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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
3
The W H S Reflector relays a holiday message from editors and staff about the true spirit of Christmas. It urges sharing love over material gifts and recalls Tiny Tim and Scrooge as examples, urging readers to spread joy and Merry Christmas across the community.
An eighty year old cedar churn, a family heirloom given to J. P. Coffey on his wedding, by his great aunt as part of the household setup. The piece has endured decades of use and remains a cherished relic.
In chapel Monday morning the freshman class debated whether Hoover was justified in vetoing the bonus bill. Paul Pearson and Louise Gladden supported the affirmative while Jay Lee Vestal and Lytle Biggerstaff argued the negative. The negative side won on vote and the note looks forward to future freshman debates.
Last week the student body enjoyed several informal chapel programs. The Boys and Girls Glee Club performed and a girls sextette sang a number. The events were well received and met with desire for more.
An appeal recalls hardship faced during old man depression era and urges neighbors to aid the hungry and cold. The message emphasizes sharing this Christmas season with the less fortunate and cites a poet on almsgiving feeding three.
The Masqueraders Club staged a free evening at the high school auditorium with talks on Christmas carols by club members and two original plays. Many friends attended and received holly pinned to their shoulders as they entered.
The regular December social includes a Christmas party hosted Thursday evening at May Myrick's home. A Christmas tree has been planned.
A portrait of Elizabeth Keeling, a jolly senior class member who favors social activities over lessons. She is an actress who appeared in Oh Kay and is admired for her singing, sociability, and reliable presence in clubs and events.
The article presents sophomore Bowers sharing how he learned to pick out tunes on the piano and now plays extensively. A senior student discusses defining pastoral poetry with its setting in the pasture.
Poem excerpts depict hillside romance with devotion and imagery of snow. Verses by D M and M J S portray nature scenes of snow, icy trees, frozen creeks, and children hoping for heavy snowfall.
Five families will receive Christmas baskets as the senior class delivers food Thursday afternoon led by Miss Tapscott and senior boys. Seniors drew names for a tree Monday, everyone keeping their pick secret though the news leaked. Gifts cost not over five or ten cents. Three Wise Men tale and a short sports note on a new recess during snow day at W. H. S. in Texas.
Sufferers of rheumatism urged to try RU NO MA claiming quick, thorough relief without opiates. The ad promises poisons dissolve and drain from the system as joints relax and nerves ease, with a guarantee on every box and druggist recommendation.
A student note recalls how upperclassmen showcased snow throwing in a playful display, with many attempting flops as teachers remark they too have endured their share of snow.
The school area sits quiet with cars absent and many faces missing. snow blankets the town and keeps students away. Lawrence parked his car in town for a week as winter holds the campus. Homer Lee Sears from A and M College visited Monday. Ben Clark visited Wednesday. Mary D Burks has withdrawn from school.
A humorous sequence features Vivian Echols noting Mrs Maning’s new fur coat and a quip about animal suffering. In dialog, characters tease, improvise, and quiz about rain, animals, and trivia while a police officer and Mr Gee prompt quick exchanges. The banter highlights family dynamics and clever retorts.
Texas Comptroller reveals for the year ending Aug 31 1932 the states postage expenses reached 99000 dollars while railroad and bus fares totaled 73000 and telegraph and telephone bills ran 88000. This first government expense survey excludes the Highway Commission and aims to show where money went as the Forty third Legislature convenes.
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