School Staff Credits and Student Reporters
The list names Tillman Dardin as editor Opal Biggs as editor and students Margaret Howard Billie Harrison Mamie Moran as senior junior sophomore freshman class reporters.
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
6
Blue Monday Returns Students Back From Holidays
The article reflects on the after holiday mood at school. It notes students enjoyed dances and social gatherings during the break and warns for renewed study to avoid a lost half term. It urges preparation for athletic and interscholastic activities and hints at celebrations and future term aims.
Alpine to Host District Interscholastic Meet This Year
The Interscholastic League Authorities designate Alpine as the district meet site under Sul Ross Normal College. Pecos moves into a new rival lineup with Marfa Sanderson and Marathon, increasing competition. Pecos must field stronger teams in both literary and athletic events to win honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Pecos
Alpine
Sul Ross Normal College
Marfa
Sanderson
Marathon
Odessa
Barstow
Maria
Austin
4Alpine
Winnie Buncan Transfers Back to Wecos High as Junior
Miss Winnie Buncan has an other set of books issued her and is ready to start back again into the Wecos High School. She is a Junior and for a short time has been attending the Toyah school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Buncan
Wecos High School
Toyah
Building program begins at study hall
In a speech before the study hall Mr Norman outlined a student built playground equipment project to begin Saturday with a toboggan slide, basketball goals, a soccer field, and other features. Boys showed strong support as plans proceed with carpenter advice and materials donated by patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Examinations for removal of conditions set for January
The 22nd and 23rd of January are the days for removing conditions this year. Mr Norman fixed the dates early to keep exams fresh in students minds so they can pass. Those scoring below 50 in daily average or final fail. 50 to 70 in both means conditioned and must reexamine. over 70 passes. If not, another year in the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Teachers Welcome Students Back After Holidays
On Monday the scholars returned to classrooms and teachers greeted them with cheerful wishes for a good time during the holidays and a readiness to resume work. The writer also hopes for something new to be invented.
New Courses Replace Half Year Subjects This Term
The term introduces General Civics taught by Mrs. Anderson replacing Community Civics. Economics, aimed at sophomores though none are enrolled, replaces Arithmetic. Seniors receive Solid Geometry in place of it. Physiology will succeed Physical Geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Teachers Adopt Stricter Conduct Rules for Students
At a recent meeting teachers approved tougher guidelines for study hall and classroom behavior. Three demerits trigger a mark, twelve cause one week of failing in the department, and two weeks in a row prompt a faculty hearing. Fifty demerits prevent exemption. repeated misconduct can lead to final exams, suspension, or expulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Lyceum Course Fourth Number Held With Dr Frank Church
Dr Frank Church entertained the school Lyceum audience last Thursday with an instructive and humorous program. Future numbers are planned and all are encouraged to attend for worthwhile evenings of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Church
Honor Roll To Be Published In School News
Monthly in the School News section the names of pupils with an average of 90 or above will be published. The program aims to promote pride among students and will fill the honor roll with honorees.
Long Term Ahead Promises Lengthy School Year Ahead
The article notes a January term beginning marks a longer period of study with few interruptions before school ends. It emphasizes enduring work, persistent lessons, and the need for students to endure an extended sequence of days.
New Year Resolutions From a Whimsical Page
A dated humorous notice presents six resolutions for 1924 by a character called Joseph Delilah. It playfully lists quirks from shoe lacing to schoolroom smoke checks and nail chewing, ending with a whimsical signoff and editorial aside about its recovery from a dust heap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbine
Joseph Delilah
P. S
Beulah Land The Dickens You Don’t
Diva Lulu wanders through a Beulah Land stage moment with Auntie and a child amid a cheeky allusion to Oliver Twist and a playful jab at modern dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Land
Salt on Their Tails and the Slow Sign
A humorous dialogue sketches a tardy student and teacher over a road sign reading School ahead Go slow. The exchange references reading and listening habits as characters swap quips about speed and discipline.
Random Banter and Proverbs Echo in Light Conversation
A series of clipped exchanges and quips cover stomach rumbles jokes about dinner plans rabbit charms and songs. Characters discuss kisses nosed noses banana tunes and old proverbs warning that A little knowledge is a dangerous thing while cautioning against aiming too high without risk of a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
George
Knowledge is happiness or ignorance is bliss
Frankie and her beau ride in a Ford coupe. He kisses her twice then thrice. She questions his manners, and he claims the car belongs to him and will attract another girl. She replies kiss me, claiming ownership of the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie
Mhine
Worth Selling Is Worth Telling Ad Prompt
A patient asks about sending in their bill while the doctor reassures to focus on strength first. An old advertisement phrasing urges the value of advertising by declaring worth selling is worth telling.
New Lamp Promises Bright Clean Light In Test Trials
A new oil lamp by T. E. Johnson of Chicago claims brighter white light than gas or electricity. It burns 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene with no odor smoke or noise and offers a free 10 day trial plus potential agency earnings of 250 to 500 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
T. E. Johnson
W. Lake St
Chicago
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Laxative Bromide Tabs
An old advertisement promotes a cold remedy claiming to cure cold symptoms in one day. The tablet product emphasizes relieving cough and headache with a signature ingredient and a labeled dose for quick relief.
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