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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
7
The article lists the Student's Reporter personnel with roles including editor in chief associate editors arts editor society editor and porters. Names include John McMurry Jr Haskell Thomson Cora M. Thornton Marjorie Holland Ollie McMillin Katherine Sears Julius Iverheart Charlie Carter Weldon Wilson and faculty adviser F G Tacquard.
Six week honor lists show eighth grade Tom Everheart Illard Mangrum Ford Scott estal Guy Yowell. ninth grade includes Margaret Barbee Laura Cantrell Kermit Ollingsworth Durelle Mangrum Blanche Montgomery Jyde Montgomery Mary Pumphry Paul Ryan Martha Sears Caroline Simmons with A Club marks. tenth grade Clemmer Coggins Marjorie Holland Tal aadge Lawrence Gladys Smith. eleventh Bettie Lou Mewean Ollie McMillin A Club Cora D Dodson Creola Jarner Cora Mae Thornton.
The P. T. A. sponsored Cecil B. De Mille's Triumph last Tuesday afternoon and evening with Mr. Pace aiding. A large crowd attended and the proceeds will be added to the school fund.
The Celeste team faces a heavier Celeste foe as the Rangers seek a win to reach the Highland Park Kaufman winner for the district championship. Rangers must fight whistle to whistle to overcome size and crowd support.
The Rangers edge Farmersville in a tough district clash praising Farmersville’s hard clean play and stout defense. Overconfidence and a rapid schedule were cited as factors in the narrow victory.
Tuesday morning chapel exercises were led by Supt. Smith who spoke on the value of a sound education. Mr. Smith gave the influential talk, Miss Chenoweth helped select song books, Cora Mae Thornton performed a musical piece, and the students closed with America the Beautiful.
Robert M. Cantrell writes from Austin praising the Texas University honor code and exam process, noting no coercion to study and strict penalties for cheating. He predicts the Longhorns will contend for the Southwest Conference title and expresses support for Whitewright High and the Rangers, hoping for news of a Honey Grove game victory.
A catalog style segment lists third grade through seventh grade students and their respective "A" Club members across several schools. Names include Thomas Sears Bes sylea Church Wayne Martin J. R. Bailey Jim Henry Andrews Murl Ryan Genevieve McNeilly Elizabeth Davidson Dorothy Bennett Ballon Lay Pearl England Wood row Belew Fitz Bryant Billy Magar Leora Short Guy Hamilton Edna Merle McMurry Mary Joe Sears Bonnie Ruth Whitworth Frances Marie Church Dick Montgomery Agnes McKenna Frances Bryant Lester Martin Homer Lee Sears Maxine Roberts Mildred Harp Oleta Chambers Bertha Lee Clathorn Stella England Clyde Johnson James Lindsey Prentiss Compton Donald Hall Ouija Craig Van Vestal Virginia McNeilly Beatrice Maynard Eva Jane Skaggs Velma Bennett Una Mae Mangrum Onida Nell Harris Margaret Sears Johnnie V. Dossey Margaret Pierce Charlie Clyde McLean Laura J. Fleming S. T. Montgomery Gradie Fae Coley Mildred Sue White Mary Gae Woods La Rue Radican Mary Lee Andre ws Dorothy Hamilton Babe Nell Penn Earl Blanton Billie Ross Lucille Williams Frances Gillespie Janice McIver Anna Bess Carter Alwild a Ryan Mary Elizabeth McKenna Louise Beasley Aubrey Cook Z. G. Neal Lucile Craig Jack Everheart. We are making prices to meet or beat the lowest in the southwest. We should be able to sell you your Dry Goods supplies in November.-M. Co. Spivy & Co., Bonham.
The Rangers traveled to Farmersville and, after a cautious first half, mounted a third quarter surge to score the game's only touchdown. Indle caught the decisive pass and sprinted for the TD, with the extra point making it 7-0. Rangers never crossed Farmersville’s goal line again. Overconfidence after a prior win contributed to the narrow win in a game that featured steady Farmersville defense.
A compact sports moral urging fair play and hard effort. It stresses playing hard to win while keeping integrity, refrain from cheating, and maintaining an honest name even in defeat. The piece underlines that victory is sweet but character matters more, urging effort, endurance, and sportsmanship.
A paying-teller apologizes for handling soiled currency while cashing a school teacher's check. The teacher reassures the teller that microbes won’t survive on her salary, prompting a light, humorous exchange about germs and money.
The essay argues growth of character beyond outward acts. It contrasts So Big with true size shown in forgiveness and loving, cooperative home life and neighborly conduct, urging Christians to be truly big in daily life and relationships.
The list names students earning honor roll and A Club distinctions across grades one and two. First grade (a) includes Joe Thomas May and others. first grade (b) features John Tillman Carter and peers. A Club members include Bennie Ragsdale and Gladys Gosnell. Second grade (a) lists Martha Lynn Seay through Bernard Magar, while second grade (b) names Robert Doss to Ona Bell Long.
The speaker urges inner greatness modeled on acts of kindness and mercy. Reflections on Pilgrim's Progress and Mr Greatheart inspire a daily test: love others as ourselves, aid the poor, visit the imprisoned, forgive enemies, and treat all as we wish to be treated. The question to readers: How big are you inside.
A Bonham Texas clothing ad offers substantial savings on men s wear with the department store promising good service and lower prices than ordinary. The notice underscores value for cost conscious shoppers and highlights the store name and location.
Lester Norris, a newspaper illustrator who recently married a Chicago heiress, chooses to run a small Illinois newspaper. He values work over leisure, preferring to draw and manage a paper rather than retire with wealth. The piece reflects on happiness found in purposeful labor.
In a witty exchange, two old acquaintances meet after three years. One notes the other's aged appearance, while the other suggests the change is due to a new dress. The brief dialogue highlights social observations and fashion as a measure of time.
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