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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
4
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The piece marks Memorial Day on May 30th with reflections on bravery and sacrifice from Valley Forge to the Argonne, urging national unity and a wish to end all wars. It calls Americans to observe with uncovered heads and prayer for peace, honoring living soldiers and honoring the fallen.
The essay extols citizenship as the nation’s core asset, linking valor and democracy from Lexington to Sumpter, Flanders Fields to home soil. It urges training youth in right conduct, cites Judge Ben Lindsey on thinking over mere obedience, and argues knowledge strengthens ideals.
A Memorial Day message emphasizes schools as nation builders shaping character and citizenship. It cites devotion to ideals and loyalty to democracy, urging thoughtful planning to safeguard the citizenship of tomorrow.
Mr. Joe Childers will attend Baylor commencement in Waco and establish a Abilene law office this summer, no longer coaching. Miss Fields spends summer in Brownwood. Sophomore class hosts farewell party at the McAdams home led by Marjorie. Myrtle Barber goes to Simmons for homecoming and to work as summer B Y P U worker in Abilene. Lottie and Glee Ingram will be in Abilene. Alfred Lamotte, senior valedictorian, returns to Guion for summer. Others leave for summer: Dorothy Green to Smithville, Marie Griffis to Stamford, Randall Wisdeum to Greenville, Henry Dixon to New Orleans.
A compilation shows teachers planning summer time activities across Texas towns and states. Entries name P W J and C R R traveling to Waco Tyler Austin and Oak Creek for training or visits while others plan home stays in Abilene Brownwood and McCauley with brief trips to Temple Lampasas Electra Fort Worth and Simmons University commencements.
A reflective poem scene shows a teacher awaiting former pupils who never return. Desolate room, silent desks, and distant memories replace the lively sounds of laughter and music. The narrator recalls a final farewell, a last glance with a lingering sigh.
Miss Ruth Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs H O Jones of this city graduates this year at the University of Texas and has been notified of her election to Kappa Delta Pi a national honor society of education. The letter from Elizabeth Tucker secretary notes a seven dollar membership fee and asks for a reply by May 26 with initiation at the annual banquet before examinations.
The Methodists announce Sunday school at 9 45 a m under Superintendent Prof A H Smith Preaching at 11 a m Junior Epworth League at 7 p m Intermediate Epworth League at 7 p m Mrs Gid J Bryan is Superintendent Preaching at 8 p m The entire public is cordially invited to attend all services.
A farewell note from a former student praises Winters High School teachers and pupils for their influence on his life. He acknowledges varied efforts by students, notes some lack zeal, and urges perseverance despite life’s trials. He expresses pride and lasting memory of their impact.
A teacher offers a closing, hopeful message about understanding the future. The speaker expresses trust that God will keep the students strong and true, even as uncertainties loom. The note conveys care, guidance, and lifelong support for learners.
Alfred Lamotte delivers a heartfelt farewell urging students and teachers to pursue truth and virtue, avoid dishonesty, and strive for higher ideals. He honors faithful pupils through times of joy and hardship, commends courage in victory and defeat, and prays for divine guidance beyond trials toward eternal hope.
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