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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1928
Page
3
A jumble of names, remarks, and classroom quips from a school page. Snippets include a chorus led by a speaker, playful exchanges about papers, birthdays, and milk, with students named Irene, Benton, Mary Lee, and Laura Jean Fleming among others.
The passage urges seniors to pursue a life of value through self sacrifice and effort. It champions setting lofty goals, hard work, and training, claiming happiness comes from contributing to science or government and improving society.
A letter questions gum chewing by students in school and argues it should be avoided in public and in class. The writer admits occasional private use, dislikes the habit, and says it harms appearance and detracts from learning.
A fragment reflecting on Robert E. Lee praising duty as the sublimest word in the English language. It suggests the ideal of living by duty to make the world a grand place, noting the many poems and essays about duty.
The passage states duties extend beyond daily tasks to God, country, and neighbor, then self. It links service and obedience to laws, education, and liberty, and cites the Boy Scout oath about physical strength mental alertness and moral conduct.
The Whitewright Tigers traveled to Gunter and were defeated by Coach Herring's Buffaloes 20 to 0. Gunter led 13-0 at halftime, scoring two touchdowns and a field point after Neal and teammates were hampered by an early injury. Neal Garner May Ryan and Bogle starred for Whitewright. Vaughn shone for Gunter. The Tigers meet Van Alstyne next, hoping to reclaim bragging rights at home.
Wednesday chapel presented a song titled Out of the Dawn performed by Emmagene Sears Johnnie V Dossey Madge Sears Maxine Roberts Clyde Johnson Louise Sloan Margaret Sears and Marie Sears with pianisting by Mary Lee Andrews.
Misses Margaret Pierce Velma Lee Cates spent Saturday in Mc Kinney. Misses Clyde Johnson Margaret Sears Maxine Roberts and Johnnie V Dossey went pecan hunting at Bethel Sunday afternoon.
Miss Lauderdale spent the weekend in Denton attending a program by Sousas Band in the C I A auditorium. Miss Louise Echols attended the Dallas Fair on Wednesday while Duke Johnson stayed in Sherman on Saturday. Margaret Higginbotham visited Sherman and Luella on Sunday. Mildred Sue White spent Saturday in Sherman. Mary Gae Wood visited Boiham Sunday afternoon. Velma Lee Jones was in Leonard Sunday. An exhibit in the sewing laboratory showcases the class sewing efforts.
The piece notes student work in a home arts line and invites public inspection. Miss Grady Fae Coley attended the Dallas Fair on Saturday. Roger Holcomb spent Sunday in Denison. Miss Marian Wetzel visited Sherman on Saturday. They reportedly ate green persimmons, though rumors doubt the claim as chatter continues.
A Newark Leader dispatch from Atlanta reports the sworn statement of a Georgia man defeated in the county commissioner primaries detailing his campaign expenditures. The narrative notes the investigation into spending and records, highlighting the financial aspects of the local race.
The item lists exaggerated self deprecating numbers from an election era spoof. It details feigned deeds and misdeeds such as sleeping hours lost, teeth lost, offerings to barbecue, garments given, cash handed, babies kissed, kitchens sparked, miles walked, people greeted, lies told, revival attendances, missionary giving, and romantic misadventures ending with a defeat.
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