Hunt Co., TX - Schools: Dear Classmates, March 5, 1942 ****************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Sarah Swindell USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ****************************************************** Dear Classmates, Dana Warren Clark gave me a copy of a clipping from "The Celeste Courier," dated March 5, 1942. It was delivered to F. C. Daniel. I will share with you everything as follows: There is a cartoon, which has the title, "He Has His Own Troubles." A man in suit and tie representing American Industry is sweating behind a desk, stacked high with papers. A woman in hat, coat, and heels is standing in front of the desk saying, "...Not enough sugar...and no tires...I need a new refrigerator...and..." Scattered around are papers with these words, "Submarines," "War Production," "Pursuit Planes," "Big Guns," "Rifles," "Tanks," "Bombers," "Greater Navy," and "Munitions." Nate Collier was the artist. One front page article was titled "Plant For Victory Week Climaxed By President's Talk." Climaxing the week of March 1-7, which has been designated as "Plant for Victory Week" by the USDA War Board, President Roosevelt and Secretary of Agriculture Claud Wickard will address the nation by radio on this subject Monday night, March 9, from 8:30 to 9:00 o'clock. (Central War Time). The purpose of the "Plant for Victory Week" campaign is to plant or plan for planting to take care of required acreage for various crops to meet pledged "Food-For-Freedom" production goals. The Hunt County War Board plans to conduct rallies at the schools throughout the county stressing the need for planting for victory of certain field crops and home gardens. Farmers have been urged to plant long staple cotton. The agricultural department of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce is calling on the people of its area to enter fully into the spirit and activity of the week. All-out war production of agricultural commodities cannot. . . "Ruth Osburn And Her Hill Billies To Play Here Tuesday, March 10" is another front-page headline. Ruth Osburn and her Hill Billies, co-ed basketball champions, will play in an exhibition game at the Celeste High School Gym on Tuesday night, March 10. In three seasons, Ruth Osburn's Hill Billies have played 428 games in almost every state in the union and also have played in British Columbia, Canada. They are experts at showmanship and entertaining the public. Ruth Osburn, former world Olympic star athlete, is without question known not only from coast to coast but internationally as well. She will show the fans here a clever ball team of swell girls, unequalled, and beautifully uniformed. Proceeds from this exhibition. . . . "WMU Has Social" covered the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church entertainment on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. C. Jackson from 2:00 to 4:00 o'clock. Mrs. W. W. McMichael, president, and Mrs. W. C. Jackson, vice-president, received the guests, and Mrs. Herman White presided at the guest book. The Jackson home was attractively decorated with spring flowers of jonquils and redbuds. The guests were entertained by several enjoyable accordion and piano numbers presented by Miss Deborah Hicks of Greenville and Mrs. Sam Gibson of Celeste. These were followed by several interesting games. A delicious refreshment plate was served to the following Mesdames: W. L. Glasscoe, H. L. White, J. H. Cawthon, E. I. Ewing, D. L. Johnson, Moan Sparks, Frank Livingston, William Berry, R. M. Blankenship, Lonnie Linton, Lonnie Goode, E. H. Blankenship, Lem Warren, Nora Rahman, Sam Gibson, G. B. Norris, S. R. Granberry, W. W. McMichael, and W. C. Jackson. Out-of-town guests were Miss Deborah Hicks, Mrs. R. E. Jones, and Mrs. Johnnie Jones Howard and daughter, Barbara Ann Howard, of Greenville. Next "First Aid Course At Midway Opens March 10" reported that a Red Cross First Aid training course will be conducted at Midway beginning on Tuesday night of next week, March 10th. Further meeting nights and other details will be worked out at the meeting that night. A personal noted that Mrs. Houston Furr of Midway is reported doing nicely. She underwent an operation at her home last Wednesday. The second page of the paper contained "The Blue Devils' Den." It was noted as the "official publication of the Celeste Public Schools." "Clean-Up Campaign" was the first school contribution. It read: "As you know, pupils like anything in which they may compete against each other and everyone is enthused over the latest contest--the clean-up campaign. There is one contest between the grammar grades and one between the high school grades. The rooms are checked by some of the teachers when we are least expecting them. The standards are as follows: 1. Blackboards clean with chalk and erasers in their proper places. 2. All pupils' desks in good order and all books covered. 3. Teacher's desk in good order. 4. Temperature of room from 68 degrees to 72 degrees. 5. Windows and transom clean. 