Tigers Aim at Austin College Poachers This Friday
The Tigers head to Cawthorn gym in Sherman to face the Austin College Poachers Friday night. Key players include J. B. Harrison and Ross Wilson with editor-in-chief T si Ff JaCK Lay and senior sponsor Monabelle “Biggerstaff” guiding coverage.
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Ary Jo Sears
Norma Jo Mangrum T.si Ff
Tigers
J. B. Harrison
Ross Wilson
Austin College ‘Poachers
Cawthorn Gym
Sherman
J. L
Sitters in the Sun at Whitewright High
A school column questions noon time activities for girls at Whitewright High School. It urges turning sun sitters into movers by fixing a croquet ground to provide physical exercise alongside daily conversations.
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Whitewright High
S. J
Local High School Experiment Revives Rabbit
Saturday morning at 9 an experiment was conducted by Frank Hollingsworth Guy Hamilton Jr Sonny Hancock Robert Doss Dr F D Layman and Mr and Mrs Newton Manning after hearing carbon monoxide victims could be revived by methylene blue. They killed a rabbit with carbon monoxide then injected methylene blue and the rabbit appeared to revive immediately. The rabbit belonged to Hollingsworth and is said to be getting along fine.
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Frank Hollingsworth
Guy Hamilton Jr
Sonny Hancock
Robert Doss
F. D. Layman
Newton Manning
Frank
Tigers Fall to Savoy in Narrow 19 15 Loss
Whitewright Tigers battled Savoy Thursday afternoon with center Clarence Jones sidelined by injury and J. M. Dixon starring. Savoy surged ahead in the final quarter as Whitewright tired, though Dixon led the effort. The Tigers hope to rebound in their next game.
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Whitewright High School
Tigers
Savoy
Whitewright
Clarence Jones
J. M. Dixon
Roundheads and exams mix in a humorous class chat
Miss Tapscott in English class explains Roundheads hair style and the modern haircut joke. Vivian Echols offers a funeral before battle idea tied to ancient Greek beliefs. Miss Ray jokes about N S meaning not satisfactory and new skull. The Dallas Little Theatre plans cellophane costumes.
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Miss Tapscott
England
Marl Ryan
Vivian Echols
Vivian Brightly
Leon
Miss Ray
N. S
Ray
Dallas Little Theatre
The Tragic Tale of Gold and Paper Wealth
A poem contrasts gold with paper money, arguing that reliance on currency erodes virtue and stored wealth sits unseen in bankers vaults. The speaker laments changing trade, loss of fear of hell, and society's fixation on money.
Juniors Enjoy First Party of the Year at Nellie Ackley Home
Excitement filled Nellie Ackley's home Friday as juniors held their first party of the year with many games and pleasant refreshments. Not all class members attended, but those present reported a great time.
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Nellie Ackley
Old table’s century‑old lumber links to pioneers
A Whitewright resident A L Biggerstaff claims an antique table, at least a century old, was built from lumber brought from Jefferson in an ox wagon. It reportedly began as part of a flour bin in Ben Biggerstaff’s grist mill, a pioneer operation in White Mound, tied to Bryce Biggerstaff’s marriage to Mary.
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A. L. Biggerstaff
Whitewright
Jefferson
Ben Biggerstaff
White Mound
Remade flour bin becomes wedding gift then reduced
The old flour bin given to Mr. Biggerstaff as a wedding present was later remade by A. L. Biggerstaff into a smaller table after the original piece fell into disrepair.
Miss Mae Myrick Moves From Montgomery-White to Hedgpeth
In civics class chatter fades as Mae Myrick relocates from the Montgomery-White neighborhood to Hedgpeth. Laura Jo trades homes with Mae under Miss Tapscott supervision, hoping to meet new neighbors soon.
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Mae Myrick
Hedgpeth
Laura Jo
Mae
Miss Tapscott
A. C
Hughie Stillwell Adds Verse to Poe Poem Eldorado
A pupil named Hughie Stillwell lengthened Edgar Allen Poe's Eldorado by adding a new verse after discovering the original had twenty four lines. The act occurred when he recited twenty five lines from memory in an English class, and the author notes Poe would appreciate the addition.
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Hughie Stillwell
Edgar Allen Poe
Hughie
Poe
L. G
Local Roster Highlights Students And Staff
Frances Hedgpeth tap dances while Wayne Martin speaks rapidly. Teachers show off classroom pets. Dick Montgomery performs a quirky hock ey routine. Lawrence Owens accompanies a sweetheart. Sonny Hancock wears a hat. Louise Autrey speeds in her car. Thomas and Woodie are sent to the office.
