The Hi-Life (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, April 20, 1928 Page: 1 of 4
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j| SEE THE WILDCATS
BEAT THE
TIGERS
THE HI-LIFE
VOL. 8.
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1928.
HOW ABOUT THE
JUNIOR-SENIOR
PARTY
NO. 10
ALUMNI BANQUET IS POSTPONED
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PLAY COMMERCE THIS AFTERNOON
We have postponed the Alumni
Banquet for a while and probably
until next year. We are very sorry
to disappoint those who have made
arrangements to come, but the ma-
jority of the people were not inter-
ested, therefore the minority could
not have the banquet.
If you are a member of the Alumni
Association and want a banquet later,
call us and tell us about it and per-
haps we can arrange for it in a few
weeks.
SCHOOL MAKES DRIVE FOR
SALVATION ARMY
Last week, a drive was put on in
Sulphur Springs for the Salvation
Army. The Salvation Army of the
world helps many poor, helpless peo-
ple. Last year, in Dallas, five thou-
sand homeless people were given
places to spend the night and over
seventeen thousand meals were
given to hungry ‘ children. The Sal-
vation Army helps people whose
lives are ruined with drinking and
dissipation. Sulphur Springs has as
her quota three hundred dollars a
year for the Salvation Army. Last
week, James McMillan was elected
by the pupils of the fifth period
study hall to collect donations from
students. James collected $2.90
which was made up of small dona-
tions from different students. Al-
though our sum was not very large,
it will help a great deal and was
appreciated very much.
WHAT WOULD THE WORLD
COME TO—
If Nena were fire instead of Sparks.
If Christine were gosh instead of
Gee.
If Louise were old instead of Young.
If Lila were a steak instead of
Hamm.
If Earl were ache instead of a
Payne.
If Mary were short instead of
Long.
If Edith were an orange instead of
a Lemon.
If Mildred were a cowboy instead of
a Sheppard.
If Ray were grass instead of Moss.
If I. T. were an organist instead
of a Harper.
If Virginia were a chicken instead of
a Byrd.
If Marion were a crown instead of a
Brim.
If Mary Virginia hurries instead of
Waits.
If Homer were a giant instead of a
Midgett.
If John L. were weeds instead of
Flowers.
If Donald were a beam instead of a
Rhea.
If Joe Billy were brick instead of
Wood.
If R. A. were a Dodge instead of a
Pierce.
If Hazel were a butcher instead of a
Baker.
Dumb:
“Did you ever see me be-
fore?”
Dumber
“No.”
Dumb:
“You know who I
am?”
Dumber
: “Nah!”
Dumb:
“Then you don’t
know
who I am?”
Dumber
: “Nope!”
Dumb:
“Then how do you
know
it’s me?”
Lucille
Smith: “What will
stop
falling hair?”
Mary Scott: “The floor.”
Carpenter from third story: “Did
I drop something on your head?”
Pedestrian: “Only a hammer.
Be more careful next time.”
SENIOR CLASS MEETING
The Senior class meet last Tues-
day afternoon for the purpose of de-
ciding what to wear commencement
week. President Elizabeth Watson
called the class to order and put the
question of the girls costumes before
the house. The girls at once de-
cided to wear sport dresses for the
baccalaureate sermon on Sunday
morning, and evening dresses for
the commencement exercises. The
boys were unable to come to a de-
cision on any uniform suit, and they
were finally told to wear any kind
they pleased.
Veda Clinton made an announce-
ment about the Alumni Banquet, urg-
ing the Seniors to take more inter-
est and to buy plates early.
DISTRICT INTERSCHOLASTIC
LEAGUE
The District Interscholastic League
Meet is being held in Greenville
April 20-21. There are eleven coun-
ties in the district, including Hop-
kins, Hunt, Delta, Rockwall and
Rains. The pupils in Sulphur
Springs have taken little interest in
these contests and will have no rep-
resentatives to enter. Mr. Willis
will have charge of the Debate and
Extemporaneous Speaking Contests.
We regret that we have none pre-
pared to take part in these contests
and hope that more will take interest
next year and prepare themselves to
represent Sulphur Springs. We have
the talent, but not the training.
The program for the District Inter-
scholastic meet, Greenville, April
20-21.
Friday P. M., April 20.
1:00 o’clock: All preliminaries in
debate.
Friday Evening, April 20.
7:45 o’clock: Senior Declamation
of High School Division, Senior High
School Auditorium.
Saturday Morning, April 21.
9:00 o’clock: Finals in Debate:
Girls, Senior High School Audito-
riums. Boys in room 16 of Senior
High School building.
S’-R’s, Reading, Writing, Arith-
metic, room 15.
9:00 o’clock. Typewriting Con-
test, room 15.
10:00 o’clock. Music Memory in
room 9.
Junior Declamation of High School
Division; in auditorium of Junior
High School.
Extemporaneous Speaking: Senior
High School auditorium.
ATHLETICS
Saturday Morning, April 21.
