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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1933
Page
3
Editorial lament on the vanished frontier and the fate of Native Americans, reflecting on exploration, peace, and the Nation's future as frontier myth fades. The piece questions U S power abroad and calls for continued peace and restraint. A narrative interweaves other scenes of carnival aftermath and Geraldine’s rescue.
A dramatic mystery unfolds as a queen of the carnival remains missing. The note invites public assistance at 8:00 PM tomorrow to see how the mystery resolves, with a small admission fee covering expenses.
The crowd erupted in turmoil as the platform cracked and Gerladine vanished. Villagers lit lanterns and searched for the injured or missing queen, while rumors swirled about abduction or a family secret involving her brother and three youths.
The English II class met on Tuesday April 18 to present a program arranged by sponsor Miss Ray. Students prepared talks covering Robin Hood Queen Elizabeth Yellowstone Park and the Davis Mountains as background for studying As You Like It in the final six weeks.
A 1933 graduate faces unemployment after school. College may not guarantee work and many jobs lack future. Even graduates seek employment amid scarce opportunities, with married applicants competing for openings. The piece asks a pressing question about post graduation prospects.
The essay reflects on four years of high school at W. H. S. with students fitting a jigsaw puzzle of life. It speaks of personal growth, hard work, and preparing for future challenges as graduates seek to fit into the world after graduation.
Seniors in a Tuesday night practice caused a stir by roaming rooms to check grade books. The disruption led to misplacing a paper with valuable information and five deportment points were deducted. Students fear finals exemption due to low deportment while some with good grades worry.
A compact collection of local humor and light dialogue. Fragments feature jokes about fashion electricity washing machines and dating plus patient teachers notes and a playful exchange about Mars and recreation.
The season concludes with the high school team not clinching first place after a mix of wins and losses. Players express pride in their performance and extend thanks to supporters, coaches, and families for their encouragement.
Winnie Ruth Judd, a 28 year old blond slayer, was photographed in her prison cell at Florence Arizona and saved from hanging on a plea of insanity. She has been moved to a hospital for the insane where she will stay until death or regained sanity. If sane she would again face execution. Judd murdered two women and hid their bodies in a trunk.
A note from J B H thanks Mr Key and Mr Manning for their time and coaching in helping the team strive to win, while acknowledging a disappointing outcome.
J DeBerry earned both mound wins with strong support as Savoy beat Savoy 8-5 and Blue Ridge 6-5 while Bells defeated the locals 10-7. Horace Vinson pitched well against Bells but poor defense and umpiring hurt his effort. Harrison collected seven hits across the three games and McKinney doubled twice in the series.
Last week W. H. S. students heard Reverend L. G. Hagard discuss the lives of famous personages. Topics included Dorothy Scarborough, Abraham Lincoln, Beethoven, Thomas Edison, Charles Steinmetz, Robert Louis Stevenson, Michael Faraday, Michael Pupin, and John Davy.
The Masqueraders' Club met downtown Thursday to see Jack Oakie in Uptown New York with about twenty four members in attendance. After the performance the group visited Pierce's Cafe for a social hour and continued to enjoy each other's company as the evening concluded.
Members enjoyed prepared ice cream and cake and sang a few well known songs. Noel Ashinhurst accompanied on guitar as the club adjourned after a pleasant evening.
The article lists vast life spans from cicadas living 17 years to insects lasting mere days. It notes whales possibly witnessing the Pilgrim landing and ages ranging from moths of 3% days to elephants of 150 years, with multiple species highlighted by approximate lifespans.
W H S notes a busy week with visits from Homer Sears and Morris Wright. Senior and freshman activities include a senior play, juvenile readings, a chemistry exercise, and a Friday night picnic. Four candidates were chosen in Tuesday’s queen primary.
Dorothy Tapscott served as campaign manager for political economy and democracy studies. Top vote getters for the upcoming general elections include Frances Montgomery Dorothy La Roe Christine Williams and Elizabeth Sears with several others listed. A May day Calico Carnival fundraiser is urged with pennies to be brought.
A witty exchange ponders proper etiquette if carving duck leads to the neighbor's lap. The humorous line suggests politeness with the question May I trouble you for the duck.
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