Myrtle Point High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Myrtle Point, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1925 volume:

THE POINTER Myrtle Point High School 1925 Myrtle Point, Oregon _____________________________________________ Annual Staff Fayma Arant ........................ Audrey Strong and Aileen Barker .... Rodney Davenport ................... Hugo Gurney and Elbert Schroeder ... Agnes Deyoe ........................ Lyla Holloway ...................... Dacie Sperry ....................... Adeline Gurney ..................... Elsie Moller ....................... Wilda Barker........................ Aloma Davis ........................ Robert Ladd ........................ Sanford Wagg ....................... Lucile Harris....................... Alice Nosier ....................... Austin Dodge ....................... Mr. Linn ................. .............. Editor ... Assistant Editors ... Business Manager ... Assistant Managers ..... Senior Reporter ..... Junior Reporter .. Sophomore Reporter ... Freshman Reporter .... Society Reporter Dramatics Reporter ..... Girls’ Athletics ...... Boys’ Athletics ........... Forensics ............... Snaps .............. Jokes ............ Calendar ............. Advisor Page Two ili'iuratiim (To those hi ho are beterminrb in their efforts to secure an rbucation aitb suc- cess hu persistency, energy atib l|onesty of purpose, toe respertfully bcbirate this fourtl; cbition of “(The Jointer”. Pap:? Four FACULTY When the seniors were “frosh” and Mr. Linn taught them arithmetic and algebra and told them that numerous things, such as chewing gum, that we did weren’t done in h:gh school he little dreamed, we suppose, that he would be the superintendent of our school and be here to help us through our senior year; also that he would have the writer of those “blue letters” here with him, as well as, little Leslie Phillip. He still tells us, “that’s the idea,” when we get our problems or questions right. Miss Frazier has been through long years with us in succession. We say “long” because we expect she thinks that has been, but we don’t see how we’d have been able to get through our typing, especially, had it not been for her patience. Even though it is hard to see why students continue making the same mistakes, she always says, “Write it perfectly this time.” Mr. George, who has been the track and basketball coach for two years and football coach this year, is another member of our faculty who received letters three years, the exact color of which we forget, and who now has their composer with him. We don’t know whether he says, “It doesn’t make any difference to me.” or not when he argues over some trivial matter with her, but he does to the rest of the world. Miss Coe took the place of Miss Whitaker, who taught us English for three years. After having her, we thought we wouldn’t be able to secure another such as she, but we have found that there are “other flowers in the field.” After her one year with us we fell that she has taught us our lessons well even if all of us haven’t profited by it. Miss Dement came to us at the beginning of this semester and has, in that short time, certainly accomplished unusual results in many of her classes. For instance, one of her students in French II class translated the sentence, “The soldier lost his left leg in the war” to “The soldier left his lost leg in the war.” In that case all she could say was “C’est assez.” (That is enough.) Miss Parker is one of our mainstays in helping the students have a good time as well as deriving educational benefits from the different conventions to which she has taken them. We all feel that she has certainly done her part in helping us out in any way that she could. Her Ford has also done its part with her assistance toward making our school life less monotonous. Page Five NAME Leland P. Linn Ethel Frazier Howard W. George Violet Coe Stella Parker Alice Dement Facts About the Faculty DEGREE OCCUPATION SUBJECTS SAYINGS B. A. B. S. B. A. Making us stay in for chewing gum Principal Playing basketball Commercial That’s the idea! Write perfectly Fishing Mathematics It doesn’t make any difference to me B. A. B. S. A. B. A. M. Giving demerits English Assigning para- graphs to be Science written 5 or 10 times after school Kidding ’em along French Take this front seat Let’s have it quiet C’est assez Page Six “In Memoriam” “Climb, though the rocks be rugged, Climb though the way seem long,” That, friends, has been our motto, And we’ve carried it on with a song. This term is fast disappearing, The next will soon appear; But our Senior names will be counted not, Nor put on the roll next year. We’re proud of the school and the teachers, We’re proud of the scholars, too; And we’re glad to send out a token Of the things they tried to do. Se we have sent the Pointer, We hope, to each home in the land. We’ve written the message so clearly, That each one can understand. Welcome it, friends and parents, Read what each student has done. And you will help them next year To see greater victories won. —Verna Hart. SENIORS Senior Class Officers President ............ Vice president ....... Secretary ............ Treasurer ............ Sergeant-at-Arms ..... Council Representative Class Advisor ........ ..... Ellis Gant Roy Clinton .. Agnes Deyoe . Austin Dodge Edward Bender .. Hugo Gurney .... L. P. Linn CLASS FLOWER—Yellow Rose. CLASS COLORS—Blue and Gold. CLASS MOTTO—“Climb, though the rocks be rugged. Senior History After four years of hard study, we, the “little” freshies of 1922, can say “Our high school days are over.” This is not always said cheerfully, as we all think the past four years have been most enjoyable ones. When we entered “the old brick building” in ’22 we felt rather out of place, but as the year drew to a close we began to get more used to the upper classmen. Even as freshmen we had representatives on the football field, in girls’ basketball, and track. Ouh sophomore year was more enjoyable, because in our freshman year we had grown accustomed to ways of high school life. Again members of our class succeeded in obtaining places on several of the different athletic teams. The junior year we spent in the old brick building was even more successful than any other year. Besides having representatives in track, girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball, football, we also had one member on the dabte team which won the County Championship. Verna Hart deserves special mention for holding this place. As seniors we have “Climbed, though the rocks be rugged”—and we have gained success through another school year. We have had members on all the athletic teams, and Hugo Gurney and Verna Hart on the debate team, wh'ch again won the County Championship. Page Eight Elda Aasen—To rule one’s anger is well; to prevent it is better. Fayma Arant — We know what we are, but not what we may be. Clara Axe—It is as great to be a woman as it is to be a man. Nelda Bender—As shades more sweetly recommend the light, so modest plainness sets off sprightly wit. Edward Bender—Better say nothing than not to the purpose. Earl Clark—Good men are not cheap. Roy Clinton—As a matter of fact, a man’s first duty is to mind his own business. Aloma Davis—A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market. Agnes Deyoe — Eyes need glasses, ears need trumpets and drums, but the tongue never wears out. Austin Dodge—Lots of things that couldn’t be done have been done. Tommie Forest—Be silent, and be safe. Ellis Gant—Aspiring to be angels, men rebel. Hugo Gurney—The tongue of an angry woman would even cut cloth. Lucile Harris—There are no elevators in the house of success. Verna Hart—Resolved, in debate never to speak anything but the pure and simple variety. Arval Hazelwood—Amaze the unlearned and make the learned smile. Vera Johnston—Keep your own secrets if you have any. Clayton Mast—The right man in the right place at the right time. Elsie Moller—Good temper is like a sunny day; it sheds its brightness on everything. Merwin Moller—A good name will wear out, a bad one may be turned; a nickname lasts forever. Audrey Strong—Lay hold of life with both hands, wherever thou mayest seize it! It is interesting. Moon Dreams of the Class of 25 I was sitting alone in my study; the busy day was almost o’er and the sun was gradually sinking behind the majestic mountains in the west. To me the day had been a wonderful success and though tired 1 could not help but feel joyful. Still there was a desire, a longing that came during these victorious moments, for something higher, nobler to be accomplished than the regular trend of toil each day. Beside me on a stand lay a book entitled “Moon Men” by Burroughs, and having nothing else to do, I picked it up and began to read. It told of Arthis, the ruler of the Moon World, bringing his people, the Kalkars, dowm to the earth and conquering it. I laid the book aside and began reviewing the happenings of the day. Even as I mused and dreamed there appeared about me a darkening cloud which carried my thoughts away from the toil and strife of the day and I seemed to be in a new world. About me were the friends of my youthhood. who had come, as I had. in search of higher and nobler ideals. Many of them had achieved fame and honor, and as I had not seen them for many years, I found myself eagerly listening to the tales and trobules told by each. They were all glad to see me, but I looking around in amezement. “Where in the world am I ?” I asked, “and where did all of you come from? You are changed, too, so different than you were in the old high school days!” “Oh.” laughed one, and I suddenly recognized him as Roy Clinton, “You’ve just come. This is the year 1950, and you’re not used to everything yet. Of course there are many changes. It’s a new world to you.” “We must show her around, too,” broke in another. “It’s time for us to keep our appointment at the White House—Cabinet Meeting, you know,” he explained, as he saw my look of doubt. “Come on over; the President