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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
7
The High School Reflector reports the rental library opening at two cents per day per book with a fifty cent admission fee. Students mostly paid fees and prepared to enter the library to choose volumes. New titles are available and readers are encouraged to enjoy them. Ribbons awarded at entry were prepared by several staff and students.
The second and sixth period history classes met on Monday, Oct. 2, to organize a club with officers Bradwell Alexander as president and Ernestine Tomlinson as vice president. The president named social, program, and motto committees with Laverne Kilgree as motto chair and Velma Holland as social chair. The Citizenship Club of last year inspired this year's effort, with meetings set for every Monday.
Mr Key visited the colored school and offered a miscellaneous collection of about a hundred books for the high school. Books covered math geography history English and more. A group of boys was sent to collect the books.
The council members met for their final session Friday. Duties ended at 1 PM when the incoming members’ terms began. Votes for the new president were tallied at this meeting.
Dorothy Booker returns to school after a three week absence following surgery for appendix and tonsils. She spent eight days in Sherman Hospital and says she is very glad to be back at school.
The W H S library opened on Monday morning, drawing a crowd as officials cut the ribbon. Volunteers staffed desks and greeted visitors, while local residents explored new shelves and study spaces.
Miss Williams announced plans for the next homemaking unit focusing on entertainment in the home. Third year girls upholstering the living room suite and discussing proper entertaining actions. Each girl asked two questions about entertainment, with activities to be completed by next week.
The Pep Squad members are issued new uniforms with gold and black weave. Girls got sweaters on Monday, while boys' shirts are being dyed to match. They chose a black letter W for the shirts and held a Thursday 12:30 meeting to rehearse yells, showing heightened pep.
J B Smith was elected president of the Student Council in Friday morning assembly. Other candidates were Jonnie B Robbins and Emerson Sears. Classes elected councilmen by class: senior Claire Doss and David Taylor. junior Mary Alice Harrison and Brother Gillett. sophomore Lottie Faye Brown and Phillip Earnheart. freshman Mary Helen Maddox and John Biggerstaff.
The Pep Squad sponsored Friday’s ball game and kept half the proceeds for the football banquet on Dec 1. Gate was run by Laverne Kilgree C B Bryant Martha Jo Darwin Merlyn Brown Earleen Benson George Hansard and Betty Harper. Cold drink stand was tended.
The Whitewright Tigers beat Ector 31 to 22 in the season opener on Wednesday night October 4 at Ector. Center Howard Wallace sparked the comeback as forwards Albert Thornton and Leslie Andrew, and guards Billie Ray Conner and David Taylor supported the lead throughout.
The senior class met on Wednesday to elect a princess to represent the class in the Halloween carnival race for queen. Earleen Benson was chosen and seniors expect her to be crowned queen. The chuckwagon supper was postponed to next week due to the Rotary Club party Friday night.
Marjorie Henderson traveled to Lawton Oklahoma for a weekend. Martha Jo Darwin spent Saturday in Sherman with Frances Riddle Evelyn Hill Modene Vineyard Doris Nicholson George Hansard and Robert Benson went to the Sherman Fair Wednesday night. Irene Mitchell visited Bonham Saturday. Jack Wallace weekended in Dallas. Evelyn Hill visited Tom Bean over the weekend. Modene Vineyard went to Sherman on Saturday.
Whitewright students Albert Thornton wins first on white dent corn Willie B Smith takes second on yellow dent corn and J W Chaney earns third on yellow dent corn in the corn division Future Farmers group earns fourth for booth preparation Denison Whitesboro and Bells take first second and third in overall standings R R
Five American history students debated Thursday morning before the student body on the resolution that the Neutrality Act should remain in force. Introduced by Ernestine Tomlinson, Mary Alice Harrison and Laverne Kilgree spoke for the affirmative while Brazwell Alexander and Velma Holland argued the negative. The negative side won unanimously, with the event generating enthusiasm and interest.
Chemistry students found a new set of books on each desk replacing the Senior Science texts. On Wednesday they distributed the materials, then cleaned the lab, washing and organizing both new and old equipment.
The homemaking boys had a late Wednesday breakfast for their first cooking lesson. They were skilled cooks but forgot to salt the eggs and left out minor items. Groups of four with a chairman led the session. Menu included eggs toast oatmeal and apple sauce. Only one table had dishes washed by period end.
