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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
9
Whitewright High School news notes the FFA district meet in Sherman faced rain and a late turnout. Mr Bean and his students waited at the theater then attended a movie as the rest of the group stayed home. Senior class aims for rings funded by fathers and post office entries are mentioned.
English classes have used diagnostic tests to pinpoint grammar weaknesses. Each student believes the exercise will strengthen fundamentals and prevent repeat errors on a spring re test.
Margaret Lilley notes that diagnostic grammar tests are required by the state English department. Students have recently taken tests and will take a more difficult spring exam to measure yearly improvement.
The Tigers beat Dorchester 6-0 at Dorchester on a muddy field as Bussy scored the decisive touchdown with 40 seconds left. The game featured a scoreless second and strong Tiger defensive stands in the early quarters.
Mr. Bean led a Friday chapel on November 8 promising the attic rafters and auditorium plaster would fall if students sang loud enough. Pep leaders Vivian Echols Joann Everheart and Jim Henry Andrews then guided the students in songs and yells.
The column notes Collinsville and Gunter forfeits for ineligible players amid a Class C mix, with Whitewright possibly moving to Class B decided November 11. Despite rain and mud, the Tigers won. fans called the muddiest game, with players suffering from Charlie Horses and bruises. Byron Teague.
The sixth period public speaking class hosted Mr. Key as a visitor on Tuesday while students were notably more nervous than usual. A rainstorm caused many absences Wednesday and brought new raincoats caps and galoshes to view.
The piece notes student fashion at W H S with Guy Stepp wearing knee high heavy wool blue stockings. The writer Pattie J Hulett says the blue stockings are stylish and warming during a chilly spell and hopes others follow the look.
Whitewright students launched their first sing song event of the year led by Mr. John H. Burma. The crowd felt the emotion as the program opened with Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes and closed with Stars of the Summer Night sung by the Glee Club.
Hi Y meeting led by president Paul Pierson discussed attending the Sherman game on Thanksgiving if the Tigers do not play. Members agreed to purchase Hi Y sweaters. Jack Meador provided a program and Earl Phillips spoke on Habits with a round table discussion led by Preston Hannah.
Grace Chumbley stands out in the senior class as a versatile member of the Dramatic and Glee Clubs. She participates in boys and girls glee, chapel programs, and is praised for musical talent and pleasing personality. Isabelle Craig, also senior, tops honor lists and leads in the Dramatic Club, attracting many friends with her attractive personality.
Government approved a combined gymnasium and auditorium on the Whitewright High School campus after a public vote favoring a government loan. Construction starts January 1 and will run about forty five working days with a 500 seat capacity and a 76 by 45 foot basketball court.
The Dramatic Club met with its instructor for a regular session at 8:30 a.m. Vivian Echols led the brief program featuring a novelty number “Little Nell” by Dorothy LaRoe, Hamilton Vestal, and J. Y. Russell. Joann Everherat sang two songs “Ive Got a Feelin Youre Foolin’’ and “No Blues Today.”
The record notes discussions of several officers and reports during a club meeting led by Isabelle Craig. The group adjourned to reconvene the following Thursday.
A community box supper is planned at the High School building on Friday night. Proceeds support the school activities and local groups.
An unexpected fire drill occurred Friday morning at the High School causing fear as the fire bell rang. The state inspector visited that morning but students did not see her and praised the orderly evacuation after the drill. She will send material for further study of hazards and prevention.
Twenty juniors attended a class social last Friday November 1 in the Whitewright High School auditorium. Mr Bean weighed the boys to determine prizes while Mr Burma provided a dance and Mrs Kennemer sang a solo. The girls enjoyed an aeroplane ride and later washed dishes as the boys tidied the chairs.
Grace Chumbley notes tryouts are complete with nine sopranos ten altos and nine tenors retained. The stronger singers will form a first quartet double quartet and triple quartet as rapid progress is seen and high expectations loom for current members.
Mrs. Kennemer has cut off cards of patrons who owe library fees causing librarian trouble. Cards will be returned once fees are paid. The library bought extra classics three years ago at cost to study, priced over $1.50 if bought by students, but rented to each student for 50 cents.
The Whitewright Night Owls defeated the Whitesboro All Stars in a lively opener, posting 41 points while the All Stars managed only a single tally. Rex Felker from Whitesboro joins a lineup featuring Ross Brown, J B Cates, J M Dickson, and others as Whitewright eyes more engagements starting with a game at Pilot Grove Monday.
A compilation of disparate figures spans wealth concentration in the United States, trichinae risk in pork, vast soil bacteria in compost, egg production by small flocks, the U S Coast Guard’s 145 year history, traffic through the Holland Tunnel since 1927, and ice cream as a heat producing food.
The Tennessee Valley Authority sent a young man to Norris City near Knoxville to buy eight cows for Five thousand three hundred dollars. The seller allegedly manipulated the price while dairy experts note the area around Norris City hosts numerous dairy farms and a Knoxville health board tests milk quality.
A concise note from the Cincinnati Enquirer remarks that players rarely receive a chance like this, highlighting the rarity and potential impact for those involved.
The article explains postal limits on dunning by card under Section 471 of Postal Laws. It notes that threatening language about legal action for unpaid debts is unmailable, but notices from fraternal groups about dues and general reminders to pay are allowed if not framed as past due.
A dialogue uses a banana skin to explain perspective. The son asks for meaning and the father replies with a two sided view where the slipping person sees the serious side and the laugher sees the humorous side.
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