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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1934

Page

3

Doss and Staff Named in Albert Lea Publication

The fragment lists Robt L Doss and staff members including Gladys Ray editor in chief and Billie Earl Montgomery Ruth Jopling Merle Robbins Thomas Sears Monabelle Biggerstaff David Smith Mary Lena Reeves Inez Coffey Albert Lea and Jackson appear as names tied to the issue.

Gangaeseuese Robt. L. Doss Béshilerssens Gladys Ray Billie Earl Montgomery Ruth Jopling Merle Robbins Thomas Sears Monabelle Biggerstaff David Smith Mary Lena Reeves Inez Coffey Albert Lea Jackson

Track Team Shines Despite Cold Meet Conditions

The team placed in most events headed by J. Y. Russell with a first in broad jump and fourth in the 100 yard dash. Malcolm Williams took second in the mile and Billy Earl Montgomery finished third in the 100 yard dash. The coach praises the boys for their school spirit amid cold weather and training limits.

J. Y. Russell Malcolm Williams Billy Earl Montgomery

W H S JR Track Team Loses at Sherman Meet

The W H S Jr track team finished third at the Sherman junior meet as Van Alstyne led with 34 points, Whitesboro 29, and Whitewright 6. Team members included W T Holmes, A L Jackson, Mark Montgomery Jr, J Meador, and W H Bryant.

Sherman van Alstyne Whitesboro Whitewright W. T. Holmes A. L. Jackson Mark Montgomery Jr J. Meador W. H. Bryant

Noise Exchange Between Paul Pierson and Jack Lay

Conversation captures Pierson claiming noises keep him awake and Lay challenging the claim with a physics rebuttal. Pierson asks how, and Lay states sound cannot transmit through a vacuum, implying a debate on sound transmission.

Paul Pierson Jack Paul

High Scholastic Grades of Students At Term End

At the end of the six weeks on March 2, many students posted 90 or higher averages. The senior class of 27 had fourteen with 90+, led by Monabelle Biggerstaff Norma Jo Mangrum Julia Ann Pritchett Ruth Jopling Jessie DeBerry Jack Bradley David W. Smith Thomas Sears Merle Robbins Vera Dodd Malcolm Williams Woodrow Belew Robert Doss Billie Earle Montgomery. In tenth grade only girls reached 90: Nora Bryant Martha Bryant Annie Joyce Benson Elizabeth Ireland Mary Lena Reeves Inez Coffey Edith Mae Sears Lula Lee Vestal. Ninth grade lists eleven: Isabelle Craig Dorothy LaRoe Vivian Echols Margaret Lilley Louise Cooper Jimmie Lee Brown Paul Pierson Jay Lee Vestal Preston Hannah Joe Thomas May Lytle Biggerstaff. Freshmen have the fewest with six: Anita Vestal Litha Sue Hollingsworth Christine Moore Marie Thrasher Amateene Rector Clyde Owen.

Monabelle Biggerstaff Norma Jo Mangrum Julia Ann Pritchett Ruth Jopling Jessie DeBerry Jack Bradley David W. Smith Thomas Sears Merle Robbins Vera Dodd Malcolm Williams Woodrow Belew Robert Doss Billie Earle Montgomery David Smith Nora Bryant Martha Bryant Annie Joyce Benson Elizabeth Ireland Mary Lena Reeves Inez Coffey Edith Mae Sears Lula Lee Vestal Isabelle Craig Dorothy LaRoe Vivian Echols Margaret Lilley Louise Cooper Jimmie Lee Brown Paul Pierson Jay Lee Vestal Preston Hannah Joe Thomas May Lytle Biggerstaff Anita Vestal Litha Sue Hollingsworth Christine Moore Marie Thrasher Amateene Rector Clyde Owen

Pen Portraits of Mighty Seniors

A shy girl in the senior class, Alice Harper, has brown hair grey eyes and strong grades, with typing as her hobby and unclear career plans. Ballon Lay, a popular blond student and basketball lover, is named as the class artist and top librarian. Grady Stillwell is wished success by M L R.

Alice Harper Ballon Lay Canaan Grady Stillwell

Seniors Report On Irish Program In English Class

The senior English class held an Irish program on Friday March 16 with Thomas Sears presiding. Students answered roll call with facts about Ireland and discussed Irish music authors and topics including Yeats Swift and Shaw. Talks covered Regional Planning The Derelict Muscle Shoals The Appalachian Trail and The Irish National Theatre.