The four class groups elected a princess from each class to represent them at the Halloween carnival. Earleen Benson, senior, Ernestine Tomlinson, junior, Jimmie Golden, sophomore, and Bonnie Mae Scott, freshman, were chosen. A three week contest follows. The student body sang songs and led yells by Mary Alice Harrison, Phillip Earnheart, and Jarvis Maddox.
The senior class will raise funds in December with a senior play. Juniors plan March activities. Pep Squad and F. F. A. target November. Travis Homemaking Club aims for February. Hi Y Club schedules October and hosts a Halloween carnival this month.
The Future Farmers quartet from Whitewright, comprising Leroy Martin Bussy Thornhill Birt Phillips Brazwell and Foucheaux Vestal with pianist, won second in the F F A singing contest at the Dallas State Fair on Saturday. Forty seven Whitewright Future Farmers attended with Juanita England Mary Alice Harrison Dorothy Sue Douglas and Martha Jo Darwin as Future Farmers queen candidates. Their washer pitching team J W Chaney and W J Billner was defeated.
The Killer Dillers met on Wednesday October 3 with both officers absent. Secretary George Hansard read the minutes and led a program including Fire Prevention Pays by Jack Wallace Television by Rudolph Russell Book Review of Rebecca by Earleen Benson Life of Oliver Goldsmith by Irene Evelyn Hill was named program chairman for the next meeting.
After three weeks the bronze pins arrived bearing the inscription American Home Economics Association. The center features the Betty lamp emblem of Future Homemakers of America. Ordered by Mary Dale King, Mary Ellen Brown, Dorothell Cowen, Martha Jo Darwin and Edith Harper. Another order will be placed in a few weeks for others interested.
J. B. Smith recounts previous defeat to C. B. Bryant and argues for experience. He pledges to enlarge the water fountain, push for a tennis court, schedule more gym activities, and organize tournaments and a school field day. He emphasizes willingness to speak up and asks for votes.
A four year wait ends as the senior class selects Earleen Benson as Halloween Queen. Co managers Willie B. Smith and Drunette Farley lead the campaign while warnings go to those with no money to stay hidden from the seniors.
The Whitewright Tigers shut out the Trenton Cubs 6-0 on Friday afternoon October 6. Trenton relied on line plunges for most of its offense, repeatedly stalling against a stout Tiger defense. The Tigers dominant backfield appeared to be in strong form as the game closed.
An old advertisement touts BLACK-DRAUGHT as a spicy all vegetable tonic laxative that tones lazy bowels. It claims headaches biliousness sour stomach belching and loss of appetite will improve the day after taking the product. The tone is promotional and urges trial.
A Wednesday morning meeting of presidents from four classes and clubs including Travis Homemaking, F F A, Hi Y, and Pep Squad discussed fundraising ideas for the year Miss Williams presided and the group agreed to give each organization a share of the proceeds.
The Tigers threatened repeatedly but coughed up the ball through fumbles. C. B. Burchfield and Otto Russell starred in ball carrying while Junior Key anchored the defense with several tackles and a punt block that led to a touchdown.
The remedial reading group organized by Jones Ray Vestal prepares a class skit for Monday. Lloyd Cato and Woodrow Anderson are set to participate in the performance.
The Hi Y Club hosts a Halloween carnival October 31 in Whitewright High School gym. Activities include games, booths, a queen’s race with student reps Bonnie Mae Scott, Jimmie Golden, Ernestine Tomlinson, and Earleen Benson, and a new Hi Y sweater fund from carnival proceeds.
Homemaking II students design miniature kitchen furniture inspired by modern trends. They will showcase the models in the light office window downtown, reflecting current patterns in home furnishings.
Homemaking I students spent the past week studying different party types and planning related activities.
Miss Williams guides classes in planning entertaining yet educational parties. Each day students propose games that educate and entertain, sharing new ideas and suggestions for party activities.
Seventeen Whitewright Future Farmers members received F F A shirts and ties last Friday. The royal blue shirts bear yellow print reading Whitewright Future Farmers on the back, while the ties are yellow.
Mrs. Kennemer and typing II students shouted watch out it s getting jammed while learning to use the ditto machine They also place book cards in both new and old library books at the school library program led by G H
Italy explores steel coins as a modern money alternative, noting steel’s wide use and long history. The piece mentions steel’s applicability across industries and recalls ancient Indian steelmaking practices from around 4000 years ago.
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