The Mexia Daily News from Mexia, Texas • Page 2

The Mexia Black Cat Published weekly by the Journalism Class of Mexia High School in coepei-atlon with the Mexia Daily News No Sympathy Seen At Mexia High Mexia Band Seen For Peacenik Marches, Beatnik By JANET BURKE Mexia High School students apparently take a pretty indignant attitude toward the recent rash of "peace" demonstrations by college students and "peaceniks" over the nation, land democracy." ft Is a bunch of people who ore'our boys in Viet Nam," Was the going into something that made by Billy Day. don't understand, and don't realize that we are not jasl fighting for the Vietnamese, but for the principles of freedom, In interviews with a number of students this week. Black Cat When questioned if they fell that this war in Viet Nam was staff members found most our concern, students gave defi Mexin High students strongly opposed to both the demonstrations 'and the demonstrators. Phillip Shoemaker described the peaceniks as about the laziest people around lo- calise they don't want to do any tiling for their country." Starlene Day felt, "These demonstrations are not showing true Americanism." nite answers in favor of America's stand. They were aware that in order to prevent the spread of Communism, it would be necessary for American troops to aid the Vietnamese in (heir fight against the Viet Cong.

"This is their (peaceniks) war too because they are American citizens. However, these few Larry Evans stated "1 think may be affecting the morale of Failures Hig i I For High School Persons in Mexia who have failures this week from Princi- Frank Parker's comment was, think that war in Viet Nam could be settled in a different way, but since we do have a great number of men overseas, fighting for the American way of life, we should back them." As far as burning draft cards, the students felt that it showed that the demonstrators were unable to face up to their responsibility to their country. All who Were asked if they were called into the service of their country said that while not anixious to be shot at, were willing to fight in defense of America. Mrs. Paul Page, social studies teacher, explains her views of Hie demonstrations un-American and being Com- the idea that the high school is a "soft" institution from an academic standpoint, would do pal A.

B. McBay. For the first six weeks of the current year, Mr. McBay point- well to note the information on ed out, approximately 26 percent of the high school's student body is failing one or more subjects. Of the 395 students, a total of 10-1 were on the first six weeks' failure list.

Some with single, and some with multiple failures. for the first, second', and thirdjOf the KM. there were 70 boys grades of Mrs. Wilson's class'and 34 girls on the list. Friday afternoon.

The oartv classes, there were 25 fail- Pt. Enterprise News A Halloween parly was held mtmist-insplred. This group is a minority, but it could grown. is dangerous for the U. S.

to have such a group. We ought to bo ever mindful of that sort of thing and teach our young people to be more patriotic, courageous, and to take more interest in our government." B. E. Oberholtzer "Any demonstration that won Forest Glade News Forest Glade School had a total of thirty-one on their first six weeks Honor Roll. The fourth grade led the school with In Pre-Game At Dallas Grid Meet bast Saturday the Mexia Blackcat Band participated in pro game ceremonies in the Texas SMI; game.

The Blackcat. band marched onto the field to the tune of "Grandtoso" and formed the letter A in USA. After the invocation, aJ! bands played "God Bless America." The color guard of SMU marched onto tire'field and afterwards the "Star Spangled Banner" was played. The bands them marched into the letters of Texas. The Bhickcat band formed the and E.

The University of Texas then played "The Eyes of Texas. The bands- inarched into the eight on the Honor Roll, eighth grade came next The with five on the honor Roll. The first, second, and seventh all had foui on the Honor Roll from their grades. The fifth grade hat) three, the sixth grade had two, and the third grade had one They explained that there art only three pupils in the third grade. Those making the Honor Roll are: First grade: Kent Sheffield Casey Moore, Ronnie Masters, and Donald Watson.

Second grade: Susan Daniels, Brenda Ferguson. Suzanne Car ruth, and Billie Smith. Third grade: Robert Buchanan. Fourth grade: Kathie Sue Billings, Darla Freeman, Audrey Garber, Judy McCoslin, Re- I I II. I-SUI I VI IV, formation of SMU.

