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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

7

Editor in Chief and Staff List

The notice names Lula Lee Vestal as Editor in Chief with Gladys B. Ray as Faculty Adviser and lists reporters 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 Dorothy Bennett Merle Robbins for the publication team.

Lula Lee Vestal 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 Dorothy Bennett Merle Robbins

Eat Drink Sleep And Be Merry

A school editorial urges strict adherence to rules and standards in and out of school. It argues wrong play at games or events harms others and society, appealing to fellow students to uphold standards and reject disobedience, with a call to support school rules.

Masquers Plan Christmas Party and Name Officers

The Masqueraders' Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday morning. They planned the Christmas party at Miss Nora Bryant's home on December 18 and drew names for the club Christmas tree. Marl Ryan and Guy Stepp won the club elections for president and vice president, and copies of the second play were distributed. The play is titled Murdered Alive, a mystery described as first order and full of creeps and creaks.

Nora Bryant Marl Ryan Guy Stepp I. C

Seniors Ring Day Sparks Left Handed Prank

The senior class received their rings on Thursday and disrupted classes and traffic to show them off. Lower classmen questioned the left handed display with a quip about rings, as students anticipated joining the trend.

I. C

Tigers Fall 8-7 In Final 1934 Gridiron Clash

The Tigers suffer an 8-7 loss to Van Alstyne on their home field concluding the 1934 season. Byron Teague 78 yard kickoff run opened scoring, A N McCoy and J B Cates key on defense, and a late Harrison threat fell short as the two schools renewed their series after a long break.

Finis Tigers van Alstyne Panthers Byron Teague Guy Stepp van Alstyne Throwhill Harrison Cates Panther Brown Panthers A. N. McCoy Tiger J. B. Cates B. E. Montgomery Nicholson L. E. Garner Merriwell Vineyard Bussie Thornhill J. B. Harrison Thornhill Stepp Whitewright van Alsythe

Farewell Party for Amateene Rector Moved to Sherman

Lorraine Rutledge hosted a farewell party at her home last Thursday for Amateene Rector who has moved to Sherman. Guests included G. V. Vestal, Jay Lee Vestal, Lorna Lee Thornton, Kathleen Mitchell, William Howard Harrison, Anita Vestal, Clyde Medearis, Merle Fleming, Jessie White, Anna Lee Yowell, Betty Jo Morrow, Sue Barnes, Will Bryant, Litha Sue Hollingsworth and Osborne Smith. Games were played and gifts presented. Hot chocolate and wafers were served.

Lorraine Rutledge Amateene Rector Sherman G. V. Vestal Lorna Lee Thornton Jay Lee Vestal Kathleen Mitchell William Howard Harrison Anita Vestal Clyde Medearis Merle Fleming Jessie White Anna Lee Yowell Betty Jo Morrow Sue Barnes Will Bryant Litha Sue Hollingsworth Osborne Smith A. V

Basketeers Lose Series of Games

White Wright basketball teams dropped four games to Trenton high schools in back to back double headers. At Trenton the girls lost 20 6 and the boys 27 10. At home Friday the girls fell 21 12 and the boys 23 14 with La Monte Dodd leading scoring for the locals.

Whitewright Trenton Patsy Hulett Tootsie Garland Dodd Ashinhurst la Monte Hulett Connor Russell Alexander Benson

Cross Questions, Crooked Answers Boner List in Civics Papers

Six weeks exams are over. Seniors set a school record for most boners on civics papers. Top entries mock platform and habeas corpus concepts with mistaken views. A biology boner misdescribes bacteria and diseases.

Alaska United States

Junto Club Debates American Indians at Meeting

The Junto Club met in Ray studio last Thursday afternoon with a program on American Indians. Members discussed Indian life and customs, then debated the resolution That the American Indian has been unjustly treated with Beatrice Burk and Merle Robbins for the affirmative and Isabelle Craig and Nora Bryant for the negative. Meda Jane Wiser chaired.

Junto Club Ray Beatrice Burk Merle Robbins Isabelle Craig Nora Bryant Meda Jane Wiser M. R

Sophomore Class Elects New Secretary Treasurer

The sophomore class met Friday to accept the resignation of Amateene Rector who is moving from town. Kathleen Mitchell was elected to fill the secretary treasurer role and Amateene handed over treasury funds and records. The class plans an upcoming entertainment with details not fixed.