will be glad to see you again.” We met the great man in his own study, and I recognized at once Clayton Mast, a classmate who had led the M. P. boys on to victory in the years of 1924 and '25. He was just on his way to the cabinet meeting, and, being told I would meet many of my friends there, I decided to accept their invitation and go with them. The cabinet, so the President’s private secretary, who was no other than our old stenography star, Nelda Bender, told me, consisted of many more members than did that of our government, although to some extent it wras copied after it. the number of officers was twenty-five and they were elected for life terms. The Secretary of State, she further informed Page Thirteen me. was Professor Hugo Valerian Gurney, member of State Judicial Bar and author of “Anti Suffrage for Women,” “Government Offices for the Men,” and “The Home the Place of Women.” “He’s just as radical as ever,” Nelda whispered, “In fact he’s worse than he was in the old days.” As I looked at the scholarly figure of our old schoolmate, I thought of the lines: “I strove with none, for none was worth my strife, Women I loved, and next to women, art. But women’s place should ever be man’s wife; When that time fails, I want soon to depart.” The treasurer, Ellis Gant, of th° Warrington Bar, was the next to be called to my attention. He spoke of the decreasing sums in the treasury, and in conclusion sa:d: “It is very necessary that there be more cash in the treasury, else how can I be expected to pay all the debts these fantastic members are putting upon us. The expenses of the times are great; there are astounding bills at present from several lar e concerns in Mars and also some in Venus, and they are urging us to mak° the payments soon. Besides this there should be some money in the treasury as a reserve.” Watching his eager but worried face, and slender, erect figure, I thought of the old “Slim” Gant of high school days, and the lines came to me: “But scarce observed, the knowing and the bold, Fall in the general massacre of gold: Wealth on wealth is shown in fancy balls The dangers gather when the treasury falls.” A tall dark-haired woman got up next and read a short essay of her own writing entitled, “The Age of Woman’s Chivalry,” closing with these words: “Women are not fools, though bound to have their way; Women are not fools, they’ve got to have a say In everything that justly concerns all; Put them on eaual terms, give them a chance to win, And they will do their work, regardless of the men.” “That’s Agnes Deyoe, do you remember her?” Nelda told me at the close of her speech. (Remember her? Yes, inde°d— usually with a shock of surprise.) But Nelda was continuing. “She’s Dean of Women at Martin College, a member of the Sta e Board of Women, and at present the Secretary of the Old Maids Department.” “Yes,” I thought, “Agnes., you have found your true calling.” Mr. Clinton, the Postmaster General, gave a brief outline of the conditions of post offices. His greatest trouble, according to him, seemed to be in finding places for mail ships to land. “The new world,” said he, “is very different from the old. In fact, in the mountainous parts we have to build a platform from the top of one mountain to another in order to land our planes. Page Fourteen I would advise that our facility expert, Mr. Moller, turn his attention to the problem at once.” We were entertained next bv Miss Elsie Moller, who gave us two fine piano solos. Through the aid of her friends, she had established a Department of Music in the cabinet and held the position of Secretary. Her two assistants, Aloma Davis, and Elda Aasen, were also great musicians. Each favored us with a choice selection from opera. At the head of the Educational Bureau was a lady whose name was formerly Clara Axe. She seemed to receive aid from a certain individual who sat beside her at the meeting, and I needed no word from Nelda to tell me that he was her husband. There were several visitors at the meeting who had just returned from visits abroad. The President’s able secretary proceeded to point them out to me. Among them were Miss Audrey Strong, first ladv Ambassadoress to Venus, and the Hon. Arval Hazelwood, Minister of Foreign Affairs to Mars. Each one of these gave interesting talks on the subjects they were best acquainted with. Other visitors present were the Hon. A. G. Dodge, Justice of the Supreme Court; Prof. Mervin Vincet Moller, scientist and inventor, and Miss Lucile Harris, Superintendent of the Federal Business Schools. The vice-president was not present at the meeting. On inquiry, I found that she, Miss F'ayma Arant, was a candidate for president at the next general election ard so did not wish to be mixed into the politics of the nation until that time. The two members who arrived late were the Secretary of Navy, Mr. Thomas Forrest, and the Secretary of War, Mr. Earl Clark. Both of theve gave excellent reports of what their departments were doing. Mr. Edward Bender, Secretary of the Interior, gave a talk concerning the new world as compared with the old. Mr. Bender’s talk came from his own experience, and, while profound and intellectual, was nevertheless very interesting to me. The day’s addresses were closed by a short lecture by Miss Vera Johnston, who, it seemed, was the head of the Department of Botanical Research, and who displayed many specimens she had collected in Venus and Mars which were strange indeed to me. At the conclusion of Miss Johnston’s address. President Mast arose and raising his gavel, pronounced the meeting adjourned. As the gavel sounded the strange new world in which I had found myself faded, and I found myself again in my old study. Morning had dawned, a new day had begun, and the new world was a dream. It was again 1925—but who knows what there may be in dreams? For my part I am looking forward to that class reunion in 1950. —Verna Hart. Page Fifteen Senior Class Will WILL OF THE CLASS OF MAY, 1925, of the Myrtle Point High School, Union District No. 2, City of Myrtle Point, Coos County, State of Oregon, United States of America, North America, Western Hemisphere, Temperate Zone, Earth Solar System, Universe. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We the afore stated, being of sound mind and good judgment (more or less) and acting under no menace or fraud, do hereby declare, ordain and publish this, our last will and testament, bequeathing, individually and collectively, our devious estates, to-wit: FIRST, To our honored and esteemed Class Advisors, Mr. Linn and Miss Dement, we, the aforesaid class, do bequeath our most sincere gratitude of discreet leadership and kindly services rendered us. SECOND, To the faculty, we bequeath the privilege to do unto others as they have done unto us. The already famous members of the May, 1925, class herein named, singly, individually, and separately do bequeath and will the following: 1, Hugo Gurney, do will and bequeath my vocabulary to Bryce Nosier, providing he will make good use of it. I, Verna Hart, do will my debating qualities to Bill McClennan. I, Aloma Davis, do will and bequeath my ability of being skinny to Helene Carry. I, Elsie Moller, do will my place on the honor roll to Brick Wagner. I, Fayma Arant, will mv position as Editor of the Myrtle Leaf and Annual to Aileen Barker. We, Austin Dodge and Roy Clinton, leave our long enduring friendship to Minnie Ramsey and Chester Hosman. I, Elda Aasen, do will my room at the C. C. Carter residence, and my Good Housekeeping qualities to Florence Felsher. I, Lucille Harris, do will my position as school comedian to Francis Keltner. I, Edward Bender, do will and bequeath my ability to step lightly to Libyan LaBranch. I, Scandy Moller, do will and bequeath my ability of obtaining yellow slips to Kelly Carver. I, Audrey Strong, do will and bequeath my ability of obtaining gum and candy from Brick, to Verna McNair. I, Ellis Gant, will my ability of making more than my share of blunders to the Junior class. Page Sixteen I, Tommie Forrest, do will my shorthand knowledge to anyone who may want it. I, Clara Axe, do will my matrimonial affairs to Dorothy Dewey. I. Clayton Mast, do will and bequeath my social and athletic prominence to Bob Ladd. I, Earl Clark, do will my attitude toward women to Bill Ladd. I, Vera Johnston, do will my dignity to Margaret Shores. I, Nelda Bender, do will and bequeath my loving disposition to Edwin Keltner. I, Scout Hazelwood, a self-satisfied man, leave my knowledge of parliamentary law and the power of “A little order, please,” to Shrimp. I, Agnes Deyoe, do will my insignificance to anyone who has nerve enough to take it. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we do hereunto affix our names, this twenty-third day of May in the year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-five. Charles Harlocker (seal) Giles Dement, Henry Schroeder, Attorneys-at-law. Witnesses. ---------®---------- Page Seventeen Junior Class History The Junior class has been well represented in all branches of the high school activities this year. The officers for the two terms were: President .......... Vice-president ..... Secretary-Treasurer Council representative Sergeant-at-Arms ... Advisor ............ CLASS FLOWER—White Rose. CLASS MOTTO—“Not on the he'ght but climbing.” CLASS COLORS—Old Rose and Grey. Those of the class who received their hard-earned basketball letters were: Bryce Nos’er, Robert Ladd, Edwin Keltner. Florence Felsher ard Dena Mast. The two girls were members of the county championship team. The iuniors’ football lettermen were: Bryce Nosier, Edwin Keltner, Norman James, Robert Redell and Robert Ladd. Myrtle Point Hi was well reoresented in the Coos County Contest by Ly'a Holloway and William Ladd who were both juniors. Lyla’s subject was “The Fiddle Told,” and William’s, “Appeal to Arms.” Although they faded to bring home the cup we are very proud of them because they worked very hard, and only the winners were better than they. In the student bodv election for next year’s officers, four of the juniors were elected to offices. They were as follows: Podnev Davenport .................