Queen Crown Scene Disrupted by Stranger at Cranesville
In Cranesville the queen ceremony is interrupted when Donaldson reveals he is Geraldine Powell’s brother. He exposes her adoption and past life, warning he will not allow her to be crowned Miss Geraldine Donaldson. The stage collapses and lights fail as the crowd gasps and the mystery deepens.
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Jonathan
Geraldine
Mr. Donaldson
Donaldson
Cranesville
Geraldine Powell
Mandy
William
Miss Geraldine Donaldson
Remember San Jacinto Day 1836 Texas Independence
Editorial tribute asks readers to recall the San Jacinto battle and remember the Alamo and Goliad. It notes the 1936 centennial planning, urging Texans to honor fallen soldiers and pledge to support Texas liberty and civic responsibility.
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San Jacinto
Texas
Alamo
Goliad
Bower
High School Carnival Seeks the Queen April 28
An event promoting a school carnival features Mae Myrick as Princess Aimeg and Frances Hedg peth as Mandy in roles. Aid Lotus helps in the queen search as secretary Ann coordinates. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
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Lotus
Ann
Mae Myrick
Aimeg
Frances Hedgp
Book Binders of the Future In Home Economics Class
The home economics III class begins a beneficial project making jackets for library magazines. The jackets will be attractive and preserve the magazines for readers in weeks to come. The high school appreciates these home ec students and M. J. S.
Mystery Around Geraldine Looms In Park Gathering
William Donaldson wrestles with suspicion about his relation to Geraldine as a village lunch in the square unfolds. Jonathan walks with Geraldine then leaves her briefly, leaving Donaldson to confront unspoken questions amid the crowd and noise.
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Geraldine
William Donaldson
Jonathan
Donaldson
Local nine stumble after two-run lead in loss to Tom Bean
Local high school nine blew a two run edge in the seventh, surrendering five early runs to Tom Bean and ultimately losing 13 to 7. El Beans pitcher effort helped the visitors build an early cushion as the locals battled back but fell short.
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Lott
Turner
McCoy
DeBerry
J. B. Harrison
Elliott
Davis
McKinney
Tom Bean
Giant lava flower reaches six feet seven inches
A curious note describes a seven foot tall lava flower, a squirrel’s odd pose, ships seeking World War I mines, and the construction of the world’s longest elevator shaft into Carlsbad Cavern.
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Carlsbad
Tom Bean seniors present Cabin Courtship at W H S auditorium
The Tom Bean senior class presented their class play Cabin Courtship in W H S auditorium Monday night directed by Miss Darnell. A fair sized audience enjoyed the melodrama.
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Tom Bean
W. H. S. Auditorium
Miss Darnell
Agnes Coffey
Emma Claire Vestal
N. B. Nicholson
J. B. Cates
Roosevelt
Elizabeth
Frances Hedgpeth
Dorothy LaRoe
Vivian Echols
Margaret Lilley
Miss LaRoe
Franklin Dixon
Bethel
Jack Lay
William Baxter
Jim Meador
Isabelle Craig
Miss Ray
Joe T. Meador
Dallas Little Theatre
Young Idea
Noel Coward
Collen Allen Mitchell
DeKalb
Misses Boone
Tapscott
Dallas
Miss Boone
Mr. Manning
Cardus Aids Women To Build Strength Against Ailments
A vintage health note promotes Cardus as a tonic for women in frail condition. It claims weakness causes small symptoms and that Cardus strengthens the body to support natural processes, reducing pain and nagging issues by improving nourishment and resistance.
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Cardus
Mocha Club Sees Final Eighteenth Century Night
The Mocha Club held a farewell eighteenth century gathering led by Clarence Jones as Dr. Samuel Johnson. Joe Thomas Meador presented Covert Garden Theatre with a double cast featuring Johnson, Reynolds, Newbery, Goldsmith, and others. Noel Ashinhurst closed with a farewell talk as the era ended.