Mexia's band hy Mlaron Smith aml W. 1V1L.A1C1 r) UUlllf formed the S. The SMU band, Bu Slcwar 1 Fifth grade: aid ainl abet the intent and then played "Varsity." Among the other bands which participated in the ceremonies was Timpson High School Band led by Raymond Thomas, a former Mexia Blackcat Band member, and a former member of the SMU band. This is the second out of town trip the Blackcat band has made by special invitation. The band played 'a concert on the Mobil declared 'Stage and formed the color' at the State Fair on Oc 19.

tober purposes of Communism, which Thc band lans to to the has as its main purpose 'bury- marching contest at Midway on ing us' and 'encircling us' is November 13. This will be the party was held in the school building. Games were played with prizes offered to the winners. Refreshments were served. During the past two weeks, tires among the seniors; 24 among juniors; 26 among sophomores; and 29 in the freshman group.

In the full year courses, English, Mathematics, Pt. Enterprise school Science were the been shv about half of its stu-i stumbling blocks. History major ing un-American, unpatriotic, without foundation in country. I consider all those who would have a part in such a cause as being unqualified for citizenship in our country. I can not accept their reasoning nor condone their actions when they oppose what they know we must do as Americans to protect our freedom and our way of life." Debra Ward Marcus Sheffield, and Ray Verr Shamblin.

Sixth grade: David Mitchell and Ricky Cundieff. Seventh grade, Nelda Batten Donald Barger, Deborah Kerr and Ben Lucas. Eighth grade: Janet Cundieff Aldcn Garber, Richard Ken- Carol Ann Sheffield, and Tern Don Shivers. ant first part of the Sweepstakes In order for bands to getj a Sweepstakes plaque, they must make a first division in marching, concert and sight reading. 'dents due to the passing of the cliicken pox.

The most xised piece of play- 'ground the go-round, has just, been repaired courses, and 16 in elective A There were 53 failures in English, to lead the list. Mathematics courses got 52 notations; there were 10 failures in history courses, 22 in the science put back in place by the Ross News Officers for the Forest Glade school paper, 'The Glade" were chosen this past six weeks They were as follows: Editor Carol Ann Sheffield; Assistant Editor, Janet Cundieff; Chief Reporter, Richard Kerr; As sistant reporters, Sandra Ward I Luke Reasoner, Beverly Turner, Donna Baker; Sports Editor Alden Garber; Assistant Sports Editor, Terry Don Shivers; Business Manager, Wanda Morton. This paper is published every six weeks by the eighth grade. Class officers for the seventh grade the second six weeks are: President, Nelda Batten; First Vice President, Deborah Kerr: Second Vice President, Jerry Sullivan; Third Vice President, The fifth grades of Ross visit-1 refl eshments ed the Chatanooga Glass Planti Skilok News A Halloween party was held Saturday night at the Shiloh school building and cafeteria. The party was given for all thcjD a id Barger, Secretary', students Jn the Shiloh com-j Cathy Alfsup; Treasurer, Sammy LeNoir; Parliamentarian, mum'ty.

There were games anc in Corsicana October 21. Theyj A raccoon was brought to courses. In the half year gov saw the soda ash, limestone'School last Wednesday by Anna High School custodians.jernment class, (for seniors) there were five failures. Mr. McBay pointed out that many of the failures were due to lack of application, failure to work sufficiently, poor study habits, and in some cases the large number of "outside" ac- jtivities participated in by students.

FFA Will Elect Sweetheart For Following Year Members of the Mexia High School Chapter of the Future Farmers of America will meet soon from Chapt year. From the 20, will be selected, and chapter members will vflte next semes- tor on their choice from one of the three finalLs's, to be Chapter Sweetheart. Nominees must meet certain they must be classified as junior or senior, and meet requirements Mexia High prior enrollment, ber 25, in To help overcome failures, ho and other chemicals put into a 2300 degree oven. The molten glass was dropped into molds and blown into Coca Cola bottles. The bottles were cooled slowly for about 3 hours.

The pupils saw the Coca Colq name stamped on the bottles and saw them tested for strength and purity in the lab. i reading and mathematics, pre- three fi na ji by a complete testing pro- cil on Physical Fitness. The pupils of GBl check their physical progress each month ijiic Dv recording the number of New MHS Students pu sh ups, sit ups and chins they can do. They also clock their 50 vard dashes and meas- Discuss Problems With Counselor Fifty one new students of School met Oeto- on grades and No girl m.iy be sweetheart for two consecut've years. developed.

