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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1928

Page

2

W H S Reflector Dinner Served To Students

The W H S Reflector reports a student dinner with salad on lettuce, nut sandwiches, French dainties, kisses, coffee with whipped cream, and salted nuts. Serving girls Alber ta Blanton, Maggie Horton, Eliza beth Waggoner, Opal Cates, Loyce DeBerry, Marian Wetzel and Venita Jenkins assisted. Miss Margaret Pierce played piano numbers and guests sang old and school songs. Instructor Miss Margaret Lauderdale helped with entertainment.

Alberta Blanton Maggie Horton Elizabeth Waggoner Opal Cates Loyce DeBerry Marian Wetzel Venita Jenkins Margaret Pierce Margaret Lauderdale D. C

Armistice Day Reflections and Local Club News

As we approach Armistice Day reflections turn to memory of 1918 and the end of the great war. The piece honors those who sacrificed and urges peace over war while noting local events from a home economics club and student entertainment.

Marshal Foch General Weygand Germany Forest of Compeigne

Personality as a Path to Self Named Inward Wealth

The text defines personality as a personal, original character inside each person. It urges self-knowledge to balance moral and physical traits and claims anyone can mold their personality. It frames personality as inner wealth that few acquire and urges perseverance to steer life’s voyage.

School Spirit Shapes Student Attitude and Success

The article argues that national and school success hinges on spirit and loyalty. It emphasizes that a positive attitude toward the school and teachers boosts daily class work and support for activities like football and baseball.

M. H Ove

Notable Lecture By Mr Crosby On Moral Coin Metaphors

Mr Crosby led the assembly last week delivering a lecture framed around a silver quarter. He attributed his preaching skill to forceful language used to guide football players toward right conduct. He described two bit pieces as moral models, urging honesty, backbone, polished manners, and high ideals. The talk urged the motto In God We Trust as a personal standard. Sewing girls later displayed children’s clothing creations in the chapel period with living models. Miss Margaret Lauderdale followed.

Crosby Margaret Lauderdale

Power of a Smile Brightens Mood

The piece urges using smiles to lift gloom and quell anger. Verses encourage everyone to share dimples and friendly grins to ease tension and bring positivity into view.

Tigers Rout Trenton in 18 to 0 Victory at Home

Coach Crosby's Tigers defeated Trenton 18 to 0 as Pritchett and Barbee scored through the air and on a run. Bogle led the Tigers with key plays, while Riley and Kaiser starred for the visitors. The squad plans to face Cooper next Friday, aiming to keep pace in the league.

Crosby Tigers Trenton High School Cubs Pritchett Bogle Bennett May Barbee Trenton Riley Kaiser Tiger Montgomery Ryan Harris Coffman J. Montgomery Pope Mayo Neal Mangrum Chambers Cooper High School Cooper Bleeding Hearts A. L

Halloween Tea for Faculty and Trustees at High School

The Home Economics II girls hosted a Halloween Tea for faculty and their wives and Board of Trustees members on Wednesday afternoon October 31 in the high school dining room. Thirty guests attended, greeted by hostesses Miss Lois Cates and associates. The room featured a black and yellow motif with jack-o-lanterns and guests in ghostly costumes.

Margaret Higginbotham Madge Sears Margaret Pierce Home Economics II Board of Trustees Lois Cates Mildred Holcomb Virginia Benson Frances Gillespie

Social Tidbits From Sherman to Bonham and Trenton

Busy weekend reports include Miss Velma Bennett in Sherman, Miss Thelma Ownby at Pilot Grove, Miss Marian Wetzel at Cedar, and Elbert Bennett seen in Trenton. Visitors Henry Harris in Paris and Lillian Caimbros in Bonham also noted. questions about local habits and a list of names conclude the fragment.

Velma Bennett Sherman Mr. Cernosek Dallas George Gordon Pope Trenton Franklin Harris Paris Thelma Ownby Pilot Grove Houston Young Marian Wetzel Cedar Elbert Bennett Florence Wilson Denton Ollie Mitchell Leonard Fender May Skinny Jared Mary Lou Blanks Lillian Caimbros Willie Mae Brown Bonham Leon Booker Euna Lee Hampton Mary Connally Leland May Benton Anderson Ford Scott Vestal Mr. Crosby Depot Miss Lauderdale Miss Forrester Miss Tapscott

Jokes and Jabs Highlight Schoolroom Tales

A string of lighthearted quips and misheard lines from students and townsfolk. Bits about English help, contests for ugliest boy, traffic lore, Ten Commandments, moron usage, and a keg riddle. Local humor captures everyday banter in Kentuckytown.

Frances Bryant Benton Anderson Madge Sears Ernest Neal Velma Lee Cates Houston Young Kentuckytown Mary Lou Blanks Velma Babe Nell Mary C

Senator Sorghum Pledges Temperate Policy Stance

In a witty exchange, Senator Sorghum declares a temperate approach to political policy, rejecting extremes. The remark frames a cautious stance on controversial issues, emphasizing moderation and measured action over zeal.

Senator Sorghum

Child Prays for Heat to Ease Grandma’s Rheumatism

A five year old girl kneels and asks God to make it hot so her grandmother’s rheumatism will pass away, reflecting a hopeful local prayer. The plea is framed as a simple, earnest request for warmth.

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Whitewright High School Babe Nell Penn Guy Yowell Houston Young Jeweesiae Senses Pal Cates Bee Eeaseecees Dorothy Hamilton James Lindsey Oleta Chambers Servisor Bryant Tigers Wallop W. J. Barbee Maxine Roberts Margaret Sears Raymond Chambers Thomas McMillin Ouija Craig Fender Jack R Miss Ray Miles Miles C Millard M Raymond M Millard Pop F. O. Mangrum Lilley Dry Goods Co Carter’s Batiste Marquisette Gingham Canton Cole & Davis Company
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