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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1953
Page
6
The High School Reflector from Whitewright High School lists editors reporters and sponsors. It notes upcoming exams finals and graduation planning while detailing senior fund-raising plans including a rummage sale and bake sale at Wilson's Cafe on April 25.
WHS students and faculty thank donors for Clyde Montgomery memorial gifts. Mrs Guy Hamilton gave Land Below the Wind, an Atlantic Non-Fiction Prize Book valued at 5000. Miss Mattie Roddy donated The Silver Chalice by Thomas B Costain. Cash gifts totaled 9 donors adding to 108.45 with nine books given in memory.
A group of seniors meets in room 20 each morning to rehearse plays that are advancing quickly after a slow start. The May 7 presentation is planned with the cast including Gayle Taylor James Ayres and Ruth Ann Cummings for Antic Spring.
After six weeks tests a group of students held a wiener roast at Bonham State Park last Friday night. Mr. Taylor opened the pavilion for dancing before and after the roast while attendees enjoyed sliding and swinging. Readable names include Myra Nell McKnight Mary Lou Alexander Norman Harper Larry Cooper Melba Alexander Edward McDowell Beverly Bassett Mazelle Musser Ralph Hughes Jackie Pannell Pat Russell Cleve Anderson Ruth Ann Cummings Kenneth Jones Aubrey Burnham Alice Ayres Kenneth Hyepock J Don Biggerstaff Leon Simmons Billy Partridge Joe Morris James Ayres Gayle Taylor Jack Ayres Shirley Pool Carol Ryan.
The students express gratitude for fifty nine Reader's Digest copies seven Coronet copies twenty eight Magazine Digest copies and The Winning of Barbara Worth by Wright to the school library. A WHS pep squad tryout day follows spring training with new officers elected for 1953 54 and a skating party for Baptist groups listed with attendees.
Joy Ann Neal topped the weekly speech class, with Jimmy Nossaman second and Carol Ryan third as chosen by judges Joy Neal Mary Lou Alexander and Beverly Bassett under teacher Mrs Roddy.
The Pilot Grove Baptist youths held a Monday night program titled strong beverages led by Tom Bean. Members provided refreshments of cold drinks and cookies. Attendees from Whitewright included Laura Bess Rich H C Carpenter Nelda McCurdy George McCurdy Jackie Pannell Mazelle Musser Carol Ryan Edward McDowell Ruth Ann Cummings Betty Jarvis Lyndal Pierson Doris Head Orvil Head and Onetta Smith. Sponsors were Mrs Edgar Ayres and Mrs Joe Rich.
The homemaking department presents a style show on Tuesday night April 28 prepared by all students. Girls model dresses and skirts they have made this semester. The public is invited and admission is free.
The text advises sharing personal ideas while avoiding arguments. It emphasizes not assuming everyone agrees and suggests learning all facts before speaking to prevent anger and hostility. It cautions that arguing proves nothing and only creates enemies.
A quotation attributed to N. D. H. encourages open discussion and presenting true facts in disputes. It frames disagreement as part of healthy discourse and urges individuals to express ideas clearly while relying on accuracy.
Principal S. T. Montgomery Jr. announces 15 four year scholarships from Lockheed Aircraft Corporation for deserving Whitewright High seniors. Full tuition and fees plus 500 yearly for personal expenses will be provided for students pursuing aircraft industry careers. Ten scholarships target engineering majors and five target other related fields.
Students specializing in business administration industrial relations accounting or related fields are urged to check the main bulletin board poster or consult the principal's office for details.
The Whitewright Future Farmers of America chapter captured first place in livestock judging at Arlington State College on Saturday April 18. Members on the winning team were Jack Bartley Jack Garner and Orville Head. The dairy judging team placed seventh earning a trip to the state contest at A and M College College Station on May 2.
Veteran Q A explains that both partners cannot take Public Law 16 on farm training since the veteran must have complete control of the farm. It also notes that disability compensation payments begin from the claim approval date if filed within a specified window.
The text outlines that compensation begins a year after discharge or on the date VA receives the application if later. It explains options for WWII veterans on active duty to continue NSLI premiums to VA or through an allotment, or waive premium under Public Law 23. It also confirms VA counseling is available for Korean GI Bill applicants by designating counseling on the application and awaiting an appointment.
A lady passenger asks how to handle a seasickness attack aboard a ship. The captain replies that her husband will manage and that no special instructions are needed.
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