6. Pictures hanging straight and bulletin boards neat--books neatly arranged in cases or on shelves. 7. Water on stove and fresh air in room--shades regulated. 8. Neat, well-kept walls and floors. 9. Personal appearance of students and good posture at their seats. 10. Appearance of hedges and grounds. Each of the above standards counts ten points on the score. The Freshmen were the high school winners in the first contest, which ended Saturday, February 28. The third-fourth grades were the grammar school winners. We are all very determined to be the winners next time--but time will tell. ----Imogene Harrell "Campus Chatter" began with "It seems that Columbus Byird got caught in the act. (Maybe had a birthday.") We wonder who elected Leggie the governor of Kellogg? Mary Ruth is forgetful. (Could she have forgotten to give I. W. his ring?) It is rumored that we may not have Mrs. Pearce much longer. (She ate breakfast with the first period homemaking class.) We wonder what caused Huck's sore knee. (Could Bobbie have had something to do with this?) It seems that the junior cheerleaders can't decide what to yell about. If you see anyone coming at you with a piece of iron, don't be alarmed--it's for the Annual Fund. It seem that Betty L. got two letters at once and as usual, the man in uniform got first choice. A "Did You Know?" column followed. Did You Know. . . That Mr. Pearce is going to eat breakfast with the homemaking girls? That the basketball girls are going to play the Hill Billies? That Freida won a gold basketball? That we are going to have an intramural tournament soon? That the Freshmen won first place for having the cleanest room? That S. M. had bad luck Saturday night? (He ought to have stopped at the next house!) That everyone enjoyed the snow? That C. B. and Quinnie made a bet about where LaVerne went the other night? That Gene and Jean are having the same old arguments again? That Dana just dares anyone to try to take Junior away from her? That the Juniors will surely win both pennants in the intramural basketball tournament? Mary Glasscock contributed "County Tournament." The girls basketball team went to Greenville Wednesday night to the County Tournament. The girls were victorious over Caddo Mills by a score of eighteen to fourteen. They went back Saturday to play Boles Home. Our girls were defeated by seven points. Freida Spoonemore received a gold basketball. The ones who played in the tourney were: Freida Spoonemore, Mary Glasscock, Imogene Swafford, forwards; and Nora McNeely, Edna Earle Barbary, and Jessie Hickey, guards. Bobbie McGee played substitute. "The Flagpole" concluded "The Blue Devils' Den" for the week. The agriculture boys, under the supervision of Mr. Murphy, put up a flagpole on the school grounds. We are very proud of this symbol of freedom now flying from our new flagpole. The flag is put up every morning, except on days that are rainy or bad, at 9:00. It is taken down at 4:00 in the afternoon. When we look out of the window and see the flag of the United States of America flying in all of it glory, we can't help but think of the gallant men fighting for the freedom that this flag presents, in places all over the wide earth. Mr. Murphy and the agriculture boys, we are very proud of the flagpole, which you have taken the time to plan and to put up. ---Charles Dupre Other articles on the second page are as follows: Wanted--Reliable man to succeed B. W. Penny as Rawleigh Dealer in East Collin County--1200 families. Selling experience unnecessary to start. Everything furnished except car. Splendid opportunity to step into a permanent and profitable business where Rawleigh Products have been sold for twenty-five years. Good profits for hustler. For particulars, write Rawleigh's, Department TXC-121-10, Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. P. S. Pearson of Greenville spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Charles McClure. "PTA Postponed" The PTA meeting scheduled for Tuesday of this week has been postponed until next Tuesday. The last was another advertisement. Help win the war and make money with chicks that live and lay. Many popular breeds from approved flocks; blood test; fumigated; day old and started; sexed pullets. Order now, get chicks when wanted. S. C. English White Leghorn chicks sired by pedigreed US certified wing banded males from hens with egg records up to 365 eggs per year and outstanding USROP approved males. Come see the pedigree and chicks. I will save you money. See me before buying. Custom hatching, feeds, brooders, and remedies. Webb's Modern Chick Hatchery Phone 1101 North Stonewall Six blocks North of Court House Greenville, Texas I believe that F. C. Daniel was Mrs. Lillie Daniel's husband? Right or wrong, classmates? Although the editors were not lists, it is possible that Imogene Harrell, Mary Glasscock, and Charles Dupre were the editors. Their names were printed with their articles. Does anyone know anything about the students listed? Anyone remember the clean-up contest? Anyone remember the game with the Hill Billies? Thank you, Sarah