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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1930

Page

7

Myrtle Point Defeats Bandon 6 0 in Hard Fought Game

Myrtle Point edges Bandon 6 to 0 after a slow start in a grind of a football clash. Key players include Pearson Wagner Schmidt and Hendon, with standout defense by Myrtle Point and strong line play.

Myrtle Point Wils Bandon Harden Hakong Banden Myrtle Point Bandons Myrtle Cate Art Pearson Freed Schmidt Myrtle Pont Pearson Mytle Point IL Ray D Bonen Endicott Larson Righ Bones Carver Ena Pearson Frentier Wagner Schmidt Banden Treadgald W Jarvis Nadurft Jef Laren Miller Langiens Helen Kan Tucker Woalsen Curinin Myrtle Point Meracken Cater Felaher Morris McCracken Morriason Belloni McCracken Brulinee Pearson Schmidt Druliner Strong Brdicott Bandon Wade Tread Aod Qonaborne Helmk

Carnival night at local high school ends in tragedy

A grand carnival at the high school featured confetti, balloons, and stage performances by the sophomores and an act described as aut atun. A sudden accident interrupted the program as the curtain fell at nine o clock, leaving attendees shocked and the venue in disarray.

Amateur program features dance acts and a perplexing quiz

An audience laughed at mishaps as couples rode and a series of acts followed. The G A C girls performed a tumbling routine while Mephiato the educated horse answered questions. The school orchestra played two pieces under Miss Irvine. A clog dance closed the show with Billy Lundrine and a bar of music with singers.

Nome Glee Club Mephiato Miss Irvine Amos Andy Herbert Strong Don Billy Lund Drense Merry Makers

Frances Willard Day Observed At School Hall

Last Friday at one o'clock the student body gathered in the study hall to observe Frances Willard Day. Rev Erwin G Ranton performed music and gave a talk about Mia Willard and her work. He began with two old time tunes on the violin, followed by unique acts on a saw and a one stringed calmlir made from a broom handle. He then reviewed Frances Willard’s life and discussed prohibition and its effects on the country before concluding with more violin pieces.

Frances Willard Erwin G Ranton Mia Willard Ranton Frances FC Willard Rantonagan

Smith-Hughes Group Heads to Portland for Show

The Ag boys and instructor Mr Wagner left for Portland to attend the Pacific International Black Show. Myrtle Point team members Basil Smith Gilkison and Kenneth Leatherman join others with outstanding projects Fred Schmidt Walter Iher Harley Parrish and Truman Wagner. Griggs accompanied at request as Billie serves as treasurer of the state Future Farmers of America chapter.

Mr. Wagner Portland Myrtle Point Basil Smith Fd Gilkison Kenneth Leatherman Fred Schmidt Walter Iher Harle B Parrish Truman Wagner Griggs Cooley Billie Ag Sprouts Future Farmers of America

Local Teachers Electors Nominate Coos County Officers

Myrtle Point principal L. P. Linn and Marshfield superintendent Mrke Parr were nominated for president of the Coos county division of the Oregon State Teachers association. Linn was narrowly defeated. Delegates to the Portland convention include Miss Virna Hormann Broadbent Mr Lynn Parr Marshfield and L. P Linn Myrtle Point. Miss Fairy Davia was nominated for secretary but declined.

L. P. Linn Myrtle Point

Lettermen's Meeting Plans for Carnival and Booth Profits

The lettermen met on Thursday to discuss plans for the annual carnival held Friday night and to consider students seeking club membership. President Lyle Carver reported the booths were well received and profits were substantial with the baby booth earning 640 dollars and Wheel of Chance bringing in 20 dollars.

Lyle Carver

Pep Rally Draws Mixed Reaction at Myrtle Point

A Myrtle Point pep rally drew a serpentine procession on the main street led by Billie Tund Andy Newhouse and Jean Pressler. Most marchers were girls and spectators noted limited student enthusiasm while rally organizers hoped to boost school spirit and financial support.

Billie Tund Andy Newhouse Jean Pressler Nein Myrtle Point

Carnival Aftermath Saturday Morning Cleanup

Students recall a lively carnival with broad enthusiasm but a sparse cleanup effort the next morning. A few girls removed a postern and paper, several boys organized the Chamber of Horrors and returned items, while others played games and tracked tacks on shoes.

Myrtle Point High Wins Stock Judging Cup

At a Wednesday assembly Myrtle Point High School earned a silver cup for a winning stock judging team led by Basil Smith James Celey and Donald Ilkison from the agriculture class The trophy becomes permanent if they win again next year Coon River High previously held the cup in 1923 and last year Myrtle Point earned it too Mr Wagner the coach expresses pride in his third year of coaching any team.

Myrtle Point Talend Wagner Coun Y Fair Myrtle Pont High Shool Coon River High School Cam Myrtle Aint Basil Smith James Cceley Donald Ilkison Wagner Wcause

Football Boys Get Soup After Practice

The home economics class prepared a noon meal of cream of tomato soup, croutons, and toasted crackers for twenty two football players on Thursday. The team defeated Bain in a come Thursday game, and the writer jokes the soup may have boosted performance.

Bane

GA CG Meeting Plans Decorated Fields and Hike

The decorating committee aims to color goal posts blue and red at all football games. Members include Harriett Bones Elizabeth Dement Jean Guerin Ernestine Schneider and Josephine Robbins. The GAC schedules a hike in November with old members entertaining the new ones, led by Helen Furman.

Harriett Bones Elizabeth Dement Jean Guerin Ernestine Schneider Josephine Robbins GAC Helen Furman H Ke

Carnival fundraiser thrills at high school auditorium

Friday October 24 the school held a carnival to raise funds for the student body. Attendees enjoyed candy booths telegram booth wheel of chance fishing pond and fortune teller plus a “Chamber of Horrors” with staged frights including a skeleton a hanging figure and rattling chains that left several frightened yet amused attendees describing the experience as spooky and memorable.

He High School Wan Chamber of Orcom Olly

Tryouts for Junior Play The Nut Farm Held on Monday

Students gathered for the junior play tryout The Nut Farm conducted Monday afternoon at 840. Grace Linn serves as coach guiding expectations of a successful performance while juniors cover expenses through class dues.

Misa Grace Linn

Sweaters and Berets Ordered Next Week

A note states sweaters and berets will be ordered next week. The items are planned to be worn as part of a uniform with blue sweaters for the men.

Faculty meeting plans carnival program and talk by Rev Raton

A Thursday morning faculty meeting discussed a Friday carnival and a program honoring Frances E Willard. They adjusted the schedule to hold the sixth period at 1 00 pm instead of 3 00 pm so Rev E G Raton could speak at 1 00 pm.

Frances E. Willard E. G. Raton

The Dreamer

A study hall piece portrays a student whose mind wanders toward fame and success. The dreamer sits with a book in front of him, believing his future will outshine peers and teachers. He plans to prove his latent abilities and prove his critics wrong.

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