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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

5

Polk Enjoy Dinner at Bandon

An annual dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Linn and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Summers for their guests and spouses was held at the Bunch cabin in Bandon last night. Dinner started at 7 o'clock with guests remarking on the abundance and swift service, followed by a beach bonfire under a full moon and clear weather. Dr. Millsap of Sears California surprised his brother Jack Mileep by visiting, a reunion after twelve years.

L. P. Linn Floyd Echool Bandon Bunch Cabin Dr. Millsap Sears California Jack Mileep

Promise bans hunting on my lands

A landowner declares an outright hunting ban on his properties, identified as a promise to prohibit any hunting activity. The text references an individual or leaseholder and provides a terse legal style note.

Farmers Seek To Stabilize Values In Currency

Organized agriculture in Chicago plans immediate steps to present a program to Congress this fall aimed at stabilizing currency value. B A O Neal and Ralph Snyder lead discussions with farm leaders and economists on gold or currency expansion to raise commodity prices and relieve rural hardship.

Chicago la Ie Congress B. A. O’neal American Farm Bureau Federation United States O' Neal Ralph Snyder Kenays Farm Bureau Alaska Charles E. Hearet Des Moines Iowa G F Warren Cornell University de John Commons W. Rameneyer Govertmment Hotel Sherman Hyde

Harbord Urges Legion to Drop Bonus Cash Demands

Major General James Harbord former AEF chief of staff told the American Legion unemployment conference not to press for a nationwide cash bonus. He criticized seeking relief in one hand while asking for aid in the other and urged a balanced approach at the Detroit national convention.

Washington James Harbord American Expeditionary Force American Legion General Harbord Wns Radio Corporation of America Legion M Hi McDonough Building Trades Department The American Federation of Jabor

Looters Target Shipwreck Cargo Off San Pedro

Coast guard cutter Montgomery was ordered to guard the wreck of the Panama Colombia aground on Lower California. The vessel reportedly carried 840000 dollars in gold bullion. Marine sources say crew abandoned ship and Mexican law applies if no living crew remain.

San Pedro Calif Coast Guard Montgomery Colombia Lower California

Two More Men Murdered by New York Gangsters

Police linked a double gangland murder to New Jersey. One body was found in Newark Bay near Bayonne and identified as Sam Monaco of East Orange. The other was recovered from the Passaic River at Harrison and identified as Tous Russo.

New York Bayonne New Jersey Jersey Newark Bay Here Sam Monaco East Orange Vaseate Harrison Tous Russo

Forest Fire Causes $1,206,000 Damage

Favorable weather aided relief workers in northwestern Minnesota as flames caused about 1.206 million dollars in damage. Authorities report fires burning near St. Paul and other regions under partial control as relief efforts continue.

St. Paul Minn Minnesota

Pacific Flyers Found Safe After Kamchatka Island Landing

Coe A Alles and Don Moyle, trans Pacific flyers, were reported safe after landing on an uninhabited island in the Olyuto gulf north of Kamchatka. Messages via Soviet vessels and coast guard stations said they were "safe and wait" and would return home soon.

Seattle Wask Japan America Coe A. Alles Don Moyle California Olyuto Gulf Kamchatka Peninsula Coast Guard Siberia Clgate Gulf Allen Moyle Paciée Navy Rt. Paul Island Bering Sea Itasce Dering Sea Patrol Bremerton Wash Naval Buriat Lon Moyle A. Allen trans-Pacific Milano Tilgino St. Paul Island Oakland Calif Pacific Air Transport Mail San Francisco Bay Portland Ore Ray Boudreaux Medford Army Flyer Kirk Herre Beatuis Col. W . Bissell Ran Francisco F L Sheahan Ban Francisco Washington David Panamoa New York North Sea Lord Trent Parker Cramer Oliver Pacquette Detroit Copenhagen

Movement in West to Force Down Local Taxes

A western trend shows taxpayers pressuring county commissioners to cut local levies. Missouri and Kansas see tax relief as school and local taxes fall in several counties. The movement spreads to Minnesota and other states, with Wright County Minnesota cited as a recent surge. Federal officials note burden from state and municipal levies rather than federal taxes.

