J B Navy Career Highlighted By High School Journal
The High School Reflector notes J B formerly of Whitewright High School, popular student leader and athlete, enlisted in 1940, serving in San Diego at the Naval Training Station and later at Camp Elliott. He married during service and is stationed at Kearney Mash San Diego aboard a Marine air base.
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Whitewright High School
Navy
J. B
San Diego Naval Training Station
U. S. Navy Hospital School
Naval Training Station
Camp Elliott
Kearney Mash
Marine Air Base
San Diego
Senior Play “Happy Landings” at High School Auditorium
The senior play “Happy Landings” will be shown Thursday night April 15 at 8 p m in the High School auditorium. Cast includes Juliet Ana Faye Blackerby Washington Jones Fou cheaux Vestal Mrs Stackpoole Azi Lee Smith Anthony Stackpoole James Stateville Barbara Ann La Roe Miss Sabrina Mary Helen Maddux Miss Busby Anna Ruth Johnson Mile Fifi Gladys Reeves Percival Courtwright Ben Robert Jones Michael Pemberton Billy Grammer Spotty Jones Ray Vestal Skofsky Russell Ray Summers. Reserved seats 25c Regular 15c. Come one come all for a fun evening. -A V S
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James Alexander
Kathryn Beard
John Biggerstaff
Una Faye Blackerby
Joan Brown
Thomas Brown
Alice Cato
Howard Goodnight
Billy Grammer
Glenn Hicks
Jim Hicks
Leo Howell
J. D. Hughes
Marcella Huseman
Anna Ruth Johnson
Ben Robert Jones
Ann LaRoe
Mary Helen Maddux
Cecil Magers
Lloyd Mitchell
Carlis Ray Neal
Robert Owens
Troy Owen
Madgene Phillips
Gladys Reeves
Wallace Reeves
Dale Marie Robbins
Azilee Smith
Shelley Smith
Winnell Stapleton
James Stateville
Russell Ray Summers
Mary Nell Talley
Dick Thornton
Betty Lou Tomlinson
Foucheaux Vestal
Jones Ray Vestal
Martha Vestal
Gomer White
Ira Mae Young
Juliet
Ana Faye Blackerby
Washington Jones
Stackpoole
Anthony Stackpoole
Barbara
Ann la Roe
Spotty
Skofsky
Shorthand Class Tackles Difficult End Of Term Dictation
The Shorthand class reaches the hardest part of the year with no key for lessons. Students must spell shorthand words correctly as longhand spelling is graded. Pupils take dictation at seventy to eighty words a minute on prepared lessons.
Seniors Receive Letter From Boy In the Service
This week the senior class received a letter from J B Smith, a serviceman abroad. The note praised their school spirit and asked classmates to keep him in their thoughts as he serves overseas.
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J. B. Smith
Miscellaneous school assembly program announced
The faculty and student body enjoyed a Thursday morning program prepared by Mrs. Beazley. Anna Johnson announced numbers including readings by Melba Jean Neathery and Martha Vestal, songs led by Mrs. Kilgree, dances, pantomime, poems, and a group song.
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Beazley
Anna Johnson
Melba Jean Neathery
Mrs. Kilgree
Washington
Avery Copeland
Martha Vestal
Bettye Nell Yeager
Ben Robert Jones
Una Faye Blackerby
Jones Ray Vestal
Alice Cato
Janis
Nursing opportunities grow for high school graduates
Miss Marjorie Bartholf of John Sealy College of Nursing says 51 percent of Tex as graduate nurses are in the armed forces and more opportunities arise. Eligible graduates can enroll in the next class starting June 24. lodging meals and board are provided, with possible scholarships from the U S Public Health Service. A Kellogg Foundation loan fund offers low interest loans repayable after graduation.
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Texas
Marjorie Barthof
John Sealy
Juicy campus gossip and whispered pairs at the school
Rumors swirl about Gomer White and Mary Dale Fields arguing yet it's called love. Marcia Lane Blanks and Joe Cook clash over Saturday night. Notes in fourth period study hall prompt questions about hidden relationships.
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Gomer White
Mary Dale Fields
Gomes
Marcia Lane Blanks
Joe Cook
Joe
Betty Sears and David Johnson fear and debtors in hush tones
Betty Sears worries David Johnson may be harmed as neighbors discuss risk and protection. The note hints at ties among Bettye Yeager Lester Simpson Aurelia Penny and James Alexander, with later gossip about Martha Vestal Charles Skaggs and the fate of Dick Mary Sue.
