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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1934

Page

6

Vestal Beabseden as Gladys B Ray Editor-in-Chief

A faculty adviser report lists reporters Inez Coffey Nova Bryant Mary Lena Reeves Anna Joyce Benson Meda Jane Viser Martha Bryant Lawrence Owen Isabelle Craig Vivian Echols Anita Vestal Albert Lea Jackson William Baxter Paul Pierson Dorothy Bennett Merle Robbins.

Poirrel Lula Lee Vestal Beabseden Gladys B. Ray Inez Coffey Nova Bryant Mary Lena Reeves Anna Joyce Benson Meda Jane Viser Martha Bryant Lawrence Owen Isabelle Craig Vivian Echols Anita Vestal Albert Lea Jackson William Baxter Paul Pierson Dorothy Bennett Merle Robbins

Are We a Peaceful Generation

An editorial reflection on Armistice Day marking the 16th anniversary of World War I. It questions whether the current generation is peaceful amid tensions with Japan, urges friendship with foreign nations, cites George Washington, and notes veterans in government care, hoping for no future wars.

Japan George Washington U.S

Stormy Night Bus Rescue Ends With Walk Home

Ely residents on a Friday night endured a downpour as a bus slid into a ditch between Ely and Whitewright. Driver Fred Cook and his son Joe Howard assisted passengers for two hours before the group was told to walk home through continuing rain and mud.

Ely Fred Cook Joe Howard Whitewright Cook

Whitesboro Whitewright Rainy Football Victory Cheer

An enthusiastic pep squad from W. H. S. and local Tiger supporters cheered the Whitesboro Whitewright game last Friday. The rain did not dampen their yells and even increased the volume of the cheers from the crowd.

Tiger V. FE

Fairhaven College Opens With Spanish Onion Exhibit

Fairhaven College announces its opening featuring a rare Spanish Onion display. Season tickets go on sale this week for the November 16 event at the W. H. S. auditorium, inviting enrollment and curious attendees to experience a unique campus debut.

Fairhaven Fairhaven College W. H. S. Auditorium E. L

Radio Program In Assembly

A radio program conducted by Mrs. Jewel Kennemer was presented Friday morning in the assembly. J. Y. Russell served as public announcer and the lineup featured a Dark Town Strutter's Ball theme, a trio, a Aunt Caroline, guitar solos, a Love In Bloom quartet, Will Rogers in person, a duet, and several vocal numbers led by Martha Bryant and Dorothy LaRoe with accompanying performers. The program was enjoyed by all.

Jewel Kennemer J. Y. Russell Martha Bryant Dorothy LaRoe Lula Lee Vestal Caroline Beatrice Burke Byron Teague Love Vivian Echols Will Rogers Lawrence Owen J. B. Cates All.m. L. R

Listen My Children Read by M. J. V in School News

Friday afternoon mood shifts as dark clouds gathering scare students. Bus stuck in rain. driver to garage. Joe Alexander buys candy for all aboard to calm and entertain them on the way home.

Joe Alexander

Seniors Hold Class Meeting Chooses Invitations

The seniors held multiple class meetings on Friday to select commencement invitations. They chose invitations and cards from the Stafford representative, Mr. Waggoner, with some students missing meetings but not minding.

Waggoner Stafford Engraving Company Stafford

Parley-voo? French maidens and rumors swirl at school

Readers glimpse a gossip filled account of students and crushes during fifth period. Names include Mae Mae, O S blondes, Charmaine, Yvonne, Tom Bean, and the mayor's daughter with football captain B T. The piece hints at dates, private tutors, hero worship, wrecks, and private romances among Westminster students.

Voici Miles Pinky Charlie Charmaine O. S Mae B. B Yvonne A. P D. N Sherman Tom Bean Anna Joyce W. B Westminster M. F A. R Clyde Elizabeth B. T A. V P. M Gunpowder V. E M. M Grady D. L Isa

Seniors Hobbies Show Variety Among Class Members

Hobbies fill the senior class with interest as Books appeal to Nora Bryant Lula Vestal and Mary Lena Reeves. Elizabeth Ireland reads poetry for every mood while Meda Wiser Sears and Edith Sears admire art. Lawrence Owen enjoys telling jokes and Dorothy Bennett dreams of travel. Several boys like football, notably William Braiden.

Nora Bryant Lula Lee Vestal Mary Lena Reeves Elizabeth Ireland Meda Jane Wiser Edith Mae Sears Ira May Lawrence Owen Dorothy Bennett William Braiden N. B

Tigers Edge Whitesboro in hard fought 12 7 victory

The Tigers upset Whitesboro 12 to 7 as Hack Harrison and Bussy Thornhill scored on the ground and through the air. Mickey McCoy, Guy Stepp, Eldridge Caylor, and Paul Pierson anchored the defense while Little Fred Starr delivered key hits in the final period amid slippery field conditions.

