The Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. [61], No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 11, 1940 Page: 2 of 8
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THE CITIZENS JOURNAL, ATLANTA, TEXAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY
D
HOPE INCREASES FOR 1940 HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL
i Traffic Patrol
Begins Operations
In Near Future
rhere will be a safety patrol
Crating around the school area
fin, Principal Paul F. Allen, chair
In of the Educational Committee
[the Atlanta Safety Council, has
lealed.
the patrol, under the auspices
[the Safety Council, "will have
[powers to make arrests or any-
Aig of that nature. They will be
Ire to remind traffic of its re-
|nsibility and to warn pedes-
*is. Mr. Allen said.
here are to be six beats—north
Ihe school, at the driveway, by
I, Service Station, the Grade
Iiol, on Buckner Street, and near
(Methodist church.
fenlike previous years, members
Ihe group will be High School
lents, instead of younger pu-
[' he stated.
ktrollers, who have already
titeered are Weyland Thomas,
(•.- W'aites, Berry Frost, Her-
Davidson, J. B. McKeehan,
J Savage, Royce Waters, Ilart-
j Elkins, Huey Adcock, Bobby
In. Freddie Williams, Earl Har
Henry Princehouse.
[tnty Track, Field,
>,nis Here In March
(hletes Are Ready
Ik, field and tennis in the in-
lolastic league competitions
|e held in Atlanta on March
15 respectively, according
Bentley, County Director-
1,'d.
I of last year's Atlanta high
L track squad return to at-
ito keep the track champion-
|if' Cass county. These are
Decker, sprinter; Don
weight man; Ererette
Jialf-miler; Glen Steele, half
[Bill Ramsey, miler; John
lael, miler, and Alfred
Jmiler. New comers in-
|oe Brabham, Pete Whatley,
Iwrence Caver. Prospects
tap good as previous years
! crack relay team men were
| graduation.
ly Sain, 1939 girl's district
|)n singles player, is the on-
nr returning for the team of
iwielders. Tennis aspirants
Back King, Reagan Albright
Witt, Noah Carter and John
lhael, John Thompson, Pete
fcnd Jay McWilliams in the
livisfons, while Marie Mc-
(, Carolyn Howe, Polly Star-
Id others will bear the girl's
DEAR FOLKS—
This week sees the transfer of
Rabbit Tracks to the Citizens
Journal.
Perhaps this is its first edition
that you have seen. Or maybe
you have read every issue that has
come out.
But what really matters now, is
this: that you know about your
public school system, and under-
stand those for whom it was es-
tablished.
In three three columns, weekly,
we shall try to assist you in ex-
tending that knowledge and under
standing.
If that resolution be even partly
fulfilled, we shall have a most hap
py new year.
And though it's a little late for
holiday wishes, one to you, too!
The Staff
>ORT FLASHES
By John Carmichael
I future basketball situation in
la high school at present is
lar but while matters are be-
|>rked out, the independent
am, composed of Atlanta
fchool boys continues along at
clip with lluee victories un-
fe's belt, coming at the ex-
|of Linden, Queen City and
\u re-
present time the team is
Lendent outfit, coached by
Vewerka, local resident and
gqllege star. School offi-
pay change their minds and
Jr the team which will allow
JToys to participate in the
Jty Interscholastic League
tiament at Huffines in Febru-
' In.that case a faculty mem-
•will take over the coaching du-
| it is said.
pys from many crack rural
fi'iis of last year are listed on
_.\roster. Carlton Wilbanks and
Jorria Rhea hold the forward posi-
J>ns. Wilbanks performed for
while Rhea cavorted at
City. J. B. McKeehan, tall
plenty fast and an expert ball
S o ✓"« . 1 •
■ CI xiuiu Vjoas, ,pia,yn tcinct.
Clements and Travis Bray,
Kar's Atlanta high school let-
together with Don Dobbs,
In an from the Rabbit team of
llay the guard posts.