Thomas Sears Ireland Yeats Gregory Goldsmith Shaw Swift Sonny Hancock Robert L. Doss Billie Earl Montgomery Muscle Shoals Monabelle Biggerstaff Appalachian Trail David W. Smith Irish National Theatre Julia Ann Pritchett R. J

Movies show both good and bad points of life

A writer discusses motion pictures noting troubling horror in films like The Mad Genius and Frankenstein and praising others for amusement and instruction. They highlight Simba Trader Horn Life of Christ King of Kings Mata Hari The Ten Commandments Little Women Mothers Cry and rare color flowers seen in sound news.

Lionel Barrymore Dr. Jekyl Mr. Hyde The Spider Christ Greta Garbo Sound

Question at the stakehouse saloon

A terse exchange unfolds with a lawyer pressing about a bite incident on the premises and Sonny replying he was unable to sit for a week, framing a possible injury claim.

Daisy and the Friday Chevrolet Mystery

A fragment notes Daisy unable to obtain news this week and mentions a Friday appearance of an unfamiliar Chevrolet in White Wright. The writer recalls a girl with a red tam in the car and ponders where Lula sent six letters last week.

Daisy Whitewright West Main Lula

Debate Teams Lose Contests at Austin College

The W H S debate teams led by J Y Russell with Robert Doss and Lula Lee Vestal with Inez Coffey were eliminated for first place in Austin College Friday. The boys lost to Van Alstyne and the girls to Collinsville but can still place second in the county, earning thirty points toward the literary event score with future debates against Collinsville Whitesboro and Van Alstyne.

J. Y. Russell Robert Doss Lula Lee Vestal Inez Coffey Austin College van Alstyne Collinsville W H. S W. H.S Whitesboro M. R

Masqs Enter One Act Tournament With A Just Claim

On Friday at 8 p m the county one act play tournament is at Sherman High School. Whitewright Masqueraders perform A Just Claim with Sherman and Whitesboro also entered. The club is preparing Esmeralda a four act comedy set in North Carolina and Paris life.

Sherman High School Whitewright Masqueraders Sherman and Whitesboro North Carolina Paris M. B

Commerce and Farmersville Gossip and School Intrigues

Daisy recounts campus chatter from Commerce and Farmersville noting initials on boards from D R and H S to M R and H S, speculates on Bethel student trouble, mentions Anita Vestal and Pearl Eng ders, a blue Pontiac on College avenue, a missing kitten sighting with Wilma Janway, and a study hall quirk about the fourth period boys and the magnetic personalities of the gentlemen, suggesting a culture of gossip.

Commerce Farmersville D. R M. R H. S Bethel Williams Alexander Anita Vestal Pearl Engders College Avenue Wilma Janway Trenton Ila Edith Mae Daisy

Quotable Quips and Oddities From a Silly Scene

A local newspaper humorous snippet recounts social exchanges and quirky lines. Jokes cover Miss Ray and Frank with Mr Key, a traffic cop quip, and odd job notes. The piece blends witty one liners with everyday misadventures and punchy asides.

That Little Fly Story Ends With a Gentle Punch Line

A family dinner conversation reveals humor and affection as a boy explains a small mishap with a lit tle fly and a punchy remark from William about kindness to animals. Isabelle Craig dines with Clyde Medearis and meets a friendly stranger who turns out to be their minister.

Do You Know That

Approximately 8.5 million Americans are injured annually with a $2 billion loss in economic impact. In 1933 about 1 in 15 of nearly 130 million people were seriously hurt. Puget Sound state cabbage seed is a Western Washington specialty. Reno issued 2 437 divorces in 1933. Barbers and hairdressers outnumber 1850 levels by about tenfold. Over 620 firms are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Naturalization fees have risen about 300 percent since 1929, reducing alien arrivals.

Puget Sound Washington Reno New York Stock Exchange

Tennis Cups Taken By Tioga Boys

Tioga defeated Tioga boys in conference matches at Sherman. J Y Russell lost 6 3 9 7 in singles after a strong comeback, Paul Pierson and David Smith then lost 9 7 7 5 in doubles. Our team, playing on a concrete court, showed improvement in both matches and expect a rematch with Van Alstyne at Sherman later this week.

Tioga Sherman J. Y. Russell J. Y Paul Pierson David Smith

Five Dollar Week Menu For A Family Of Five

University of Minnesota nutrition specialist Miss Inez Hobart says a five dollar week for a family of five is possible. She proposes dividing the total into five spending categories with guidelines: at least 1.30 for dairy, up to 1.20 for fruits and vegetables, up to 1 for cereals breads and beans, up to 1 for fats and sugars tea and baking items, and 0.50 for meat fish and eggs.

Inez Hobart University of Minnesota

Adlerika Eases Headaches By Clearing Bowels

Headaches caused by constipation disappear after one Adlerika dose as it cleanses both upper and lower bowels. Improves sleep and reduces nervousness. Available at leading druggists.

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