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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1928

Page

8

Whitewright Tigers Defeat Celina in Strong Football Showing

The Whitewright Tigers hosted Celina Bobcats on Friday night winning 32 to 0. Bogle led with passing and his multiple runs and Bennett, Mayo and Barbee added key scores while the line and backs showed strong teamwork. The crowd, pep squad in black and gold, cheered as the Tigers dominated from kickoff to final whistle.

W. P. Gaston Celina Bobcats Crosby Tigers Bengals Bogle Bennett Pritchett Barbee Mayo Garner Mangrum Neal Edward Pritchett Whitewright Celina Bobcats Kittens Rebcat May Coffman Ryan S. T. Montgomery Hall Smith Jack Montgomery G. Y H. Y

Live in the Present and Act to Succeed

A reflective essay argues people either dwell on the past or daydream about a future. It urges learning from past mistakes, avoiding idle air castles, and taking concrete action in the present to reach goals rather than rely on luck or chance.

The Value of Education and Its Rewards

This piece argues education is essential in modern times for better earnings and advancement. It cites that trained workers have promotions chances and richer understanding of arts, literature, and life, quoting President Lamar on education as freedom and security.

High School Ads for a Glee Club and It Crowd

A lively plea from students and patrons for forming a Glee Club to express personality through song. The piece riffs on musical numbers and popular tunes, referencing Sallye, Ole Black Joe, Mandalay, and other era songs as examples of a unison musical tradition.

Sallye Mammy Ole Black Joe Mandalay Mississippi Sigma Chi Sally Mary Lou

Glee Club Proposal Sparks City Music Move

A quirky city note hints at organizing a community Glee Club to unite locals across neighborhoods. The playful message references upbeat ambitions and regional pride as a sign of local culture blending with civic activity.

The Value of a Literary Society

A college or school literary society is invaluable to members and the school. It enhances English work, broadens literary horizons, teaches parliamentary procedure, and builds confidence for public speaking. As a school asset it spreads knowledge and can even be financially beneficial.

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Whitewright High School Needs a Dramatic Club

A letter from M. N. V. urges Whitewright High School to organize a dramatic club citing public speaking, fund-raising from programs, and performance skills as key benefits, noting a previous club once led by Miss Ray.

Whitewright High School

Sophomores Ranked Above Seniors In School Hierarchy

The passage portrays a satirical view where sophomores are praised as more important than seniors and freshmen are dismissed. It claims sophomores deserve unnumbered privileges, should lead the school, and suggests their sponsor is the cutest while they view life from high windows as angels who think little.

Lamar Texas V. V United States

Wanted A 1928 Bride Or Groom With Many Traits

A vintage advertisement lists ideal marriage partners for 1928. It seeks a wife with beauty and charm including hair eyes teeth and lips as vivid traits, plus a connoisseur in art and expert homemaker qualities. It also seeks a husband who is athletic, reasonably wealthy, personable, handsome, with a pleasant voice, neat appearance and strong business sense.

Weekend Visitors Report Across Dallas Suburbs

The list records residents and visitors in Dallas McKinney Trenton Tom Bean Sherman Denton and Pi lot Grove with names including Duke Johnson Margaret Pierce Una Mae Mangrum Mildred Sue White Irene Rector Mary Jo Henry Leela Jarvis Mary Cornelia Roberts Homer Annip Velma Lee Jones Robert Crowell Jack Silman Ford Scott Vestal Leland May Jack Bogle and George Gordon Pope noted for weekend visits and attendance at events such as the Dallas Fair and skating at Trenton.

Duke Johnson Dallas Margaret Pierce McKinney Una Mae Mangrum Trenton Jack Silman Pilot Grove Mildred Sue White Miss Lauderdale Denton Irene Rector Tom Bean Mary Jo Henry Leela Jarvis Mary Cornelia Roberts Sherman Laura Jean Fleming Homer Annip Edward Webster Velma Lee Jones Robert Crowell Ford Scott Vestal Leland May Jack Bogle George Gordon Pope

Football Team Entertained by Home Economics Club

The Home Economics Club hosted Celina and Whitewright football teams and coaches along with faculty and pep leaders on Friday evening October 12 at 8 o clock in the high school building. Miss Mildred Holcomb and Miss Frances Gillespie welcomed guests and asked them to register as the auditorium dressed in black and gold welcomed attendees.

Celina Whitewright Mildred Holcomb Frances Gillespie

Freshmen Defeat Grammar School 12 0 in Early Football Match

Coach Semosek's freshman team outplayed Grammar School 12 to 0. Officials review alleged ineligible players as fans urged support and future games loom.

