1943 Play Happy Landings Readers Praise Cast
The piece notes a 1943 production of Happy Landings with a long list of cast and staff, including Edith Harper and James Stuteville, plus audience reaction suggesting strong support for future performances. It mentions intermission piano pieces by Margaret Hanna and hints at potential future actors emerging from the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stuteville
Barbara
Ann la Roe
Sabrina
Ladies’ Literary Society
Helen Maddux
Miss Busby
Anna Ruth Johnson
Percival Courtwright
Ben Robert Jones
Michael Pemberton
Billy Grammer
Mlle
Fifi
Paree
Gladys Reeves
Spotty
Russell Ray Summers
Margaret Hanna
B. IL. Ti
Mi Y
Senior play appreciation note from the class
The senior class thanks all who aided the play including those who lent furniture and flowers and assisted with stage decorations. Special thanks go to Mrs. Kathryn Roddy and Mrs. O. M. Steed for their faithful work with the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Roddy
O. M. Steed
E. H
Choral Club Performs Victory Program at Negro School
The Choral Club visited the Negro school for a full program by the entire club. Selections included Army Air Corps Marine Hymn Anchors Aweigh marching songs and patriotic tunes. Jamis Jayne Horton soloed I Cant Do the Sums as the group works on the final April 29 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Corps
Anchors Aweigh
America
God
Jamls Jayne Horton
Happy Landings senior play delights audience at packed auditorium
About 235 patrons attended the annual senior play "Happy Landings," a romantic comedy. The roughly 130 reserved seats sold, and proceeds were estimated at $50. Ushers wore evening dresses. The plot centers on jealousy between Skofsky and Michael Pemberton with Michael in love with Barbara Stackpoole. Cast includes Una Faye Blackerby, Washington Jones, Foucheaux Vestal, Azilee Smith, Anthony Stackpoole, and Juliet the Stackpoole maid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skofsky
Michael Pemberton
Michael
Junior class to publish Reflector edition next week
The junior class will take charge of the Reflector for next week. Underclassmen have written one edition for several years to gain journalism experience and give seniors a rest. An editor and assistant editor will be elected, with the full class serving as reporters under sponsor Mrs. Steed.
Civics class studies taxes and government funding
A civics class last week explored financing governments, distinguishing direct and indirect taxes. Students noted the general property tax as widely known and outlined the chapter before moving to the citizen’s relation to government.
Air Corps Induction and Training of Willie B. Smith
Cpl. Willie B. Smith age 21 from Whitewright High School class of 1940 joined the Army Air Corps on September 3 1942. He trained at Keesler Field Mississippi and graduated from the Air Corps Mechanic School there March 11 1943. He then attended a 24 day course at a B 24 plant in Dearborn Michigan owned by Henry Ford, graduating April 16 1943 before being shipped to another camp. He is not permanently stationed and is the son of Mr and Mrs W L Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie B. Smith
Army Air Corps
Keesler Field
Miss
Air Corps Mechanic School
Dearborn
Mich
Henry Ford
Cpl. Smith
Calf Farmer Turns 790-Pound White Face Profitably Sold
David Johnson of the Future Farmers sold a 790 pound White Face calf at the Sherman fat stock auction last week for 19 cents per pound totaling 150.10 dollars. He bought the calf for 58.80 dollars when it weighed 490 pounds and fed it 100 days gaining 300 pounds. During the feeding period the calf’s weight rose steadily to the final sale weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Sherman
Calf's Feed and Grooming Costs Then Market Gain
The calf consumed 1440 pounds of ground corn costing 24 dollars, plus 14.20 dollars of cotton seed meal and 0.75 dollars worth of hay and pasture grass. David gave baths, used 0.30 dollars of soap, trimmed hair and nails. Sold slightly above market. he notes potential profit of 20.45 dollars with labor income of 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
R. B. Cruse
Quotations on character and self reliance
A set of reflective maxims emphasizes self made life paths and personal responsibility. It contrasts earning a living with building a meaningful life and notes that strength shows in attention to others, while manhood requires active effort. It warns against drift and wasteful choices, likening life to a solo performance.
Spelling Lessons Highlight English IV Class
The English IV class has been focusing on spelling and rules with many spelling matches. Students will begin studying business English Monday covering letter writing and applications as most seniors enter employment after graduation.
Divorce citation in Grayson County Texas 1943
Citation issued to Edgar B Hyde in Grayson County Texas instructs appearance by May 24 1943 before Judge at Sherman Court House. Plaintiff Dolly Hyde seeks divorce on abandonment grounds alleging marriage on March 24 1920 and separation since June 6 1920 with over ten years of separation. Issued April 8 1943 by District Court clerk S V Earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Edgar B. Hyde
A. D
Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Dolly Hyde
S. V. Earnest
R. C. Steed
Senator Morris Eyes Challenge To Rayburn in 1944 Primaries
Texas state Senator Grover C. Morris of Greenville is reportedly planning to oppose Congressman Sam Rayburn in the 1944 primaries. Morris avoided a definite answer, saying it is too early to announce, while intimates say he aims to rebuke Rayburn’s ties to bureaus and bureaucrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
House of Representatives
Grover C. Morris
Greenville
Rayburn
Morris
Battle for Texas Fourth District Tees Up 1940 Race
The piece profiles long time Congressman Sam Rayburn and challenger Morris in Texas Fourth District. Rayburn, veteran Speaker and Democratic leader, holds strong loyalty to the New Deal while Morris sits in the Texas Senate and would enter Congress if elected. County figures and potential successors Price Daniel and Allan Shivers are noted as possible contenders in a pivotal, nation shaping race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Congress
Rayburn
Washington
Morris
Texas House
Senate
House
W. Lee O'Daniel
O’daniel
Greenville
Collin
Grayson
Hunt
Fannin
Kaufman
Rains
Rockwall
Roosevelt
Sam Rayburn
Price Daniel
Stormy Petrel Martin
Orange
Allan Shivers
Port Arthur
Conversation Telephoner Joke
A caller jokes about spelling Damariscotta Maine to an operator asking how to spell the name. The exchange highlights the humor of long distance dialing and unfamiliar place names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damariscotta
Maine
Rubber Shortage Warns of Deepening Auto Tire Strain
The Office of War Information warned that the rubber situation will worsen before improving. Private motorists must cut mileage by another 5 percent as few rubber plants are operating and new synthetic tires will not reach 1944. The critical period is expected to start in October 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of War Information
OWI
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Edith Harper
Charles Skaggs Sopot
James Alexander
Kathryn Beard
John Biggerstaff
Una Faye Blackerby
Joan Brown
Thomas Brown
Alice Cato
Howard Goodnight
Glenn Hicks
Jim Hicks
Leo Howell
J. D. Hughes
Marcella Huseman
Ann LaRoe
Mary Helen Maddux
Cecil Magers
Lloyd Mitchell
Carlis Ray Neal
Robert Owens
Troy Owen
Madgene Phillips
Wallace Reeves
Dale Marie Robbins
Azilee Smith
Shelley Smith
Winnell Stapleton
Mary Nell Talley
Dick Thornton
Betty Lou Tomlinson
Foucheaux Vestal
Jones Ray Vestal
Martha Vestal
Gomer White
Ira Mae Young
Civics
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
S. H. Montgomery Agency
A.A. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Ene
ARMY
Wrigh Gerngea
Wier
the Sun
Senator Morris
Mobileil
G. C. Stateville
Neces
Community Public Service Company
Cardus
Lobel
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