs and safeties shaped the win.

Myrtle Point Coquil Coquille Devils King Dino Woods Schmidt Carver Myrtle der Carver Strong Bones Kinnicutt Wilson Gilkison H Hall Smidt Mike Ray Deri Carver Barker Mast Morrison Endicott Gill Felsher King Coquille McCue Helmkin Martindale Preap Donaldson Pook Shaver Hatcher Gooley Peart Perrott

Juniors and Sophomores Win Interclass Debates

Interclass debates were held Friday with juniors beating seniors two to one in the Junior-Senior round. Freshmen and sophomores also debated, the sophomores winning two to one against the freshmen on the truck abolition issue.

Marguerite Sunstrup Avold Draper Earl Breuer Saker Andy Newhouse E V Ostrander Ruth Woodward Pat Rickard Leo Wagner Phydelias Morris Miriam Smith Kenneth Jeatherman Pclace E G Ranton Gertrude Sick John Easman Sohoomore

Honor Roll List Six Weeks Students Named

The six weeks honor roll includes 48 students with average grades of two. Seniors named are Floise Crowley Priscilla Deyoe Frances Fearnley Walter Felsher Dulcie Foote Austin Hall Marjorie Hazelton Clifford Jennin Eugene Kinnientz Genevieve Knight Frank Larson Glacys Latham Chas Leatherman Andy Newhouse Lois Porterfield Jean Pressler. Juniors listed include Kenneth Button Harold Draper Mary Evans Lynn Hooper Frieda James Selma Latham Bullie Lund Joanne Perrott Theda Schroeder Leonard Shelton Robert Seele Marguerite Sungtray Sophomore Doris Jamea Helmia Maen Evelyn Steinhoff Juanita Watson Freshmen Mary Jane Barker Edwin Bigelow Mary Davenport Helen Detwiler Richard Gill Virgil Harrison Viola Hoffman Dorothy Lundy Phydelina Morris Grayce Parry Donald Porterfield Bonnie Sumeriin Leslie Wilson William Zimmerman Ann Harlocker

Floise Crowley Priscilla Deyoe Frances Fearnley Walter Felsher Dulcie Foote Austin Hall Marjorie Hazelton Clifford Jennin Eugene Kinnientz Genevieve Knight Frank Larson Glacys Latham Chas Leatherman Andy Newhouse Lois Porterfield Jean Pressler Kenneth Button Harold Draper Mary Evans Lynn Ho Donald Porterfield Bonnie Sumeriin Leslie Wilson William Zimmerman Ann Harlocker

North Bend Ready for Myrtle Point Saturday Showdown

North Bend and Myrtle Point set for a Saturday clash on the home field. Coach Essman focuses on defense and interference as Don Druliner and Norland Gant return to strengthen the lineup including Stuliner Morrison Schmidt Felsher Carver and Gilgon or Gant on the line.

Lncal North Bend Don Druliner Norland Gant Roseburg Essman Ware Lneup Don Stuliner Frank Morrison Fred Schmidt Walter Felsher Lyle Carver Don Gil Gon

Laughter party cheers during girls teamup event

The girls held a Halloween themed gathering with a grand march and costume judging by Mrs. Bones and Marjorie McCulloch. Bertie Forrest won best single, with awards for best couple and birthday groups. a mock wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Essman was performed. Doris Derrey read Ina, while Phydelius Morris and Imo Burgess acted in songs and a finale. The evening ended with games and refreshments in wagons decorated in Halloween colors.

John Essman Doris Derrey Ina Reading Phydelius Morris Imo Burgess Hallowe’en

Freshmen Football Team Impresses in Rainy Start

The group of more than a dozen freshmen boys turned out in footwear and oversized wool jerseys for rain protection. They practiced at the fair grounds wearing gear much too large, appearing comical yet performing well on the field despite the damp conditions.

Suale Atodent

Lettermen Meeting Outlines Tweaks to Uniforms and Rules

October 21 rally and yell practice for all boys scheduled at 8 o'clock. Girls barred from wearing boys lettermen sweaters. Sweaters to be blue. Committee on constitutional amendment includes Mr. Rickard Walter Felsher and Lloyd Ray.

Lettermen Mr. Rickard Walter Felsher Lloyd Ray

Preparations for Nov. 6 Carnival Underway at Local High School

Students and most teachers are busy finalizing plans for the November carnival. The tentative program includes Welcome, Orchestra, Reading by Doris Derrey G A, stunt, Musical Readings by Julia Myr Leatherman, Pantomime Wanted a Private Secretary, Dance by Billie Lund and Doris Derrey, The Chalk Talk by Aileen De ment, Railroad Stunt, Graveyard Stunt, Glee Club, and Goodbye.

Doris Derrey G. A Julia Myr Leatherman Billie Lund Doris der

Myrtle Leaf selects two sports writers for staff

The Myrtle Leaf names Lynn Hoover and Kenneth Button as sports writers after recognizing their top performance. Hoover will cover game reports, while Button will author forecast stories for upcoming games.

