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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1937
Page
7
The W H S Reflector lists student names and notes on a lesson about making it materials used and building walks. Mr Cunningham gave a test Thursday afternoon seen as difficult and the class aims to win dollars at Sherman fair to fund F F A dues. Dues total one dollar with fifty cents for state dues.
During a Thursday pep rally cheers rose and a small spotted dog clashed with a brown mongrel as the crowd surged. Officials separated the animals and kept the spotted dog safe while the scene disrupted the rally and the crowd dispersed with mixed reactions.
The football players asked Miss Travis and the home ec girls to cook breakfast Friday morning for the Rockwall game. They required eight dozen eggs, bread for toast, coffee for four gallons, bacon, milk, butter, and post toasties. Mothers likely know how the boys gathered the supplies.
Martha Jo Darwin and Evelyn Hill named champions in home economics II after class members made apple jelly Thursday. The piece outlines jelly basics, pectin tests, and the epsom salts method to gauge pectin levels for quality jelly.
Chapel was called Tuesday afternoon for a few minutes with announcements about Friday’s football game against Rockwall. Mr. Gaddis listed ticket prices and spoke briefly about the game. Mr. Key announced the pep squad would ride the bus to the game.
Vocational agriculture students explored ce during their class activities. The brief session covered basic farming techniques and the importance of practical lab work in understanding crop production and soil management.
A campus bicycle program at White Wright High School features freshmen ownership of bicycles used by all. Mr. Gaddis endorses the activity as good exercise for football players and conducts daily noon demonstrations. Graceful riders include Jack Jernigan and Ernest Lewis.
Whitewright fans gathered Thursday night at the high school for a bonfire rally by the pep squad. The Tigers, facing the Rockwall Yellow Jackets, hailed strong opposition in the 15-B Conference as they paraded through town.
Rockwall Yellow Jackets defeated Whitewright Tigers 13 to 0 in the season opening conference game. Isebell broke free for a 60 yard run and later scored, with Wade and Dismore contributing on drives. Thornhill, Vineyard, and Pritchett shone for Whitewright but could not score.
After beating Rockwall, the Tigers settle into practice for the next match. Guards Billy Pritchett and Merriwell Vine receive praise for strong play, with Newman and Thornhill also earning special notice. The coach is pleased with the team, and trainer Mr. Cunningham provides medical attention.
Friday two buses ferried students to the football game at Rockwall. Both buses were full amid crowd singing and cheering. Despite the Tigers losing, students maintained school spirit on the trip home. Officials believed many would ride again if buses were provided.
Seniors cheer as class rings arrive at the post office and rush to complete payments so rings can be released. Some students with unpaid deposits, including new students, will receive rings later.
The paper notes Boyd Newman and Bill Hopper as heroes for aiding Jona Neathery who fell down stairs. It quips they should try fireman work or catcher roles for the St. Louis Cardinals, acknowledging their quick help in the incident.
From Orangeville a girl of about five feet five with brown eyes and hair and fair skin excels in civics and English. A male football hero from the south part of town stands five foot seven, weighs about 160 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He favors physics vocational agriculture and civics and is nicknamed Grapes.
After a hard won win, the team lit up the room with cheers as Coach Gaddis entered and declared they would wear the new suits for the next appearance.
Students gathered in the gymnasium Thursday to boost fight spirit for Friday’s Rockwall game. Some were accused of weak lungs, but opinions changed after the pep assembly.
W H S pep squad grows to thirty three members and names itself the Tigerettes at a recent meeting. They finalized plans for orange jackets black skirts and black toppers for members while leaders will wear black jackets orange culottes and black toppers. The club reports it has secured its long sought uniforms. N F D
A set of light classroom jokes records student exchanges. Gaddis asks what force helps people along the street and receives the police force answer. Ricketts inquires about interest on thirty seven cents for sixty days at three percent revealing a joking reply. Fred tells of a twenty foot fall from a crowded bus and a girl tidily consoles him.
Kermit Anderson was seen in Westminster on Thursday afternoon Norma Donigan was shopping in Dallas on Wednesday Marguerite Arnwine was shopping in McKinney on Monday evening Nina Marie Pierce was a visitor in Greenville Tuesday.
The Rockwall pep squad and the visiting Tigers cheered loudly last Friday afternoon. Twenty four uniformed girls and eleven boys wore orange jackets with black and white skirts while Rockwall wore orange jackets with white skirts. The half time parade featured a circle and the Tigerettes snake on the field led by mascot Marian Gaddis in orange.
Health column stresses whooping cough threats to infants under one year. It notes no natural immunity in the first six months, high child mortality, and rapid spread via direct contact or shared objects. Advises keeping exposed children home, isolating cases for two weeks, and consulting a physician early.
Washington The Postoffice Departments new painting Dan gers of the Mail appears harsher on the females than on mail or males A stagecoach journey is interrupted by Indians the ladies are scalped and stripped while the mail is untouched Critics question the art and a wall note explains historical nudity The scene centers on nude figures of cowsherding a sheep without clothing and the absence of clothing for the women The piece drew controversy among postal workers and the Washington Star.
A youth hired by a local coalman delays delivering the first sack to a woman on the third floor. The boss investigates and finds him breaking coal on the landing. The youth explains he left the coal in her letter-box since she was not in.
In a tense exchange a customer Mrs Jones asks to open an account but clarifies she does not want to deposit funds. She wishes to withdraw five dollars, prompting the bank manager to question the amount. The dialogue highlights cautious customer service at the counter.
The W. H. S. Glee Club met on Tuesday September 28 and elected Sarah Belle Gillett president Elaine Kaiser secretary and Hamilton Vestal librarian. The group plans several musical entertainments and tours to neighboring towns this year.
The Home Economics II class continues nutrition studies. Students formed groups of four, planned a menu, and cooked a meal on Monday. They are choosing materials and patterns for cooking aprons and headbands, and will cook next week if all items are completed by Monday.
The Whitewright High School Tigers routed the Gainesville Leopards 27 to 0 last Saturday in their new football uniforms. The victory showcased the team’s energy and drew attention to the fresh attire.
A witty exchange shows a clerk replying that duty comes before pleasure only in a dictionary. The dialogue highlights a jest about work ethic and language play in a humorous edge.
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