Tigers Whitesboro Bearcats Hack Harrison Bussy Thornhill Harrison Montgomery Thornhill Tigerbacks Mickey McCoy Guy Stepp Eldridge Caylor Paul Pierson Fred Starr Starr Brown N. B. Nicholson Whitewright

Cinema Topics Highlight Speech Class Session

Last Thursday’s practice day for the speech class centered on cinema facts and film reviews. Nora Bryant praised The Barretts of Wimpole Street while other popular titles such as Madam Butterfly Twenty Million Sweethearts She Loves Me Not What Every Woman Knows The Endless Trail and The Change of Hearts were discussed. A debate argued that cinema is a greater force in modern life than the newspaper with Aleta B Head and Dorothy Nicholson for and Merle Robbins and Jay Lee Vestal for the negative.

Zane Grey Nora Bryant Wimpole Street Martha

Schoolhouse Gossip Sparks Freshman Warnings

In the aftermath of a football excitement many students drift from study to mischief. The study hall featured paper wad shooting by freshmen while classes were still in session. Fern Russell visited Jacksonville and Laura Jo Williams recently married. sympathy offered to Mary Jo and Edith Mae Sears. Albert Lea Jackson won ugliest boy at the sophomore chili supper with Will Bryant as closest rival. Sue Barnes named most beautiful girl.

Miss Boone Patta Jean Hullit Fern Russell Jacksonville Laura Jo Williams Laura Jo Donigan Cellini Mary Jo Edith Mae Sears N. G O. B Albert Lea Jackson Newton Manning Sue Barnes Will Bryant

Students boost Tigers at Whitesboro game

Fourteen W. H. S. students traveled to Whitesboro and helped win the game by cheering. The list of attendees includes William Bryant Lula Lee Vestal Albert Lea Jackson Elizabeth Ireland Sue Barnes Pauline Mitchell Lor raine Rutledge Woodrow Belew Dorothy LaRoe Vivian Echols Martha Bryant Nora Bryant Charles White and Joe Thomas May.

Whitesboro William Bryant Lula Lee Vestal Albert Lea Jackson Elizabeth Ireland Sue Barnes Pauline Mitchell Lorraine Rutledge Woodrow Belew Dorothy LaRoe Vivian Echols Martha Bryant Nora Bryant Charles White Joe Thomas May N. B

Science Nibbles From Early 20th Century Journal

Chicago explorer Rudyerd Bolton finds Sahara sunlight no stronger than in his hometown. Swiss doctor Schopfer links certain vitamins to stimulation of disease organisms. Ohio scientist Allwardt reports a new germ causing typhoid like illness. Baltimore doctor Walker tests air above 10000 feet for germ absence. Vega moon light converted to sound waves with a rising musical pitch. Oakland surgeon Melvor performs Caesarean delivering a live baby ten minutes after the mother’s death.

Rudyerd Bolton Chicago Africa Sahara W. H. Schopfer Laurence Allwardt Ohio George Walker Baltimore R. J. Melvor Oakland Calif

Side Line Beauty Turns Player Neats Side Line

A harsh account claims Tigers won against Whitesboro but referee fairness was in question. Star Pierson allegedly joined the other team, taunting sidelines and causing injuries to Mickey Mc Coy Byron Teague and Ross Brown.

Beauty Tigers Whitesboro Pierson Dame Frey Mickey McCoy Byron Teague Ross Brown

First Prayer Lesson Ends With Worldly Insight

Eph Brown led an earnest prayer for twenty minutes as the new minister watched. After a deacon finally shouted Amen, Eph quipped that he had been trying to think of the world ever since he began. The Sun advertises typewriter paper at its office.

Eph Brown Eph Ephc

Distance by road and air between New York and San Francisco

The article lists distances from New York City to San Francisco, California. By automobile it is 3265 miles and by airplane 2568 miles.

New York City San Francisco Calif

Cardus Said To Ease Side Pain In Oklahoma Woman

An Oklahoma woman reports Cardus relieved periodic side pains and boosted strength after taking 11 bottles. The ad claims thousands of women benefited and advises medical consultation if no benefit seen.

Cardus Oklahoma Bill Stewart Dewar Okla

Lost item recovery via Want Column ads

When you lose something try the Want Column to advertise it. The column offers low costs and strong results as readers scan for items to reclaim or trade.

Curriculum Meet At High School Tonight

Teachers from Canaan Kentucky town Ida Bethel Blanks Shady Grove Richland Ely and Enterprise attend a curriculum conference at the high school. The meeting, endorsed by the State Department of Education, aims to revise the curriculum over a three year period under district chairman M R and county chair D McDaniel.

Canaan Kentuckytown Ida Bethel Blanks Shady Grove Richland Ely Enterprise State Department of Education Grayson County Sherman L. T. Cook D. McDaniel M. R

F F A Presents Plans for Crop and Livestock Program

The group outlines a future plan requiring each agriculture student to grow a major crop plus two minors. The class will work 240 acres of cotton, 250 of corn, 50 of oats and 6 of onions, plus livestock including 16 pigs for production, 15 pigs for pork, 2 cows for milk, and 200 hens for eggs.

W. B

Fans Show Interest in Football Team

Coaches thank fans for supplying cars to Whitesboro trip last Friday. Rain did not dampen promises as supporters provided transport, boosting players' morale and kicking in motivation for remaining games.

Whitesboro

Child Refuses Wilted Water After Multiple Night Requests

During the night Bobby asked for a drink several times. He was given water from a glass that had stood for a while and after a sip he said the water was wilted.

Bobby

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