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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1935

Page

7

Publication staff and editors listed

The document lists Sedeeh Lula Lee Vestal as editor in chief and Gladys B Ray as editor in chief. It names faculty adviser report ers Inez Coffey Nova Bryant Mary Lena Reeves Anna Joyce Benson Meda Jane Wiser Martha Bryant Lawrence Owen Isabelle Craig Vivian Echols Anita Vestal Albert Lea Jackson Leon Chumbley Lytle Biggerstaff as part of the staff.

Pad Sedeeh Lula Lee Vestal Pulbehedied Gladys B. Ray Inez Coffey Nova Bryant Mary Lena Reeves Anna Joyce Benson Meda Jane Wiser Martha Bryant Lawrence Owen Isabelle Craig Vivian Echols Anita Vestal Albert Lea Jackson Leon Chumbley Lytle Biggerstaff

Fist Puppet Book and Historic Folios Highlight Book News

Book corner notes a thousand year old China India era handbook of fist puppets with plays Punch and Judy Br Rabbit and Br Fox and Somebody Nothing. Shakespeare folios sold in England for 14800 with similar sale last year at 85750.

China India Br’ Rabbit Br’ Fox Charles Brook Harcourt Brace Literary Guild Louis Paul Scholastic Modern Library David Copperfield C. O

Box Supper Quashed by Juniors in Assembly

A junior class planned a box supper to fund the junior senior banquet and to crown a prettiest boy and ugliest girl from each class, plus the most crooked merchant. Quarrel over the event caused cancellation. Vivian Echols was named ugliest girl and Lawrence Owen prettiest boy.

Vivian Echols Lawrence Owen

Census to map youth education and work in 60 cities

Washington announced a census of youths aged 15 to 24 in sixty cities to gauge education desires occupations ages recreation activities and interests. Cities will be invited to cooperate with a test run in Indianapolis Springfield Superior and Tompkins County. Dr Studebaker said results will help communities analyze local youth problems with greater accuracy.

Washington U. S John W. Studebaker Indianapolis Ind Springfield Mass Superior Wis Tompkins County N. Y

Texans named as favorite heroes in centennial interviews

In honor of Texas centennial, readers name their favorite Texans. Burma selects David Crockett for his principled stand and openness to others, DeBerry cites Stephen F. Austin for colonist care and city founding, and Cooper praises Sam Houston for leadership and the Santa Anna victory.

San Jacinto Houston Deaf Smith Crockett Santa Anna Bapons Empire State Texas Burma David Crockett Stephen F. Austin Clifton DeBerry City of Austin Clifton Louise Cooper Sam Houston A. V

Whitewright High gossip and teen romances spill into Friday halls

Parley-vois notes revel in schoolyard crushes and social stunts at Whitewright High. Ross Brown hums for a blonde admirer while students joke about pranks, dating, and spring moods as friends and rivals mingle in study halls and around town.

Ross Brown Whitewright High School Ross Santa Claus Leslie Riley Beazley Sue Barnes Sue Pilot Grove Anita Vestal Betty Jo Morrow Charlie Clyde Christine Williams Scotty Fern Russell Pauline Mitchell Tunksville Velma Jo Bow J. M. Ashinhurst Joe Alexander

Should Dallas Have Centennial

The Texas Centennial nears with anticipation in Dallas. Mr Key calls it one of Texas’ greatest events, promising grand displays and fireworks, while Paul Pierson doubts broad enthusiasm. Some Texans expect visitors from nearby states for the celebration.

Texas Key Dallas Paul Pierson United States Oklahoma Mr. Pierson

Parlez-Vous Bureau Admonition and Charmaine Snippet

A playful oracle note invites readers to write to the Parlez-Vous Bureau for advice. The speaker asserts Charmaine knows what they do not and, together with the bureau, promises full knowledge beyond doubt.

Yvonne. P. S Parlez-Vous Bureau Charmaine

Campaign Talks Win Junto Election

Parliamentary practice framed Friday proceedings of the Junto Club with elections for six weeks officers. J Lee Vestal chaired as Isabelle Craig won the presidency with Anna Joyce Benson as secretary Nora Bryant reporter and Martha Bryant sergeant at arms.

Junto Club J. Lee Vestal Isabelle Craig Anna Joyce Benson Nora Bryant Martha Bryant

German inventor equips auto for land and water use

A German inventor converts a standard automobile to run on land or water by replacing wheels with hollow drum shaped pontoons. Rear pontoons carry paddles to propel the vehicle in water.

National Income Reaches 47.6 Billion For Last Year

New York report from the national industrial conference shows 1934 net value of goods and services at 47.6 billion, up 13.9 percent from 1933. Per capita income estimated at 44 dollars, with 13.7 percent rise in wholesale prices and 6.1 percent in living costs. Dominican Republic raises import duties on corn meal and wheat flour to fund education and other needs.

New York National Industrial Conference Dominican Republic

Athletes Show Skill In Assembly Stunts

An assembly program hosted by Mr. Burma featured an unpopularity contest with Lawrence Owen winning for prettiest boy and Vivian Echols taking ugliest girl. Hi-Y Club pyramids impressed and judging teams to A and M College were announced by Mr. Cunningham with members named.

Burma Lawrence Owen Clyde Medearis Fred Starr Guy Stepp Lawrence Elizabeth Ireland Vivian Echols Kathleen Mitchell Sarah Belle Gillett Vivian Marl Ryan Jay Lee Vestal Jack Lewis Yeager Joe Thomas May Preston Hannah A. N. McCoy Paul Pierson Walter Tom Holmes A. and M. College Cunningham Jack Meador Vonda Lee England Riley Beazley Billy Smith R. D. Booker Leslie Holland Leon Chumbley G. V. Vestal L. E. Garner

Masquers Play Is Conquered by Mumps

Goldsmiths famous play has succumbed to the mumps. A principal player contracted a strong case Sunday forcing postponement until all cast are ready. The Masqueraders Club and director Miss Ray regret the delay and urge patrons to watch for the rescheduled date within two weeks.

To a Horse Dedicated to Lula Vestal in verse

A humorous poem praising horses as versatile workmates. The speaker notes a horse’s value from farms to towns and pokes gentle fun at Lula Vestal’s habit of praising horses with bright sayings like Ah, you ol’ horse, keeping the theme light and playful. The closing line promotes Whitewright shopping.

Lular

Who's Who In The Senior Class Lawrence Owen Rhodes Owen

Lawrence Rhodes Owen from Ely is a Reflector staff member with a leading role in the senior play and was elected the most handsome boy in a popularity contest. He is known for impersonations of Will Rogers and strong scholastic standing. Mary Lena Bethelite is quiet and bright with a high scholastic record and Reflector staff role.

Lawrence Rhodes Owen Ely Reflector Lawrence Will Rogers Lular Mickey Mary Lena

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