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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1934

Page

3

Editor Names and Staff List Include Doss and Reeves

The article lists editorial leaders and staff members including Robt L Doss Seeleidebade Gladys Ray Billie Earl Montgomery Ruth Jopling Merle Robbins Thomas Sears Monabelle Biggerstaff David Smith Mary Lena Reeves Inez Coffey Albert Lea Jackson. It appears to be a roster or masthead for the publication.

Bdvdeienetes Robt Billie Earl Montgomery Ruth Jopling Merle Robbins Thomas Sears Monabelle Biggerstaff David Smith Mary Lena Reeves Inez Coffey Albert Lea Jackson

Gymnasium for Whitewright High School Urged

The Reflector editors argue for a new gymnasium at Whitewright High School to meet state law requirements for affiliated schools. They note financing is under consideration, emphasize pride in the school, and expect a well built, permanent facility worth the cost.

Whitewright

Honorably Junior Goes Babyish In High School

Frank Hollingsworth, a high school student, plays with paper clippers in history class. The class resolves that high schools should furnish play rooms for students who feel young again to avoid pestering teachers.

Frank Hollingsworth Frank Mr. Manning R. J

Irish Melodies Enduring Charm From Old Songs

The piece highlights Ireland centered music noting Thomas Moore and his Irish melodies plus famous tunes such as The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls Bohemian Girl Killarney Wearing O the Green and The Last Rose of Summer drawn from Martha. It credits the music world’s debt to Old Ireland.

Ireland Thomas Moore London Anacreon Tara Killarney O’ the Martha I. C

Question on coffin choice for son in college

The speaker asks about a suitable coffin for a son who died in college while expressing concern over finding a sports model coffin, reflecting a tone of grief and practical worry.

James Lindsey Joins Toreador Staff as Sports Writer

James Lindsey, after years in journalism with W. H. S. and a paper route, now writes for Texas Tech college paper The Toreador. He contributes a column College and Campus with campus gossip and samples of his articles, praised by W. H. S. for quality and leadership.

James Lindsey Texas Tech Toreador Lindsey

Pen Portraits of Famous Seniors Names Vera Dodd Sonny Hancock Marguerite Booher

A senior class feature describes Vera Dodd from Ely as a top girls basketball player who plans to study after graduation. Sonny Hancock, a blond with blue eyes, is noted for lagging steps, droll remarks, and a talent for losing things. Marguerite Booher from Ely is a quiet, studious blonde who kodaks and aims to pursue further education after leaving W. H. S.

Ely Se Llama Vera Dodd Sonny Hancock Marguerite Booher

Whitesboro Juniors Defeat Whitewright in County Playball

Whitewright junior team lost 2-0 to Whitesboro in Sherman, ending their season and county playground ball hopes. The contest was marked by Whitewright errors that helped Whitesboro secure the win.

Whitewright Whitesboro Sherman

Juniors Debate Motion Pictures In English III

A Monday debate in English III upheld the resolution that motion pictures are more harmful than beneficial. Nora Bryant and Lawrence Owen spoke for the affirmative against Martha Bryant and Frank Hollingsworth.

Nora Bryant Lawrence Owen Martha Bryant Frank Hollingsworth M. R

Review Roundup Highlights Pit College and Burman Novel

The Saturday Review praises I Went to Pit College by Lauren Gilfillan as a frank, objective report on wage slavery and labor conflict in a mining town. It compares the work to a New Mark Twain and notes its keen portrayal of workers versus bosses and police brutality.

Saturday Review of Literature Pit College Lauren Gilfillan Mark Twain Ben Lucien Burman B. L. Burman Mr. Burman Twain Burman

Campus Chatter and School Notes from the Auditorium

Students discuss baseball field troubles and finances while seniors pick a play and ex-students stream back to read in the library. Ross Brown lines up with the Kentuckytown Wildcats as the school mulls plans for a gym and warns against misusing words.

Ross Brown Whitewright Ross Kentuckytown Wildcats Boone Sonny Farmresville

Tung Trees Flourish Across Southern United States

About 300000 acres of tung trees grow in the Southern United States. Valuable tung oil is extracted from the trees, supporting industry and agriculture in the region.

United States

W H S Graduates Shine In Debate and History Appeal

The Reflector reports Lloyd Stowers and Kermit Hollingsworth of Whitewright lead NTSTC in debating at Denton with a 16 win 20 debates record. They plan Lexington Ky tour as final, while NTSTC seeks Civil War era materials such as old letters and Confederate money for its Historical Department.

Lloyd Stowers Kermit Hollingsworth Whitewright Denton Abilene Waco Durant Okla Arkadelphia Ark Lloyd Kermit Lexington M. A Kingsbury M. R

In Honor of St Patrick St Patrick’s feats and legend recounted

The piece outlines St Patrick's life from British birthplace legends to his time as a slave in Ireland and his later mission. It notes his lengthy studies, return to Ireland, founding of 360 churches, baptism of 12 000 people, destruction of Druids, and enduring legends about the saint.

Patrick Ireland Great Britain England St. Patrick

Dopin Daisy Hints at School Gossip and Late-Night Rumors

A fragment from a school column describes Daisy gossiping about a sophomore dubbed Blondie who may marry soon. It notes rumors of visitors to Pierce's Cafe, cousins from Farmersville roaming town, a new dressed up freshman possibly Betty, and Daisy's warnings about lighted windows and visible company.

Dopin Daisy Blondie Farmersville Northwest Whitewright Betty Mirrow Ayres Mary Frances

St Patrick’s Day salute and jokes across nations

A reflective note celebrates St Patrick and urges wearing green while honoring an extraordinary man. It contrasts national humor: English polite, German delayed, French quick, and American jaded, ending with a witty poke at being American.

Ireland M. B

Nevada Prison Inmates Average Term Three Years

Warden Matt Penrose notes the average prison term in Nevada is 37 months. Pacific Coast oyster canners increased their pack last year by 19 956 cases, a 163 percent rise over 1932.

Nevada Matt Penrose

Unusual Antique Collection At Mrs Currin Sits In City

Mrs Betty Currin of this city owns a remarkable antique collection with Civil War relics from Kentucky. The items include a colorful shawl bought in 1894 in Bowling Green, a peach stone ring once linked to Bill Washington, over a century old spoons, early buttons, baby shoes, and various handmade crafts each with its own story.

Betty Currin

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

A diet pitch touts Kruschen Salts as the easy fat loss solution. It claims daily morning use in hot water sheds fat in three weeks, boosts energy, improves skin, and leaves users feeling younger. An 85 cent bottle is offered through Kirkpatrick Pharmacy and other druggists, with a money back guarantee if not convinced.

Kirkpatrick Pharmacy America

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Honorable Junior Whitewright Lumber Co Ulysses James Joyce Dublin Frank D. Layman Whitewright, Texas O. L Pig) Jones L. Laroe & CO
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