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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1936

Page

7

Birds In The Grammar School Observed In Village Study

The Glow Worm student page details a second grade birds study in Bird Village with colorful bird pictures, nests, and a wooden bird house. New pupil J H Lance joins as the grades prepare a play once held in Grammar School chapel.

J. H. Lance Beard Janis Willie R Flowers David Ball Ruth L Fred Henrietta Claire Doss

Third Grade Study of Japan Includes Trips and Steamship Views

The third grade studies Japan with songs and drawings. Students debate travel modes to Japan with airplane steamship and car. Miss Sallye notes steamship suits ocean voyage. Monty Atkinson and Hugh Tim Atterberry visited California and rode steamships. The class will collect steamship pictures and images of Japanese people and tea gardens.

Japan Miss Sallye Hugh Tim Atterberry John Rufus Turner Sallye Monty Atkinson California Hugh Tim Monty

Fifth Grade Wins Fourth Holiday at P T A Meeting

Dorothy Booh er reports that the fifth grade secured a quarter holiday after having the most patrons at last Thursday's P T A meeting. Dismissal was followed by cheers echoed through the hall.

P.T. A Dorothy Booher

Fourth Grade Presents Chapel Program

Fourth grade pupils hosted a chapel program featuring a short play a song and an exercise by seven girls The class notes the withdrawal of Edward Blair Montgomery due to ill health Pattie Everheart is named fourth grade May Queen candidate Mary Ruth Holmes

Edward Blair Montgomery Pattie Everheart Mary Ruth Holmes

Sixth Grade Thrill as They Move to High School

The sixth grade experienced a notable milestone as students transition toward high school, marking a pivotal moment in their academic journey. Teachers and families celebrate readiness, signaling a step up in preparation for broader coursework and new challenges.

Seventh Grade Skating Party After Rain

Students planned a Thursday 3:15 party but rain forced an indoor skating event. Boys brought lemons and girls cookies for refreshments. The train of skaters sped around corners with Miss Hamilton at the end, and health and arithmetic teachers were missing Friday morning. Jack Wallace narrates hungry hands reaching for cookies.

Jack Wallace

May Queen Campaign At Grammar School Described

The Grammar School prepares for May Queen elections with two nominees per room and Glenda Mae Rutledge selected as queen after noon Wednesday. The royal party will include a duchess and escort from each room. The festival features patriotic Texas history tableaux and age appropriate performances from grades 1 through 7. The seventh grade reports on pronouns and arithmetic progress.

May Queen Glenda Mae Rutledge Marie Badgett Naomi Walda Pattie Everheart Mary Frances Stephens Bettye Nell Yeager Betty Margaret Sears Texas Dale Watson

San Jacinto program honors battle with song and reading

In commemoration of the battle of San Jacinto a brief auditorium program was held Tuesday morning. Miss Sallye Hamilton led the song Texas Our Texas and Dorotha Darwin read the battle story. Mrs Fred Cook Mrs Fred Starr and Mrs Coy Harris attended the fifth grade assembly last Thursday and visited several classes.

Battle of San Jacinto Sallye Hamilton Texas Dorotha Darwin Fred Cook Fred Starr Coy Harris

Mental ability tests given to Whitewright pupils

Monday afternoon pupils in grades 4 through 7 took standardized mental ability tests. Results show how Whitewright children compare with peers, offering a reasonably accurate rating though not infallible. The tests help teachers assign appropriately challenging work and avoid mismatches, justifying the time and cost of administration and grading.

Whitewright

Fifth Grade Program Featured Piano Solos and Playlet

The Thursday assembly showcased piano solos by Margaret Hanna and Bettye Nell Yeager. Singers Drunette Farley Glenda Mae Rutlledge Madene Vineyard and Frances Riddle performed Rhythm in My Nursery Rhymes. A playlet Forget Me Not's Name was presented by Jessie May Coffey C Bryant Davis Parrish.