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Frances Hedgpeth
Wayne Martin
Dick Montgomery
Lawrence Owens
Sonny Hancock
Louise Autrey
Thomas and
Woodie
A. C
Reflector freshmen write for school newspaper
The article notes freshmen wrote material for the Reflector. It mentions none had grades from departments and final exams were required for all. N. B. earned an A in English. The Booker Coupe did not run and students were restricted from town at noon. The library denied existence of any blacklist.
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N. B
Reflector
We Wonder Why Jay Lee Vestal Visits Tren ton
A collage of local notes mentions Jay Lee Vestal visiting Tren ton, Jim Pat Meador excelling in algebra, Joe Thomas May favoring Sherman, Dwight Coley with letters A, librarians praising Miss Sue, Dorothy Nell Pirtle's Denison holidays, and Isabell Craig's brown hair. It ends with a rustic dog poem about a brown dog costing a dollar, calling him loyal and playful.
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Jim Pat Meador
Joe Thomas May
Sherman
Dwight Coley
Miss Sue
Dorothy Nell Pirtle
Denison
Vivian Echols
Isabell Craig
Wildcats String Band Presents Chapel Concert
The Wild Cat String Band entertained the student body in chapel last week. Remarkable progress was noted as the group performed, surpassing expectations and delivering a spirited musical moment.
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Wild Cat String Band
Cardus Aids Huntsville Woman in Recovery
Mrs R L West of Huntsville Alabama says Cardus cured her side pain and weakness. She was nervous and losing weight but after taking three or four bottles she felt strong and well. Cardus is sold at local drug stores.
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R. L. West
Huntsville
Ala
Surprise program delights audience and jars expectations
A reader recalls a concert where the expected lineup of instruments was replaced by something different and enjoyable. The letter expresses surprise and satisfaction with the unconventional program.
The House of Mystery Ghost Room and Civil War Treasure
An old log house called The House of Mystery features two rooms a long kitchen and a trap door hiding money. During the Civil War a wealth-hungry recluse was killed by Yankees who sought his buried riches and later Yankees were hanged in the house. Locals say money remains buried and nighttime digging sounds persist.
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M. R
Benedict Arnold Betrayal and Aftermath Report
The narrative recounts Benedict Arnold's shift from celebrated bravery to treason by conspiring with the British. It notes his failed personal advancement, encouragement by his wife and friends, the West Point plot, Major Andre's execution, Arnold’s escape to a British war vessel, and his promotion to brigadier general in Clinton's forces.
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Benedict Arnold
Quebec
Saratoga
Washington
West Point
Hudson
Clinton
Andre
Arnold
Virginia
Miss Dorothy Lane Faces Decline In Beauty After Night Club Life
A reflective Miss Dorothy Lane recalls aging and lifestyle choices that dulled her famed beauty once crowned the most beautiful woman on two continents. She notes cigarettes and nightlife impacted her looks and conscience as a younger Italian rival shines.
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Miss Dorothy Lane
Two Continents
Italy
Miss Lane
Dorothy Lane
Bathing beauty contest ends with Miss Lane triumph
The bathing revue features Miss Lane winning over rival Miss Devereau after an Italian contestant suffers a disabling auto accident. A cab driver calls for a taxi as Miss Lane contemplates a move to the Chesterfield building while planning a pamphlet on health and beauty.
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Miss Devereau
Miss Lane
Lane
Chesterfield
H. R
Jokes Miss Boone and Miss Tapscott Exchange Snippet
A brief comic exchange features Miss Boone remarking on a newspaper note about a woman who cremated her fifth husband. Miss Tapscott responds with a witty line about differing fortunes in love and life.
Witty Aboard Banter with Mrs Manning and Mrs Hannah
In a chatty exchange Leon reveals a new girlfriend described as beefsteak and all, prompting questions about married life. Mrs Manning laments marriage while recalling a breakfast tip. A playful Provoked moment ends with a kiss as she returns his coat.
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Jack Hannah
Louise
Mrs. Manning
Newton
Hannah
Heard In Passing Letter Exchange On Newspaper Borrowing
A reader laments people borrowing The Sun before they read it and forgetting to return it. A neighbor reports a borrower who not only takes the paper first but mails it to distant places.
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the Sun
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Hell
Condie-Bray
Whitewright Lumber
Mr. Smith
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Bonham
Georgia Jones
The
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A.C
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Tren
Hal
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Kirkpatrick’s
Tion
Kirkpatrick
Gomer May
Jack
Sun Office
Whitewright Gin & Ice Company
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Aioe
L. Laroe & CO
Mangrum Bros
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