Homemaking Club Reports Student Talks and Song Opening
The Homemaking Club met on Wednesday with a program opening led by a student choir. Speeches covered topics such as Rumo rs, Starvation in Europe, Conservation of Clothing, Victory Corps, Scrap Fats, Total Fitness, Nutrition, and Good Neighbors delivered by Edith Biggerstaff Katie Kincaid Johnnie Jones Jean Neal Nina Bell Hood Jean Caraway Janis Jayne Horton Henrietta Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettye Nell Yeager
Edith Biggerstaff
Europe
Katie Kincaid
Johnnie Jones
Victory Corps
Jean Neal
Nina Bell Hood
Total Fitness
Jean Caraway
Janis Jayne Horton
Henrietta Jackson
Civics class debates tax for armed forces members
In a civics class debate the question Resolved that men in the armed forces should not have to pay income tax was argued by Wallace Reeves Jack Sears Troy Owens and Una Faye Blackerby. Judge Mrs Beasly ruled in favor of both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Reeves
Jack Sears
Troy Owens
Una Faye Blackerby
Beasly
Girls basketball team joins Victory Corps due to gas rationing
The basketball girls shift to Victory Corps work and cannot play more teams because of gas rationing. They hope to face a nearby school and stay proud of their wins while hoping for more before quitting.
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Victory Corps
M. P
Students with December birthdays named in class list
A note lists students with December birthdays across classes. Orvil Howell is a freshman, Lorene Beard and Gavin Hall are sophomores, Clarence Wootten is a junior, and Azilee Smith, Robert Owens, Dick Thornton, and Foucheaux Vestal are seniors.
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Orvil Howell
Lorene Beard
Gavin Hall
Clarence Wootten
Azilee Smith
Robert Owens
Dick Thornton
Foucheaux Vestal
A. i
Second Year Homemaking Class Sells Treats for Social
On Monday November 30 the class sold popcorn peanuts candy cookies and hot chocolate to raise funds for a simple social. Proceeds go to the event organized by M N T.
World History class elects officers across periods
In a Wednesday meeting the world history students elected officers for two periods. Fourth period selects Edith Biggerstaff as president Lorene Beard as vice president Billie Hopper as secretary treasurer and Henrietta Jackson as reporter. Fifth period chose Katie Kinca id as president Janis Jayne Horton as vice president Bessie Jo Russell as secretary treasurer and Polly Ann Brown as reporter.
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Edith Biggerstaff
Lorene Beard
Billie Hopper
Henrietta Jackson
Katie Kincaid
Janis Jayne Horton
Bessie Jo Russell
Polly Ann Brown
Victory Corps Training for Students to Begin Soon
A state initiated Victory Corps program will soon take effect requiring all students to participate. Mr Murphy leads the boys training and Mr Gentry directs girls activities including soccer, volleyball, calisthenics, basketball and military drill, with plans still developing.
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Murphy
Gentry
Steno Club Elects New Program Chairman Amid Impeachment
The Steno Club met last Wednesday with President James Stateville presiding. Kirk May was elected as program chairman to replace Ann LaRoe, who was impeached. Wallace Reeves presented a piece from Silver Screen and offered movie stills, followed by songs by Martha Vestal, Gladys Reeves, Helen Maddux, Ann LaRoe, and Dale Robbins. Betty Lou Tomlinson, Ana Faye Blackerby, and Corthia Mitchell performed songs before the bell ended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Anderson
James Alexander
John Biggerstaff
Thomas Brown
Kathryn Beard
Una Faye Blackerby
Joan Brown
Lawrence Burden
Bertha Burchfield
Alice Cato
Howard Goodnight
Billy Grammer
Edith Harper
Jim Hicks
Leo Hicks
J. D. Hughes
Marcella Huseman
Ben Robert Jones
Anna Ruth Johnson
Ann LaRoe
Helen Maddux
Cecil Magers
Lloyd Mitchell
Carlis Neal
Robert Owens
Madgene Phillips
Gladys Reeves
Wallace Reeves
Dale
Steno Club
James Stateville
Kirk May
Silver Screen
Wallace
Martha Vestal
Dale Robbins
Betty Lou Tomlinson
Ana Faye Blackerby
Corthia Mitchell
Tweedle Twill
Seniors Profile: Betty Lou Tomlinson and Robert Owens
Readable school biographies list Betty Lou Tomlinson age 15 born January 7 1927 hobbying in picture collecting football fan and aims to be a radio singer. Robert Owens aged 17 born December 7 1925 enjoys baseball algebra II fan and wants to become a mechanic.