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Betty M. Sears
David Johnson
Bettye Nell Yeager
Lester Simpson
Aurelia Penny
James Alexander
Martha Vestal
Charles Skaggs
Mary Sue
Ruby
UT calendar revised to ease summer study and Navy training
The University of Texas announces a three-term 16 week summer calendar starting July November and March to align with Navy training. An intersession in June offers many courses for new and continuing students. Teachers get a split July 5 term into two eight week periods allowing 13 hours before September. High school graduates may enroll June 7 for intersession and year round study.
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Texas
University of Texas
Navy Department
Navy
Typing Room to Get Picture
Mr. Smith the janitor reports to Mrs. Beazley that the typing room was the cleanest in the school and will award a picture to that room. The honor recognizes students who keep the paper off the floor.
Homemaking I and II Progress Report
First year girls finished undergarments and started school dresses ready to cut patterns fitted. Second year students made coats and are sewing skirts while completing suits.
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M. H
War and Peace themes in civics class study
The civics class studied War and Peace and How Public Funds Are Spent with thorough work. Students wrote themes Causes and Cures of War and Expenditures of the Government. Weekly current events covered newly passed important bills.
Divorce suit served in Grayson County Texas
Citation No 49417 commands Justin W Hughes to appear by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance to answer Dorothy Hughes petition filed December 24 1942 in District Court Sherman Texas The case titled Dorothy Hughes plaintiff vs Justin W Hughes defendant seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment Issued March 18 1943 by Clerk S V Earnest District Court Grayson County Texas deputy R C Steed 4T-Al15
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State OF
Texas
Justin W. Hughes
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Dorothy Hughes
S. V. Earnest
R C. Steed
State OF Texas
Johnnie Shreves
Tom Shreves
R. C. Steed
How Are Meat Flapjacks Made
Mixing the ingredients combines 2 cups ground cooked veal or beef with 2 cups cooked oatmeal and 2 beaten eggs. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
War on the Fronts and Expenditures in Civic Debate
A. L. C. references topics in civics discussing war fronts and government expenditures, signaling concern about public policy and fiscal priorities without detailing specific events or figures. The note frames a broader discussion of national priorities and resource allocation.
Navy enlistment of Whitewright alum sparks local pride
Brazwell Alexander of Whitewright High School enlisted in the Navy on May 5 1941. He began training at San Diego California and will serve in the Pacific theater.
Navy Dentists Serve and Train at San Diego and Mare Island
Carlton Alexander enlisted July 23, 1942 and trained in dentistry at San Diego before earning the rating H A 1/c. He serves on duty in a hospital and has been home once after finishing his first training. Brazwell, 20, trained in pharmacy then dentistry, is now at Lewmore Base after time at Dental College Mare Island Oakland. He has been rated Ph M 2/c and has had two leaves home since enlisting. Both are graduates of W H S in 1941 and hail from the same area.
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Carlton
W. S
Cutworms Threaten Victory Gardens
Farmers warned that cutworms threaten young crops in victory gardens. Control involves distributing a poison bran mash mixture at night, using bran, Paris green or sodium arsenite, molasses, and water. One acre yields poison for wide coverage. neighbors can share amounts for smaller gardens.
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Victory Gardens
Whiskey Dunker Celebrates 108th Birthday in New York
Mrs. Yetta Weis brod marked her 108th birthday amid family in New York. Fifty-nine descendants attended including children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, while twenty two more are serving in the armed forces. A grandchild notes she enjoys whiskey straight but also dunks bread in it.
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New York
Yetta Weisbrod
First Lady Sees Newspapers Vital to Wartime Needs
Washington report notes Mrs. Roosevelt clips recipes and household hints, reads every page, and increases clipping as wartime needs rise. She shared at a press conference after touring war hospitals that she cuts out suggestions and follows newspaper guidance for home front use.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Divorce Suit Filed For Cruel Treatment In Grayson County
The state issues citation in case No. 49538 between Tom Shreves and Johnnie Shreves. Petition filed February 26 1943 alleging cruel treatment makes continued marriage insupportable. Citation issued April 8 1943 before a Grayson County Texas court. Deputy R C Steed signs.
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G.C. Stateville
Ruby the Rover
S. H. Montgomery Agency
University OF Texas News Bulletin
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South
Brazwell Alexander
Calif
Tucker & Co
North Side Square
Sherman First Stairway West Picture Show
Bataan
Community Public Service Company
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