Christmas Jacket News And School Week Highlights
Students receive new F F A jackets in blue corduroy with yellow back emblems while a December class party features games and refreshments. Eighth graders Laura Jean Williams and Delbert Lynn Musser are profiled along with Mozelle Harvey in a senior spotlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Connie Andrew
Billy Hyecock
William Russell
Billy Partridge
Otis Bass
Norman Harper
Joe Morris
Cleve Anderson
Pat Russell
Isaac Rogers
Saphs
Edgar Bow
Chat Beazley
Roy Blanton
Larry Cooper
Donna Williams
Barbara Hasty
Jack Smith
Clydean Selma
Laura Jean Williams
Jean
Delbert Lynn Musser
Delbert
Randolph Scott
Mozelle Harvey
Mozelle
Allan Ladd
June Allyson
Alton Ray
Howard
F. F. Ww
The First Christmas Tree Arrives in America
In 1851 Rev. Henry Schwan introduced the Christmas tree at a Cleveland church. The town quickly debated the custom with critics calling it sacrilegious while supporters urged continued celebration and the sharing of peace on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Schwan
Alsace
Wooster
Ohio
Schwan
Canfield
Rev. Schwann
FE. A. M
America
Henry Schwan
Cleveland
Edwin Canfield
United States
The Sun courtesy pages invite guest visit mentions
The Sun asks readers to share notices of visits and items as a courtesy, inviting broad participation. The text frames mentions as a polite gesture and encourages sending any kind item for publication.
Nightly Fame Mask and a Schoolyard Quiz
A collection of wry definitions and student quips about fame courage morning peace war and daily risks. The quotes showcase quick wits and classroom humor as students mock routines and safety through compact lines.
Early Football Facts From Ancient Times
The article traces football origins back to 450 B C and notes major changes over time. It mentions fields longer than today, 15 to 25 players per side, five yard first downs in three tries, and that pigskin comes from cow hide. It cites Georgia Tech defeating Cumberland 220 to 0 in 1916 with Sammy Baugh also referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Georgia Tech
Cumberland University
Sammy Baugh
Greatest passer in football history notes early bowls and UCLA loss
The text cites a 23 season career across high school college and pro play, mentions UCLA as a Pacific Coas t powerhouse, recalls a 1919 72 0 defeat to Manual Arts High School, and lists early bowl histories including the Rose Bowl 1902 Orange Bowl 1933 Sugar Bowl 1935 and Cotton Bowl 1937 with specific winners.
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UCLA
Manual Arts High School
Los Angeles
Michigan
Stanford
Miami
Manhattan
Tulane
Green Wave
Temple
Texas Christian
Marquette
Quotable Q&A Bits From School And Gridiron Tales
A collection of quick wits and humor from teachers players and friends. Exchanges about typing class spelling faithfulness and reading taste reveal small campus tensions and idle insight. A final reflective line notes a life spent planning without action.
A tongue in cheek note on reports and drafts
A witty reflection contrasts old punishments with modern drafts. It jokes that bad grades lead to drafting, while praising those who give good advice yet often give none. The quip frames enduring advice as scarce and valued.
Questioning Hearts and Hidden Camp Follies
The note hints at young romance with Edward and Barbara avoiding fussing while Glenda near Bells man appears inseparable. It asks what troubles the Whitewright boys bring, and wonders if love is budding amid social gossip and youthful flirtations.
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Edward
Barbara
Glenda
Bells
Whitewright
School Gossip Prompts Dilemma Over Boyfriends
A handwritten note filled with names asks who favors which boy from Sherman Bells and hints at rumors. The speaker questions Billy E. and Howard R. while referencing note exchanges and alleged visits, ending with a tease about matrimony laws.
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Juanita
Calvin McKnight
Aline
Sherman
Bells
Billy
Joyce
Lillie
Billy E
Howard R
Glenda
Eddie
Edward Mc
Mr. Vestal
Edward
J. B
Think It Over Walking Not a Lost Art
A reflective quote urges effort to reach the garage and to resist passing temptations. It extols self reliance while warning that work is never truly finished.
Do You Believe in Honesty Questioned by a Test Dilemma
A classroom moral tale asks students to choose between copying a neighbor’s exam answer and solving problems alone. Many likely cheat, but the teacher highlights the cost of a guilty conscience and integrity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carol Kilgree
Mary Lou Brown
Soph
Jerry Brown
Tigers
Montgomery
Mr. Howard
Roddy
Judy Garland
David McKay
Mobil
G. C. Stateville
Chevrolet
Demai
Hasty Chevrolet Company
Whitewright, Texas
J. Russell Couch
Texas A & M College
Mr. Bedford
Joe Wallace
Coach Montgomery
Farmersville
Aubrey
Jimmy Christian
Dearle McKnight
Larry
Dearle
Donald Duck
Flash Gordon
O. Henry
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