The will have both Handbooks duties and privileges. She must rules and regulations of attend FFA meetings, represent were passed out chpater special occasions! discussed. the auditorium to discuss any problems that had containing the the and enter the district sweetheart Problems which had develop- ure their broad jumps. Mr. Clyde Clark, fire chief, and Mr.

Don Holmes, who is in charge of instructional services for the fire department, talked to the fifth and sixth grade science classes. They discussed home safety and told the students how home fires, such as clothes fires and grease fires, 'contest. She will be awarded aled were then discussed either (should be put out. They demon- sweetheart jacket to wear to privately with Mrs. Stuver, or to special events, out before the sThool.

'group. whole iHonor List Reported from Coolidge School A total of 42 students of the Coolidge school were reported on the First Six Weeks Honor On Uw? High School Honor Roll, Uiere were no seniors, iand Sieven freshmen listed. In Uie third through seventh grades, a tot'ul cf twe-'Hy Tlve made the honor roll. Students were, by grades, as 'follows: Eleventh A. Haw Pollard, Frerman, Tenth: JuL'a Gcrdan, Hughes, iSteph i rlrvin Gary Dawiy Keith McReynokis, Joanu McCUnton.

Ninth: Barbara Haggard, Gheryi en Jaliafeno, Miehail Whiddon, Danny Vinson, Patricia Lewis. Eighth: David Webb. Seventh: Julia Brim, Elizabeth Anu Allen, Randal 'M. Hughes, Melinda G. Osborne, William R.

Ward. Sixth: Jan Batey, Johnie Sprielell, Renee Evans, Deborah Harrison. Fifth: Michael Holman, Terry Wilson, Melinda Ashmore, Theresa Brown, Lesa Youngblood. Mayes, Fourth: TUlie Gordon, Clieryl Hughes. Third: Chris Adams, David Bandy Horick, Randy McCltaton, Lesley Brim, Betty Reid, Gayle Blasingame, Lesa Bolm.

strated the new equipment the fire department has, a resusei- tator and oxygen mask. They al- Pat Lucas. The coon was brought because of a series stories read by the primary grades. The raccoon was always acting up and clowning and the children really enjoyed his company. The honor roll for the Shiloh School includes: First grade Peggy Plummer; Second grade Pat Lucas and Evon Beard; Third grade, Judy Archibald and Eddy Plummer; Fourth grade, Wilma Lucas; grade, Kathy Lucas, grade, Joyce Phillips.

Fifth vSixth Chairmen Chosen For Committees By Library Club Appointment of committee chairmen for work program in the new school year was the major discussion Tuesday of the Mexia High School Chapter Teenage Library Club. Members elected the following committee chairmen. Of the social committee, Ginger Cox; of the bulletin board committee, Linda Fore; of the program committee, Katherine Smith; of the financial committee, Carolyn Thornton; of the scrap book committee, Brenda Jenkins. so demonstrated two types fire extinguishers. The race for king and at Ross Elementary was a little different this year.

The pupils did not ask fo- but earned the money. On sale in the cafeteria was candy, cupcakes, popcorn, and Kool Aid. The Beatles, a magic show and a slide show were also presented. The fifth grades of Ross visited the Chatanooga Glass Plant in Corsicana October 21. They saw the soda ash, limestone, and other chemicals put into a 2300 degree oven.

The molton glass was dropped into molds and blown into Coca Cola bottles. The bottles were cooled slowly for about 3 hours. The pupils saw the Coca Cola name stamped on the bottles aid saw them tested for, strength and purity in the lab. Purpose of the club is to teach members more about library work. They are given assignments every two weeks to give them contact with practical library operations.

Gentry Selected Junior Rotarian For This Month Raymond Gentry, senior a' Mexia High, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gentry, of 20t East Titus, has been chosen Junior Rotarian for the montr of November. Among the various activities Gentry has participated in at Mexia High are the Future Farmers of America and the Drama Club. Gentiy was chosen by Mrs.