Margaret Hanna Bettye Nell Yeager Drunette Farley Glenda Mae Rutledge Madene Vineyard Frances Riddle Me Not Jessie May Coffey C. B. Bryant Davis Parrish

Local Names List Remains At Public Event

Millie Burke Vineyard Lucille Starr Myrtle Taylor Virginia Hill Mary Frances Clabhorn Naomi Waldo Fred Cook Grace Harris and Robert Simmons attended with Bob Sears as announcer at the event.

Millie Burke Vineyard Lucille Starr Myrtle Taylor Virginia Hill Mary Frances Clabhorn Naomi Waldo Fred Cook Grace Harris Robert Simmons Bob Sears

First Grade Studies Local Birds and Nesting Ideas

First graders study birds native to their region and learn methods to attract nests near homes. They write stories about their pets and illustrate them with drawings.

Sixth grade race sees Chevrolets lead Ply mouths 139 to 124

In the sixth grade arithmetic race the Chevrolets top the Plymouths 139 to 124. Captains are Marie Badgett for the Chevrolets and Martha Lee Bradley for the Plymouths. The class appreciates loaned books from J. W. Chaney.

Chevrolets Plymouths Martha Lee Bradley Marie Badgett J. W. Chaney

Pupils With A Or Better On Tests

The list shows arithmetic A pupils C B Bryant Davis Parrish and Lucille Starr. On Friday spelling above 90 includes C B Bryant Jessie May Coffey Grace Harris Louis Kidd Davis Parrish Billy George Queener Bob Sears Myrtle Taylor Lucian Vestal and Naomi Waldo. Cecil Owens scored 100.

C. B. Bryant Davis Parrish Lucille Starr Jessie May Coffey Grace Harris Louis Kidd Billy George Queener Bob Sears Myrtle Taylor Lucian Vestal Naomi Waldo Cecil Owens

Household Hints From a Slender Kitchen Crib Notes

Practical tips on flavoring pistachio mixtures with vanilla and almond. guidance for slip covers with seam ease and shrinkage. ammonia in washing water clarifies glass. lemon juice against iron rust on fabrics after boiling. starch paste removes grease stains. wax base shields candles from drafts. oysters flavor and preparation hints. fried method ends abruptly in crumbs and egg.

Furniture purchase plan discussion invitation

A business expresses pleasure in helping customers arrange special plans to acquire new furniture. It emphasizes understanding customer needs and serving their interests. It invites further discussion to discuss individual requirements and mutual advantage.

Deep fat at 380 Fahrenheit cleanup tips

The article advises maintaining deep fat at 380 degrees Fahrenheit and using a snap clothespin to hold wool while scouring with wire wool to protect hands. It presents practical safety steps for handling hot fat and abrasive cleaning.

Variety of Local Classifieds Including Livestock and Jobs

For sale good Jersey milch cow listed by Mrs. Tom Holmes of South Bend street. For lease 75 acres of pasture land at $40 paid in advance by R. L. Holland and Al. White wright. Hatchery in operation east of Nicholson grocery booking trays by R. D. Ford. New lawn mowers for sale at $7 and $8 trade in old mowers. Rawleigh Route offering earnings of $25 weekly for reliable men in West Hunt and East Fannin Counties. no cash required. write Rawleigh's Dept. TXD-790-7 Memphis Tenn. A9-23-M-7.

Tom Holmes South Bend Street R. L. Holland al. Whitewright Nicholson Grocery R. D. Ford Rawleigh West Hunt East Fannin Counties Rawleigh’s Dept Memphis Tenn

Auto Loans Offered by F W Creager Manager

If you need money or want to refinance auto payments to be smaller, the Auto Finance Company at 117% S. Travis St Sherman will loan any reasonable amount or term. No delay. Bring your license, receipt, and car for inspection.

Auto Finance Company F. W. Creager Mgr S. Travis St Sherman

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THE Ass’t Glenda Mae Wat Batiste T. W. Ayres & Son Kitewright T. G. Thompson Lem Tittsworth, Bonham Allen T. Shorta Tom Barbee John Hollingsworth Frigidaire General Motors Rollie R. Waldo Furniture Frigidaires — Undertaker
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