The W H S Reflector Editor in Chief Reporters
A reminiscence notes the 1831 publication of The W H S Reflector with listed staff including Mary Jo Sears Norma Jo Mangrum Taw Sara Janway and William Baxter plus advisors Dorothy Tapscott and Gladys Ray It mentions a quaint illustration of Andre’s capture and that time stains the pages leather binding is worn and front missing. Mr Henry recalls his grandfather owned the book and it was given to the current owner for a love of reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Sears
Norma Jo
Andre
Henry
van Vestal
Eleventh Hour Friday Lights Up School Work
Friday morning students showed fatigue yet pressed on with assignments. One student stayed up until 3 AM as others balanced jobs and school tasks. Teachers note the day’s intense effort, with many finishing books and preparing reports for term themes.
Who's Who: Dick Montgomery Masqueraders Club Leader
Dick Montgomery, Masqueraders Club president, is highlighted as a studious, popular W H S figure. He acted in For Love and Honor before the Music Club convention and starred in last year's contest play. He plays tennis, led the Tennis Club, and serves as vice-president and critic of the Forum Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Montgomery
Masqueraders
Forum Club
Juniors Create The Spy Themed Newspapers
For two weeks the Juniors have built newspapers and magazines about The Spy as studied. They are ready for judging and a prize awaits the winner. Ev eryone is confident his paper will win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C
Antique book owned by J. W. Henry of Whitewright
A one hundred year old volume titled The Lives and Characters of the Officers of the Revolution and The Life of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette is described as a distinguished record. The book belongs to J. W. Henry of Whitewright and is noted for its prominence.
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J. W. Henry
Whitewright
Gilbert Motier de Lafayette
Continental Army
France
National Guard
Masqueraders' Club to stage two original plays
During the week before Christmas holidays the Masqueraders' Club presents two original plays. Frances Pope wrote one play and has been admitted to the club. J B Cates, a member, wrote the other. Both plays directed by the authors with eleven participants for chapel programs.
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Frances Pope
J. B. Cates
M. B
The Charm of the Nursery Rhymes
Old Mother Goose charms children with rhymes that spark imagination and ease daily worries. Adults also enjoy reciting them and drifting to fairy land.
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Mother Goose
Miss Ray
Fairy Land
Debate on Texas being divided into several states held
Students and teachers attended a 30 minute chapel debate. The question was Resolved That Texas Should Be Divided into Several States. Affirmative debaters were Dick Montgomery and Frank Clark while J Y Russell and Robert Doss argued the negative. Judges Miss Boone Mr Gee and Miss Tapscott awarded the decision to the affirmative. Backed by the Forum Club the event was well received and plans for more debates follow.
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Texas
Dick Montgomery
Frank Clark
J. Y. Russell
Robert Doss
Miss Boone
Gee
Miss Tapscott
Forum Club
J. L
Freshman Class Stages For Julius Caesar Wins Prize
On Friday December 2 the entire freshman class stayed after school to judge original stage scenes from Julius Caesar. First prize went to Jim Pat Meador for his Caesar killing scene earning a ticket to the play Okay. Honorable mentions went to Pauline Coley Vivian Echols Reginald Wicks Anther Hudgins Betty May Phillips and Earl Phillips. Judges were Mr Smith Mr Key and Miss Boone.
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Earl Phillips
Mr. Smith
Mr. Key
Miss Boone
J. FE
The Masqueraders' Club Holds December Meeting
The Masqueraders' Club met in regular session on Monday December 5 with all but three members present due to detention and illness. The group cast original Christmas plays and arranged the December social. Each member drew a name for the Christmas tree and the meeting adjourned in jovial mood.
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Masqueraders
M. B
Library bonus offers six month Asia subscription and books
A letter from R L D requests a Scholastic prepay bonus for Dec 15 that grants the W H S library a six month Asia subscription and a set of classic works including Leaves of Grass Scarlet Letter Franklin Autobiography Dramas of Ibsen Dramas of Moliere Dramas of Wilde Irish Folklore Canterberry Tales Mayor of Casterbridge. The note stresses these are badly needed for English study.
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Asia
Franklin
Moliere
Wilde
Hardy
Casterbridge
Life as a public school pageant in verse and quotes
A reflective jumbled passage recalling school life from 1930s seniors and juniors. It references poetry failures, moral lessons, conversations about kissing in the dark, and a framing poem about living honestly and turning over a new leaf.