L. C. Stuver, Mr. A. B.

McBay and the Senior Sponsors. Fie was judged on scholarship leadership, citizenship and character. Sheryl Hamilton; and Reporter, Ben Lucas. The eighth grade class officers for the second six weeks are President, Terry Don Shivers; Vice President, Richard Kerr; Assistant Vice President, Carol Ann Sheffield; Secretary, Dianne Deans Us! Hade By Large Group Of Mexia Grads Twelve Moxia High Sclioo' os are among the 133 students who have met propet scholastic standards during the pring. 19B5, semester at Na varro Junior College, to he placed on the Dean's List, according to information received here this weekend.

In order to qualify the honors list, a student must have a grade point average of at least 2.0 with no grade lower than and he enrolled as a full-time student. Moxia students listed are Nancy Ratten, Anita Campbell Frankie Day, Richard Fender. Sylvia Howell, Jolonda Love Orma 'Marvel, Karen Oberholtzer, Molly Walker, Mark Wiggins and Joyce Young. Blake Erskine, Tehucana, was alo a member of the list. Jolonda Love was one of nine stu dents out of the entire list who qualified by making all "A 1 grades in all courses.

Deleon Seeking Palfern For Awards Program The outstanding academic program of Mexia High Schoo has attracted the attention the De Leon Public Schools, who are seeking to begin a similar program, according to informa tion received this week by Mexia High Principal A. B. McBay. 'McBay received the lette-i from Mrs. Eklon Terrill.

schoo secretary, asking for informa tion about the scholarship pro gram of the high school. Mrs. Terrill wrote, "For the past five years the De Leon High School has maintained an aca domic sweater awards program We patterned it after your pro gram." She added, "At this time we have become established anc feel that we ready to go into 'a scholarship program. We would appreciate an outline ol your program." Mr. McBay stated that the academic sweater program oi the high school has been copied by many schools throughout the state Jfoxta iatttj Mexia, fuesday, November 2, 1965 Yes, Dear? If ties are very chic with girl's suits, laco collars and cuffs arc necessary for the well dressed young man, and if a nineteen year old boy can win second place in a Varsity Queen contest, then it is not too hard to realize why there is such a need for tranquilizers and psychiatrists.

There was a time, not too many years ago. when girls dressed and acted like young ladies, and boys dressed and acted like young men. But "times have changed" and in order to get into the "swing" of things and to join "the Pepsie generation," one (male or female) must have a different vocabulary, tight clothes, and shaggy hair. Maybe times will change again, but until then, excuse us', Sir or Madame as the case may be, but what ARE Kidd. Ho Ham, Let It Go Many people today don't take the trouble to "care." Scores of our students are contented to just get by.

They don't Seem to have the drive that makes them "care" about their studies. Grown-ups are showing less activity in PTA and social betterment simply because it takes time and trouble. Moral standards continue to drop because we just don't "care." Our government is run by the ones who "care" enough to take part in it. Unfortunately, they are among the minority group. Some people have grown so listless that to put forth the effort to accomplish something is just too much for them to Burke.

Jnst Try It Amendment One of the Constitution of the United States of America guarantees freedom of speech. Ever try it? Ever really sound off good and loud for something? Ever told the boss he was a mumble brained, half witted little jerk? Ever told a policeman he has made a mistake? Ever written a letter to Congress saying a two- year-old codfish could do a better job of running the government? Ever told a teacher he was wrong? Ever told your wife her pancakes taste like Goodyear retreads? Not if we plan to keep working, eating, living, and going to school we don't. Sure we have freedom of speech; as long as we speak softly and say the right Praytor from Girls Spending A $74,000 school market parenbly results from the purchases of Mexia High School girls, according to results of a ap- ized area of spending on clothes, cosmetics, hair grooming and hosiery only. On an average each girl said FHA Members Plan Active Project- Year For Future The Mexia High School chapter of the F. H.

sponsored by Mrs. James Newberry, is Wilson; Treasurer, Janet Cun-imaking plans for the coming dieff; Ellis. Parliamentarian, Lee The fifth and sixth grade students of Forest Glade set up a tracking station for the space flight Monday morning, October 25. The take-off of the Agena Members are presently selling football ribbons, and 'are planning a fund raising drive for the Italian orphan hoy they support. The organization hopes to attend the TWU fashion show at was watched on a televisionjTitche'? in Dallas.

