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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1935

Page

7

Editor Names Listed for Vestal Faculty Reporters

The document lists editors and reporters including Jeenenchen Lula Lee Vestal and advisers such as Gladys B. Ray, Inez Coffey, Nova Bryant, Mary Lena Reeves, Anna Joyce Benson, and Meda Jane Wiser. Names span many students and staff across reporters and advisers.

Jeenenchen Lula Lee Vestal Leeiehevices 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 Leon Chumbley Lytle Biggerstaff

Texas Independence Tomorrow Marks Ninety Ninth Anniversary

Texas Independence Tomorrow marks the ninety ninth anniversary of Texas independence. The piece notes Texas Week this year and the Centennial planned for 1936 in Dallas, praising Texas as the Lone Star State with a history of six flags and a constitution drafted at Washington on the Brazos before moving to Austin.

Texas Dallas Lone Star Union Washington Brazos Austin

Who's Who In The Senior Class

Anna Joyce Benson a popular Reflector and library staff member serves as senior class vice president and de functing girls athletic club president. She enjoys talking with teachers and has interests in Whitewright Pilot Grove and Trenton. Ross Brown from Ely is a dramatic club member captain of the basketball team with two silver basketballs and a football letterman. He is a leading candidate in the personality contest and well liked in Ow W P G and Trenton.

Anna Joyce Benson Anna Joyce Reflector Whitewright Pilot Grove Trenton Ross Brown Ely Ow. W P. G Johnny Fred Starr Vivian Sarah Belle Fern Tom Bean Jack Scott Twins Ross Isabelle Lorraine Mr. Smith P. J Lochinvar J. Y Kathleen Martha Nelson Vonda Lee O. D Ogee William H Tootsie Leslie Fred Dorothy William B. Sing Anita Picture Show Winter Wonderland Norma Fran‘ces Gene Alexander Gene Pris Bottom Will Bryant Gal Clyde Merle Preston Observatory Hill

Tree Planting Ceremony Dedicates Sam Houston Tree

A Friday program on February 22 dedicates a tree from Sam Houston's home for Huntsville campus. The tree stands on the southeast side, with speeches by students and P T A members. A white flag marks the tree and janitor P A Short will protect it.

Sam Houston Huntsville P. A. Short A. N. McCoy

W H S Learns Meaning of Letters in Chapel Talk

In chapel on Wednesday the true meaning of the school letter was explained to boys. A letter represents service and ability earned over time through drills, work, and games, not a purchase. Acknowledgments were given to supporters of the sweater fund, listing contributors and sponsors.

John Yeager Craig’s Cafe W. L. Stowers Manning, Clark & Meador Felker-Bryan Cafe Gordon Grocery Dyer & Childress Jack Barbee Egg Davis T. W. Ayres & Son W. S. Cunningham Gomer May Lester Haile Pace Brothers Grover Stuteville L. LaRoe & Co Murray Bryant J. T. Bryant Cole & Davis Co Cull Reeves Roscoe Pace Charley Stuteville R. R. Waldo Chesley Rutledge First National Bank Mangrus Grocery Moton Badgett John Grum Grocery John

Sophomore Outing Proves A Huge Success At School Field

About twenty six sophomores enjoyed a weiner roast on the football field Tuesday night of last week. Directed by Mr. Bryant and Miss Boone, the affair proved a big success with plenty of food and drinks. Miss Boone kept the crowd laughing with bright remarks and songs before departures.

Mr. Bryant Miss Boone A. V

F F A Meets Wednesday at High School

The F F A met Wednesday night at the High School building with President absent. Vice president L E Garner presided. A program committee Jesse White William Howard Eldridge Caylor was appointed to arrange future entertainment for meetings on the third Tuesday each month.

Murl Ryan L. E. Garner House Jesse White William Howard Eldridge Caylor S. C

Masquers Present Murdered Alive On February Twenty Two

The Masquers Club staged Murdered Alive to a large audience with four mysterious ghosts. Marvin Ryder actor J B Cates is the murder suspect while Warner Melton actor J B Harrison created many eerie events. Cast includes Margaret Lilley Edith Mae Sears Martha Bryant and Paul Pierson with stage crew Inez Coffey Preston Hannah and others. The club will present She Stoops to Conquer next.

