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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
8
In Scholastic Magazine, April 30 1932, Walter Paul Haney’s Always Tomorrow depicts a boy whose dreams linger as tomorrow never arrives. The piece urges students to avoid procrastination and seize present tasks.
At the high school on Friday April 29 the senior play Once in a Lifetime drew a near capacity audience. Ben Clark led as Konrad with Madge Sears, Maxine Roberts, and Princess Compton in key roles. The plot follows Konrad’s Gypsy nights, a theft by Rodney, and a final reunion when Stella returns the stolen money and happiness returns.
After the senior class play Once in a Lifetime the entire senior class was entertained by sponsor Miss Dorothy Tap scott and director Miss Gladys Ray. A picture was
The Masqueraders held their last business meeting on May 2 with all but one member present. Reports from the director secretary and treasurer highlighted a year with six one act plays, one musical comedy, and three public performances.
Supt. F. W. Smith announced on Monday that after Wednesday May 11 there would be no more advance work. The change follows a customary plan as seniors prepare for commencement and honor students are informed.
The cast of the play Once in a Lifetime was honored to receive an invitation to perform in a Trenton school. The proposal is under consideration by officials.
The public enjoyed a second chance for the play Once in a Lifetime on Monday night after a prior full house. The crowd size was unusually large, underscoring strong local interest in the revival.
A Spanish class group directed by Mr. Gee presented a program to the high school student body Thursday morning. The program opened with a brief introduction by Mr. Gee followed by a six boy song with Ben Clark on guitar. Helen Reece and Mona Belle Bigger contributed a short Spanish play.
Staff members delivered their Spanish parts with fluency, demonstrating strong language skills in the production. The emphasis on bilingual performance underscores the cast's versatility and audience accessibility.
Friday morning assembly featured a Gypsy camp tableau from the play Once in a Lifetime. Students dressed as Gypsies sang Play Gypsies from Countess Maritza and The Gypsy Trail to promote the senior production.
P V C notes Germany’s Johann Wolfgang von Goethe died March 22, 1832 and is hailed as Germany’s Shakespeare. The tribute marks a century since his death with praise for his influence on government schools theatres reforms and national progress.
Public focus on Shakespeare peaks as the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC prepares for its April 23 dedication. The marble building features nine Toll relief panels by John Gregory and houses an unparalleled Shakespeareana collection thanks to Henry Clay Folger.
Mr and Mrs George Reeves and family Miss Nola Reeves and Mr Brownie of Dallas spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs S F Garland. Misses Valda Smith Lois Williams and Ora Bell spent weekend in Whitewright with Miss Clara and Lola Scott. A large crowd attended decoration services here Sunday. The club women and families spread supper on the lawn at R E L Binion s Tuesday night.
Robstown reports the death of Jack Stubbs aged 40 from influenza and related complications. Stubbs recently won the national Democratic slogan contest with the line Hee haw we're coming back. The notice ends with an ad teaser about Want Columns.
Ely News reports C J Hanse of Ector spent Sunday with Leslie Earl Cates. Several residents visited relatives in Pilot Grove Leon ard Bonham Sherman Sherman Dal las Dallas and Dallas area. An entertaining program closed the eventful weekend with local participation.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown visited Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Smith Sunday. Ernest Harrison and family visited J.D. Booker. Polly Reagan of Chicago visits her parents, W. T. Beazley. Verner Melugin visited in Bonham. Chat Beazley visited in Denison. M. M. Palmer of Sherman visited T. D. Booher Sunday afternoon.
The piece notes Hindu mothers add salt to sweets to balance goodness and evil. It recalls salt as an antiseptic for newborns and Scottish mothers using salt to ward off evil spirits. It includes a light aside about a domestic car scene with a joke couple.
A promotional tone claims middle aged individuals can regain energy and vitality via a doctor recommended stimulant. It touts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a harmless prescription containing pure pepsin and other ingredients to stimulate digestion, prevent constipation, and refresh tired organs.
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