brought to class by David Mitchell The Forest Glade Yellowback- ets played two football games The club is also hoping to work nl the local i-est homes, and members tire now in the process of Selecting a new name for the chapter. with the Coolidge Jr. High clllb officers are: president, The first game was in favor of Vicki Adams 1st vice president, Forest Glade, 19-12. The second game was won by Coolidge, 14-0. Marilyn Bradley November Lions Club Sweetheart Marilyn Bradley, a Mexia High Senior, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Bradley of 400 S. McKinney Street, has been named Lion's Club Sweetheart for the month of November. Marilyn has participated in various activities of the school. She has served for three years on the Student Council and was a representative to Girl's State in Austin this past summer.

She is, also, a member of the National Honor Society. Bradley was judged on leadership, character, scholarship, and citizenship by the senior sponsors, Mrs. L. C. Stuver, and Mr.

A. B. McBay. OVER 100,000 PERSONS PRISON RODEOS HUNTSVILLE (AP) About 115,000 persons attended the performances of this year's prison rodeo here. Some 30,000 saw the final performance of 34th annual show Sunday, he largest crowd since 1954.

One of the hallowed traditions of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra is that encores are not given. Annella Wright 1 2nd vice president, Candyce Copeland; secretary, Donna Shamblin; treasurer, G-ail Sellers. Business Meeting For Homemakers Plans Sales Work 'Mrs. Ed Holt's F. H.

A. Chapter mot Wednesday. October 13, in the school auditorim for a regular meeting. It was announced that the meeting was the time clues could be paid. The trip to the fair was discussed and it was decided that only those who had paid their dues could go.

Mrs. Holt told everyone planning to go to the fair that they must have a note of permission from a parent. Recipe bonk atui ribbon sales were discussed and everyone was reminded of the point system which is row in effect. Memners were told to report their points to Linda Holmes, Kay Miller, Jo Ann Martin, Peggy Thomas, Shirley Hen- diucks, Sherrie Henderson or Aloma Adams. The ni'xt meeting is scheduled for October 27.

MIDLAND'S SHARP WINS GRAND PRIX RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) Hap Sharp of Midland, drove off with all the honors in the 200-mile Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars in a race ivote- ble for the number of top drivers who did not finish. recent survey of thirty stu- she spent 'approximately $18 a dents' spending habits, made 9 here this week. This is an approximate maximum figure, but even half of this amount is worth considering by local merchants. The market covers a special- Dunbar News The Dunbar High School Junior Class held a meeting Thursday, October 21, in the junior class homeroom.

The purpose of the meeting was to set class dues. Class dues were set for $3.50 per student. Last Thursday, October 28, the Dunbar Chorus presented a Halloween Hop for Halloween recreation. On Saturday night, October 30, the Dunbar Dragons played the Hawks of Hillsboro. The Saturday night game was the Dragon's seventh of the season.

The Dragons are now in first place for the winning of district with six games won and one lost. Seniors participating in the Saturday game were: Billy Thompson, captain, Jimmy Gamble, captain, Leroy Mathews, Fred Levingston, and Leonard Baker. The winner of the Miss Dunbar Contest was Geraldine Smith. She was the representative of the Senior class. The Seniors were way ahead of the second place Juniors.

The Jun iors have been Winning the contest every year'for the past five years. Seniors who played in the recent Homecoming game were: Jimmy Gamble, captain and fullback; Billy Thompson, captain and guard; Fred Levingston, tackle; Leonard Baker, tackle; Wendell Anderson, end; Thedfdrd TRhbtles, -and Lee Roy Ma thews, guard. The honor students for the first six, weeks of the punbar Sophomore cj.aes are: Shjrley Bell, Daniel Carroll, and B. Ma thews. month on clothes, five dollars for hair care, four dollars for cosmetics, and four dollars for hosiery.

This is a total of $31 each one spends per month. If the average figure is generally correct, the 199 girls in Mexia High School would spend approximately $6,169.00 in a months time, based on this average. Some 66 per cent of the girls did part of thsir shopping out of town for what they considered better selections 'and bargains. USE THE WANT ADS INSURANCE Hospitalization, Accident Life and Group HERMAN FOCKE, Agent Southland Life Insurance Co. "I Sell You Buy Insurance" 300 N.

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