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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1933
Page
3
The W H S Reflector notes National Fire Prevention Week and National Safety First Week with events led by Miss Ray and Mr Gee. A Columbus Day assembly program is planned, and a co educational literary association is organized to boost training and school spirit.
Over the past week the senior class reviewed offerings from six salesmen with three boys and three girls on the committee. They chose two rings and two invitations, opting for a combination gold and silver ring from Herff-Jones Co. with prices between seven and eight dollars due to rising gold costs since September 1. Invitations of good quality were purchased from Stafford Engraving Co. B. E. M.
A note from a local write in I Cc recalls mock plans after the library’s new shelves and chairs were stained walnut but turned pink. The piece suggests a possible mix of pink and walnut or new paint, with a decision to come.
On Wednesday October 4 the city observed official book covering day. Local businessmen Mangrum Bros L La Roe Co Kirkpatrick Pharmacy New Gin Co and Manning Clark Meador donated sturdy paper covers to protect the State's books.
W. H. S. reenters the Interscholastic League with coaches appointed for each event. Mr. Smith and Mr. Key will coach debating. Mr. Manning oversees all athletic events. Spelling supervised by Miss Boone and Miss Tapscott to coach extempora.
Friday afternoon at 4 30 the sophomores organized a picnic at Badgett's Pasture. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Manning and Mr and Mrs Gee. Many games were played and refreshments of sandwiches fruit and lemonade were enjoyed by all.
The junior class held a benefit at the Palace Theatre after a comedy and The Life of Jimmy Dolan. Featured acts included Frank Hollingsworth Leon Adams Mary Frances Myrick Frances Haliburton Lula Lee Vestal and students in a Wilde sketch. Proceeds totaled six or seven dollars to finance the junior senior banquet.
The school will subscribe to seven magazines and one newspaper for general reading. The titles include The Atlantic Monthly Harper s Popular Mechanics Saturday Review of Literature The Golden Book The New York Herald Tribune Book Section and Current History.
The Masqueraders' Dramatic Club met last Tuesday at 8 30 am for the season. Future meetings are set for the first and third Tuesdays from 8 30 to 9 00. Twenty new members were admitted and introduced. Officers J B Cates president Thomas Sears treasurer Monabelle Biggerstaff secretary reporter were presented and welcomed the newcomers. Miss Ray the director outlined the year's work.
The club outlines committees for program entertainment and publicity. It will present three plays this year and sell season tickets at bargain prices. Ross Wilson is general chairman of the ticket campaign and has begun organizing volunteers. The first performance will be Peg O My Heart with rehearsals starting soon in November.
Thomas Sears, senior class president and Masqueraders' Club treasurer, is praised for his busy official duties and broad involvement in football, tennis, and track. He is popular with students and teachers and plans to try out for track again this year. Jack Lay, junior class president and Reflector staffer, leads in athletics and drama as Masqueraders' Dramat ic Club stage manager.
The W H S students hope to raise funds for a football team and a gymnasium. A five member committee will interview local business people and trustees, who are willing to discuss but not yet commit the needed support. Federal aid is considered but no definite plan exists.
Lula Vestal visited sisters in Commerce over the weekend. W H S students take up athletics and volleyball with song practice boosting spirits. J Y Russell hurt his hand in a football game last Thursday. David Smith injured his left hand Monday by discharging a rifle while cleaning it. Meda Jane Vizer has entered W. S.
Vivian Echols attended the Gainesville Little Theatre Circus performance in Sherman last Friday night. Repairs were completed on the roof of the August building. Lloyd Stowers, a sophomore at NTSC Denton, won admission to the college dramatic club after try-outs. He previously starred in Masqueraders' Club productions with about fifteen high school roles.
In Monday assembly the student body voted to organize a Literary Club. Thirty students supported the move, and the club organized Tuesday morning at 8:30 to train students for Interscholastic League activities. Robert Doss became president with Thomas Sears as secretary treasurer and reporter. Jay Lee Vestal, Jack Lay and Monabelle Biggerstaff named to the program committee to plan a chapel program with Mr Key in a few days.
Fifteen girls left the high school for a hike to Ryan's pasture with Miss Tapscott as sponsor. Each girl paid ten cents for the hike and supplies. Within twenty minutes a supper of pickles bacon bread cake apples and hot chocolate was served. Officers elected: Dorothy LaRoe president and Dorothy Ryan vice president. The club plans biweekly hikes and suppers.
William Hudson awaiting trial for wine shop burglary collapsed and was rushed to hospital where an X ray showed he had swallowed six dessert spoons two teaspoons a length of chain seven inch tin piece a bell push and three screws Doctors expect a short prison sentence once he recovers Visiting Nurse questions if children brush teeth regularly in a humorous exchange
Freida Parks of New Haven reports dropping 29 pounds after using Kruschen Salts. She says no hunger, more pep, and reduced morning sluggishness. a half teaspoonful daily in hot water is claimed to improve health and appearance. A four week jar sold nationwide with money back offers.
The lesson surveys Antioch as a new Gentile hub for Paul's missionary work, highlights Barnabas as a generous, defending figure, and explains the origin of the name Christians in Antioch. It prompts reflection on whether being called Christian carries real obligations beyond a label.
A local letter from W C Holland applauds the Whitewright Sun for lowering annual subscription prices to $1.00. He encloses a $2.00 check to cover renewal through February 1, 1935 and expresses lifelong affection for Whitewright and its people.
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