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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
6
Austin report quotes Dr. Geo W. Cox, state health officer, urging motorists to inspect exhaust systems for leaks to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning during cold weather. He warns of dangers from warming cars in closed garages and notes headaches, dizziness, and fatigue as poisoning symptoms.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration reported that its expenditures for the first five months of the current fiscal year totaled 334 586 277 dollars. Soil conservation payments reached 102 205 633 dollars, parity payments 172 356 992 dollars, and sugar payments 13 612 231 dollars. Texas led states with 41 317 727 dollars in subsidies, followed by New Mexico 3 027 602 dollars and Oklahoma 7 862 261 dollars.
Tony Bond, of New York, marks his 105th birthday attributing his long life to abstinence from meat tobacco alcohol and women. He learned the formula from his brother who died at 117.
The article notes whisky yields several by products including carbon dioxide reused as dry ice, fusel oil sold as a solvent for lacquers, and spent mash processed into cattle feed.
The seventh grade students Rasor Billy Rham Pennington and Margaret Lucyle Hanna serve as co editors with Mary Frances Stephens, Bobby Jim Morgan, Joanna Harrison, and Bobby D. Montgomery as reporters. Sponsor Lucyle Sanders.
The Glow Worm staff writes a New Year greeting for readers as the first issue after the holidays. They express well wishes for a successful year and note material reflects events from several days prior.
The first morning back at school seventh graders spent the first hour sharing where they went what they did and what they got. Judging from the little talks this group had its full share of good times.
Edward Montgomery won the top prize with Etna Louise Brown second and John Rufus Taylor third. Miss Sanders presented Edward with a combination pen and pencil as the award.
Roby Wilson visited Gilmer. Alice Norma Gwendolyn and Betty Margaret visited Sherman. Mildred went to Savoy and Orangeville. Marcia Lane visited Pilot Grove. David Lee visited Bells. Billy Earl and Ada Pearl went to Ely. Norma Lou visited Paris. Betty Jean visited Dallas. Billy Ward and Ernest went to Savoy. Betty Jo and Betty Jean visited Denison. Joe went to Bonham. Mary Lou went to Ravenna. Betty Margaret visited Gainesville-B. M. S. and N. L. S.
The sixth grade held a serenading party on December 20 starting at Katie Kincaids home and traveling the streets singing carols. Afterward Mrs. Clay Horton hosted refreshments served by room mothers, then the group went to a movie. Everyone had a good time.
On Thursday morning before the holiday season the grammar school presented a Christmas program with plays readings and carols. Among the visitors were Mrs. Pennington Mrs. Yeager Mrs. Cates Mrs. King and her mother Mrs. Craig Mrs. Magers Mrs. Fred Cook Mrs. Layman Mrs. Evans and her mother Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Blanton Mrs. Watson Mrs. Nossaman Mrs. Meador Mrs. Harrison Mrs. Ingram Mrs. Head Mrs. Hinton and Mrs. Ford.
The seventh grade greets Evelyn Garner who lives east of town and Ivy Joe Stephens from Howe as new participants in the class.
The seventh grade announces a white elephant sale with participation from all grades. Students are encouraged to contribute items to build a varied collection to be sold at a fair price.
The note praises Mrs. Ernest Harrison, Mrs. Gomer May, and Mrs. Rhom Pennington as room mothers after a skating party. The lunch room was decorated with Christmas trim. Snacks included tuna fish sandwiches, pimiento cheese sandwiches, pickles, cookies, candies, and hot chocolate.
The seventh grade expresses gratitude to Kirk for bringing a portable radio to school so the social science class could hear President Roosevelt open the 76th Congress.
Members report urgent push to complete social science topics by Monday January 15. Teams cover Transportation Cookery Styles in Dress Styles in Architecture Sculpture and Sports with all members aiming to have material ready by the deadline.
Over six weeks seventh graders worked on a crossword based on the present war. They used a furnished pattern while all words and keys were created from classroom study.
Seventh Grade reports a room mother sponsored effort packing food and clothing for community baskets of Christmas cheer. The box was turned over to Mr. Echols for distribution, with nearly every member contributing something.
The Happy Hour Club of seventh grade will create signature scarves during the first six weeks of the second semester. Scarves will be linen or similar material for display on dressers and chests of drawers and will feature the names of all seventh grade members. Miss Sanders offers guidance.
For several days our bulletin board shown unusual airplane pictures brought by Bobby Jim. Seventh Grade notes the display as part of studying transportation.
The writer describes a daily imagined tour of South America focusing on geography capital cities and pronunciation challenges. The goal is to learn more about the region and then write themes based on readings about South America.
The note jokes that rain and lack of equipment reduced activities to a bar contest, but recent snow revived the group. If Mr. Ricketts and Miss Sanders seem dizzy for a few days, the author offers an explanation, and Eudell Bush emerges as an authority on horizontal snowballing.
The notice celebrates weeks of hot lunches in a new lunch room. The report highlights improved meals and community spirit among students and staff.
The staff notes that about 170 to 185 students eat daily while PTA volunteers, described as good cooks and courteous servers, supervise lunch each day during the noon period. J. H. C. expresses pride in the program.
Miss Sanders assigns several Short stories for reading tests. Each student reads two or more stories. The class will present and discuss these works in upcoming sessions.
The seventh grade has been studying the causes and treatments of tuberculosis. The health chart and the general social science text provided useful and interesting information.
A note quotes Shakespeare on honesty and integrity, urging readers to live by a consistent moral standard and avoid deception in all dealings. The sponsor frames timeless advice as a guiding principle for community conduct and personal reputation.
A bride criticizes her bank for returning checks marked No funds and argues a $3.47 check indicates the bank should merge to become sound. The exchange reflects concern over financial reliability and banking standards.
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