-............... President Ovid Hervey .............................. Business Manager Edwin Keltner .................................... Treasurer Leland Wagner ................................... Yell King The junior class feels that it may rightfully take its place on the east side of the building and hold the high and mighty title of “Senior.” .... Dena Mast . Lyla Holloway Wilda Barker Alice Nosier Theresa Dement Miss Frazier Pago Eighteen Junior Penitentiary CONVICT ALIAS PUT IN FOR WANTED TO BE IDENTIFICATION ROGUES GALLERY Aileen Barker “Chubby” Too many A’s News reporter Her fast walk Aletha Bark-low “Shrimp” Being good In single blessedness Arguments in French class Wilda Barker “Willy” Writing letters to Roseburg A leading lady Broad grin Genevieve Clarke “Ginny” Interest in boys A good dancer Her expressive eyes Ardyce Clinton “Bill” Noisiness A good busines woman Specs ?! Rodney Davenport “Toad” Arguing with Miss Coe A kidder His modesty Lila Dement “Lilie” Lack of argument-ive -powers Particular Fair complexion Theresa Dement None Graduating from a soph An artist Tiny shoes Maybelle Dey “Maybs” Her gift of gab Wayne’s heroine A contagious laugh Florence Felsher “Pete” Rolling her eyes A real folly Her long hair Lyla Holloway — Just Lyla Going with more than one boy Bawled out!!! Sarcasm Norman James “Spud” Saying nothing A public speaker Most any kind of champeen His laugh Edwin Keltner “Ed” Playing with a typewriter Unassuming way Robert Ladd “Bob” Going to Coquille Professional letter-writer Bill’s ditto William Ladd “Bill” • Being confidential Owner of a great many sis’s Bob’s ditto Vernita Laird “Pink” Getting H Sky pilot Her rosy cheeks Thelma Marquam ‘Teddy” Quietness — A heavy-weight Diminutiveness Dena Mast “Shortie” Playing football A boy Her high powered voice Leland McNair “Mac” Flirting with Senior girls Singular His expression Paul McNair “Pete” Winking at most anybody A football hero His length Alice Nosier “Al” A good time Warbler Whistling Verna McNair “Vemie” Blushing All there Brilliant tresses Minnie Ramsey “Min” Flirting with the janitor A janitress Dimples Robert Redell “Bob” Playing Possum A linguist A slick pomp Milton Schroeder “Milt” Eating can d y in school No one else Good nature Page Twenty Junior Penitentiary CONVICT ALIAS PUT IN FOR WANTED TO BE IDENTIFICATION ROGUES GALLERY Margaret Shores “Peggy” Bumming Laundry lady Her swagger Sanford Wagg “Sandy” Singing Sunday school teacher Unruly locks I-eland Wagner “Brick” Working Natural His studious air Lena Wallen “Lenie” Being herself Something big So—Long Geneva Day “Jim” Going to Christian Endeavor A second “Tad” Yeah Helen Russell “Elen” Being inconspicious Back to sunny Florida Her primness Ovid Hervey “Hervy” Being foolish A heroine His way with girls Geraldine Waltling “Jerry” Coming to M. P. H. S. A beauty expert Her way with boys Bryce Nosier “Runt” Writing 8 pages notes Grown-up His beard Page Twenty-one Welcome the sophs! We make up almost one third of the whole student body and are striving to make ourselves superior in every way. At the first of the term, we gave the freshmen an initiation party, which is the custom, and everyone had a good time. Shortly after the beginning of school we held a meeting and elected our class officers which were as follows: Elvina Carlile, president, as Elvina had to quit school, Katie Furman was elected to take her place. Clarena Nelson, vice-president; Ena Christensen, secretary-treasurer; Waldo Hartley, sergeant-at-arms; and Bernice Davenport, council representative. We chose our class colors, flower, and motto at the same time. From our class Harold Carver, Elbert Schroeder, and Waldo Hartley received football letters. Waldo also made the team in basketball. In girls’ basketball Lillyan La Branch made the team. Those from our class that are going out for track are: Elbert Schroeder, and Wa'do Hartley. Several girls from our class were in the Glee Club last semester. Now that our sophomore year is quickly drawing near the end, we feel that everyone of us has done his best to make tin High school proud of our class, and are planning on returning next year to make just as good, if not a better class of juniors, than we have sophomores this year. ---------®---------- Sophomores CLASS MOTTO—“Not on the heights but climbing.” FLOWER—White carnation. COLORS—Light blue and gold. Katie Furman Zelia Tolman Hilda Adams Kenneth Porterfield Lyle Knight Elmer Knight Verna Barklow Waldo Hartley Willa Sampson Lillyan La Branch Elbert Schroeder Fay La Branch Isabelle Bryant Edward Forrest Clarena Nelson Lewellyn Southmayd Percy Barzee Crystal Guerin Reta Pierson Elese Cutler Ena Christensen Bernice Davenport Hilda Fredenburg Gladys Tripp Adeline Gurney Hazel Schroeder William McLennan Clifton James Frances Warner Dacie Sperry Stanley Furman Harold Carver Anna Johnson Eleanor Meservey Edyth Schroeder John Dickson Elton Aasen Mildred Russell Clarence Carrick Page Twenty-two History of the Freshman Class One beautiful day last autumn, we found ourselves in a large room, the recipients of many curious glances from students who wished to view the new “Frosh.” After a short assembly we were ushered to our new home, the Freshmen assembly. At our first business meeting we elected the following officers: president, Shirley Carter; vice-president, Elda Laird; secretary and treasurer, lone Murphy; sergeant-at-arms, William Baker; Council representative, Francis Keltner; class advisor, Miss Coe. The class colors chosen were light blue and gold. We were getting along nicely until some of the upper class-men began to tell us of our initiation which we were to receive in the future. After the initiation we were greatly relieved, for the treatment which we recieved was not as severe as it might have been. The refreshments that were served helped bring back the broken spirits of most of the freshmen. As is the custom we gave the student body a return party for the initiation program. The freshmen decided on a masquerade party which was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. At the close of the first semester we were joined by twenty pupils from the Grammar school, this making the number in our class forty-one. The freshmen class was not far behind in athletics. In football we were represented by Francis Keltner, a very able tackle. We also hope to make a good showing in track. In order to give other members of the class a chance, we elected officers again the second semester, this resulted in the following: Elda Laird, president; Francis Keltner, vice president; William Baker, secretary-treasurer; Golan Dietz and Chester Hosman, sergeant-at-arms; and Shirley Carter, council representative. Although we are freshmen, we have the pep and enthusiasm that spells success, and we are going to let the other classes know it. Although our goal is set high, we aim to achieve our end, and we will. Page Twenty-four freshmen william baker lela houghton maxine nelson marie barzee truman hartley cecil owens shirley carter kermit hayes george parker john camden alma harris agnes parrish waiter corbin edna horn leta rackleff gilbert carrick eunice horn earl sellers clarabel Culbertson burton handerson alice train doris crider francis keltner frank true dorothy dewey golan dietz helene karry audrey volkmar elda laird william forrest madge lakey beneva volkmar audrey hamilton vera mcculloch veda widby lois harris karama mcray alice willey Chester hosman mitehell myers ellis widby @ A “Frosh” Diary Monday I wen to school today it was my 1st day in H. S. I think I’m awfully smart. Tuesday Went to class today and got ducked between them. Think I’ll tell teacher on them. Wednesday My Pa Ma went to the teachur he jist laffed sed boys wud be boys. Thursday Rainy—Can’t play marbles today. Friday The’re talkin bout havin a niciashun party for us freshmen. I wunder jus’ what that means. Monday Mister George sed A(b plus c) equals ab plus ac. I sed I didn’t see why. I don’t think he knows anything. Tuesday Brite and fare. Wednesday Miss Dement told me she culd tell by the way I talked that I was a ’’frosh.” I’m awful flattered. Thursday Mister Linn made me stay in tonite and just because I chewed a little gum. I think he wras mad cause he never had none. Friday “They” had a programme today an’ a man cum up and speeched to us and everything and gee, I’m glad that I belong to M. P. H. S. Monday Well, I got no more time for sich trash as this, ’cause I’m gettin’ too busy dodgin’ the upper class-men, sides I flunked in three subjects. The End. Page Twenty-six Freshman Party On September 26, the freshmen were given a reception party by the rest of the high school at the Woodman Hall, at which a short program was given, then the frosh were initiated. After this games were played and refreshments served. -------®-------- Junior-Senior Party The juniors entertained the seniors at a Hallowe’en party in the Lundy Hall. The hall was artistically decorated with black cats, witches, and shaded lights. Many ghostly proceedings occurred and it was not at all unusual to hear a piercing shriek. Refreshments were served, and then at the midnight hour a ghost prominaded in the dark hallway and caused every one to scatter to their homes. ------@-------- Country Gentleman Contest Party As the result of a contest in getting subscriptions for the Country Gentleman, the two losing teams had to give the winner a party, which was held at the Woodman Hall, November 21; the party was in the form of a track meet. Refreshments were served, and at 11:30 the party adjourned. ------@-------- Freshman-Senior Party The freshmen gave the seniors a party at the high school on December 6, as a result of a contest on the sale of student body tickets. After playing games and other amusements, refreshments were served. Page Twenty-seven Football Banquet December 14 the junior and senior girls gave the football boys a banquet at the Woodman Hall. The hall