9:00 o’clock: Tennis eliminations,
singles and doubles, boys and girls.
Saturday Afternoon.
1:00 o’clock: All track and field
events at Wesley College: Tennis,
Volley Ball, and Junior Boys’
athletics, Rural Pentalhlon, Wesley
College. Wesley will award medals
for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
in track and field events.
THESE AFTER EFFECTS
We now have seven periods in the
day. The seventh period is not for
everybody in school. Do you under-
stand? It’s just this. Some of our
high school pupils felt that they just
couldn’t study Tuesday, so they didn’t
come to school. As a result they are
staying one hour for six days. A
large number was intending to play
“hooky” Tuesday afternoon, but they
happened to be lucky enough to get a
tip as to what the after effects would
be. We pity the unlucky ones.
Anyway we’ve had some good resolu-
tions made, such as “I never intend to
miss another day if I’m able to crawl
and get here.”
JUNIOR PLAY PRESENTED
TWICE
The Junior play, “Fixing It for
Father,” which was first presented
on April 6, proved to be a great suc-
cess. The high school auditorium
was entirely filled and many seats
were taken in the balcony. By re-
quest of many of those who did not
have the opportunity of seeing the
play on April 6, it was successfully
repeated on the following Friday
night. The play was selected and
directed by Miss Gee, who has had
training and experience in the dram-
atic line. It is said to be the best
amateur play that has been in Sul-
phur Springs for many years.
Each character in the play was
exactly suited for his part and play-
ed it well, making the whole play a
perfect performance. Bevnon Gaf-
ford, playing the part of Prof. John
Risdon, acted just as a professor with
years of experience.
Eunice Harred was just the person
for the beautiful daughter of the
Professor.
Alice Kellogg, also the Professor’s
daughter, with her pep and charm,
acted as if she had been on the stage
for years.
Donald Rhea, as Dick Cunard,
made a fine brother-in-law, showing
that he knew how to manage
troubles.
Flora Lou Henslee, as Emma Blan-
chard, knew how to be an old maid
sister-in-law. She seemed to have
perfect faith in her superstitions.
Joe Glen Moncrief, with his false
mustache and natural animation,
made the nai-t of TVdliam Merto... u
successful one.
John S. Bagwell as Merton’s son,
had the stuttering down “pat.”
Frank Chamberlain, as Harry Chal-
mers, did well his part of bringing the
love into the story and also disguis-
ing himself as the Professor.
No one would ever know that the
captain of a football team could
make such a “hit” as a woman as did
Dan Dial in playing the part of Jack
Denton. He was simply a “scream.”
The part of Franchon Le Vande,
the widow, was successfully played
by Nena Sparks.
Loretta Ottinger, as Aunt Lize.
played that role as no one else could
have done.
The chorus was well trained by
Miss Gee and went through its part
without a mistake. The chorus was
composed of John S. Bagwell, Wil-
liam Milam and the following girls:
Lillian Alexander, Virginia Byrd,
Francis Kirkpatrick, Prue Teer,
Katherine Stevens, Mozelle Lindley,
Myrtle Ruth Crisp and Florrie Cof-
fey. They were accompanied by
Melba Williamson on April 6 and by
Christine Gee the second perform-
ance. Virginia Byrd also gave a
beautiful solo dance.
Much of the credit for the enter-
tainment should be given to Miss
Gee. It was through her untiring
efforts of training that the play was
made so successful. The entire
school is very glad to hear of the
Juniors success. The Seniors are
especially glad, for now they know
what kind of a Junior-Senior party
to expect. The Juniors will make it
a success also.
A SENIOR.
CARR-BURDETTE COLLEGE
GLEE CLUB
The Glee club from Carr-Burdette
College was in Sulphur Springs Mon-
day night. Many of the high school
students heard the beautiful musical
program given by these girls. Carr-
Burdette is a Junior College in Sher-
man, Texas. The Seniors of S. S. H.
S. were given an invitation to con-
sider this school when they are mak-
ing their plans to enter college.
HIGH SCHOOL LIGHTED FOR
MOTORCADE
The Broadway of America Motor-
cade arrived here on schedule at
5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon and re-
mained overnight. Immediately on
arrival, dinner was served the party
at the City Park. They were assign-
ed to homes in the city for the night
and Boy Scouts directed them to the
homes. At 8:00 o’clock the public
square was used as a playground for
the visitors and people of the town.
The homes of Sulphur Springs
were completely lighted and the
high school was made one of the
most attractive buildings in the city.
The campus was mown and the trees
and shrubs were fresh and green. At
night, the entire building was light-
ed. On account of there being so
many windows, and with a light in
each room, the building appeared as
a solid light. It was a high school of
which any town could be proud.
MEMBERS OF JUNIOR PLAY
CELEBRATE
The members of the cast of the
Junior play and of the chorus went
to Elberta Lake Wednesday afternoon
on a picnic. Everybody had a good
time. They enjoyed swimming,
boatriding, music and a great many
other diversions. After a good pic-
nic supper they returned to their
homes. Several members of the
cast and chorus were unable to at-
tend. Those who enjoyed this out-
ing were: Miss Estelle Gee, Mrs. L.
