The Glow Worm Amateur Hours Feature Report
The Glow Worm notes staff editor appointments and announces Amateur Hours. James Arney played Major in a prize performance. Four numbers were selected for the Book Week program shown the next afternoon. A standout was a three round boxing match between Hoyle Riddle of New York and Tommy Thornhill of California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Arney
Major
Hoyle Riddle
New York
Tommy Thornhill
California
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed Across States for Gratitude
The last Thursday in November is set aside by proclamation as a day of thanks to God for bounty and mercy. The Pilgrims held the first Thanksgiving in autumn 1621 after a hard first winter. They celebrated a bountiful harvest with a feast inviting Native Americans, inspiring others to adopt the custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Plymouth
New Country
Thanksgiving play at grammar school auditorium features pupils
Monday afternoon at the grammar school auditorium the fourth fifth and sixth arege pupils gave a Thanksgiving play. The seventh grade chorus sang several numbers. The presence of so many visitors was true appreciated.
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Grammar School
Arege
Books Lent To Our Library By Local Donors
Margaret Ann Burnham lent a volume of Alcott stories to the library. It includes Jack and Jill Eight Little Cousins and Under the Lilacs. Henrietta Jackson lent her copy of Little Men. The library now has 25 books on the State approved list for a reading certificate. About 150 books have been read by students recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Burnham
Alcott
Jack
Jill
Henrietta Jackson
Third Grade Circus Characters Are Creating Booklets
The third grade stays busy with clowns and circus animals as each student makes his own circus character to keep with circus stories in a personal booklet. A large class booklet is also kept while the teacher reads Cricket, a circus pony story, to the class.
Fourth graders craft pioneer life scenes in class
Fourth graders finish a pioneer life story project with girls sewing doll quilts and boys assembling a village scene, showcasing hands on learning and creative work in the classroom.
Whitewright Triumphs Over Tom Bean In Clean Game
Whitewright beat Tom Bean 19 to 0 as both grammar school teams showcased improving play. Standouts Clyde Riddle C B Burchfield Earl Mercer and Tommy Thornhill starred in a well played contest with good sportsmanship from both sides.
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Clyde Riddle
C. B. Burchfield
Earl Mercer
Tommy Thornhill
Notable visitors at recent assembly programs
A list of attendees includes Mrs Connally, Mrs Manning, Elaine, Mrs Meador, Mrs Cates, Mrs Harrison, Mrs Bryant King, Mrs Harper, Mrs Claud Dillon, Mrs John Hughes, Mrs Binion, Mrs Clyde Hansard, Mrs Lee Wilson, Mrs Pannell, Mrs Mangrum, Mrs Joe Johnson, and Mrs Hatfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connally
Manning
Elaine
Meador
Cates
Harrison
Bryant King
Harper
Claud Dillon
John Hughes
Binion
Clyde Hansard
Lee Wilson
Pannell
Mangrum
Joe Johnson
Hatfield
Seventh grade program featured Major Bowes act
The seventh grade presented a program this week showcasing a talent act associated with Major Bowes. The event highlighted student performers and school spirit in a lively, community gathering.
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Assembly
Bowes
Girls Teams Clash In Hard Fought Monday Game
Scores from a tense afternoon match between the two grammar school squads. The game featured strong defense and competitive scoring as both sides fought for early season momentum.
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Grammar School
Seventh grade group hosts amazing show with red bats
A seventh grade member invites the public to view a remarkable performance featuring two red bats. It notes the show is progressing nicely and welcomes visitors to drop in at any time to see them.
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House Riddle
Club officers named for school group
The class forms a club with officers listed including Henrietta Jackson as president Janis Jayne Horton as secretary Bettye Nell Yeager Bessie Joe Russell and Katie Kincaid as chairs Willie Ruth Maddux as reporter Watch for upcoming programs and events announced by the club leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Jackson
Janis Jayne Horton
Bettye Nell Yeager
Bessie Joe Russell
Katie Kincaid
Willie Ruth Maddux
Notable Birthdays This Week for Local Figures
Guy Bailey Norris Willie Journey Curtis Alexander Henrietta Jackson and L A Watkins celebrate birthdays this week listing five local figures from the community. Each birthday marks another year with ties to local institutions and past undertakings.