was decorted with red and blue streamers and footballs. In the center of the table was a miniature football field with the players. Toasts were given by the coach, some of the boys, and a number of young men who have helped the team. --------©--------- Post Exam Jubilee On January 16 the student body held a party at the Oaks after the basketball game to celebrate the end of exam week. A number of the Coquille students stayed to help o'ay the games. At about 11:30 the refreshments were served and all went home. --------©--------- The J unior-Senior Banquet The Junior-Senior banquet was held at the Modern Woodman Hall, May 16. The hall was extensively decorted in ferns, the senior’s class colors, blue and gold, and numerals dominated the scheme. There were about sixty-five present, including the seniors, juniors, faculty, school board and a number of other people who have assisted in the school activities. Dena Mast presided as toast-mistress and toasts were given by a number of the students, faculty and others. After the banquet the guests enjoyed a general social hour. --------©--------- Page Twenty-eight Les Amateurs de la Profession Advisor Mr. Linn President Aileen Barker Advisor Miss Frazier President Agnes Deyoe Program Committee Bryce Nosier Lyla Holloway Ena Christensen Lyceum Club Program Committee Arval Hazelwood Audrey Strong Merwin Moller The Dilettanti Advisor Miss Dement President Alice Nosier Program Committee Vernita Laird Wilda Barker Margaret Shores Genevieve Clarke Les Amusants Advisor Miss Parker President Elsie Moller Program Committee Aloma Davis Elese Cutler Hilda Adams Page Twenty-nine ALUMNI NAME Lulu Ray Flossie Lett Frances Braden Clara McDonald Vivian Annin Gilbert Schriefer Albert Panter Forrest Maus Mollie Johnson Homer Gant Gladys Carter James Whitaker Alice Dement Orvin Gant Wallace Dement Lyle Nosier Stella Parker Catherine Marsters Carmel Marsters Marguerite Harnish Anna Moser Jacob Moomaw Marion Baynes Nellie Mast Alden Deyoe Hilda Carter Verna Hermann Percy Keltner Edna Johnson Melba Steward Blanche Lee la Parkins Harl Clinton Raymond Ford Class of ’ 1 8 OCCUPATION Married Married Married Married Married Logger Boat Captain Student Reed College Married Joint owner Hub Store Married Scaler Teaching Joint owner Hub Store City Attorney Service Station (with father) Class of ’ 1 9 Teaching Teaching Married Teaching Teaching Student E. B. S. Married Class of ’20 Married Civil Engineering Married Teaching Student Class of ’21 Teaching Married S°cretary Married Clerk Hub Store Standard Oil Assistant Special Agent RESIDENCE Myrtle Point, Ore. Dora, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Salem. Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Bandon, Ore. Portland, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Coquille, Ore. Forrest Grove, Ore, Myrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Coquille. Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. California California Gravel F'ord, Ore. Bandon, Ore. Arago. Ore. Coquille, Ore. Hollywood. California Glendale, California Myrtle Point, Ore. Delmar, Oregon O. A. C., Corvallis, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Portland, Ore. Salem, Oregon Salem. Oregon Marshfield, Oregon Myrtle Point, Ore. Page Thirty Class of ’22 NAME OCCUPATION RESIDENCE Beatrice Beckham Odis Beckham Vada Davis Raliegh Greene Rowena Hermann Verla Johnston Milton Lutfrell Emily McLeod Claudia Parker Kathryn Warner Emma O’Connoi Married Student Playing Organ Student U. of 0. Teaching Teaching Student 0. A. C. Studsnt Student U. of 0. Music Teacher Student California O. A. C., Corvallis, Ore. Reedsport, Oregon Myrtle Point, Ore. Shedd, Oregon Myrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. S?n Francisco, Calif. Myrtle Point, Ore. Broadbent, Oregon San Francisco, Calif. Class of ’23 Crawford Annin Launcelot Baker Ardyce Braden Clarence Carter Enith Culbertson Kenneth Cutler Bud Haggerty Mabel Hall Myrtle Hall Claire Keltner Flossie Knight Audrey Lundy Mabel Lundy Eula Mayse Fred McMullen William Nelson Kenneth Peel Elton Schroeder Ellis Shull Audra Wagner Rosa Zummalt Radio Operator Student U. of O. Stenographer Student U. of 0. Waitress U. S. Marine Corps, Marine Guard Student U. of O. Married Teaching Student 0. A. C. Clerk in Store Student U. of 0. Nurse Teaching Student 0. A. C. Laborer Student 0. A. C. Student U. of 0. Student U. of O. Teacher Clerk in Store Salem, Oregon Myrtle Point, Ore. Marshfipld, Oregon Myrtle Point, Ore. Powers, Oregon. U. S. S. Seattle Myrtle Point, Ore. Portland, Oregon Eugene, Oregon Myrtle Point, Ore. Portland, Oregon Myrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Gravel Ford. Oregon Mvrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Mvrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Newberg, Oregon Pape Thirty-ono Class of ’24 NAME Harvey Anderson Ora Carter Wayne Carver Itha Clinton Vesta Davis Elmer Gant Helen Deyoe Roderick Hermann Alice Guerin Errol Knight Marjorie McCullough Benton Luttrell Neil MacDonald Ruth Porterfield Barton Stemmier Lois Still Nellie Hoffman Elizabeth Luttrell Estella Hart Fred Lafferty Marguerite Laird Eva Meade OCCUPATION Married Married Logger Student O. A. C. Student U. of O. Baker Student Monmouth Farmer Student San Jose Normal Logger Secretary Student O. A. C. Bible University Student Monmouth Student U. of 0. Student Monmouth Married Student O. A. C. Student Monmouth Albany College Student San Jose Normal --------@-------- RESIDENCE Myrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Ore. Myrtle Point, Oregon Corvallis, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Broad bent, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Broadbent, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Broadbent, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Myrtle Point, Oregon Page Thirty-two Secretary ......................................... Audrey Strong The girls’ Glee Club sang before the student body several times, and a uniform dress was adopted. On December 11. an operetta entitled “The Isle of Chance” was given at the Hermann Hall. The Isle of Chance was ruled by King Greed, who had many subjects. He would entice people to his isle, win all their money from them in a game of chance and finally lead them to the poisoned spring and warn them not to drink from it. The Good Ship Ease was wrecked near this Isle and Lord What’s-the-Use, Lady Frivolous, Simplita and all the other occupants of the ship were treated in the same manner as many other men had been. Page Thirty-three Glee Club The High School Glee Club was organized October 9, with Miss Paterson as director. The following officers were elected: President .................................... Aloma Davis Vice president ............................... Lyla Holloway Treasurer .................................... Wilda Barker The cast of characters were: Greed—King of the Isle of Chance ................ Alice Noder Captain of the Good Ship Ease ................... Aloma Davis Lord What’s the-Use ........................... Lyla Holloway Lady Frivolous .................................. Elsie Moller Simplita ........................................ Hilda Adams On-a-Grouch—A derelict on the Isle of Chance Isabelle Bryant Despair—His Shadow ............................. Maybelle Dey Three Sailors from the Good Ship Ease: No-Cares .................................... Decie Sperry Few-Cares .................................. Vernita Laird Who-Cares ............................ Bernice Davenport Subjects of King Greed: First Folly ............................ Florence Felsher Second Folly ........................................ Wilda Barker Third Folly.................................. Fayma Arant Chorus of Follies. Page Thirty-four Myrtle Leaf The Myrtle Leaf was established at the beginning of the year with Miss Coe as the advisor, and the following staff was appointed: Fayma Arant ............................................. Editor Wilda Barker ................................. Assistant Editor Aileen Barker ................................ Assistant Editor Audrey Strong ................................. Senior Reporter Florence Felsher................................Junior Reporter Daeie Sperry ...................... Sophomore-Freshman Reporter Vernita Laird ............................. Editorials and Jokes Elda Aasen .................................... Girls’ Athletics Rodney Davenport ............................... Boys’ Athletics Austin Dodge .......................................... Calendar Eugene Hermann ............................... Faculty Reporter Elsie Moller ........................................... Society Sanford Wagg ........................................ I-orensics Alice Nosier ................. Short Stories, Poems, and Essays Lyla Holloway ........................................... Typist Miss Coe ............................................... Advisor Page Thirty-five Student Council Clayton Mast ..... Rodney Davenport Vernita Laird .... Leland Wagner .... Edwin Keltner .... Elbert Schroeder .. Hugo Gurney ...... Alice Nosier ..... Bernice Davenport Shirley Carter .. ................ President ........... Vice President ................ Secretary ................ Treasurer ....... Business Manager ......... Sergeant-at-Arms .... Senior Representative Junior Representative Sophomore Representative Freshmen Representative At the first meeting of the Student Body the officers were elected for the Student Council, which is the governing body of the school. It controls the different activities, such as athletics, forensics, ar.d the publication of all student body publications. It awards the different students who participate in certain activities of the Student Body an official “MP.” All students who pay a fee of $1.50 received a Student Body ticket which entitles them to admittance to all activities given by the school free of further charge. Page Thirty-six Senoritas Del Servicos President .... Vice president Secretary .... Treasurer .... Advisor ...... Fayma Arant .. Aloma Davis Audrey Strong ... Elsie Moller . Miss Dement At the beginning of the school year the senior girls organized a society for the purpose of performing the activities of the senior class more thoroughly. They elected their officers for the society, and also Miss Patterson as their advisor. Then the name for the society was chosen. At the close of the first semester, and Miss Patterson had resigned, we elected Miss Dement as our new advisor. Candy sales were held during the noon hour at the High school building and a salad sale was held in the Farmer’s Store, in order to raise money for the royalty of the senior play, which was twenty-five dollars. Page Thirty-seven Senior Play Cast of Characters: Harry Richardson ............................... Austin Dodge Rex Van Zile .................................. Hugo Gurney Prentice Van Zile, Rex’s Uncle ............ Arval Hazelwood Stiles ................................................... Roy Clinton Page Thirty-eight Clay Collum, an interior decorator ........... Ellis Gant A Stranger ................................. Clayton Mast Commodore Barker ............................ Thomas Forrest Polly Shannon ................................ Elsie Moiler Mrs. Van Zile ......................................... Vera Johnston Myrtle Davis ................................. Agnes Deyoe Mrs. Davis .................................. Audrey Strong Parker, a maid ................................ Elda Aasen The Senior class presented as their class play this year “Polly W ith a Past.” This play was a success, without question, and took very well with audience. The general plot of the play was: An ardent lover Rex Van Zile, with the aid of his friends, tried to bring about hi3 marriage with Myrtle Davis, who is too absorbed in reforming drunkards to pay any attention to matrimonial affairs. In order to establish Rex as a sinner, a lady of an international reputation as a vampire and home-wrecker was created out of the person of Polly Shannon. Rex has rescued her from drowning, (according to newspaper reports) and they immediately fall in love, and are engaged to be married. This sends Myrtle on the war path, and she immediately prepares to save Rex from disgrace and ruin. She wires to her uncle to come and rid Rex of the siren. Rex, however, finds that Myrtle is disposed to excessive temperamental rages and his love for her is turned. Finally when Polly gets cleared of her work and his friends are about ready to marry Myrtle and Rex, Rex declares that he does not love Myrtle but that he is in love with Polly, whom he is now really engaged to marry. Each member of the play cast can be considered successful, for each took his part very well. There were two comic parts that were very interesting. Stiles, one of Myrtle’s reformed drunkards, and Commodore Barker, a self-made man, who takes a great deal of interest in the siren. ---------@--------- Page Thirty-nine Junior Class Play—“The Arrival of Kitty’’ The Junior class play, “The Arrival of Kitty,” was given at the Hiland Theater, on Friday. April 3rd. The play is a three-act comedy, having as its scene a fashionable hotel in the Catskill Mountains. The first act is the arrival of Mr. Winkler, with his sister and neice, to spend the summer in the mountains. Through policy, Winkler desires his niece, Jane, to marry Benjamin Moore, and Bobby Baxter is the man of her choice. He is desparately in love with her and accidently discovers her at the hotel. In the meantime. Aunt Jane, a typical old maid, promises Winkler ten thousand dollars if he will find her a husband. Bobby and Winkler meet, and a quarrel ensues. Bobby steals a picture from Winkler of Kitty, a famous actress. With this he hopes to reveal Winkler’s real character to Aunt Jane, but Winkler turns the accusations on Bobby, and thus gives Jane cause to become angry with him. Moore arrives, and is mistaken for the man previously ordered from the matrimonial agency for Aunt Jane. Bobby disguises himself as Kitty, and gives Winkler a great deal of trouble. Much confusion follows. Moore proposes to nearly all the ladies in his attempt to find the lady he is supposed to marry; and Bobby clears himself of Winkler’s accusations. The third act ends all the difficulties and Bobby and Jane, Aunt Jane and Moore, ar.d Winkler and Kitty all order a clergyman. Page Forty The cast of characters are as follows: William Winkler .............. Hoby Baxter .................. Jane ......................... Aunt Jane .................... Kitty ........................ Benjamin Moore ............... Ting.......................... Sam .......................... Suzette ...................... ---------@ .... Edwin Keltner .... Ovid Hervey ... Wilda Barker ....... Lena Wallen ..... Vernita Laird .... Robert Ladd Leland Wagner Eugene Hermann .... Aileen Barker Annual Benefit Program May 8, the High school put on a miscellaneous program consisting of musical numbers, readings, dialogues, and dancing, at the Hiland Theatre. This was given instead of the second show. It was for the purpose of obtaining money for publishing the Annual. ---------@------- Page Forty-one Junior Chamber of Commerce The Myrtle Point Junior Chamber of Commerce was re-organized during the first six weeks of the second semester with Mr. Chase as advisor. As officers, Hugo Gurney for president, Bryce Nosier for vice president, and Elsie Moller for secretary-treasurer were elected. An executive committee consisting of Vera Johnston, Elbert Schroeder and Shirley Carter was elected as class representatives. The Junior Chamber of Commerce aimed to stimulate a more friendly relationship, and a closer co-operation between the business men and the High school. Speakers from the commercial club visited the High school and gave a talk concerning their line of business, thus making it easier for the students to decide their pursuit of life. It has interested itself in maintaining sanitary conditions in the city, and in eliminating all fire hazards, which was accomplished by a clean-up campaign in the city. Due to rainy weather conditions, the Junior Chamber of Commerce did not get started early in the season, but it has justified its late start by its great prestige at the close of the school year. Page Forty-two FORENSICS The tenth annual Oratorical ar.d Declamatory Contest of the Coos County High School Association was held at the Presbyterian Community Church of North Bend on Friday evening, April 17, 1925. The program was as follows: DECLAMATION “The Lance of Kanana” ............. Edith Dipple, Marshfield “How the Church was Built at Keohoes Bar” ........... ............................. Lena Pinkston, Coquille “The Fiddle Told” ............... Lyla Holloway, Myrtle Point “The Old Oregon Trail” ............ Florence Thrift, Bandon “The Lie” ................... Katheryn Beattie, North Bend ORATORY “The Eloquence of Adams” ........Jack Trousdale. North Bend “Appeal to Arms” ................William Ladd, Myrtle Point “The Return of Regulus” ........... Lewis Donaldson. Coquille “Washington and the Constitution” .... Joe McKeown, Marshfield “The Minute Man” ............... George Whitney, Coos River Miss Elizabeth Barnes, assistant professor of public speaking at 0. A. C., judged the contest. Marshfield won first place in both oratory and declamation. Page Forty-three Debate Ths question for the district debate this year was “Resolved That a Severance Tax Should be Made a Feature of the Oregon Taxation System.” At the first tryout, which was held on December 3, the following six were chosen for the teams and alternates: William Ladd, Verna Hart, Rodney Davenport, Leland Wagner, Hugo Gurney, and Francis Keltner. Mr. Linn and Miss Coe coached the teams. On February 13 our negative team, William Ladd and Hugo Gurney, met Marshfield’s affirmative team at Marshfield, and won the decision by a vote of 2 to 1. On the same evening our affirmative team. Verna Hart and Rodney Davenport, met Bandon.’s negative team here, also winning the decision by a vote of 2 to 1. As North Bend also won both decisions, we were tied with them for first place, in the district. On March 9 our affirmative team met North Bend’s negative team at North Bend, while our negative team met their affirmative team here. We won both decisions by a vote of 2 to 1, and so won the District Championship, with the privilege of taking part in the interdistrict debates. The interdistrict question was, “Resolved That the Referendum is a Desirable Feature of Representative Government.” After two week’s hard work, our team, William Ladd and Verna Hart, met the Eugene High school debaters in Myrtle Point, taking the affirmative of the question. The decision was 2 to 1 in Eugene’s favor, but all were agreed that the debate was a close one. Our debaters deserve much credit for their good work. Pagre Forty-four Football October I—Myrtle Point at North Bend The 1923-24 football season for the Red and Blue was as a whole, very successful. The first game was with the heavy, experienced, North Bend eleven. Owing to the fact that eight of our team were playing their first game, Myrtle Point was unable to show very much and lost, 37-7. October 11—Rose burg at Myrtle Point In the second game Myrtle Point met the Roseburg gridsters in one of the most hotly contested games of the season. The Red and Blue warriors had not fully recovered from injuries received the previous week and despite the fact that the game was played on the home field the “Fighting Farmers” went down to defeat, 14-12. October 18—Myrtle Point at Marshfield The next Saturday Marshfield High was defeated 17-13. The first half ended 13-3 in Marshfield’s favor, but in the second period the “Fighting Farmers” lived up to their name and staged a brilliant comeback. Long end runs by Nosier and Mast of the Red and Blue with consistent plunges by Gunnel of the Marshfield eleven featured the game. October 31—Coquille at Myrtle Point After a rest of one week Myrtle Point High school met the undefeated