"hwond team is made up of
Ivilb; nks and Rl|iMB(I Rhea
Earl Nichols, forward;
JPhilpot, center; Dale Sor-
|ard; Billy Baker, guard.
i, Mars, Manning
Speak at P.-T. A.
|ie P. T. A. meeting on Janu-
Wednesday, Mrs. D. D.
|/ill speak "a "Child i.abor
■ Inlays will discuss
Budgets," and Estil
1 give a talk about
of Notional Thrift
|v'ftili c r>'iII begin at n:.10.
: Ik ml, "-I rs. I'm
isident, extends an invita-
Chool mothers to conn
>r class officers are
['resident, Harold
PjireslHenl; Marie Ray
(d Marie Mel eniion,
High School Pupils
Enter "American's"
Article Contest
Under Miss Ola Belle Robertson
and W. H. Burnett, several Civics
students are entering the Ameri-
can Youth Forum Essay contest.
Miss Robertson stated that all
students are eligible, and as the
competition does not close until
March 22, there is still plenty of
time for others to participate. Stu-
dents may obtain information from
her or Mr. Burnett.
For entering Civics pupils, the
essay will be regarded as the semes
ter project.
The American Magazine offers
awards for the best article not to
exceed 1,500 words, on either of
two subjects: "Today's Challenge
to America's Youth," and "How
Much Security is Enough?", of
$1,000 for first place, 319 other
awards of from $500 to $5, and
1000 certificates of honorable men-
tion.
Identical prizes are given for
works of student art on "Today"s
Challenge to America's Youth," or
"My Community: It's place in the
Nation."
There are no entry fees, and all
explanatory matter is furnished at
the expense of the American Maga-
zine.
Teachers sponsoring first place
winners receive $100, and those
sponsoring second or third place
winners receive $25.
A week's trip to New York and
its World Fair of 1940 will be giv-
en the first-award winners and
their sponsors in both divisions. 15
sets of "The Harvard Classics" will
be awarded schools having the
highest number of their pupils to
enter.
RED SED
By Allen (Red) Witt
The sports situation for the re-
mainder of the school year includes
.those sports of basketball, track,
volley ball, Softball and tennis.
In regard to these, the prospects
look rather dark when compared
to the participants of these major
sports in Atlanta high school last
year.
There has been some skepticism
about whether or not we will be al-
lowed a basketball team in county
interscholastic competition this
year, although it is not definite. As
for the remaining sports, only time
will tell what can be developed
from the material at hand for
county competition.
Other sports included on the
sports calendar of Atlanta high
school are those brought forth in
the annual intramural contests of
the school. These include practi-
cally the same sports as those of
the county meet, in addition to
handball, girl track sports and
others.
Dr. C. Ward Crampton, noted
health authority and health editor
of Boy:s Life, iets forth this bit of
advice for boys around the age of
fifteen. "Boys of fifteen and there-
abouts, which is the major growing
' stage of a boy's life, should not
j participate in competitive sports,
J but should be content to train light
i ly for them for competition in later
days, thus devoting his complete
energy towards becoming tall and
manly."
Mid-Term Tests
Start January
16
Semi-final examinations will be-
gin on Wednesday, January 16, ac-
cording to tentative arrangements
made and revealed by Superinten-
dent Smith.
Each lasting two hours, the tests
will be taken through Friday, two
a day. They will probably be given
in the order of the regular sche-
dule.
The first semester of the school
year will end January 19.
115 Pupils Agree
To Buy Copies;
Only 100 Needed
School Heads Say They Must
Study Plan Closely
First, However
Chances that there will be a
school annual in 1940 were grow-
ing today.
Approximately 115 students have
expressed their willingness to pur-
chase copies of the proposed book.
From a financial standpoint, only
100 purchasers are necessary to
insure publication.
Sentiment among the student
body is almost unanimous in sup-
port of the move.
While expressing their desire to
have the Maroon published this
year, school authorities stated that
the plan must be looked into more
thoroughly before final consent
could be given.
■ Pupils were asked in a school-
wide survey if they would be will-
ing to pay a 75c deposit within two
weeks on the $1.00 book. The de-
posits must be secured before work
can begin on the annual.
