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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1932

Page

4

Shakespeare Dreamer Traits and School Front Wheel Donation

Shakespeare was a dreamer in many ways with imagination seen in The Tempest and deep thinking in The Merchant of Venice. The piece notes about 90 percent of The Tempest is imaginary and 30 percent philosophy with figures like Prospero Ariel and Gonzalo cited. It also highlights forgiveness and loyalty as central ideals. A local note mentions Gladys Ray being involved in an accident with Frank needing about 1.25 dollars for repairs and inviting contributions.

Shakespeare Prospero Ariel Gonzalo Caliban T. FE. Ss

Drive for beauty changes buying habits across society

The editor argues that love for beauty drives shopping shifts from old to new items and from plain to colored homes and appliances. Art now shapes everyday objects from cars to stoves, making the despised industry more pleasant and valuable than money.

First Presbyterian Brother Rus Sell Talks On Love To Start Year

Thursday morning a First Presbyterian Church elder gave his first talk of the year in W H S. He announced a series of sermons later in the year and spoke on love for Christ. The talk was short, but noted as interesting by R L D.

Russell First Presbyterian Church Christ

The Mid Day Ride of Frank And J Lee

Three boys sprinted Sunday afternoon in opposite directions when J Lee’s bicycle pedal got slowed. Frank Hollingsworth and David Smith raced alongside, but the trio’s pace diverged as the incident unfolded.

Frank and J. Lee Frank Hollingsworth J. Lee Smith David Smith Frank

Science class reflection on invention and exploration

A student poem notes inventors twists, animal hibernation, migration, and air. It mentions oxygen, a burst fire extinguisher accident, and Mr. Gee reading to teach science, closing with a self deprecating line about being dumbheads.

Mr. Gee L. G

Reverend Purvis Delivers Farewell Address at Central Christian

Rev. J. T. Purvis, five years pastor at Central Christian Church, spoke Monday to the student body on The Art of Thinking. He illustrated with familiar stories and the chapel ended with the body now a better friend of Purvis for two reasons.

J. T. Purvis Central Christian Church Chapel Purvis

J B Cates Elected Junior Class President 1932 33

J B Cates named president of the junior class for 1932 33 at the start of the school year. He belongs to the Boys Glee Club and Dramatic Club and will star in the Dramatic Club production Oh Kay. He joined the Glee Club two years ago and is popular yet described as a woman hater.

J. B. Cates Boys’ Glee Club Dramatic Club Kay

Book News Recap From Scho lastic October Issue

May Lamberton Becker reviews several works including The Blue and the Gray Remember and Forget The Sign of the Buffalo Skull Romana Dear Prue's Husband and Other People The Young Raveners and The Vengeance of Fu Chang providing brief descriptions of each title and its themes.

Scholastic May Lamberton Becker Missouri Fu Chang L. S

Lions Book Club Session Reports Fall Program

The Lions Book Club met Friday October 28 during class and presented a Scholastic Magazine based program. Roll call Current News Book News Pauline Magers The Rise of Tabor Clarence Jones Local Color Edna Earle Stateville Industry Depends on Agriculture debated by J B Harrison affirming and Laura Joe Williams negating.

Lions Book Club Roll Call Current News Pauline Magers Tabor Clarence Jones Edna Earle Stateville J. B. Harrison Laura Joe Williams S. J

Curious Notes From Whitewright High

A garbled schoolroom ledger lists student traits and interactions with names like J. M. Dixon, J. B. Cates, May Myrick, Dick Montgomery, Frances Pope, Dorothy Tate, Charles White, Ross Wilson, Morris Wilson, and Mur Ryan. It hints at crushes, discipline, and classroom dynamics among freshmen and staff.

J. M. Dixon J. B. Cates May Myrick Dick Montgomery Frances Pope Dorothy Tate Whitewright Lumber Company Charles White Ross Wilson J. M Morris Wilson Mur Ryan J. L

Debating Club Chooses Resolved Curfew Reestablishment

Friday morning at chapel Mr. Smith offered a program for the student body extemporaneous debate. Subjects were read and the panel chose Resolved that curfew should be reestablished with J. B. Harrison J. Y. Russell defending affirmative and Robert Doss Paul Pierson defending negative. The decision favored the affirmative.

Smith Ats J. B. Harrison J. Y. Russell Robert Doss Paul Pierson

Federation District Session in Whitewright in November

The Federation of Texas Music Clubs of the Second District will meet in Whitewright on November 11 and 12. A Fine Arts Program at the high school auditorium on November 11 features the Masqueraders presenting the play For Love and Honor, a local number also staged October 21 with cast Mary Jo Sears Guy Hamilton Jr. and Dick Montgomery set during the American Revolution and centered on patriotism.

