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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1932
Page
3
School paper notes Armistice Day memories and debates whether peace persists. Students recall Whitewright and Dallas celebrations and stories of veterans while urging compassion to prevent future wars. The piece links war memory to youth responsibility and ends with a rain motif on the old mill wheel.
Last week in the afternoon Miss Boone and her home economics class visited a pottery exhibit. The group observed the display with curiosity and wide eyed interest as they moved through the gallery.
The Wildcat String Band of Whitewright High School met for rehearsal Wednesday at 7 30 p m working on mandolins violins and guitars. Director says a public performance is likely soon promising musical progress.
The Sophomore English Class held its weekly session on Friday November 11 with a roll call of twenty two universities and their cities. Lula Lee Vestal led a vocabulary drill adding four new words. Mary Lena Reeves reviewed recent English errors and Wilma Janway shared a story about university life.
A personal reflection on poetry noting its rhythm sound and beauty. The author recalls enjoying reading aloud since childhood and says poetry inspires admiration and can transport readers away from daily life into an ideal realm of fancy.
The November 14 chapel program included reflections on student roles and talent. The seniors held a Saturday night picnic at Mr. Doss' pasture northeast of town with Miss Boone, Miss Tapscott, and Jack Lackey, featuring a large fire, roasted wieners, marshmallows, and snacks.
The program featured three sophomore girls singing Shanty in Old Chang Town and J Y Russell delivering The Midnight Game poem. Inez Coffey closed by remarking on errors made in the last 24 hours in English.
Joe Thomas Meador labeled a ladies man while Ross Wilson enjoyed high spirits Saturday night. Frances pondered Monday morning as Lee Vestal’s hands stayed cold. Marie Foster dined at Chesley Rutledge’s cafe with N. B. Nicholson timid Saturday night. Anther Hudgins helps with home economics as Dick Montgomery opposes the girls. Charles White and Franklin Dixon stayed up late Friday. Monabelle Biggerstaff and Helen Reece kept weekend trips to Bells secret. J B Cates renounces being a woman hater while Robert Long Bow was angry Sunday night.
The Boys' Student Forum elected Noel Ashinhurst president Frank Clark secretary and treasurer and Robert Doss reporter. The president will appoint the vice president critic and parliamentarian for a 10 week term. The group will sponsor school debater selections and diverse programs.
A poetic piece celebrates October with imagery of birds migrating pumpkins ripening and berries falling as nature shifts toward winter. The verse emphasizes autumn splendor and the season's advance through vivid natural scenes.
A brief verse notes November eighth as a decisive day. It praises the Republican lead and Franklin D. as a stronghold while acknowledging the enduring presence of the donkey in party politics.
A fragment notes Gram Pem’s downfall and Frances Montgomery’s drug use described with mentions of green, purple, yellow, and pink pills. The text warns viewers will feel ill when they see her enjoyment, signaling a sensational or cautionary crime or social issue tone.
Diligent scouts watched a rare meteor shower on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The Leonids and related showers occur about every thirty three years around mid November and vary with the shower orbit. Boys felt cold and sleepy yet enjoyed the rare phenomenon more than once in a lifetime.
On Tuesday evening November 8 the Girls Glee Club performed at the Parent Teacher Association gathering held in the grammar school building.
During the first period English IV class a parliamentary drill was enjoyed as part of regular instruction. Reporter notes the reading activity engaged students in a simulated legislative exercise.
Mr. Owen, superintendent of schools in Henrietta Oklahoma, paid a visit to Whitewright High School on Monday afternoon. A former Grayson College graduate, this was his first trip to Whitewright in thirty years as he reconnects with old acquaintances and memories of the school.
A classroom dialogue features Miss Tapscott praising Brutus honor as the keynote of his character. Christine, half asleep, blurts that Brutus is onery, reflecting a student's blunt take on the Roman figure.
Mr Smith leads a plan described by Sonny to organize a foursome from the high school boys. A junior student discusses Benjamin Franklin, characterizing him a citizen of Pendlvana and a spendthrift.
Miss Madge Sears, former Whitewright High School graduate, was elected freshman favorite at Austin College. Her photo will appear in the Chromoscope annual. Friends note her versatility and beauty. Masqueraders Club staged "For Love and Honor" during the Second District Music Clubs meet. Rehearsals for "Oh, Kay" begin daily for a Dec. 2 performance.
Pauline Coley serves as president of the freshman class and is praised for her bright disposition and popular leadership. Freshmen and sophomore boys plan a basketball court. only freshmen and sophomores may play. organizers seek volunteers to finish the project.
Wednesday afternoon at 4 00 p m W H S defeated Tom Bean 24 10 The team previously lost 10 5 at Tom Bean and now returns the compliment The report notes scoring improvement from 5 points in the first game to 24 in the latest game R R W
A quirky tip suggests defeating insomnia by picturing waking up as the cue to sleep better. The idea replaces counting sheep with envisioning an early rising moment to prompt rest.
The piece explains Indian Summer and St Martin's Summer as warm spells after early winter cold snaps. It notes American origin for Indian Summer and describes St Martin's Autumn in England and France, linked to Saint Martin of Tours with legends of the beggar cloak and miracles.
Miss Nell Penn of Whitewright, bride elect of Jack Hannah of Sherman, was honored with a Friday luncheon hosted by Miss Mary Elizabeth Bethel at her Houston Street home in Greenville. The event featured hyacinth and gold chrysanthemum decorations and a lace tablecloth with a crystal bowl centerpiece.
Hyacinth tapers lighted the table for a three course luncheon. Guests played bridge and the hostess awarded a pewter tea set to the honoree. Mrs Jim Adkisson of Greenville won high score. Whitewright guests included Mrs Emmet Penn Miss Dorothy Hamilton Louise Echols and Nell Penn.
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