Circus unit torn down for Texas Centennial exhibit
The Glow Worm reports a climactic decision on the circus unit becoming a Texas Centennial Exhibit. Great fall followed as it was torn down and Halloween decorations were placed in its stead. A new reading chart awaits the first signature, and Lannie Sue Sears is welcomed as a new second grade pupil. Perfect spellers this week include Billy W. Evans Roby Wilson M H Mullins Betty Margaret Sears Harold R Vineyard Glendon Magers Guy Norris Willie Journey James Reeves Macdean Roper Oscar Simms Terry M Miller.
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Hallowe'en
Lannie Sue Sears
Billy W. Evans
Roby Wilson
M. H. Mullins
Betty Margaret Sears
Harold R. Vineyard
Glendon Magers
Guy Norris
Willie Journey
James Reeves
Macdean Roper
Oscar Simms
Terry M. Miller
Parent Teacher Cooperation for Child Development
Teachers and parents must work together to help children become wholesome social beings. With class sizes from 25 to 45 and diverse personalities, home environments, and abilities, collaboration is essential. An honest discussion of each child's possibilities, limitations, and discipline needs eases the teacher's task.
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Sallye Hamilton
Grammar School students set for Texas Centennial trip to Dallas
Friday morning at 7 50 about 100 children and teachers from the Grammar School will board the Katy for Dallas to attend the Texas Centennial. The trip is described as a once in a lifetime opportunity and students are working hard to avoid last minute cancellations.
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Katy
Dallas
First Grade Pupils Build City of Reading Home Day
First grade pupils showcase their first book and pride, taking it home to read. They have created a miniature city with filling stations and realistic details, illustrating their growing literacy and imagination.
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Robert Waldo
Sixth Grade Hobbies and High English Scores
The sixth grade discussed hobbies last Thursday with each pupil sharing their interest. Many students brought pictures to illustrate their hobbies and several have begun pursuing long term goals as a hobby to prepare for adulthood. Bob Sears topped the six weeks English test with others over 90 including Davis Parrish Lucille Starr C B Bryant Jessie Coffey Billy Lanius Kincaid and Cecil Owens Wandell Riddle.
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Bob Sears
Davis Parrish
Lucille Starr
C. B. Bryant
Jessie Coffey
Billy Lanius Kincaid
Cecil Owens
Wandell Riddle
Bananas and Milk Highlight Third Grade Health Project
A third grade health project centers on the banana as a beneficial fruit. Students created a poster reading Bananas and Milk Good Teammates and began with a discussion of fruits. The class listed favorites including bananas oranges apples grapes and more and drew Halloween faces around the blackboard while improving arithmetic skills. James Birt Phillips reports on progress and activities.
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Hallowe'en
James Birt Phillips
Fourth Grade Publishes The Desert News
The fourth grade pupils edited a paper titled The Desert News with Dorothy Nell Hall as editor and Monty Atkinson as illustrator. They contributed news stories and poems and are making attractive health booklets and posters.
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Desert News
Dorothy Nell Hall
Monty Atkinson
Fifth Grade Reports On Hallowe'en Reading Projects
The fifth grade studied the Middle Atlantic States and prepare for Tuesday’s test. Long division remains the focus in arithmetic while a Friday reading program boosted reading grades. Eleven grade students recited memories and the English class wrote spooky stories decorated with witches and pumpkins in booklets.
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Middle Atlantic States
Doretha Darwin
Girls Basketball Victory Marks First Win Over Boys
The girls this week played basketball and learned many things about the game. They faced the boys and won for the first time with a 10 to 8 score. Marie Badgett notes the team’s happiness over the victory.
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Marie Badgett
Seventh Grade News Highlights And Cotton Study
The seventh grade completed a six weeks English test last Thursday with top scorers Mary Dale King Dorotha Darwin Mary Alice Harrison Lydia Mae Arney Betty Atkinson Martha Lee Bradley Margaret Coffey Brother Gillett and Velma Holland. The geography class studied cotton with notes that the United States produces thirteen million bales.
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Mary Dale King
Dorotha Darwin
Mary Alice Harrison
Lydia MaeArney
Betty Atkinson
Martha Lee Bradley
Margaret Coffey
Brother Gillett
Velma Holland
United States
Causes of the American Revolution discussed in class
In a classroom note Malachia Wright reflects on studying The Colonization of America and now Causes of the American Revolution. The student asks if the engaging teacher is responsible for the interest while noting Texas leading in cotton production and Mississippi second.