Federation of Texas Music Clubs Whitewright Mary Jo Sears Guy Hamilton Jr Dick Montgomery M. B

High School Thespians Stage Crashing Through Melodrama

The school’s two night run of Crashing Thru drew crowds at the hill campus drama program last Thursday and Friday. Performers delivered lively melodrama as the student cast staged a bold farce against expectations.

Thespians

Thespians Stage Show With Hidden Cast Behind Curtain

A reader notes a backstage illusion as the cast performed unseen, keeping the audience from noticing individuals until the curtain rose. The writer remarks the curtain rent allowed the crowd a near view of every performer before the start.

Thespians Priscilla

English Class Recites Cities and Language Lessons

Students answered roll with names of English cities. Fifteen cities named. Mabel King presented current events while Inez Coffey spoke on recent errors. Frances Haliburton discussed how and where we acquire English. Ira May taught new words. Dorothy Tate read an English story Tale of Upton House School.

England Mabel King Inez Coffey Frances Haliburton Ira May Dorothy Tate Upton House School J. L

Birthday Party Honors Mary Jo Sears on Sixteenth Birthday

Mrs. H H Sears hosted a Halloween themed birthday party for her daughter Mary Jo on Oct 29. Friends enjoyed games contests and music with Mae Myrick winning a prize and a cake with sixteen lit taps cut for the honoree. гостей

H. H. Sears Mary Jo Mae Myrick E. K

Whitewright High Falls to Tom Bean 10-5 in opener

Whitewright High School opened with a 10-5 defeat at Tom Bean with J. W. McKinney starring for Whitewright scoring four of the five points. The club tired late as it adjusts to first game nerves and looks to a rematch next Wednesday at home.

Whitewright High Tom Bean J. W. McKinney Whitewright

Woman of the roads dreams of a quiet home

A wanderer who spent days and nights in strange places longs for a small home of her own. She envisions a cozy fireplace a wooden stool a large pendulum clock and a dresser filled with blue and white dishes as she imagines a peaceful corner to sit beside.

Woman of the roads seeks a small home at last

A lone traveler awakens from dreams and continues her journey in rain and wind. She prays for a place to call her own, a small cozy home to warm her nights.

L. M

Babbitts Boy play in Scholastic reveals conformity

In Scholastic October 8 Glenn Hughes writes a one act play Babbitts Boy about a young man William who calls his father a Babbitt and is pressed toward conformity. Louise denounces individuality and William begins to resemble the rest of the family. The reviewer notes interest but dislikes the boy.

the Scholastic Glenn Hughes Babbit William

Bicycle Collision Rides End in Minor Injuries

Three high school students Frank Hollingsworth J Lee Smith and David Smith raced bicycles on the corner of College and West Grand streets Sunday afternoon Oct 22. A car appeared Frank was cited and collided with J Lee while David Smith rode at speed and struck J Lees neck. All three riders and their bicycles sustained minor injuries and damage.

Frank Hollingsworth J. Lee Smith David Smith College and West Grand Streets Frank J. Lee David J. L

Second Sophomore Chapel Program Highlighted by Speaker

Wednesday morning October 26 the sophomore class presented its second entertainment in chapel with the program chaired by the planning committee leader.

Sophomore Talent Show Opens With Class Song

Frances Haliburton chaired the program in the president's absence. Sophomores performed musical numbers led by Leon Adams and Dorotha Wood with Dorothy Tate at the piano. A duet by Frances Haliburton and Dorotha Wood followed. Lawrence Owens delivered jokes and Dorothy Tate closed with a piano solo.

Frances Haliburton Leon Adams Dorotha Wood Dorothy Tate Lawrence Owens J. L

Twenty First Baby Delayed Names Till Election Day

In Keno Washington a family of twenty one faces a naming puzzle as the youngest Jerred must wait until after the November presidential election for a biblical name. Parents exhausted biblical options and considered Herbert C or Franklin D as possibilities.

Keno Wash Jerred Papa Mamma Herbert C Franklin D

Wheat futures hit record low on CBOT

Wheat futures declined to an all time low on the Chicago Board of Trade. The drop echoed a historic record event tied to a distant era referenced with Queen Elizabeth’s reign, marking a notable market tumble.

Chicago Ill Chicago Board of Trade Elizabeth England

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.H.S Whitewright High School Norma Jo Mangrum Sara Janway William Baxter Monabelle Biggerstaff Dorothy Tapscott Gladys Ray Shakespeare, “the Dreamer Science Rev Bow-Wright Pharmacy Whitewright Lumber Neighborly Service R. B. Nall Sherman, Texas Sherman Better Speech Club John T. Nall ELY & Sons N. Travis St Kirkpatrick Gomer May O. L Pig) Jones A-1 Texas Lumber North L. Laroe & CO
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