Miss Virginia White, sponsor of
last year's "Maroon" said, "Prob-
ably we shall be able to publish the
annual this year. All of us hope so."
The planned book is to have 42
pages.
A. H. S. Band
Upped to Class
"B" Division
Due to the fact that the high
school enrollment has increased
over previous years, the Atlanta
High School Band has been placed
in class "B" competition. This
means harder music and stiffer
competition, according to William
Burnett, director. The band will
have too compete with such bands as
Gladewater, Texarkana and Pales-
tine.
The required number for the con
test has not been chosen. The Sil-
ver Cord Overture, by O'Neill will
be a selected number. The band
has been practicing on such num-
bers as "Scenes from Operaland,"
arranged by A1 Hayes; "Magna
Cum Laude Overture," by W. J.
Skeet; "A Descriptive Patrol;"
"There's Something About a Sol-
dier," by Noel Gay.
Mr. Burnett plans to attend the
State Band Clinic, sponsored by the
Texas Music Educators Association
in Mineral Wells, Texas, February
1. _
CAMPUS CHATTER
Author Unknown
We wonder what Joe and Marie
say to each other in their between
classes conversations.
Richard Johnson reports a won-
derful Xmas—Julie visited Polly
during the holidays—and it
wouldn't take three guesses to tell
you where Dickie spent most of his
time. ,
Norman and George have develop
ed a sudden liking for hot choco-
late.
RABBIT TRACKS
Published in order to acquaint the
public with the history of events at
ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL
Editor-in-Chief Tom Salmon
Associate Editor David Johnson
Sports Editor John Carmichael
Associate Sports Ed Allen Witt
Co-Feature Editors: Tommy Mor-
ris and Nancy Sain.
Exchange Editor Carolyn Howe
Club Editor Pauline Starkey
Assistant Editors and Reporters:
Roy Brabham, Daverne Davis,
Frank Bivins Trice, J, B. Blaydes
Richard Johnson, and Reagan
Albright.
Faculty Advisor Virginia White
Play Try-Outs
In February
"The One-Act Play try-outs are
tentatively scheduled to be held
during the second week in Febru-
ary," Miss Wilson White, director
announced today.
Various plays have been ordered
from the Extension Loan Library
at Austin. The Atlanta contribu-
tion will be selected from these.
The local actors won first place
in the District competitions both
last year and the one before.
Pictures To Be
Taken at High School
The press club will sponsor the
taking of student pictures Monday
and Tuesday, January 15 and 1G.
Twenty per cent of all receipts will
go to the club.
Last year the Student Council
made approximately $22 on a simi-
lar project. Dees Studio, Atlanta,
will take the pictures, which will
sell for ten cents each, three for
20c, and six fof 30c.
CROSS ROADS
Elsie L. Woods, Reporter
Little Margene Rogers of Maud
was guest in the home of her grand
parents Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Har-
rell, Wednesday-Friday.
We regret that Mrs. Vance Dud-
ley and little Jo Nell Hines are both
ill. We wish for them a speedy
recovery.
Miss Shirley Vinson is visiting
her sister Mrs. Leo Greene, Daing-
erfield, this week.
The "Get Together Gang" was
entertained with a party in home
of Mr. and Mrs. Bernice Hall Fri-
day night. Everyone had a very
nice time.
Cross Roads P.-T. A.—
Met Friday afternoon jan. 5 and
due to sickness and bad weather the
program was brief. House was call-
ed to order followed by theme song
The Eyes of Texas. Minutes were
read and reports given by the va-
rious committees after which dele-
gates to the County Council were
appointed. These are: president,
Mrs. H. P. Hall; Mrs. Bernice Hall,
Mrs. Traylor Welch, and Miss
Myrle Porter.
The business session was follow-
ed by a very interesting talk on the
subject "How the Success Habit
Can Be Cultivated" by Mrs. W. T
Walker. Song "Old Folks at Home"
A very interesting discussion on
the subject of "Recreation" by pri-
mary teacher, Miss Myrle Porter.
Song "Old Kentucky Home" was
sung after which the group was dis
missed by repeating the Lord's
Prayer. Let's all attend and fulfill
our mission as workers for the suc-
cess of our PTA.
