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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
9
The Whitewright High School Reflector lists staff and reporters and offers dining etiquette tips. Local social notes mention students seen in cars, at games, and at rehearsals, with questions about relationships and absences.
The Reflector editors respond to questions about their paper. Dorothy Laroe signs a cordial note praising the Glow Worm and hoping it will continue to twinkle for many moons.
The Masqueraders Club opened its season with the play Help Yourself at the High School auditorium Friday at 8 15 pm. Net profits were about eleven dollars. Sponsor Miss Lewis praised the cast for their talent and performances during the show.
About 30 masqueraders attended a social at the home of Aileen Pennington Friday evening to celebrate the season. Members danced and played games as a colorful plate of sandwiches olives and cookies was served with punch to the guests.
Whitewright High School began basketball practice under Coach Johnnie Bean with eleven boys reporting on Thursday and five or six more expected to join soon. The team will use last year’s court as the home venue. returning players include Clyde Medearis Charles Medearis Bon Henderson Guy Stepp Clifton Deberry Fred Starr Preston Henderson Billie Smith William Howard Harrison Leslie Holland and Joe Alexander.
Annie Lee Yowell presents playful questions about people from the community who might have altered traits or actions not shown. The item reads as a humorous survey or social vignette about local names and curious what ifs.
Margaret Lilley walks with chaperon Guy Stepp to rehearsals while Sybil returns to school in a blue mood after Thanksgiving. Joanne Everheart watches the hours, shown by a new gold watch she wears.
The article notes freshmen eager for their pictures and Mr Bryant sorting them by class while Mr Bean withholds a copy for his freshmen admirers. Pictures flew around the building as a senior sent another student to buy a senior’s photo.
The Whitewright Tigers posted no losses and three ties this season. Key players named to the all star team are Bussy Thornhill Byron Teague Mark Montgomery Jr and Albert Lea Jackson. The defense features a five man line with three tacklers two halves and a lone safety designed to stop most attacks.
Whitewright high school basketball finished second at a two day tournament in Pilot Grove. The Tigers lost to Ector 47 16 in the final, earlier beating Sedalia 32 24 despite two players injured in the third quarter. Leslie Holland led scoring with 16 points in the opener and tied for high with 10 in a 28 15 win over Gunter. Bow Henderson earned all tournament honors as right guard with a gold medal. eight medals were awarded to Whitewright.
Tuesday morning the senior class and Miss Tapscott endured an unwanted breakfast served to them before a big struggle with Whitesboro. Mark Jr. hosted the meal but misused salt in his cereal, making the scene less humorous as the aroma of good cooking lingered while they attempted English.
The six weeks honor roll lists four straight A students led by juniors Joanne Everheart Sarah Frances Teague Anita Vestal and Floyd Everheart. Senior class averages include Lytle Biggerstaff Jimmye Lee Brown Grace Chumbley Leon Chumbley and many others across juniors sophomores and freshmen with extensive named pupils.
Anita favors Springtime while rivals Mary L. Chaney and Christine Williame compete. A tan V-8 is mentioned as possibly related. Anther wants cleanup before Masqueraders ends. Dorothy Nicholson prefers Bonham e well. Pattie Jean disliked last Wednesday’s show. Mark Jr. loves salt. Paul praises others well. Leon left play practice for Bells during a key scene Wednesday. Kathleen matches dimes. Grace and Sarah prefer drug stores to cafes.
The Dramatic Club held an informal Thursday morning meeting to prepare for the upcoming play. Members were sent to nearby towns to advertise the performance and the group scheduled to meet again the following Thursday.
The chapel service Friday featured songs and skits from the Masqueraders' play. Two skits from the production titled Help were presented to the audience.
In a chapel program advertised as “Yourself,” Janice Jayne Horton performed Got a Snap in My Fingers and I’ll Never Say Never Again. Bettye Nell Yeager sang Dinah. A male quartet listed as Fred Starr Roy Martin Merriwell Vineyard Hamilton Vestal proved to be a female quartet mime behind the curtain. The finale included three songs Home on the Range I Can’t Change It and My Texas Home by Leroy and Lonnie D. Martin.
The local F F A chapter schedules a Father Son gathering for Thursday December 19. All fathers of F F A boys are urged to attend to strengthen the father son bond in F F A work. After the business meeting four new members will be initiated with entertainment and music. a refreshment course will be served.
Percy Darwin stands out as a quiet, studious senior at Whitewright High School with four years of solid work and good grades. Lucase Cooper also shines among the seniors for excellent academics and consistent effort in all undertakings.
The quotation notes her winning personality and social success, stating she has won many friends.
Barrow Alaska report says Clare Oakpeha, famed Eskimo messenger of Will Rogers death, spent $87 from Eastern admirers on food for a three day open house feeding all visitors. Dr Henry Griest compares Eskimos to generous children with a candy bag while noting hunger returns for Oakpeha and family.
A Father and Son exchange a quick quip about creation. The boy asks why Adam was created first and the Dad quips that it gave him a chance to speak. The line captures playful family humor.
A lighthearted note about football players being treated to breakfast at home. The item highlights the social aspect of team life and the camaraderie around meals shared before or after games.
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