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Guy Bailey Norris
Willie Journey
Curtis Alexander
Henrietta Jackson
L. A. Watkins
Second Grade Party Marks Six Weeks Study Completion
A celebration followed six weeks of studying In dians as the second grade hosted a party Monday afternoon. Thirteen mothers and four children attended as guests, and ice cream cones were served to all.
Small Farmer Benefit From 39 AAA Program
In College Station Texas A and M College officials outline a 25 acre exemption in the 1939 AAA program. The clause exempts farms with total soil depleting acreage up to 25 acres from general crop acreage controls. Geo Slaughter explains with a 30 acre farm example.
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College Station
AAA
Texas A
M. College
Texas
Geo. Slaughter
Texas Agricultural Conservation Committee
Slaughter
Two Kilts and a Thrifty Exchange in Quip
A humorous dialogue features Mike and Pat in a banter about a Scotch thrift idea. Pat reveals a twist that the child is his wife’s child by her first husband, adding a personal punch to the exchange.
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Mike
Pat
The People’s Car Sparks German Middle Class Appeal
The article discusses costs and transfers for the People’s Car in Germany. It notes limits on transferring rights, higher gasoline costs, and the need for wage rises before widespread ownership. Middle class buyers may favor the car for price and fuel efficiency, while manufacturers push price cuts to compete.
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Germany
United States
Modern youth goes practical at Denton college
The Texas State College for Women campus paper surveyed 2,700 students on why they attend, finding one third seek practical professional training, a sixth aim to raise earnings, another sixth want to better fit for marriage, while the remaining third cite various motives including enjoying life and marrying into a better family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas State College For Women
TSCW
Santa to Carry 225 Million Pack in Toy Motif This Year
New York report on the 1938 Christmas toy preview shows a $225 million line with 10 000 new American made toys. Children test models for fun, safety and education while favorites like Snow White and movie stars compete for attention.
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Santa
New York
James L. Frn
The
Toy Association
Nazi People's Car Seen Aiding Middle Class
Berlin observers forecast strong middle class interest in the forthcoming People's Car but doubt it will lift German ownership to U.S. levels. The car will retail for 990 marks, about 396 dollars, but buyers must endure a stringent installment plan. A weekly five-mark payment begins, with delivery only after paying 750 marks, and the buyer risks losing all paid money if payments stop. refunds are rare.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Comeback predicted for American yard fences
Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes that fences will return to American homes, redesigned as ornamental rather than forbidding structures. Front gates are also reappearing, driven by desire for privacy and a reaction against open yards, with fences once common near homes gradually fading before making a revival.
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Fort Worth
Awful Wailin The possum meal delays tragic news
A black woman Mandy cooks a fine possum as her husband’s employer breaks the shocking news that her husband Nicodemus drove his car in front of a train. Mandy reacts with practical concern about the ensuing wailin while finishing her meal.
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Mandy
Progress Hitting Town as Church Plate Gaffe Sparks Talk
Church Sunday incident draws attention as a zipper drops into the collection plate. The remark about progress in town underscores public curiosity and local humor amid the event.
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Beth Cunningham
John Biggerstaff
Wallace Reeves
Whitewright
Tom Bean
T. W. Ayres & Son
United States Navy
U.S
Erasmus
Carter
Gossard
J. F. Spindle
H. T. Atterberry
Penn Apartments
Emmet Penn
Hay
Pascal Farley
Myrtle Badgett
Allen Ty Short
Philco
RCA
Johnson
Manning & Meador
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
S. Travis St
Sherman
Lee Norris
Goodyear
East Tex. Gas
Denison House
Ford
Yeager’s Service Station
Manning & Meadow Furniture — Farmalls — Hardware
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