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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1951
Page
6
The High School Reflector features staff lists across departments including Editor Laura Jean Wilson and Assistant Editor Barrie Blanton. A note from J. D. B. describes student reaction to a recent speaker, with mixed criticism noted among pupils.
Early Saturday five members of the first semester driver education class accompanied by Glenn A. Ford went to Sherman for the license exam. H. D. Lewis Billy Earl Brown Ouida Ryan Gwen Kent and Helen Sinor all passed the written test with high scores but could not complete the driving test and will return to finish later.
The scene describes a classroom as the speaker approaches. Students abruptly quiet, straighten up, and show little interest while some read, talk, write notes, or daydream. The speaker finishes with visible fatigue and relief.
A guide on dating etiquette from a bygone era. It describes how a girl should seek parental approval, plan activities, select outfits with contrasting accessories, prepare the room, greet the date, and depart with her parents’ good wishes for a pleasant evening.
The narrator praises a friend as exceptionally interesting and kind, noting her greeting to others and cheerful nature. They describe her bright eyes, beauty, and trustworthiness as signs of happiness and spiritual attractiveness.
The writer praises a friend as square and trustworthy while noting no one is always companionable. The friend is described as extraordinary and easy to get along with, and the author ends with a wry question about mothers.
Aubrey Burnham should organize a detective agency. He keeps up with everyone. Ruth Ann acts lost since Jimmy is confined at home with mumps. Gene and Babe were seen together Friday and Saturday. Myra Nell and Dearle were at church Friday night. Jimmy N., Jeanette, Shirley and Jack were seen together Friday night. Beverly Bassett and Buddy Gibson were at church Sunday night. Jack Badgett and Betty Jarvis are often seen together. Gladine and Dwayne were among Friday’s best looking couples. Dixie may have missed a telephone call from Scott and seems not in high spirits.
Larry Hayes interviews Coach Montgomery born near Whitewright on December 9 1913. He is 37 and taught at Whitewright since 1938. He holds a master of science from East Texas State and played football there. He married in 1941 and has three children. He served in the Navy about 42 months.
Area V of the Future Farmers of America held its first judging contest in Arlington on April 14 with 7 30 a m registration. Whitewright participants included Pat Russell Norman Harper and Gene Stephens in livestock judging and William Simmons Doyle Taylor and Jerry Brown in dairy judging with Gar lands Dean Smith as alternate. Over 300 boys competed in livestock and dairy judging at Arlington State College farm. Pat Russell placed in the high portion of the results.
Ten teams competed in livestock judging with top score 1667 and low 1180 while White Wright earned 1525 points. After judging, the group watched a movie and enjoyed acts by Future Farmers from various places plus tap dancing and singing by two college girls. All boys traveled in Mr. Barkers pickup with Mr. Barker and Dane Petty, student teacher at WHS, thanked by the boys.
Mrs Dyer leads third year girls in aluminum tray making using circles bought in Dallas. Designs are etched with carbon transfer, fluted edges, painted with asphaltum, etched with muriatic acid, then polished with wax. Adult sewing class meets Wednesdays 3 15 to 5 15. members from Whitewright Bells Ector and others share projects and outfits.
An education note advises daily class attendance and full engagement to prepare for six week exams. Students should pay close attention, use in class material, and maintain daily homework to improve study effectiveness.
The piece urges building knowledge over last minute cramming and recommends studying questions that perplex you, reviewing others, and learning the subject matter. It lists necessities for exam prep including clean paper, pen and ink, two sharpened pencils, and a good eraser as essential tools.
A school timetable shows sophomores gathering in home room 10 at 8 45 for algebra 1 with Coach Montgomery. At 9 30 English is taught by Mrs. Roddy. By 10 15 students split into ag, homemaking, or study hall, with typing 1 at 11 15. Noon progress continues.
The account lists a school day where sophomores attend study hall with Mr. Howard from 12:45 to 1:45, split to world history with Miss Neathery or typing with Mr. Bedford, then bus riders head to physical education or track and basketball. Evening buses depart at 4:00 as students head home.
Rep. O K Armstrong said Lt Gen Ridgway and most officers in Japan and Korea agree a total victory requires action in Manchuria. He tied Ridgway to MacArthur’s fired stance and urged Truman to have Ridgway testify before Congress on his views.
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