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Texas
Mississippi
America
Malachia Wright
Chapel program delivered again at Pure Food Show
The program given at chapel Thursday morning was repeated at the Pure Food Show Saturday night in the auditorium due to low attendance. Visitors included Mrs. J A Yeager Mrs Clay Horton Mrs Lindsey Coffey and Mrs Maurice Holcomb. Performers featured Dorotha Darwin Betty Nell Yeager Betty Ann Darwin Hugh Tim Atterberry Janis Jayne Horton John Bigger staff Billy Lanius Kincaid Lucian Vestal Davis Parrish Brother Gillett Wallace Reeves LeRoy Martin. Velma Holland.
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Chapel
Ricketts
J. A. Yeager
Clay Horton
Lindsey Coffey
Maurice Holcomb
Dorotha Darwin
Betty Nell Yeager
Betty Ann Darwin
Hugh Tim Atterberry
Janis Jayne Horton
John Biggerstaff
Billy Lanius Kincaid
Lucian Vestal
Davis Parrish
Brother Gillett
Wallace Reeves
Leroy Martin
Velma Holland
New Janitor Virgil Ford Recovers From Operation
Community notes report Virgil Ford, the new janitor, is recovering well after surgery. Mrs Meredith's pupils will perform a Hallowe'en play in the auditorium Thursday morning during the regular assembly hour. Miss Nadine Blanton spent the weekend at home in Sherman. Mrs Bill Cunningham, former first grade teacher, visited Grammar School last week. Miss Carter Fletcher hosted the women faculty at her Leonard home Tuesday. The big parade drew a large crowd as the attraction.
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Virgil Ford
Notable seventh graders Lydia Arney and Jackie Thompson shine
Lydia Mae Arney is an energetic seventh grader praised for neat work and cheerful mood, while Jackie Lee Thompson is a humorous fourth wall breaker who loves laughter, rhymes, and acting. Both are highlighted alongside playful name swaps from Margaret Coffey and others.
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Lydia Mae Arney
Jackie Lee Thompson
Jackie Lee
Charlie Chaplin
Jackie
Strict Discipline In School of 1895
Clarendon grade school opened its third full term in 1895 with strict rules for students teachers and guardians. The blue book listed bells start times tobacco bans tardy penalties and behavior rules including quiet arrival and no entering private property during school hours.
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Clarendon
Allred says no more sessions after third called session
Governor James V. Allred expressed satisfaction with the third called Legislature and stated he will not summon another session. Rumors about pension tax deliberization bills prompting extra meetings ended, as bills should wait for the January regular session. Woodul will sign omnibus tax and warrant bills during Allred’s temporary absence.
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Austin
James V. Allred
Allred
Walter F. Woodul
New Mexico
Woodul
Comptroller and Insurance Department
Money Saving Budget Laugh Line
Ned replies that balancing the budget every evening leaves too little time to go anywhere, joking about the money saving routine. The quip contrasts careful bookkeeping with limited evening freedom, capturing a light financial humor moment.
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Ned
The First Week Food Fight Over Twin Rolls
A domestic scene centers on a husband and wife sharing rolls. The wife asks if he bought them all alone, highlighting a playful meal moment and family dynamics from a vintage domestic column.
Card of Thanks for Otto Maxey’s Death
We thank friends of all races for kindness and flowers after the death of our son and brother Otto Maxey in Farmersville on October 20. Signed: Mr. and Mrs. H. Maxey, Nettie Blanton, Venda Hamilton, Ardmore Maxey, Caro Maxey.
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Otto Maxey
Farmersville
H. Maxey
Nettie Blanton
Venda Hamilton
Ardmore Maxey
Caro Maxey
Landon pledges housecleaning in Pittsburgh speech
Governor Alf M Landon pledged a housecleaning of the political debauch tied to the New Deal spoils system. He said government employees have been pulled into a national machine headed by Roosevelt and his Postmaster General, undermining merit and good government. The Pittsburgh talk at Duquesne Garden was part of a coast trip.
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Pittsburgh
Alf M. Landon
New Deal
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Atlantic
Philadelphia
New York
Madison Square Garden
Landon
Duquesne Garden
Alfred E. Smith
New Tom Bean Water System Goes Into Use
The town reports the new $20,000 PWA water system is now in use with more than 75 consumers connected.
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Tom Bean
Charges Against WPA to Be Heard After Election
In Washington Republican leaders demand Senate campaign funds committee hold public hearings on charges of political abuses in the Pennsylvania Works Progress Administration. Committee secretary Robert Jefferys said no hearings before the election, citing weak preliminary findings. A conference is set for Nov. 9 to decide on potential later hearings. Greg Gravis, chief investigator, disputed WPA relief workers facing political coercion.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Pennsylvania Works Progress Administration
Robert Jefferys
Louis R. Gravis
Jefferys
William Hard
Pennsylvania
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