eleven in a steady downpour of rain and on a field covered with mud and water. Owing to the slippery condition of the ground the game was featured by frequent punting by both teams with an occasional end run or line buck to liven things up. On an exchange of punts in the second quarter, Nosier, playing safety, returned one of Wilson’s punts for the only score that the locals were able to ring up. In the last quarter, Call, of the Coquille team went over for the score that tied the game at 6-6. November 15—Myrtle Point at Coquille Two weeks later the Red and Blue journeyed to Coquille for the return game with the league leaders. Myrtle Point scored, but it was with a “dead” ball, and Coquille chalked up a win, 3-0. Page Forty-eight November 15—Marshfield at Myrtle Point The return game with the Bay city boys was scheduled to begin at 2:30, but owing to washouts on the road they were late in arriving and the game was not called until nearly four o’clock. Having been favored with a steady rain for the most of the past week, the field was in an even worse condition than for the game two weeks before with Coquille. The “Farmers” started out with a rush and secured a touchdown early in the first quarter. The Marshfield eleven tightened down and Myrtle Point was unable to add to her score. In the last period, under cover of almost total darkness, Marshfield scored on a fake line buck. They also failed in their try for goal and the game soon ended. Score, 6-6. Thanksgiving, November 27—Myrtle Point at Bandon Myrtle Point closed the season with an easy win over Bandon, the cellar champions. In the first quarter, Tucker, ran away for Bandon’s only score. Mvrtle Point began working in earnest and soon scored two touchdowns. Keltner converted both goals. In the third quarter Bandon held and the half ended 14-7 for the “Farmers.” The second period was all Myrtle Point’s. During the last quarter, Clark, left tackle, intercepted a Bandon pass and ran thirtv yards for Myrtle Point's fourth score. Final score: Myrtle Point 28; Bandon, 7. -------$-------- The Coming Season 1923-24 has seen a big change in the attitude of the students toward football. It is a proven fact that the spirit has grown stronger, our rallies have had more of a punch, and the general turnout to the games—even when the team has been doped to lose—has shown a marked increase. This spirit must grow even stronger and back our coach in his efforts to turn out a winning team. With only a few veterans missing and the whole student body behind the team, the prospects are brighter than ever for the “Fighting Farmers.” -------©-------- Football Personals Elbert Schroeder—Right End Although his first season on the team, “Shrimp” proved his worth in every game that he played. Schroeder is available for two more years. Francis Keltner—Right Tackle “Frannie” played his first season and proved himself a staunch and reliable man who could always be depended upon. He will play three more years. Papre Fifty Waldo Hartley—Right Guard A mainstay in the line, Hartley crushed many an opponent, as many of the second string will verify. Waldo will again be with us next year, a living terror to his opponents. William Ladd—Center Always awake and with a steady aim, “Bill” siapped many a winning ball into the backfield. He will return next season. Norman James—Left Guard A survivor of last year’s squad, “Spud” made his first letter his Junior year. As a staunch supporter of the Red and Blue he kept good training and put his whole effort into the game. Earl Clark—Left Tackle Although a new arrival from Coquille, Clark, was one of the obstacles of the line. He proved indispensible as a tackle and more than once proved a sorrow to unlucky opponents. Clark is lost by graduation and will leave a big hole in next year’s team that will be hard to fill. Ellis Gant—Left End Another man who has played his last game for the Red and Blue. More than once he showed up in a crisis and forwarded the ball for yardage. Clayton Mast—Left Half To our Captain we owe the credit of guiding a successful, though not entirely victorious team, through many a hard fought game. “Clayt” played his last game Thanksgiving and his leaving is the giving up of a “fighting fool.” A hard hitting, hard fighting man, he proved staunch and reliable, and could always be depended upon in a crisis. Robert Ladd—Full Back A first year man who started the season at full and played straight through at that position. “Bob” will be back next year. Bryce Nosier—Quarter Back Nosier had great talent as a quarter and led the team through many a perilous position by brainy maneuvering. He proved a fast, sure player, who could always be depended upon to get through the line and “do his stuff.” Edwin Keltner—Right half A veteran of two years, Edwin showed great ability at hitting the line and pulling in passes. He will be back next year, as indispensible as ever. Page Basket Ball Summary Myrtle Point at North Bend Myrtle Point played her debut game of the season with the North Bend five on the latter’s floor in a game that was undecided until the final whistle sounded. The Red and Blue triumphed over their ancient rivals, 17-11. Coquille at Myrtle Point Coquille downed Myrtle Point on the local floor 28-15 in their first game of the season. The game was exceptionally clean but Coquille excelled in passing and shooting. Too much fumbling was assigned as cause of Myrtle Point’s defeat. Mast and Nosier starred for the home team, but were not going at their best. Myrtle Point at Arago The humiliating defeat of the season occurred when the Red and Blue met Arago on the latter’s floor. Being unaccustomed to the small hall, and without the services of Nosier, star forward, the locals were severely handicapped, and lost 40-8. Page Fifty-two Myrtle Point at Marshfield The next game of the season was with the Marshfield five, previously defeated only by the league leading Coquille team. This game proved to be a real thriller from beginning to end and kept the fans in a fever of excitement throughout the entire time. Neither team seemed to be able to secure a safe lead, and during the entire game there was never more than three points difference in the score. Marshfield was leading at the half but when the game ended Myrtle Point won 17-13. North Bend at Myrtle Point Friday night Myrtle Point played North Bend in a return game at the Oaks. This proved to be one of the closest battles of the season and was only won in the last minute, by a lucky shot from mid-floor. The final score was Mvrtle Point 21; North Bend 17. Myrtle Point at Powers The next week end. Myrtle Point journeyed to Powers to play the much heralded Powers’ five, and despite rumors as to the beating we were going to receive, we managed to turn the tables. The first three quarters were hard fought and very close, but in the last period Myrtle Point solved the Powers’ defense and cinched the game with a score of 24-17. Myrtle Point at Coquille Myrtle Point succeeded in holding the undefeated Coquille five in the first half, but in the second period it was a different story. Perhaps it was due to a lapse in training after the Powers game the w'eek before, but the Myrtle Point five were unable to hold the pace and endsd the season with a 26-14 defeat. Marshfield at Myrtle Point The second game with the Bay City boys was easily won by the “Fighting Farmers,” who. though they played raggedly at times were able to lead throughout the entire game, and won easily, 22-7. --------@--------- Basket Ball Personals Edwin Keltner—Guard A veteran of two years whose specialty was keeping the o her fellow from scoring ar.d then dropping in a few counters himself. He will return next year. Bryce Nosier—Forward One of the fastest men in the county. Nosier was a hard man to watch and won many a game with his speed and good eye for the basket. He has one more year to play. Page Fifty-three Waldo Hartley—Center Interchanging between center and guard. Hartley made his debut letter his Sophomore year. With two more years to play. Waldo will be a man that will bear watching. Ellis Gant—Forward Although “Slim” has played his last game for the Red and Blue, he showed up well during the season and will be greatly missed next winter. Clayton Mast—Guard One of the mainstays of Myrtle Point athletics for the past four years, Clayt leaves a long record behind him. Robert Ladd—Forward Although a second team man, “Bob” played like a veteran whenever called upon to fill a gap. He will return next year. -------@-------- County Basket Ball Tournament at Marshfield Coos county has been the last district in the state to adopt the district tournament idea. Previous to this year the team with the highest percentage of games won represented the county at the state meet in Salem. It was argued that the team with the highest percentage might not necessarily be the strongest one at the end of the scheduled season, and therefore should not be the one to represent Coos county in the state tournament. In accordance with these ideas the first basket-ball tournament in Coos county was held at the Armory at Marshfield on March 5 and 6. Every team in the county was eligible to compete for the honor of representing Coos county at Salem the next week. The tournament was divided into three periods: the preliminaries, the semi-finals and the finals. Friday morning it took an extra period for the Coquille five to defeat the fighting Marshfield squad, 11-10. In the second game of the morning North Bend defeated Powers 28-18. The first game of the afternoon Arago, runners up for the title, downed the crippled Myrtle Point team 28-18. Immediately after this Bandon defeated Coos River 21-14. This matched Coquille and North Bend for the first game of the semi-finals Friday evening. The former won easily 21-5. In the second game Arago defeated Bandon 25-12. In the finals Saturday mght Coquille and Arago furnished the packed house with one of the most thrilling games ever witnessed in the Armory. After four quarters of torrid basketball the game ended in a 9-9 tie. In the five minute extra period Arago scored 3 points and held Coquille to one. Thus the tournament ended with Arago having won the right to represent Coos county at Salem. Page Fifty-four Girls’ Basket Ball Champions! All Hail! There was much enthusiasm among the old “stars” of last year, when basketball season opened, and they all made up their minds to be a winning team again this year. It was thought at first that there wrere to be no girls’ teams for when the schedule was made out there was none for the girls of the county. But that did rot bother the girls, as they began making a schedule of their own, which wrorked out very well, indeed. The first game was with North Bend, and we came out victorious. We played two games each with North Bend, Coquille, and several games with Bridge—winning them all. Many thanks are due to Miss Frazier and Mr. Nosier for obligingly sacrificing much of their time for the girls’ interests; and to the town’s people for their support. The line-up was as follows: Dena Mast ............................