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White Haven School Journal

White Haven, Tennessee

December, 1921

Vol. 6, No. 2

Published by
The Students of White Haven School
White Haven, Tenn.

Officers:

Parent-Teacher Notes:

Every committee in the White Haven P.-T.A. is a live committee. All are actively at work under the wise directions of our president, Mrs. R.C. Richey. The various chairmen are making plans for the new year, which, when carried out, will mean much toward the welfare of our school and community.

Mrs. Henry Buchanan, of the Membership Committee, is preparing to launch a drive in January, by which she expects to double the membership of the Association. Every mother in the school district is eligible and everyone is needed.

Mrs. Louis Guth, chairman of the School Grounds and Civic Improvement, doesn't let the weather interfere with her plans. On Thursday, December 8th, she celebrated a second Arbor Day, when she was able to carry out more fully the scheme of planting shrubs and trees, as advised by Mr. Landess, landscape expert.

Mrs. Guth wishes to thank all the good people of the community who responded so generously to her call for help in her work of beautifying the school grounds.

Playground apparatus has been ordered and will soon be in place and we feel that the student body of the White Haven School will show its usual spirit of appreciation by helping us to care for all plants and apparatus that we place on the grounds.

Miss Rosa Hale, of the Lunch Room Committee, is cooperating with Miss Henderson, and together they see that our children have a wholesome and attractive lunch each day.

Sample Menu.

1.		2.
Meat Sandwich	.05	Sandwiches (Sliced Banana and Mayonnaise)	.05
Vegetable Soup	0.05	Creole Spaghetti	.05
Chocolate Bread Pudding and Lemon Sauce	.05	Gelatine	.05
Small Cakes	2 for .05	Oranges	.03
Apples	.03	Crackers	3 for .01
Pineapple	1 slice .05	Small Cakes	2 for .03

We have a treat in store for everybody, in the form of ravioli supper, to be prepared by Mrs. Chas. Bursi. This will be early January and everybody is invited.

Miss Kathryn Farrow is chairman of the Educational Committee. An educational rally has been planned to follow the membership drive. A reception will be held and work of the various departments discussed.

The Parent-Teacher Association anticipates a very successful year.

- Mary P. Anderson.

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New Hernando Road (two pictures)

Society:

Those who were present at the school house November 25th were delightfully entertained by the "White Haven Indoor Chautauqua".

The ladies of the Baptist Church gave a bazaar and oyster supper on the evening of December 16th, in the school auditorium, following which Ex-Governor Patterson spoke on "America Looking Forward."

We are pleased to have Lawrence Powell, Marion Davis, John Guth and Nugent Browder attend the "Older Boys'" Y.M.C.A. Conference, at Union City, Tenn., December 2-5.

Mamie Bursi entertained the members of the basket ball team with a dinner party, on the evening of December 10th.

Mrs. E.W. Hale drove to Collierville, Tenn., Thursday, December 8th, to be present for a special community meeting, which was held at the High School.

"Dick," "Son" and "Flop" spent the Thanksgiving holidays at Red Banks, Miss., on a hunting and camping trip.

Misses Ferguson, of Raines Avenue, have as their guests at the week-end house party, Misses Nell King, Lurlene Whitten, and Mary Catherine Tomlinson, of Senatobia, Miss.

On the evening of November 26th, Augusta Beatty entertained thirty of her friends, in honor of her little cousin, Helen Duncan Wilkens. Games and dancing were enjoyed throughout the evening.

We appreciate the kindness shown by the ladies of the community in making the girls' basket ball suits.

Orren Pickard, who sustained a broken leg several weeks ago, is recovering. We are glad to give such a favourable report of his condition.

Hurrah for the White Haven boys and girls! Always in the lead. At the Marathon races held November 26th, under the direction of the News Scimiter, Nellie Perry came out with first honors in the 50-yeard dash. She received $25.00.

Charles Howard was a visitor in White Haven last week.

The boys and girls of the Eighth Grade entertained in chapel, Tuesday, the 23rd, with two plays suitable for the Thanksgiving season. L.T. Browder was the star performer. The plays were given under the direction of Miss McCown.

Miss Suie M. Powers entertained with a luncheon and theater party, day after Thanksgiving, in honor of her sister, Miss Myna Powers, who spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Memphis. Miss Myna Powers was a member of the faculty at White Haven for five years. The invited guests at the luncheon included the members of the old faculty who were in Memphis: Miss Lucile Dean, Miss Ada Raines, Miss Kathryn Farrow, Mrs. Joe Forbes, nee Allene Walker; Dr. Frank Malone and the honoree. Miss Rubie Batts, Miss Louise Batts and Miss Addie Powers were fortunate enough to be present. The place cards were the November issue of the White Haven School Journal. A few reminiscences were indulged in, and the occasion was a delightful one.

