Jefferson Birthday Reflections Highlight School Anniversary
In a 1743 dated reflection the W H S Reflector editors honor Thomas Jefferson on his birthday noting his role in education and the Declaration of Independence. The piece praises his contributions and calls for ongoing remembrance. A school social later features prize boxes, auctions, and a celebratory feast with boxed lunches and lemonade, described as among the year’s most enjoyed events.
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Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
United States
University of Virginia
Monticello
Montgomery
Ross Wilson
M. B
Masqueraders Easter Egg Hunt Social on Campus
A social on Thursday afternoon hosted by the Masqueraders featured an Easter egg hunt and box supper. Miss Tapscott arranged the hiding as members arrived the hunt began with excitement. Mary Jo Sears and Agnes Coffey tied for most eggs and won a prize.
Carnival Intrigue in Cranesville Sees Ada Geraldine Spotlight
In Cranesville during Calico Carnival a tall elegant stranger asks for Jabez Donaldson and reveals he is his nephew. Geraldine, the crowned carnival queen hopeful, is introduced as adopted by Donaldson and not his daughter. The scene ends with Donaldson delaying disclosure until after the carnival.
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Cranesville
Jonathan
Jabez Donaldson
Mr. Donaldson
William Donaldson
Mr. Donalson
Geraldine Powell
Geraldine
Donaldson
Learning New Songs at Chapel With W. H. S. Voices
Students visit the chapel often to learn songs. Numerous good voices in W. H. S. sing beautifully once a song is learned. Songs are mimeographed sheets learned by ear under Miss Tapscott or Dorothy Tate with Miss Ray directing.
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Miss Tapscott
Dorothy Tate
Miss Ray
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Big Homecoming Carnival Ends With Lantern Style Pageant
A vivid invitation to a large homecoming carnival features colorful clowns maidens and a queen amid lantern glow. Attendees will enjoy a pageant of dancing drills and saucy performances promising a thrill of a lifetime on April 28.
Local High School News and Baseball Roundup
Mary Marie Mitchell and Elizabeth Sears visited in West Harrison School. the W H S baseball team tied Blue Ridge 9 9 in a five inning game after a late collapse. Harrison and McCoy led Whitewright with two singles each. J B Har rison leads batting with .411.
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Blue Ridge
McCoy
R. DeBerry
Montgomery
J. DeBerry
Harrison
Nelms
Smith
W. Bevens
Whitewright
McKinney
Harrison and
Dwight Coley
N. B. Nicholson
Billy White
J. B. Cates
Cates
Author notes on Andrew Jackson and The Raven
The writer states Jackson is described as the common Andrew Jackson without praise or ridicule. The Raven by the same author is highlighted as a Pulitzer prize book and described as the life of Sam Houston.
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Jackson
Andrew Jackson
The
Sam Houston
Rainy seventh ends game in tie for McCoy and staff
McCoy and colleagues see their fifth game dropped, a tie marked after seven innings as rain looms, ending play with both sides level.
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McCoy
A Silent Visit Sparks Forbidden Kiss in Quiet Home
A poem like scene unfolds as Zekle enters Huldy's room on a snowy night. He gathers courage, Huldy teases with a peeled apple glance, he confesses intent to call again, and Huldy grants permission for a kiss before Huldy's mother quietly blesses their moment.
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James Russell Lowell
Zekle
Huldy
Maps and their ancient allure through history
Maps predate history and appear in pyramids, ancient buildings, stones, and totem poles. Their age and beauty captivate all. The traveler finds maps uniquely interesting old or new, and can follow the trails of old routes.
Maps and their role in adventure and discovery
The excerpt argues maps inspire stay at home and shut in readers to imagine journeys. It notes maps let anyone follow others trails and turn dull stories into adventures. It highlights maps’ historical importance in discoveries and explorations.
Literary program on the Old South by English III class
Friday's English III presentation featured one minute talks on Southern authors and customs. A class debate on secession prompted teams led by Robert Doss and Jessie DeBerry for the affirmative and Mona belle Biggerstaff and Sonny Hancock for the negative, with the affirmative winning by secret ballot.
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Robert Doss
Jessie DeBerry
Monabelle Biggerstaff
Sonny Hancock
History IV Class Debates Roosevelt vs Wilson
On Thursday morning April 6 the history IV class supervised by Mr Manning presented a program titled What Will Beer Do for America Dick Montgomery spoke The Present Day Situation Mary Jo Sears Should United States Force Foreign Nations To Pay Their War Debts Luna Mae Garner debated the question Resolved that woodrow Wilson was a greater president than Theodore Roosevelt The affirmative side Frances Pope and N B Nicholson won over the negative Maurine Pierce and J B Cates F P
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Mr. Manning
America
Dick Montgomery
Mary Jo Sears
United States
Luna Mae Garner
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Frances Pope
N. B. Nicholson
Maurine Pierce
J. B. Cates
F. P
One-Way Argument at Telephone Booth Sparks Tilted Rates
A caller and operator clash over pricing in a Bloomfield exchange. The operator quotes seventy five cents to talk, while the caller questions a special rate for listening and for calling his wife. The exchange highlights tensions over line charges and service terms in municipal telephony.
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Whitewright High School
Sarah Janway
Mary Jo Sears Luna Mae Garner
Isabel Craig Monabelle Biggerstaff
Joe Thomas Meador
Frank Clark
Jack Lay
Billy Earl Montgomery
Noel Ashinhurst
Gladys Ray
Whitewright Lumber Co
Mary Marie Mitchell
St. Louis
Elizabeth Sears
W. H. S. Baseball League
Trenton
J. B. Harrison
D. E. McCoy
Joe T. Meador
F. D. Roosevelt
Emma C. Vestal
Louise Bray
van Alstyne
Margaret Lambden
Pioneer
Okla
Paris
Monabell Biggerstaff
W. J. Barbee
Agency
Hitler and
Goehhring
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Herman Goethring
Berlin
Bayer
S. H. Montgomery Agency
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