-............... Forward Lillyan La Branche ................................... Forward Agnes Devoe ................................... Jumping Center Florence Felsher .............................. Running Center Elda Aasen (Captain) .................-................. Guard Lucille Harris ......................................... Guard Subs—Lila Dement, Gladys Tripp, Audrey Strong, Geneva Dey. Page Fifty-five Track When coach George issued a call for track men, three of last year’s champion five man team, (Nosier, Mast and Hermann) responded. The following men make up the rest of the squad: E. Keltner, Carter, Schroeder, Hervey, R. Ladd, F Kelt-ner, N. James, Hartley. They showed their enthusiasm by running several miles cross-country every evening until the track was in better condition. The “Pointer” goes to press before the results of this year’s meet can be recorded, but the entire team is working very diligently and with the whole-hearted support of the student body and the people of the town, the squad is more than ever determined to bring home another track championship. --------©-------- Page Fifty-six Hawaiians The Hawaiians made their first appearance on the stage at the Hiland Theatre between acts of the Junior play. The costumes which they wore were typical of the Hawaiians, being made of grass with stockings to match, and without shoes, also the other paraphernalia that goes with the native dress. The many vari-colored lights added attraction to the appearance of the Hawaiian boys and girls. When the Juniors decided to take their play “The Arrival of Kitty” to Powers, the Hawaiians were requested to go with them, in order to entertain the audience between acts. Of course they were well received, and from their successes it was decided to have them to appear in the annual benefit program which was also given in the Hiland Theatre, May 8. -------©-------- Page Fifty-seven School Calendar Sept. 8 School begins!!! Sept. 10 Freshman boys get free shampoo at expense of upper classmen. Sept. 17 “Kid” day at Fair, all High school students are there. Sept. 26 Freshman Reception. Oct. 4 Football! M. P. at N. B.—Frannie gets kicked in eye. Oct. 11 Football! Roseburg at M. P. Oct. 18 Football! M. P. at Marshfield—players eat saw dust. Oct. 25 Junior and Senior party—Bill gets lots of thrills taking the girls through the other world. Oct. 31 Football! Coquille at M. P.—The team wish for row boats. Nov. 1 Freshman return party. Nov. 7 First Literary Program. Nov. 7 Senior Class Party—Look out, Brakes, Scout doesn’t hold good! Nov. 15 Football! M. P. at Coquille. We get excited by Bryce’s long run, but find that it doesn’t count. Nov. 21 Second Literary Program. Nov. 22 Football! Marshfield at M. P.—Girls wish for slickers and hip boots—Marshfield puts over a touchdown in the dark. Nov. 27 Football! M. P. at Bandon. Dec. 3 Debate tryout. Dec. 5 Third Literary Program—The boys make a hit with High and shock Grammar school students as Parisian Manniquins. Dec. 6 Freshman-Senior Party. Dec. 11 Operetta—Some of the girls make splendid boys. Dec. 12 Sophomore Class Party. Dec. 12 Aileen and Maybelle play “hooky” and go to the Corn Show!!! Dec. 13 Football Boys Banquet. Elmer gets invited by helping decorate. Dec. 19 Basketball! Arago at M. P. Dec. 23 Christmas program. Free refreshments. Jan. 5 Our trouble begins!!! Jan. 9 Basketball! M. P. at N. B. Jan. 16 Basketball! Coquille at M. P. Jan. 11-16 We burn a lot of mid-night oil. Jan. 16 Post Exam. Jubilee—We celebrate our success or drown our failure! Jan. 23 Basketball M. P. at Arago. We learn that gum-chewing is the chief indoor sport at Arago. Jan. 30 Basketball! M. P. at Marshfield. Feb. 6 Basketball! North Bend at Myrtle Point. Feb. 12 Lincoln Birthday Program. Page Fifty-eight Feb. 12 Bandon here, Marshfield here. Feb. 14 Basketball! M. P. at Powers. Team is victorious. F'eb. 16 The Student Body appreciates Waldo’s speech. There is a puzzle we would like to solve. “Why does Slim like to go to Powers?” F'eb. 20 Basketball! M. P. at Coquille. What is wrong with the rooting section? F'eb. 23 Washington’s Birthday Program. School dismissed for the day. Who is the visitor from Coquille High ? Maybe one of the Junior girls can enlighten us!!! F'eb. 27 Basketball! Marshfield at M. P. Feb. 29 A gang of students go to Arago. Vernita, when introducing herself, appears to think it is quite an honor to possess her name. March 6-7 Basketball tournament at Marshfield. Maybelle and Aileen make Myrtle Point rooting section. March 9 Debate North Bend here, and there. March 16 Operetta girls come to school all togged out. “Fooled Pictures not taken!! March 27 F'irst Literary Program. April 1 April fool—Snaps taken for Annual. Junior play cast conduct to roof of Herman building. April 3 Second Literary Program. Junior Day. The girls wear middies and skirts and the boys come in overalls. Before school takes up all are furnished with bows of rose and grey. April 3 Junior Play. Who is willing to teach Bob the art of wearing sideburns? Isn’t Ovid a cute girl? April 6 Sophomore wennie roast. The boys find it is not safe to steal pigs. It is far better to get the meat at town. April 9 Juniors chased out of Pleasant Valley by irate farmer. April 10 Debate with Eugene. April 13 Kelly and Miss Parker engage in a heated discussion on intoxicating liquor, in Physiology class. April 14 Junior Play cast go to Powers and put on “Arrival of Kitty.” Edwin demonstrates his ability to get good service in a Power’s restaurant. April 15 Bob misunderstands Miss Frazier on the subject of “gum.” April 17 Mr. Linn carries big stick to class and gets wonderful attention. Declamatory and Oratory Contest at North Bend. Edwin and Bob make splendid nursemaids. April 24 Third Literary Program. May 9 Track Meet. May 15 Fourth Literary Program. Junior and Senior Banquet Senior Play. Junior-Senior Picnic. Baccalaureate Sermon. Art Exhibit. Page Fifty-nine Index of Advertisers American .................. Auto Park Garage .......... Bank of Myrtle Point, The Barker, E. C............... Breuer, S.................. Bunch, Dr. James R......... Chong Laundry, Gee ........ City Meat Market .......... Coast Auto Lines .......... Dey Bros. Market .......... Dixie Queen ............... Dunham’s .................. Emery-Nosler Motor Co., Inc. Farmer’s Store ............ Fearnley, W. H............. Giles Dement ............ Guerin Hotel Cafe ......... Gurney, William ........... Hamm’s Cafe ............... Harlocker’s Pharmacy ...... Hotel Guerin .............. Hub Clothing Shoe Co..... Huling, Lundy Sons ...... King, Dal ................. Mountain States Power Co. .. Myrtle Point Bakery ....... Myrtle Point Garage ....... Novelty Store, The ........ Oregon Agricultural College Parmerter. Dr. Hazel G..... Pearce, L. H............... Pearson, N. C.............. Perkins Drug Store ........ Peterson-Schon ............ Roberts, J. N.............. Schmitt Grocery ........... Schroeder. Henry A......... Shamrock Cafe ............. University of Oregon ...... Volkmar. H. G.............. Page ... 77 ... 80 ... 69 ... 65 74 .... 69 ... 69 66 ... 75 72 ... 66 ... 67 ... 68 ... 70 62 ... 69 ... 77 ... 74 ... 73 ... 63 ... 76 74 .... 78 73 ... 64 73 .... 76 ... 77 ... 63 .... 73 ... 66 .... 70 ... 72 .... 78 .... 68 ... 66 .... 79 .... 70 .... 65 .... 76 Page Sixty-one Win. H. Fearnley Druggist Ansco Cameras and Camera Supplies Kodak Finishing by Experts Harlocker’s Pharmacy Through each of its three grand divisions of work, The Experiment Station, The Extension Service, and Resident Instruction Oregon Agricultural College Is bending the power of science to the service of the industries, homes, natural resources and citizenship of Oregon. It offers to all the youths of the state a liberal and practical education through scientific training in the following schools and departments: The School of Basic Arts and Sciences Providing the foundation training upon which technical specialization is built. The Ten Technical Schools Commerce— Agriculture— (B. S., M. S. degrees) Engineering— (B. S., M. S. degrees) Home Economics— B. S., M. S. degrees) Pharmacy— (B. S.. Ph. C. degrees) Chemical Engineering— (B. S. degree) (B. S. degree) Forestry— (B. S., M. S. degrees) Mines (B. S. degree) Vocat'onal Education— (B. S., M. S. degrees) Military Science and Tactics— (B. S. degree) The training includes physical education, industrial journalism, social sciences, and music. Entrance and graduation requirements are standard. Through the usual rating organizations the College is accredited to the best graduate schools in America. Student life is exceptionally well organized to develop ideals of leadership and service to the commonwealth. For illustrated booklets and specific information Write to THE REGISTRAR Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis, Oregon Page Sixty-three Electric Cooking Volumes have been written about food. Many of the world's most famous cooks have compiled and published collections of their facorite recipes. From time immeorial the pleasures of good living have been celebrated in song and story. The electric range has added a new chapter to the literture of cooking. It may not be the last word on the subject, but is the latest and best. Electric heat has brought the art of cooking almost within the bounds of exact science. Constant temperature and perfect control insure uniform results. You can depend on the electric ranges. See it on display at our office Mountain States Power Co. Coquille, Oregon Page Sixty-four i i E. C. BARKER Jeweler j Myrtle Point, Ore. i I i I i Professional Training and a Liberal Culture A high standard of cultural and professional scholarship is one of the outstanding marks of the University of Oregon. Work is offered in twenty-two departments of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, and in the following professional schools: The School of Architecture The School of Medicine and Allied Arts The School of Music The School of Business Administration The School of Physical Education The School of Education The School of Sociology The Graduate School The Extension Division The School of Journalism Summer Courses at Eugene The School of Law and Portland The fall term of the University opens September 21, 1925. For catalogue, folders on the various schools, or for any other information wr.te to the Registrar. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Eugene, Oregon Page Sixty-five L. H. Pearce Garage DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS Storage—Gasoline—Oils Goodyear Tires Machine Shop—Expert Mechanics Acetylene' Welding Eight Hour Battery Service Cars Washed and Polished Tow Car. Road Work Day or Night Complete Service for Your Car Ladies Rest Room Phone 9 Page Sixty-six GROCETERIA Serve Yourself and Save DUNHAM’S of Course Dry Goods Groceries -- Flour Feeds Marshfield-North Bend Reedsport-Myrtle Point Coquille-Bandon Bunker Hill-Porter Hill Page Sixty-seven Emery Nosier Motor Co., Inc. Lincoln, FORD, Fordson Authorized Sales and Service Myrtle Point, Oregon Full Stock of Genuine Ford Fordson Parts The Easiest to Buy The Simplest to Drive Costs Less to Run It— A Ford J. N. ROBERTS GROCERIES VEGETABLES FRESH FRUITS CONFECTIONERY GRAIN FEED FLOUR NOTIONS Our Goods Are Right! 4 Our Prices Are Right! Myrtle Point Oregon Page Sixty-eight The Bank of Myrtle Point Located on the comer of Spruce and Fourth streets does a general commercial banking business And also maintain a Savings Department We pay three per cent on Savings Let us serve you Member Federal Reserve System Suits Cleaned and Pressed and All Laundry Work Neatly Done Gee Chong Laundry Office Phone 25 Residence Phone 63J DR. JAMES R. BUNCH Dentist GILES DEMENT Attorneys at Law Phone 103 Page Sixty-nine The F armers’ Store The Store of High Grade Groceries We Buy the Best cn the Market We Sell the Best on the Market Come and Be Convinced MODEL BARBERSHOP Ladies Haircutting—Shingle Bobs a Specialty Also agency for cleaning and pressing N. C. PEARSON, Prop. The Shamrock Cafe A Clean, Sanitary Place to Eat Page Seventy Wilda—“How did you become such a great orator?” Rodney—“I began by addressing envelopes.” Heard in Hamm’s Cafe: Gene—“What have you this morning?” Waiter—“I have pig’s feet, pickled kidneys, and calf bra:ns.” Gene—“Don’t tell me your trobules, I came in here to eat.” Margaret—“Oh, Scout’s not a bad chap. At any rate, he throws himself into any job he undertakes.” Gladys—“Then I wish he’d go dig a well.” The Time to Start saving is today, not tomorrow, or next week. Begin at once, and continue depositing regularly in our savings bank. To save the first hundred may seem hard— after that it becomes easier, then interesting, to watch the dollars growing, multiplying, paving the way to future independence— for you. Security Bank “Strength - Service Myrtle Point, Oregon Pagre Seventy-one Dey Bros. Market Myrtle Point, Oregon Fresh and Cured Meats Fresh Fish and Clams The best to be had at the right prices Perkins’ Drug Store Prescription Pharmacist BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES KODAKS, FILMS, DEVELOPING COMPLETE STOCKS “Try this Drug Store First” Page Seventy-two Hiland Theatre Myrtle Point, Oregon Of hideous noises there’s none that is worse Than the blood-curdling cry of a Ford in reverse. Lewellyn—“What makes this water warm?” George—“I think it’s been running.’’ Said A 2 B, I C U R Inclined 2 B A J. Said B 2 A, U R mind I C, Show’s signs of slight D K. The cars were piled in fearful wreck. But Clayton roared with glee. He pushed a Pullman off his neck, “What dowm was that?” cried he. Tw'o elderly men, both extremely deaf, met on a country road. Dave had a fishing pole in his wagon. When he saw his friend Jim, he stopped his horse. “Coin’ fishin’?” shouted Jim. “No.” Dave replied. “I’m goin’ fishin’.” “Oh,” said Jim. “I thought mebbe you was goin’ fishin’.” Libyan—“Would you marrv for money?” Geraldine—“Well, I hope Cupid aims at me with a Pierce-Arrow’.” The Sunday school teacher was explaining the lesson to some children in the infant class. “That is Peter,” she said, pointing to a figure on the chart, “and that is John.” “Oh,” exclaimed Bert in great surprise. “I thought Peter was a rabbit.” Helen Russell—“What’s that awful noise outside?” Thelma Marquam—“Why, that’s an owl.” Helen Russell—“I know it’s an ’owl, but ’oos ’owling?” Our Track Team Standing broad grin—Agnes Deyoe. Running broad sarcasm—Lyla Holloway. Standing joke—Percy Barzee. Low gurgles—Isabelle Bryant. Hop, skip, and flunk—Brick Wagner. Throwing the bluff—Ovid Hervey. Delay team—Lyle Knight, Golan Dietz, Eleanor Meservey, Roy Clinton. Little Kermit—“Look, ma, the circus has come to town; there’s one of the clowns.” Mrs. Hays—“Hush, darling. That’s just a college man.” Lies buried here, one, William Furrell, Who dropped the wheel to seize the gurrel. Hostess—“Must you be going, Mr. Dodge?” Austin (who is a radio fan),—absent-mindedly—“Er, yes, goodnight. WZOK singing off at 11:15, p. m.” It was at a Christmas mask ball, and she had recognized him at once. “Was it the loud beating of my heart that told you I was here?” Scandy murmured fondly. “Oh, no.” replied Mabel. “I recognized you by your long legs.” Stripped in Action Lady, to small boy—“How ddi you lose your teeth, Sonny?’ Small boy—“Shiftin’ gears on an all-day-sucker.” Mrs. Linn, studying Snanish history—“It says here, Leland, that those Spanish Hidalgoes used to think of nothing of going 2,000 miles on a galleon.” Mr. Linn—“Pooh, I never believe half I hear about those foreign cars.” Zelia—“Do you know what to feed school boys to make them good fighters?” Katie—“No, what?” Zelia—“Scraps.” Healthy, Happy, Industrious and Efficient High School Students is the result of patronizing our bakery Let us furnish the “Eats” for the Picnic, Party, Banquet, etc. Myrtle Point Bakery Fancy Sundaes Chicken Tamales DAL KING’S Lunches Fountain Specials Hamm’s Cafe Home Cooking by an Expert Who Knows His Onions Bring Her to Us We Serve the Best DR. HAZEL G. PARMERTER Chiropractor Office Phone 54 Residence Phone 60M Page Seventy-three For Best Dressers You will always look better dressed in clothes made by HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHCRAFT SUIT'S We also carry a very large line of outing clothes for Hikers, Campers, and Tourists EVERYTHING FOR ALL THE FAMILY TO WEAR Myrtle Point’s Leading Department Store Hub Clothing Shoe Co. YOU WANT THIS You want to look your best at all times. We want to offer you clothes cleaning, pressing and repairing service that is second to none. Service that means lengthening the life of your apparel. This Service is For You. We also do first class tailoring. Give us a trial. MYRTLE POINT CLEANING AND PRESSING SHOP Wm. Gurney, Prop. (Next to Huling, Lundy Sons Hdw. Store) S. BREUER Gents’ Furnishings and Shoe Store Myrtle Point Oregon Page Seventy-four Travel In Comfort and Safety See Scenic Spots of Coos Bay, Roosevelt and Redwood Highways Five Round Trips between Myrtle Point and Coos Bay. Three Round Trips between Myrtle Point and Roseburg. One Round Trip between Myrtle Point, and Crescent City over Roosevelt Highway. One Round Trip between Crescent City and Grants Pass over Redwood Highway. Through Tickets Sold to Portland, Salem, Albany, Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland, and Klamath Falls. Connections Made at Crescent City for Eureka, San Francisco, And San Diego, Calif., with West Coast Transit Co., Which takes You Through the “Heart of The Redwoods.” Coast Auto Lines Geo. W. Bryant, Mgr. Coquille, Ore. Coquille, Ore. Phone 70-J Phone 70-L Page Seventy-five Myrtle Point Garage and Service Station GASOLINE—OILS AND AUTO SUPPLIES EXPERT MECHANICS TO REPAIR YOUR CAR AT REASONABLE PRICES Low Prices on High Grad?, Long Mileage, Tires and Tubes Free Crank Case Service—Experienced Vulcanizer W. W. BAYNES, Prop. Hotel Guerin Accomodations General Hardware Remington Guns and Ammunition Complete Stock Fishing Tackle - - Jap-a-Iac Varnish and Glidden Paints Universal Ranges H. G. VOLKMAR Page Seventy-six Guerin Hotel Cafe Try us once and you will come again Our Prices Right -- Service the Best P. E. Bahrke, Prop. Myrtle Point, Oregon Southern Coos County AMEHICAN PRESSES-MyfiTLE POINT.ORE SAVE “TRADE CHECKS” AND “SAVE MONEY” on your Graduation and other gifts; A 10-cent trade check given with every 50-cent purchase, at THE NOVELTY STORE Page Seventy-seven For Sporting and Athletic Goods THE WINCH£5T£k STORE Hilling, Lundy Sons Myrtle Point, Oregon S PETERSON SC HON IE ENGRAVING c 8x COMPANYo - o PRINTING PLATES OF QUALITY by the Photo Engraving Process GRAPHIC ARTS BLDG 915 at COUCH PORTLAND OREGON Page Seventy-eight Henry A. Schroeder House Furnishings “We Make a Home out of a House” Pasre Seventy-nil For Gas, Oils, Tires, Tubes and Accessories go to the Auto Park Where the Highway Turns into the Auto Park” Yes We Sell Star Cars Page Eighty Z-iVv- ■■ ;-wsr: A ' . V , - ji ✓ ' •- •_' ■ ■ - - -V . - . - «■ -w-£� ; ££?£ -jp� y. U