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Mocha Club
Clarence Jones
Samuel Johnson
Joe Thomas Meador
Covert Garden Theatre
J. B. Harrison
J. B. Cates
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Joe T. Meador
Billie White
Mr. Newberry
J. W
Memorial Verse Honors Those Who Fought for Liberty
A poem salutes fallen fighters and the birth of independence. It reflects on sacrifice for the state and gratitude for the land, invoking collective remembrance and a call to bow heads in thanks to the men who died for freedom.
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M. J.S
Local teens referenced in small town gossip list
Notes mention Leon Adams visiting a house near the grammar school and various students with hints of crushes and small events. Names include Billy White Sonny Long Lou Ellen Martin Lois Smith Sonny Hancock Maurine Frances Monty Tom Bean J. B. Harrison and Guy Jr with mentions of plays letters and casual social activities.
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Leon Adams
Billy White
Sonny
Robert Long
Lou Ellen Martin
Lois Smith
Sonny Hancock
Miss Tapscott
Maurine
Joe Thom
Frances Monty
D. E
Tom Bean
Guy Jr
Robert Bow
J. B. Harrison
Calf and Rider Greeted by Curious Onlookers
A focal moment captures spectators hoping to glimpse at a calf and its distinguished rider during a public event. The crowd presses near as the pair pose for observers and photographers in the arena.
Featured rodeo rider inspires crowd to stay for more
A vivid description follows a popular rodeo rider exiting the arena. His fiery hair, wind blown tam, and hobnailed boots mark him as a conquering figure. Onlookers cheer, declaring they will remain to enjoy the rodeo and greet the hero.
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Jay
M. B
Mickey the popular junior brings town friendship
A well liked junior boy, fond by both sexes, lives a few miles southwest of town and travels to school in a model T. He frequents Tom Bean and also visits his brother. A tribute to Mickey by J. D. B.
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Tom Bean
Mickey
Correction on weekly speaker for W. H. S. Reflector
The paper corrects last week's notice naming Rev. L G Hagard as the student talks speaker. It states Rev C C Merritt delivered talks and is the minister of the week. The editors apologize for the error and thank readers for their attention.
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L. G. Hagard
C. C. Merritt
Rev. Hagard
Rev. Merritt
W. H. S. Reflector
N. A
Oldest Osaka puppet company and toy theatre history
The text traces puppetry to ancient times and highlights the Ningyo Shibai of Osaka, claiming it is the oldest company at about 300 years old with around 800 plays. It notes Voltaire writing for toy theatre and mentions puppet plays ridiculing the Comedie Francaise in Louis XIV’s era.
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Ningyo Shibai
Osaka
Japan
Voltaire
Comedie Francaise
Puppet Theatre Traditions Dabble in Modern City Scene
The text notes puppet theatre in New York and other large cities as still in its infancy, tracing its art from Greece, Rome, China, Japan, Persia, and Java. It mentions American puppeteers Tony Sarg Remo Buffano Sue Hastings and the Yale puppeteers as practitioners facing patronizing attitudes.
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New York
Greece
Rome
China
Japan
Persia
Java
America
Tony Sarg
Remo Buffano
Sue Hastings
Yale
Out of debt joke between Mr Manning and Mrs Manning
The exchange shows Mr Manning declaring debts settled and Mrs Manning noting she can again seek credit. It reflects a light domestic humor frame about finances and consumer access.
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Mr. Manning
Schoolroom Quiz and Quips From the Playground
A series of prompts and answers from students and teachers. Topics include West Indies products sugar theft jokes about neighbors and a humorous intelligence test gag where a student misinterprets a kissing teacher act and shouts the punchline.
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Mr. Gee
West Indies
Pauline C
Tin Discovery Reported in Black Hills in 1883
The article notes tin was discovered in the Black Hills in 1883 marking a notable mineral find. Local reports discuss subsequent mining interest and regional impact on employment and development during that era.
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Black Hills
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