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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
6
The W H S Reflector is published weekly by the night High School. Reporters include Madge Sears Guy Hamilton Jr James Lindsey Joe Thomas Meador Emma Claire Vestal Lula Lee Vestal and Van Vestal. Faculty advisor Keee William Cantrell Jr.
A Monday after school meeting in the auditorium featured Miss Gladys Ray describing Masqueraders Club representatives who traveled to Paris for a high school one act play contest. Contestants from Sherman Paris Bonham and Whitewright performed The Gift with cast Ben Clark Princess Compton Dick Montgomery Joe Thomas Meador Maurine Pierce Myra Nell Vestal. Bonham won first with The Man of Destiny. Paris tied for second. After business, curtains were repaired and food prepared in home economics lab before adjournment.
The drama group faced hiccups in preparation but performed at the Paris district play contest. Members met Miss Riding, planned the program with a former W. H. S. member, and delivered a notably brave show amid strong regional schools including Bonham Sherman Paris and Whitewright.
Myra Nell Vestal reports on a school drama where Bonham won first with The Man of Destiny and Paris tied for second with God Winks while Sherman took third with The Gift. Gladys argued, but the group praised costumes and makeup and plans a repeat performance Friday night.
The Masqueraders' Club demonstrated strong performance in Paris as their cast debuted in a contest with Bonham Sherman and Paris. Bonham won first place with seasoned players, while Sherman and Paris also competed with new and varied plays including The Gift and A Bargain's a Bargain to be staged at the high school Friday night.
Assembly programs from March 21 to March 25 led by Reverend Mr. Russell, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, give helpful talks to students who welcome the sessions with enthusiasm. C. J.
A weary group enters the hallway toward the eleventh grade room on a warm Wednesday. The mix includes cheerful and sad, know alls and know nothings, with Bifel the goodly building housing the campaign on the first of its three stories during this viaje.
In a lively room the English IV class eyes Geoffrey Chaucer as the instructor begins a lesson. Students, led by Madge Sears, Mildred Penny, Georgia Jones, Nellie Brown, Robbie Brown, and others, endure a mix of giggles, dreams, and stubborn wrangling while tackling the old poet’s facts.
The Reflector announces a new schedule where each class publishes its own issue starting next issue. The freshman class will lead with a page all their own next Thursday, followed by sophomores and the remaining classes in turn.
Whitewright High School students posed for portraits last Friday March 18 with many faculty members also agreeing to appear before the camera. The feature highlighted notably good pictures.
The fragment lists several women including Mildred Penny Edith Mae Sears Nellie Hefner Madge Sears Mae Myrick Frances Montgomery and Gladene Gates with Misses Margaret Boone and Rozelle Caviness Also named are Printess Compton Thomas Sears and Billy Roberts.
A Denison home hosted a Sunday luncheon for local high school students arranged by Miss Mary Agnes Hutchings. Guests included Kathleen Pierson Emma Claire Ves tal Lula Lee Ves tal Elizabeth Brooks Myra Nell Vestal and others from Whitewright. The group later joined for a Waterloo Kodak outing featuring Billy Roberts Billy White Joe Meador J M Dixon Thomas Gillett Burgher Vestal Clarence Dixon Mary Gee Wood and Frances Montgomery with additional Denisonians Adeline Hughes Bill Hutchings and Robert Housechild.
Fine Jersey cow described as very gentle. Advert reads she will produce enough hay to last all winter, from Fort Dodge Iowa newspaper clipping.
A Boston Sunday Post item highlights the clerk of Marlboro reaching a fifty year tenure. The feature notes dedication and long service while detailing the community impact of steady municipal work and local recognition.
Mrs Simpson, wife of a railroad conductor, has two other children Leroy and Dorothy 3 and 12 years old, but they are not twins.
The Asiatic fleet on standby to evacuate or protect Americans in Chicago, as reported by the Sioux City Tribune. The notice underscores a preparedness posture amid rising tensions and potential civilian danger.
A Spice of Life fan in Chicago recalls an on air remark about menthol use for cold relief. The unusual remedy suggests nasal inhalation followed by chest rubbing as a pretend cure.
A man was struck by souvenir hunters who hurled a block at him leaving four teeth broken and authorities later detained two individuals. Federal agents are handling the investigation as the incident unfolds in Spokane.
A son was born to Dr. Sturgis while his wife traveled from the South. The delivery occurred as they hurried toward medical care, highlighting a quick arrival under urgent travel.
Joe Day claims a first mortgage up to 60 percent of value on owner occupied homes is the safest investment. As director of Metropolitan Life, Day notes overbuilt cities and a demand for millions of single family homes with funds available to build but a need for affordable financing. Investors foresee new methods to make money available to homeowners.
Secretary Hurley predicts the Republican convention will adopt a liberal stance on prohibition and that Hoover could win reelection if he runs on a moist platform. The piece discusses potential reactions from dry factions within both major parties and the possibility of a new third party if liberal planks prevail.
The article notes no precise digestion time for bread as factors like bread composition and eater's age affect results. A professor reportedly digested a set amount of bread in about two hours, according to tests and X ray observations.
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