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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1930
Page
5
County team officials gather at cacall school Tuesday to refine offense defense play and finalize the season schedule. The lineup includes Sept 27 at Bandon Oct 1 at North Bend Oct 18 Coquille here Oct 23 Bandon here Nov 1 Roseburg here Nov 14 earakhert here and Nov 22 at Coquille.
Gossip lists eight of thirty in the class attending college. Elma Russell and Velma Hamilton study at the University of Oregon, Karl Dement Carolyn Schneider Averil Laird at Willamette, Gweneth Watera at Oregon State, Margaret Lover at Linfield. Some marry. Dorothy Warner Durward Druliner reside in Coquille, Dunard also there, Mrs Ted Myers. Opal Southmayd married. Others like Helen McCracken Lucile Sumerton Ann Smith Mollie Warner pursue postgrad. Notable names include Jay Schriefer head baker, Ferris McKay Hiland theatre operator, Robert Powrie in Sixes River camp, Elmo Christensen at Alsea, Chrest Christensen at Linfield, Earl Wiley in Eugene. Plans remain unclear.
The Cirle Two held its initiation ceremony for new members and awarded scholarships. Vera Knight Clair Booth and Frances Fearnley participated along with Mary Hartley chairing the Slater committee. Tea was served to sisters by Miss Linn. hostesses included Jet Cooper Lorene Clark Janet Billie Lund and Freda James.
Miss Grace Linn chosen supervisor of the English discussion group for the two days of teachers institute in October 2021. She has written to county English teachers to prepare class problems for discussion. The institute, with at least five speakers including two from the University of Oregon, aims to enlighten teachers on current topics and foster collaboration.
Norman James, a government engineer and 1930 honor student, visited here Friday. A 1926 graduate of the school, he declined a Washington government post in Freano, California, and now holds a permanent position after two summers of government work. He is part of a six engineer team checking construction progress and timelines.
The school ran a successful book exchange with envelopes bearing names and prices inside book covers. About 125 student books were offered and more than half sold, with proceeds sent to sellers. Assistants included Misso Barker, Jean Pressler, and Eugene Kinnicutt during the first week.
Principal Linn told students there will be no school on Thursday and Friday next week. He apologized for the disappointment as students clapped in frustration during the Friday assembly.
The Myrtle Point high school announces a new grading method using numerals I through V. All regional high schools are asked to adopt the system for consistency in evaluation across schools.
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A notice outlines a sophomore meeting involving Janet Ike Miller and Misa Alverdes among faculty. Details are limited but indicate scheduling for student affairs and academic coordination.
A damaged OCR note describes a bound cover titled Constitution Bound for M. P. ue H. 8. in red book binding form with a large blue shield on the front colors reflect high school hues.
The orchestra director Miss Irvine called a meeting for all students who can play an instrument. A few attended, but she hopes for a large turnout in a few weeks. Rehearsals will be held every Tuesday evening.
Ag II students at Myrtle Point prepare for the fair with a Smith Hughes judging team listing Basil Smith Donald Gilkison Lloyd Smith James Crowley Kenneth Leatherman Fred Lewis Deloss Hermann Elton Schmitt and Lealie Hermann Five will be chosen to compete for a cup This squad plus others will form the Pacific International Stock Show quieing team to travel to Portland each year The stock show is usually in November A meeting of the FPF A was held last Friday at 0 o clock to elect officers Carey Bones president Basil Smith vice president Walter Felsh er secretary and treasurer and Lloyd Smith sergeant at arms This was the first meeting of the season and officers assumed duties immediately
Lynn Cooper joined as a senior on Thursday and has half a year left to graduate after spending a month at Vancouver Military Training Camp during vacation. Vern Peterson, a freshman, enrolled Friday morning after transferring from Mulkey district and will stay with Lyle Ocheltr ee while attending this year. Lyle Ocheltree re enrolled as a junior, returning after previously attending Mulkey district and this school several years ago.
A fishing trip at Norway ends with a playful dispute over the catch between Mr Church, Mr Linn, and John Kirk. John Kirk dives in to retrieve the fish after it circles underbrush, leaving readers to decide who truly claimed the victory.
The Criggs family walks along Lakes Shorea and follows a path via Wright Crook to Foote Woods Where a merry chase for a screeching Perrott ends at the Woods edge The rickety Ford coughs but they resume their journey reading the Weekly funny at Newhouse Mr Griggs laughs causing buttons to fly off His breakfast of Hamm and eggs follows James notices an approaching car Lea therman arrives to sell Belloni to Cook for five Nicholas Wolf their Gant dog eats poison bones and is rushed to Chandler hospital The Young bride, alarmed, moves the dog to a hospital while veterinary Dr King tends a Knight Hall fire The incident teaches Warner to be careful with hound care
The social calendar is fully planned with a freshmen initiation party set for Tuesday October 20. A teachers institute and a seer event are also noted for the spirit of the campus social week.
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Report notes students travel to school in 26 cars with three occupants per vehicle. Roads described as difficult include Brewster and the longest segments named Edwin Crowley, Corbin Bones, Gail Johnnie Carmen, Walter Gilkison, Billy Griggs.
A fragmented note extols football as America’s great sport and a promoter of sportsmanship. It urges players to endure hard tackles without losing temper, to honor opponents, and to pursue victory with dignity as teammates praise such conduct.
Miss Ruth Woodward the high school librarian assigns student helpers for errands and shelving. A rotating duty list includes Warner Avis Delbert Steeman Delores Bellom, Booth, and May Hatcher with two week shifts. Books may be checked out for one period, new encyclopedias available, and sections arranged alphabetically by topic.
Mrs. Viroqua Sisson of Powers aged 77 passed after a period of ill health. Her two sons and Mrs. Sisson had moved to Powers a week earlier. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Powers with burial at Hayes cemetery.
Revival meetings run nightly this week with themes The burning question mark and Is speaking in Tongues the Evidence of the Holy Spirit Sunday. Music each night features Mrs McLaughlin on violin and a children's choir forming for Friday. All welcome, with services for business leaders Sunday night and a Come to Supper message. Henry Carver pastor with D H McLaughlin evangelist.
An old advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a miracle diet aid claiming rapid weight loss. It urges a morning half teaspoon in hot water and a low calorie plan with cake pie and ice cream discouraged while promising dramatic pounds shed. It cites testimonials from a New York woman and notes availability at drug stores for 85 cents a bottle.
Two Myrtle Point high school teachers, Mr Wagner and Mr Rickard, started at five in the morning and reached East Fork by around 11. They waded through brush to fish and caught two trout before returning. Mr wer checked on Ag boys' projects on the way back.
Donald Druliner led football practice this season as first player listed. Bret Garrett was struck on the head and excused for the day at the gym. Manele Miller was accidentally shot in the leg when a gun fell. A Crowhe car damaged by a crash broke the bumper and windshield. Genevieve Knight was absent due to illness.
Riverton high school journalism class receives its first copy of an old Riverton newspaper. Editor Kenneth Hulton leads the staff as Mitchell Myers and Miss Dorothy Miller plan a California trip next Sunday.
Notice to all sons holding Warrants of School Dated Bridge to appear by September 1st in regon and address obligations under the warrant. The notice specifies the date and action required by the holders.
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