Amateene Rector Kathleen Mitchell Amateene A. V

Sherman move for Amateene Rector and local school notes

Amateene Rector moves to Sherman to attend school after a year at the local campus. Slang survey at W H S highlights Ducky and Dear George. A campus fight left Lawrence Owen with a black eye and Clyde Medearis with a torn shirt. W H S Girls Glee Club sang at a P T A meeting. Home economics students visited Honey Grove labs. Five W H S girls sang at the Rotary Club. About 25 students attended the Van Alstyne football game and nearly froze. Miss Boone attended a Dallas district home economics conference with plans for department improvements. Upcoming entertainments include parties and recitals. Seniors display rings and bracelets. 1935 seniors reportedly order prettier rings each year. Reflector receives an exchange copy of the Interscholastic Leaguer.

Amateene Rector Sherman Ducky George Clyde Medearis Lawrence Owen Lawrence Clyde Glee Club Honey Grove Home Economics Laboratories Rotary Club Nora Bryant Vivian Echols Martha Bryant Dorothy LaRoe Lula Lee Vestal van Alstyne Miss Boone a_ district Dallas

Junior-Senior Weiner Roast on the Football Field

The Junior and Senior classes held a joint social on Wednesday evening December 5 on the football field. A large bonfire was built for roasting weiners and marshmallows followed by games and races. Classes split into two groups and exchanged competing yells.

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Sun Office Sells Typewriter Paper and Ribbons

Local store Sun Office advertises carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for sale, highlighting supplies for offices and writing tasks.

Typewriter Sun Office

Black-Draught Laxative Praised by Texas Customer

Mrs. J. A. Hightower of Carthage Texas says Thedford s Black-Draught relieves her sick headache from constipation. She takes a dose at onset and the headache eases, ending days of suffering. The product is described as a purely vegetable laxative.

Thedford J. A. Hightower Carthage Texas

FFA Activities Highlight Local Farm Work

The Future Farmers of Whitewright report active efforts with hog processing visits to John Smith's farm and orchard grafting lessons led by Mr. Cunningham. Students also toured N. R. Stillwell's terrace and discussed pruning and grafting techniques.

Whitewright John Smith Cunningham Terrace N. R. Stillwell

Girls Glee Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Girls' Glee Club met Thursday afternoon with two part singing and Christmas carols. Three selections were chosen for performance at the P. T. A. event on Tuesday, Dec. 11.

Glee Club V. E

Want Ad Promises Quick Results for Advertisers

Classified note claims a Want Ad will deliver fast responses and successful outcomes for readers seeking services, sales, or placements. The brief touts efficiency and broad reach for submitting notices.

Honey Grove High Visit by H. E. Girls

Thirteen visitors arrive at Honey Grove High School in 1912 but find the building empty except for a home economics class. They roam floors, seek staff, and finally gain entry to the home ec department to inspect laboratories for improvements.

Honey Grove High School Three Bears Coffman Merry Thirteen Honey Grove

Sixty Students Earn A Grade Threshold At School

Sixty students achieved averages of 90 percent or higher this month. Isabelle Craig and Sue Barnes were the only A card recipients. Other honorees include Jones Alexander Thelma Ruth Brown Norma Frances Donigan Sarah Belle Gillett and many more across classes.

Whitewright Sends All Star to Austin College Banquet

Grayson area teams select players for an Austin College banquet in Sherman. Whitewright senior A N McCoy is named all star center by the Sherman Democrat. Other towns send one or more players to fill positions for a game to be played. Whitewright official J T Bryant accompanies the group. Date of the banquet is not yet known.

Grayson Austin College Sherman Whitewright Gunter Pilot Grove Whitesboro Trenton Tioga A. N. McCoy Sherman Democrat Mickey Whitewright High School J. T. Bryant L. R. Oo

Miss M. Tricky Visits High School

Miss Mattie Tricky the home economics district supervisor visited the high school last Wednesday. The work was satisfactory with suggested changes in equipment and a rearrangement plan for the food laboratory desks. Future notes included refinishing floors a magazine rack and a bookcase.

Mattie Tricky

Usual Fish Party on Saturday Night Arrives with Christmas Spirit

Norma Frances Donigan entertained a group of friends at her home Saturday night. The Christmas spirit filled the event with roses holly and autumn leaves in decorations. Games were played and a prize awarded to Aileen Pennington and Fred Starr for stringing cranberries first. Refreshments served to about fourteen guests. Everyone enjoyed the evening.

Norma Frances Donigan Aileen Pennington Fred Starr

Dr Webb Speaks in Assembly About The Other Wise Man

Miss Dorothy Tapscott introduced Dr B Wrenn Webb who told the Henry Van Dyke story The Other Wise Man to an assembled audience Friday morning. The tale was enjoyed by all.

Dorothy Tapscott B. Wrenn Webb Henry van Dyke All

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