Oh Kay Dark Plot Enthralls Whitewright Crowd
The Masqueraders Club presented the three act Oh Kay at Whitewright High School on Friday night Dec 2. Novice performers enhanced the show with new back drop and flat while Monabelle Biggerstaff as Kay detected the Black Terror among four staged villains.
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Whitewright High School
Masqueraders
Art
J. B. Cates
Gramp
Noel Ashinhurst
Ross Wilson
Kay
Monabelle Biggerstaff
Club Thanks Public For Support After Play Profit
The club reports a fair profit from the recent play and extends gratitude to the public for their support, as stated by D. M.
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D. M
Close Whitewright Loss to Tom Bean 20 19
Whitewright fell 20 to 19 to Tom Bean in a tight contest after a late free shot broke a 19 19 tie. Dixon led Whitewright with 9 points while Wilson Harris On and McKinney added the rest as Harrison and Jones contributed two each.
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Shir
Tom Bean
Whitewright
Wilson
Dixon
Harrison
Jones
McKinney
D. M
Promise Boys Rare Thrills from The American Boy Yout h's Companion
Readers are promised a 1933 era adventure in a modern Robinson Crusoe tale where two boys and a man fight natives and build a fortress in the Amazon jungle. The magazine teases global adventures, school and college stories, sports interviews, travel pieces, and science features. Subscriptions run 2 dollars for one year or 3 years for cheaper per year, mailed from Detroit Michigan.
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America
Amazon
American Boyyouth
American Boy-Youth’s Companion
Lafayette Blvd
Detroit, Mich
Dorothy Medearis Breaks Wednesday Date
Dorothy Medearis breaks her Wednesday night date as Marie Foster sports short hair and Ruth Gosnell reduces her presence. Thomas Gillett arrives punctually to history class while Harold Anthony gains favor with a senior girl. Robert Long Bow studies his history lesson and Elizabeth Keeling is agreeable on Mondays. N B Nicholson pronounces molecular correctly. Ross Wilson adds comment beyond Muy bien.
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Dorothy Medearis
Marie Foster
Ruth Gosnell
Thomas Gillett
Harold Anthony
Robert Long Bow
Elizabeth Keeling
N. B. Nicholson
Ross. Wilson
A. C
Local Teen Interactions Noted In Playful Notes
Portraits of students and neighbors captured in short vignettes. Names include Dorothy Tate Edith Mae Marie Foster Ira May Frances Haliburton Maurine Pierce Dorotha Wood Leon Adams Mary Joe Howe and Billy White. The snippets hint at daily life and holiday anticipation.
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Jack Lay
Dorothy Tate
Edith Mae
Marie Foster
Ira May
Frances Haliburton
Maurine Pierce
Dorotha Wood
Trenton
Leon Adams
Mary Joe
Howe
Billy White
Santa brings a baby girl to Leon Adams home this year
Santa Claus visits Leon Adams home and gives a blue-eyed curly-headed baby girl the first girl in the family. Leon is grateful, as he favors girls. A church of Christ by the woods invites worship and stresses simple worship and welfare.
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Santa Claus
Leon Adams
Leon
S. H
Yale
Church of Christ
Roosevelts Dog Dilemma Mirrors Public Worries
President elect Franklin D Roosevelt also faces dog issues as supporters send canines while funds for expenses loom. Reports from his home indicate he declined a fine English bulldog recently offered by a supporter.
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Bruno
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Skunk Encounter Sparks Heated Exchange
A brief exchange shows one person recalling catching a skunk and the other admitting they were highly incensed. The dialogue hints at strong emotions tied to the incident.
Indiana man executed for wife’s death in accidental policy claim
An Indiana man who took two $5,000 New York Life policies faced a murder conviction after his wife died. The policies paid $20,000 for accidental death, and beneficiaries argue he died accidentally. AP reports they claim the $20,000 based on that theory.
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Indiana
New York Life Insurance Company
Associated Press
Indiana death ruled accidental in murder case appeal
The Dallas News notes its view that Indiana convicts for murder with execution might be treated as accidental in a pending case. It highlights Texas Governor’s overruled pardons board and commutation to life for a murderer who killed an unarmed victim and hid the body.
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Indiana
Supreme Court
Texas
Pardons Board
Dallas News
Joke Line: A Standby Circus Pun About Tents
A witty quip compares a circus crowd to an ardent lover by noting both are found in tents, delivering a lighthearted pun about shared setting and enthusiasm.
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Sonny” Hancock
Mr. Pierce
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Promise Boys
Rare Thrills
M. M
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