Semosek Wilburn Grammar School Serosek C. C

Unclear comedic vignettes mix with names and events

A fragmented column lists varied humorous scenarios and named individuals in short phrases. It reads like a mash of character notes and potential anecdotes without cohesive narrative or full context.

Local Voices Share Quirky Daydreams and Hopes

A series of light vignettes shows residents discussing favorites and plans. Grover B Smith promotes Pierce's Cafe while Fender May backs Penn's Lumber for new builds. Lois Cates laments 8S M A distance and promotes R R Theaters. Mary Lee Andrews notes a Celina cousin. Babe Nell Penn plans C I A with S M U preference. Velma Cates comments on St Jo climate for health. Fae Wood and Kermit Belew chase spring fever in winter. Mary Connally favors skating with two pairs. Mary Cornelia Roberts muses on handsome redhaired boys.

Gaston Crosby Babe Nell Penn Mary Lee Andrews Maxine Roberts Sunshine Jeannine Margaret Pierce Celina Smith Semosek Crain Margaret Lauderdale Mildred Holcomb Frances Gillespie Lois Cates Opal Cates Mary Connally Maggie Horton Margaret Sears Una Mae Mangrum Mildred Sue White Emmagene Sears Dorothy Belew Grady Fae Coley Mary Jo Henry Margaret Coggins Oleta Chambers Ouija Craig Mary Gae Wood Mae Myrick D. C Grover B. Smith Pierce Fender May Penn’s Lumber Company Velma Lee Cates St. Jo Fae Wood Kermit Belew Mary Cornelia Roberts

Wise and Other Y s to Women

A column on women's pursuit of beauty as life’s main aim versus a druggist’s sales mindset. It notes women seek new wrinkles even as an economist urges saving on clothes. It observes women’s trends and a proverb about lasting habits.

Humorous Quick Read: Jokes and Snippets

A collection of light anecdotes and quips about smoking, honesty, pets, age, and manners. It stacks brief jokes from unnamed speakers including a zoo keeper, a parrot tale, a disagreeable onion remark, and a Humane Society president.

Friday Saturday and Monday Blanket Price Cut

Friday Saturday and Monday the store offers 66 by 76 heavy cotton plaid blankets in attractive patterns with a reduced price during the sale period.

Sale on Blue and Grey Shirting and Satteen Fabric

27 inch blue and grey shirting of good quality offered at 10 cents per yard for Friday Saturday and Monday. Colored Satteen 36 inch satin or satin like fabric in all colors valued at 35 cents regular, on sale for 22 cents per yard during Friday Saturday and Monday.

Misses Union Suits Sale Announcement

Misses' Union Suits in heavy quality taped fabric in sizes 3 to 13 offered for 69 cents each this Friday Saturday and Monday at the store.

Boys' Union Suits Go On Sale At Bargain Prices

Good quality fleece lined union suits offered in sizes 28 through 34. Sold Friday Saturday and Monday at 49 cents each.

Men's Union Suits Extra Special Value Sale

Men s heavy quality winter union suits offered at 98c each for Friday Saturday and Monday. High value deal for chilly weather shoppers at local store.

Lilley’s Three Day Sale Set For October 19 20 22

Lilley’s store promotes a repeat three day sale due to strong demand from last week. The event runs Friday through Monday October 19th 20th and 22nd with emphasis on low prices and value. The ad highlights Lilley’s reputation for quality and honest merchandising and urges shoppers to buy now to save.

Lilley Lilley’s

Lilleys salespeople ready to show merchandise

The salespeople at Lilleys will be glad to show you our merchandise, whether you buy or not. That's their job and they like it. You can do better at Lilleys.

Lilley’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Louise Sloan Dorothy Hamilton Elizabeth Waggoner Hassie” Bogle Jelly” Binion Durelle Mangrum Paul Ryan Martha Jo Sears Kermit Hollingsworth Robert Warren T. J. Rector Mabel Rector Lee Penny Blue Ridge Raymond Myrick Durant Oklahoma Sports Editor Society Sods Casennsen Seeeeesesewes Aeeweee Yowell Se Saeeeseses Bescenes Guy Sed Houston Young George Getten Pope Maggie Horton Hamilton Dorothy Velma Bennett Eeseeusserevesese Srecccens James Lindsey Let Tra-La Georgia East Side West Side Euna Lee Hampton Alwilda Ryan Lloyd Stowers Snicklefritz Mr. Crain Mr. Smith Mr. Semosek Mr. Gaston Dlubs Fender Mary Cornelia Jack Charlie May Mary Grover B Velma B Purgatory Virginia B Irene R Clyde J The Humane Society Society For Kindness To Boys’ Unionalls Lilley Dry Goods Company Ladies Oxfords Plaid Gingham Men’s Union
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