Subscribe for the Citizens Journal
Ex-Students Visit .
High School Campus Unui Tfl Pnljpyp
Roy Price, Kenneth Whisenant, C. "lilt I U flCsSGWU
E. Johnson, Gordon McLendon, L.
V. Ray and Ray Goens, and other
ex-students visited the campus dur-
ing the holidays.
Gordon was editor on the first
Rabbit Tracks. He is now attend-
ing Yale in preparation for a law
degree.
BALLARD DIGEST
Madam D. T. Smith went off one
day
Now her stove is almost all gone.
Not thieves had disturbed its rest
they say
She had left the oven fire on.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis, acute or chronic, is an
Inflammatory condition of the mu-
cous membranes lining the bronchial
tubes. Oreomulsion goes right to the
seat of the trouble to loosen germ
laden phlegm, increase secretion and
aid nature to soothe and heal raw,
tender, inflamed bronchial mucous
membranes. Tell your druggist to sell
you a bottle of Oreomulsion with the
understanding that you are to like
the way It quickly allays the cough
or you are to have your money back.
CREOMULSION
for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis
MIDWAY
Mra. H. L. Hunt
We sure are having some ex-
treme cold weather. We had no
church or Sunday School, Sunday,
on account of bad weather and the
roads. Will try to be there next
Sunday for S. S.
Our community is sad over the
death of Mrs. Ola Land who passed
away last Tuesday night. Mrs. Land
lived in this community for several
years and has many relatives and
friends here. Our sympathy to the
bereaved.
Mrs. H. L. Hunt, Miss Eleaine
Rogers and Mrs. Jack Wall attend-
ed the funeral of Mrs. Warren in
DeKalb, Tuesday.
Sorry to report Douglas Hen-
dricks on our sick list and some
children have chickenpox. Hope all
will soon be wel?.
Sam Bratton of Marshall was
Thursday night visitor in the Doug-
las Hendricks home.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Lester of
Plain Dealing, La., wcri
gueita in the Reese Lest
Miss Maxine Stovall \
night visitor in the Dot
dricks home.
Several from here at
funeral of Mrs. Land at
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. George
ton and son are visiting i
Hunt home.
Please send in your nc
Phone your local news
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AT MILES DRUG STORE, ATLAN'
What happened to Lawrence Ca-
ver's out-of-town girl? He's not
talking.
Lon Bates and Robert Cameron
are doing all right for themselves
at Vivian. They've lots of nerve,
anyhow, going down there after
Atlanta beat the Warriors in foot-
ball. I'm not trying to scare you,
boys, but confidentially, I've heard
threats against all Atlanta boys.
Better watch your step.
Isn't it nice to have a friend—
for instance, John Carmichael
might be called Reagan's best bud-
dy, considering what he went
through last Thursday night.
If you haven't heard about it,
here's the story. You see Repgan
has a girl in Texarkana, his best
girl, in fact. He had a date with
her last Thursday night but couldn't
fill it because he had to drill with
the National Guard. So he wrote
Pearl a letter and asked John to
deliver it when he went to "T"
Town that night. Carmichael was
id to oblige.
When he arrived, he started to-
ward the door—but never arrived.
A four-legged demon, which John-
ny swears was the devil in dis-
guise sneaked up from behind and
took a bite from Johnny's posterior.
John let out a war whoop that was
heard for blocks, dashed back bo
the car; he was a trifle slow how-
ever and lost another patch off
his pants.
P.S.—He has decided not to be
a mail man.
The Senior class officers are Don
Dobbs, president ;Sidney Davis,
vice-pre: .dent; Carolyn Howe, se-
cretary; .rohn Carmichael, report-
er, and Tom Salmon, parlian|enta-
rian.
Harold Clayton is president of
the FFA, Atlanta chapter. Other
officers are Morris Rhea, vice-
president; Middle-ton Mustain, se-
cretary; W. C. Crouch, treasurer;
Joe McConnell, reporter; James
Draper, parliamentarianj^JjVnest
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