West Washington Kansas Missouri Minnesota Mwincie Treasury Henry Caulfield Wright County

Plans to Restore Good Times in Isles

Plans for restoring prosperity in the Virgin Islands were outlined by Charles F. Knox, a Washington expert in the Commerce Department. He proposes introduction of new industries and reorganization of existing trades to lift the territory from poverty as proclaimed by President Hoover.

Tells Isles Washington Virgin Islands Hoover Charles F. Knox Commerce Department

Eliot Wadsworth Named Hoover Aid Group Chief

Eliot Wadsworth of Boston former assistant secretary of the treasury was named chairman of the committee on cooperation with national groups and associations forming Hoover's unemployment relief effort.

Eliot Wadsworth Hoover Aid Group Washington Hoover Organization For Boston the Treasury

Beloit College Lets Students Pay Tuition in Farm Produce

Beloit college officials announce a policy to accept farm produce as tuition from students unable to pay with money. The plan aims to ease financial hardship for local farmers and families during the current year.

RP Oort Wis —Omictata Beloit College

Wheat for Marriage Fees in Chesaning

In Chesaning Michigan Justice William Volkner will conduct marriages for two bushels of wheat instead of the usual $2 fee. Wheat is valued at $1 per bushel at the justice’s office.

Mich Wiliam Volkner

Two Boys Injured Practicing Football at Eee Game

Two boys were injured on Thursday while practicing football. One arrived on crutches and will be unable to play for several days as the game at Eee hosts continues.

Myrtle Point Union High School Leaf Notice

Fragmented OCR reads Myrtle Point Union High School items with lot numbers and ages including a reference to 18 months. The readable text lists several lots and ages suggesting a local school or fair notice of items or participants.

Myrtle Leaf Myrtle Point Union High School

Sophomores Plan Hard Times Party for Freshmen

A 1930s style auditorium event unfolds with upperclassmen organizing a hard times themed party. Refreshments, decorations, and a play titled The Daytime are planned, featuring cast members Delos Hermans Burgess Ranton and others, with stunts and games to entertain guests.

Ino Helms Olson Prewrar Danford Mast Clinton Delos Hermais Leonard Ranton Delos Hermans Theenare Ranton Leonard Uaeiriam Smith Elton Behmidt Genevieveen Fleen

Freshman Gift Honors Eve Steinhoff At School Awards

A loving cup was awarded to Eve Lyn Steinhoff as the most outstanding freshman girl of the past year. Evelyn excels in studies and glee club, with notable activity in girls athletics, amid competition from other prominent freshmen.

Evelyn Steinhoff Evelyn

Miss Whitaker Discusses China Journey at Friday Assembly

Miss Helen Whitaker delivered an illustrated talk about China at a Friday assembly. She described Chinese cities and people, schools, appearance and customs, and her experiences during a trip through famous cities. She previously taught at Myrtle Point High School before departing for China five years ago.

Helen Whitaker Chris Miss Whitaker Myrtle Point China

Interclass Cup Presented to School

W. H. Fearnley presented a silver interclass cup to the student body to honor the class leading in inter class games. Student body president Walter Faelsher thanked him on behalf of the students for the trophy and the businessmen’s support for the school.

W. H. Fearnley Walter Faelsher Mr. Fearnley

Twenty Eight Out For Football

A Tuesday punting and passing drill on the lower field left several boys injured or nursing strains. Injured: Earl Woods Cecil Barker Harold Draper Frank Morrison Floyd King Mike Ray. The list of players out includes Walter Felsher Dwight Bones Lester Porterfield Donald Druliner Fred Schmidt Mike Ray Earl Woods Derl Carver Herbert Stro Elton Echraldt Richard Gill Haro Draper Bob Mast Jim Ray Wade Taylor Lyle Carver Robert Sturdivant George Wagner Lynn Hoover Ray Morrison Cecil Barker Ray Wilson Kenneth Taylor Floyd King Raymond Carver Ike Miller Leon Shelton Frank Morrison.