The December meeting of the Kennedy Book Club was held at the home of Mrs. O.P. Cobb, on December 10. An interesting programme was given, after which delightful refreshments were served. Mrs. Cobb and the other hostesses were assisted in serving by Misses Janie Cobb and Catherine Richey.

To The Tenth Grade, With Compliments Of The Ninth Grade:

This is for the Tenth Grade all to behold;
We can't tell much where there is little to be told.

First comes along that Nugent Browder,
Who feeds his cows Purina Chowder.

And Marion Davis, next in line -
His wit doth sparkle and shine.

Next comes along Marjorie Dean;
A finer pianist we've never seen.

Another Marjorie, sweet and fair;
The envy of all with her curly hair.

Here's to John Guth, a lad of parts,
He is well versed in Latin and all fine arts.

There's Susie Hill, fresh and gay;
New conquests has she, every day.

From Central High comes little Maurine;
Yet, she thinks our school is the best she's seen.

Here's to Virginia, the "Old Dominion's" name;
Her good qualities will surely bring her fame.

Now we come to Louise Moore, who studies late and early;
Her disposition very fine, her temper never surly.

An important person is our friend Guy;
He works as hard here as he did at Levi.

Then, hail to Julia, gay and tall,
We have to say she can play ball.

Olive's head is full of sense,
But she doesn't know much about mood and tense.

Here's to Irene, whose last name is Perry:
You will always find her bright and cherry.

Now we come to Martha, with auburn hair;
It wouldn't be school if she wasn't there.

There's another Louise, neat and smart;
When the class meets, she does her part.

Let's not forget Edna, with yellow hair,
When you hear talking she's right there.

May you work very hard; pass everything fine,
And leave a howling good record for grade Number Nine.

Merry Christmas!
Ninth Grade.

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Items From The Fourth And Fifth Grades

The White Haven Sunbeam Band met Sunday Nov. 27 at the school house.

The Ten Commandments were discussed by the fifteen members present. The Sunbeam Band includes those within the ages of four to twelve and they would be delighted to have every child of that age come to the meetings and take part. They would also be glad to have help with their Christmas box for the orphan they are helping to care for.

The Fourth and Fifth Grades had the honor of being the and [sic] Gladys Mayfield, who are going to make their home in Buntyn.

Master William Cobb spent Thanksgiving in Arkansas.

Miss Helen Ware spent her Thanksgiving holidays at their home in Moscow.

The fourth and Fifth Grades have the honor of being the first to sell their five dollars worth of Christmas seals.

 

Athletics

The basket ball boys are pleased to announce that they have their new suits and they will be known from now on as the White Haven "Yellow Jackets."

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The girls also have new suites. They may not be seen quite as far as the boys, but they are going to be heard from just as often.

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The boys and girls have continued their winning through the past month, and this issue of the Journal finds them both champions of the Southern Division of the Shelby County League. Both teams were in good condition and looked forward with pleasure to the championship games on Friday afternoon, December 16th.

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The winning teams in the Northern Division were the Rosemark boys and Cuba girls.

The White Haven girls who played the championship game were: Berenice Colvin, Martha Shelton Davis, Bessie Miller, Mamie Bursi, Julia Miler, Mary McCalman, Lizzie Droke and Nellie Perry.

A full account of the game cannot be given at this time. The contest was spirited and resulted in a victory for the Cuba girls and the White Haven boys. Nine rahs for the teams!

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The White Haven boys who played against Rosemark were Ferdinand Edmondson (Captain), Richard McPherson, Edward Bertschi, Elvin Ferguson, William Clay and Marion Davis.

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Since the last issue the only game of special note the boys have played was the "Y" Rangers. White Haven's "Yellow Jackets" proved too much for the "Y" boys.

The girls lost to Central High on the White Haven court, by a considerable score, but they redeemed that defeat by winning a tie game from Collierville. This gave White Haven the championship of the Southern Division.

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The Normal "Tigers" played the White Haven "Yellow Jackets" on the White Haven court, December 13th at 8:00 o'clock. The Normal girls played the White Haven girls on the same evening.

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The Manager, Richard McPherson, will be glad to correspond with high schools and prep schools in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas that are not too far from Memphis.

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The basket ball season at White Haven promises to be as good, if not better, than in any year of its history. The students realize the value of such activity and appreciate the standards which must be upheld.

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The White Haven "Yellow Jackets" have been invited to join the Memphis Basket Ball League, which includes Central High, Tech High, C.B.C., and schools of that class. During the season they expect to play Hume-Fogg High School of Nashville.

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The next game scheduled is with Covington, on December 23rd. For a number of years White Haven and Covington have maintained the most pleasant athletic relations. There should be much interest in this game.

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Will Hale,Jr.

When the White Haven School Journal was planned, a committee of twelve was chosen to solicit advertisers. The picture of the student who secured the largest sum of money for the Journal was to be placed in one of the first issues.

Will Hale, Jr., won the contest, securing $57.50.

 

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