Marvin Ryder J. B. Cates Warner Melton Mar! Ryan Edith Mae Sears Elizabeth Ireland Paul Pierson Inez Coffey Preston Hannah Lester Martin Lula Lee Vestal Jack Meador Nora Bryant Vivian Echols William Baxter I. C

Where Is That Good Old School Spirit

Local personality race lacks vim as votes remain few but expected to rise before week end. Leading candidates include Lula Lee Vestal Mickey McCoy Nora Bryant and Ross Brown. Balloting closes next issue so readers urged to vote promptly. Bridesmaid joke follows with wedding knot imagery.

Lula Lee Vestal Mickey McCoy Nora Bryant Ross Brown W. E

Parley-Voi? A flurry of high school gossip and song hints

A playful debrief of campus rumors and romance phrases circulating around the building. The writer references stage practices, love notes, moonlit dates, masqueraders party mishaps, and hints of songs and plays, ending with a farewell from Observatory Hill.

Senior Class Finishes Plans for Baccalaureate Service

The senior class met Thursday to approve orders for invitations announce the baccalaureate service at First Baptist Church. Rev C W Dennis of the Methodist Church will be asked to lead. Colors yellow and white motto Tonight we launch but where do we anchor Flower Daisy.

First Baptist Church C. W. Dennis Methodist Church Daisy I. C

News travel in earlier days and a language quiz

A reminiscence recalls slow 19th century news, telegraph milestones, and mail ship travel times. A series of short dialogue lines tests grammar and social ettiquette, ending with Isabelle asking Leslie not to lean on her father’s freshly painted garden gate.

New York California Samuel Morse Post Office Department Leslie Isabelle

Oh Little Tree and School Notes from Bonham

A literary verse about a tree contrasts with school notices. It then reports Monday attendance showing sixty two absent, announces sophmore Pauline Smith leaving for Bonham, mentions students Betty to Morrow and Capitiola lemons in study hall, and notes Lula Lee enjoying football sweaters while a plea asks the tree to grow straight and shade future generations. Sell it with a Sun Want Ad.

Cattle Deaths Attributed To Blackleg Near Whitewright

Farmers urged to vaccinate cattle and sheep after six deaths within five miles of Whitewright from blackleg. About 100 head vaccinated by Whitewright agriculture class. aid available at 10 cents per head for those under two years old to prevent spread.

Whitewright Blackleg L. C

Masqueraders Enjoy Party at Directors Home

The Masqueraders' Club gathered at Miss Gladys Ray's home on Saturday night. Dancing and games entertained all, with Marl Ryan winning best artist for illustrating "Turkey in the Straw." Refreshments of tomato juice sandwiches and cakes were served.

Gladys Ray Marl Ryan All.—Li. C

Hat Size Confusion Leads to Pillow Case Request

A shopper asks for a pair of pillow cases and cannot confirm size. He mentions wearing a seven hat size, prompting uncertainty about the correct pillow case fit. This humorous exchange highlights confusion between hat size and pillow case dimensions.

Junto Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Junto Club met Thursday afternoon due to an Arbor Day program Friday. Pat ties Jean Hulett spoke on hairdress of George Washington while Sybil Davenport spoke on Nellie Parke Custis. Isabelle Craig discussed the harpsichord and Aleta Head spoke on Martha Parke Custis.

Junto Club Pathfinder George Washington Pattie Jean Hulett Sybil Davenport Nellie Parke Custis Martha Washington Aleta B. Head Martha Parke Custis Isabelle Craig Anna Joyce Benson Lorena Ashenhurst Dorothy Nicholson

Father Son Banquet Set For Friday Night

The father son banquet delayed two weeks will occur Friday night subject to weather. Miss Margaret Boone leads the home economics department in preparing the evening meal. About 125 are expected with a 35 cent charge per plate for attendees excluding the listed honored guests.

Home Economics Margaret Boone Whitewright E. H. Varnell College Station L. C

Hi Y Club to Be Organized Here in Whitewright

After assembly last Friday all boys except freshmen were asked to stay in the auditorium. Mr John Burma outlined the plan to form a Hi Y Club in Whitewright. The interested group met again Tuesday night at seven.

John Burma Whitewright

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