Earl Woods Cecil Barker Harold Draper Frank Morrison Floyd King Mike Ray Walter Felsher Dwight Bones Lester Porterfield Donald Druliner Fred Schmidt Derl Carver Herbert Stro Elton Echraldt Richard Gill Haro Draper Bob Mast Jim Ray Wade Taylor Lyle Carver Robert Sturdivant George Wagner Lynn Hoover Ray Morrison Ray Wilson Kenneth Taylor Raymond Carver Ike Miller Leon Shelton

Exhibits for fair: Myrtle Point students list Smith-Hughes entries

Twenty four Smith-Hughes projects from Myrtle Point High are entered for the county fair. The list names students and livestock items including cows, heifers, bull, and miscellaneous entries with various ages and lots.

Smith-Hughes Myrtle Point High

Football Managers Rackleff and Draper Lead Practice

About 25 boys train nightly under managers Rackleff and Draper with former high school players assisting in scrimmages. Players received new pants and shoes to improve performance as the football program continues.

Edwin Rank Grape Reckief

Graduates Enter Colleges and Universities

About nine members of last year’s senior class enrolled in colleges and universities. Mary Ellen Hardy and Barbara Chase plan Oregon State College at Corvallis. Frances Booth and Clair Booth along with Mac Hatcher and Haze Kroeger enrolled at the University of Oregon at Eugene and at the Ashland State Normal School. George Baxter and John Carman attend Linfield College at McMinnville.

Uni Mary Ellen Hardy Oregon State College Corvallis Orgaret Chase University of Oregon At Eugene Frances and Clair Booth Mac Hatcher Haze Kroeger State Normal School Ashland George Baxter John Carman Linfield College McMinnville

Big Sisters Entertain Freshmen At Tea

Freshman girls were guests of their Big Sisters at a tea in the auditorium last Thursday at 3:00. Initiation into the Girls' League was part of the program. Punch and wafers were served to the girls and several teachers attended.

Faculty meeting sets social calendar for September 29

Thursday morning discussion in Mr. Linn's office gathered faculty and Imogene Bar to plan a social event. With Friday nights blocked for several weeks by Coos and Curry County Fair and football, freshmen and sophomores move the party to a Thursday, September 29.

Mr. Linn Imogene Bar Presey Coos Curry County Fair Womore Cary

Enrollment totals show student unions leading year

The report notes 218 students enrolled with unions forming the largest segment of the year. It mentions 60 as a fraction and 48 as a further count, though details on roles or groups are unclear.

Bigger and Better Carnival Planned by School Council

The school council plans a larger carnival this year to entertain students and community. Andy Newhouse is named manager with Larson as assistant manager for the event scheduled on November 6.

Te Eld l Andy Newhouse Larson Linn

Faculty Entertained at Evening Program

An evening program was held on September 17 with teachers present and honored guests. The event featured vocal and instrumental performances including solos by Conard Druliner and Rev. KE Kanton, as well as piano duets by Selma and Gladys Violin solos by Rev. KE and Kanton, and a piano solo by Bobby Burns.

Fseeer Tool Conard Druliner Selma and Gladys Rev KE. &. Kanton Bobby Burns

Girls to Play Soccer Season Opens

The article notes the season start for the Vincensees girls soccer team directed by Miss Jon. Facilities improvements include painted showers and repaired areas, with added showers and floor sanitization completed.

I Vincesees Jon

Banned Saloon Names Echo Local Dissent

A fragmented OCR note hints at a ban or name change involving a band and a state venue. The readable words suggest restrictions or a decision affecting a band and public site, with no clear dates or authorities specified. The exact details remain unclear from the snippet.

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