E. Teer, Prue Elise Teer, Virginia
Byrd, Florrie Coffey, Myrtle Ruth
Crisp, Joe Mae Thurmond, Lillian
Alexander, Eunice Harred, Nena
Sparks, Alice Kellogg, Christine Gee,
Mozelle Lindley, Francis Kirkpatrick,
Katherine Stevens, Lloyd Davidson,
Frank Chamberlain, I. T. Harper, L.
E. Gee, Dan Dial, Donald Rhea, Joe
Glen Moncrief, Travis Brogoitti,
Lonnie Campbell, David Mahaffey,
Audley Moore.
CARR-BURDETTE GIRLS
HONORED
On Monday night, Mary Jane
Pate entertained a few of her friends
in honor of two guests, Misses
Francis Henderson and Jacky Jack-
son of Carr-Burdette College. After
attending the program given by the
College Glee club, Miss Pate took
her guests to her home on South
Davis street. Dancing and candy-
making were among the informal en-
tertainments. Those present were:
Evelyn Boggs, Christine Gee, Ellen
Pate, Baby Alice Kellogg, Francis
Henderson, Jacky Jackson, Mary
Jane Pate; Joe Glen Moncrief, Earl
Payne, Henry George Smith, E. L.
Kellogg, Lloyd Davidson and Jamie
Robinson.
ALICE KELLOGG ENTERTAINS
Last Saturday evening Baby Alice
Kellogg entertained a few of her
friends at her home on Church St.
After a delightful evening of dancing
and card playing, delicious sand-
wiches and cold drinks were served
to the following: Christine Gee, El-
len Pate, Mary Jane Pate, Alice Kel-
logg, Evelyn Boggs, Earl Payne, Joe
Glen Moncrief, Jamie Robinson, Dan
Dial, Henry George Smith, and Lloyd
Davidson.
Madelon Wilson: “Now solve this
one: A man bought a dog for five
dollars, then sold him. How much
did he lose?”
Faye McClimons: “What did he
sell him for?”
Madelon: “Chewing the piano
leg.”
The Wildcats, playing the strong
Commerce Tigers there, will attempt
to avenge the defeat handed them by
the Tigers last week, here. The nine
that the Wildcats will start against
the Tigers will be practically un-
changed as far as names are con-
cerned, but there should be, and all
indications point that there will be a
vastly changed style of play.
The local team has been drilling
daily under the guiding hand of
Coach Riley. The coach is laying
especial stress on the “stick work”
practice, as this was especially weak
in last week’s game. The field is
looking much better and bids far to
make the Commerce lads change their
hits.
The starting line-up will probably
be:
Rhea--------C Groce_____S S
DeFord______P E. Payne L F
McMullan _lst B A. Craghead, CF
Campbell, 2nd B Lee-------R F
Morgan___3rd B
WILDCATS DEFEATED IN
SEASON OPENER
The Wildcats opened the baseball
season as they did their football with
a defeat from Commerce High. We
hope the later success of the baseball
team will be as that of the football
eleven.
The Wildcats were participants in
a wild rabbit chase with the Com-
merce rigers doing the chasing in
the opening. Groce and Rhea were
the only two who were anything like
right. The Tigers managed to pike
a 10-0 lead in two innings alone.
Errors, more than anything else, cost
the Cats much. However, severe
bingles were gotten by the squinted
Tigers.
Taking out the first two innings
it was a fairly tight game for the
remaining seven, though it was late
in the fourth inning before the Cats
were able to connect with the swift
balls of the Tigers Southpair. When
Campbell got the first Wildcat safety,
he was followed by Groce, who also
hit the pellet for a long single, al-
lowing Campbell to score. From
then on the Wildcats were all hit-
ting and during the remaining part
of the game they played fair base-
ball. But the count piled up by the
visitors in the first inning, together
with later tallies presented too much
of a lend for the Cats to overcome
and they went down in defeat after
running the score to 12 tallies, while
Commerce was adding her score to
20.
Groce did w'onderful fielding for
the Wildcats and his club work ac-
counted for a big part of the Wild-
cats score. Campbell also did some
good batting. Lewis was the out-
standing player of the visiting team.
HI-KING CLUB
The Hi-King club met Wednesday
afternoon in Miss Marshall’s room.
Members for next year’s Hi-King
club have been elected and an in-
itiation hike planned for next Wed-
nesday afternoon. The present mem-
bers of the Hi-King club still remem-
ber what misery they went through
in being initiated into the club.
They intend to' “pour it on” the new
members.
Those who have been elected as
members of next year’s club are:
Baby Alice Kellogg, Mozelle Lindley,
Lillian Alexander, Eldon Medley,
Eunice Harred, Katherine Stephens,
Audrey Wilson, Edith Lemon, Flor-
rie Coffey, Myrtle Ruth Crisp, Fran-
cis Kirkpatrick, Marie James.
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