Lynn Hoover Kenneth Button The Myrtle Leaf Lynn Kenneth

Soccer Games Postponed as Standings Set for Championship

Last week the seniors edged the juniors by one point and the sophomores crushed the freshmen 8-0. Remaining games were postponed due to wet ground. With each class having one win, the seniors and sophomores will play for the championship while the juniors meet the sophomores to decide fourth place.

Girls Sell "Hot Dogs" At Coquille Myrtle Point Game

Rachael Bones chair of the Girls League finance committee ran a sale of about nine dozen hot dogs at the Coquille Myrtle Point match. Weather conditions tasty dogs and league cooperation helped make the sale a success.

Rachael Bones Girls’ League Coquille-Myrtle

Gypsies Visit to Our City Promises Music and Lively Show

A fragment notes that traveling performers are due in town after a long absence. The text hints at a parade of songs and entertainment aimed to delight residents and attract crowds.

Honor Students Entertain at the Auditorium

The event showcases the honor society in a program led by advisor Mr. Linn and president Austin Hall. Priscilla Deyoe and Lois Porterfield direct acts including a train to Loon Town skit and monologues on studying by Lois Porterfield.

Students Rally in Rain Before Coquille Game

Students brave heavy rain for a pep rally in front of the theatre at seven then march through wet streets to the game in Coquille. Cars ferry those who stay dry as mud and slick conditions force an early end around eight.

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Students showcase home economics work in window displays

Five girls from Hazel Strong to Edu Doss lead the Home Economics class display at H A Schroeder Furniture with Tru Pak at Farmer store. Typing I practices, bookkeeping chapter work, Home Ec eggs and omelets, Journalism on editorials, and English III five minute talks on processes and various topics observed.

H A. Schroeder Hazel Strong Hazel Freden Edu. Doss June Chandler de Foote Tru Pak Farmer

Tryouts for junior play Who's Rose select 16 for rematch

The October 23 tryouts in the auditorium followed a Wednesday elimination. Miss Alverdes notes limited talent but the tentative cast includes Edgar Tatum Cecil Barker Elsie Tatum Billie Land Mrs Edna Cheyney Joanne Perrott Laura Cheyey Janet Martin Grace Cheyney Aileen Dement Ruth Thomas Dolores Belloni Phillip Denby Lynn Hoover Ted Hartley Harold Draper Oscar Burrman Herbert Strong Eliza Theckla Moll.

Rose Miss Alverdes Edgar Tatum Cecil Barker Elsie Tatum Billie Land Edna Cheyney Joanne Perrott Laura Cheyney Janet Martin Grace Cheyney Aileen Dement Ruth Thomas

Personalities Note School Absences and Returns

Selma Latham remains ill with the flu and has not yet returned to school. Eileen Clinton returned after a one week absence. Jaret Martin came back last Monday after a two week vacation in Portland. Don Druliner, previously ill, is back but unable to join the football team. Jim Ray is also back at school.

Selma Latham Eileen Clinton Jaret Martin Portland Don Druliner Jim Ray

Seven youths travel to Portland stock show after game

Monday morning he was absent about two weeks with pneumonia. Last Thursday after the football game Mr Sawyer and seven boys went to Portland to attend the Pacific International Stock Show. Three boys Robert Kroeger Deloss Hermann and Ellis Southmayd went for lodging. Lester Porterfield Jack Ocheltree Ray Willson and John Kirk went for projects. Norland Gant drove. They returned home Tuesday.

Mr. Sawyer Portland Robert Kroeger Deloss Hermann Ellis Southmayd Lester Porterfield Jack Ocheltree Ray Willson John Kirk Norland Gant

Presbyterian Church schedules World Temperance Sunday events

The Presbyterian denomination sets a full Sunday program with Bible school at 10, junior church at 1, a 1 15 worship, and evening service at 7 30 led by the pastor. The World Temperance Sunday theme reflects on attendance and faith, urging large recongregations and outreach.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Society Jesus Matt Young Peoples Christ EV. Ostrander

Annual Carnival at Union High Next Week

Union High School plans its annual carnival a week from tomorrow night November 6 with a record crowd expected. Students and teachers have put in effort for a good cause and community support is urged.

Union High School

Injured Woman Wins City Officials Verdict in Bandon Case

Cora Smith sued the city of Bandon and its mayor and councilmen after an August 1928 sidewalk fall. The circuit court awarded her 1500 dollars, finding the city and its officials liable for the injuries.

Cora Smith

Early Merchant P. E. Peay Passes Suddenly at 77

P. E. Peay, a Coquille merchant, died suddenly Monday afternoon in his home at age 77. He moved a stove to the fire area before taking ill and was stricken at Bay City. He had been ill about 30 years. Survived by his widow formerly Mrs Tom Barklow and two sons, one in Portland and one elsewhere. Burial in nearby cemetery.

P. E. Peayarly Coquille Besos

Train Delay Report From Eugene Coast Bay Branch

Early morning reports indicate the Southern Pacific Eugene Coast Bay branch train is late. Weather and track issues caused the delay, and arrival is now expected between late morning and early afternoon today.

Eugene-Coast Bay Southern Pacific Iz

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