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Betty Lou Tomlinson
Betty Grable
Tyrone Power
Mr. Murphy
Robert Owens
George Montgomery
Mr. Cruse
FFA Chapter Considers Buying Pig for Banquet
The F F A Chapter met Wednesday to decide on buying a pig for next spring’s banquet. They discussed potential meat shortages and the plan to raise a pig. Members vaccinated dehorned and laid terrace lines while others worked in shop.
Choral Club Receives New Music for Victory Program
The Choral Club got fresh music ordered by Mrs. Kilgree about a month ago. Two new songs are When de Banjo Plays and Whoop plus Christmas selections, to be performed on the Victory program on Dec. 17.
Tigers Wallop Panthers on Thanksgiving Day Victory
The Tigers coached by Harold Murphy carried a strong season into the Van game after tough practice days. They dominated early but ended with a near miss as they pushed for scoring opportunities.
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Tigers
van Panthers
Harold Murphy
Tigers Rally Past Panthers In Whitewright Scrimmage
In the first quarter the ball died on the eight yard line. The Tigers, overcoming early penalties, marched from their 45 to pay dirt in the second. They outplayed the Panthers all game with long runs and key backs Montgomery Simpson and Brown. Whitewright held the edge 12 first downs to five and 192 rushing and passing yards to Van Alstyne's 35. Tigers drew 80 yards in penalties to Van Alstyne's 15. Starting lineups and players listed. lingering questions about J. S. Betty Lou remain.
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Tigers
Panthers
Montgomery
Simpson
Brown
Thornton
May
Ingram
Whitewright
Van
Orchids
Onions
Tiger
Mr. Murphy
Savoy
Tigerettes
Mr. Butler
L. S
Beasley
Whitewright High School
Wallace Reeves
James Stateville
A. V.S
Orchids and Onions Honor Local School Sports Scene
A parade of Orchids and Onions lists praise and jabs for Whitewright High School events. Highlights include Mr Murphy as coach, Van’s 50 yard run, Savoy’s win over Whitewright Tigerettes, and penalties against the Tigers.
Gossip and romances note in Danville school circle
A social column from Danville Arkansas reports on J T J returning home from visits with parents, misprints about H M riding with two boys, J S dating plans, M V and C S dating, gas rationing complaints, and several juniors and couples including D M A with G H and V P.
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A. L
Danville
Arkansas
H. M
Mama
G. R
J. S
M. V
C. S
Martha
P. E
James
W. S
G. H
V. P
Dale
L. M
J.S
Mary Fran
High School Victory Corps Draws Attention at W. H. S.
The article notes membership limits for Corps branches, with most requiring physical education and military drill. The Student Council gears up for W. H. S. to join alongside thousands of other high schools in the High School Victory Corps.
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High School Victory Corps
High School Victory Corps Aims to Prepare Students for War Life
In cooperation with Paul V. McNutt, high schools nationwide organize Victory Corps to train students for Army service after graduation. The program helps boys choose a branch and gain relevant subjects, with eligibility based on meeting standards and course study.
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Paul V. McNutt
Victory Corps
New Commercial Teacher Welcomed to W H S
Mrs Renee Beazley joins Whitewright High School as commercial teacher after graduating from Austin College with a business administration degree. She previously studied at Bonham High School Metropolitan Business College Wesley College East Texas State Teachers College and taught at Savoy and Tom Bean.
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Renee Beazley
Bonham High School
Metropolitan Business College
Wesley College
East Texas State Teachers College
Commerce
Beazley
Austin College
Hi Y Club Meeting Notes Include Sweater Purchase and Time Change
The Hi Y Club, led by president Wallace Reeves on November 30, discussed scrap drive and Christmas card sales, opened new business with sweater discussions, and nine members wanted sweaters. Kirk May named program chairman for next meeting. members must stay thirty minutes after the program for activities and the meeting time moved to seven.
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Wallace Reeves
Carl Pierson
Kirk May
J. S
1943 Will Bring Many Changes at College Station
Louise Bryant of the A and M College Extension Service predicts 1943 homemakers will buy foods in bulk rather than cans. Sauerkraut is expected to be sold only in bulk as wartime adjustments require weekly meal planning to boost efficiency.
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College Station
Louise Bryant
A. and M. College Extension Service
Homemakers Face 1943 Food and 1944 Fabric Changes
Miss Bryant outlines shifts for 1943 and 1944 noting canned soup production down due to tin costs. Consumers may see fewer packaging variants, simpler wrapped soaps, and staples. In textiles the year brings fewer cottons rayon and wool, with more wool-synthetic blends and duration goods. New fabrics exist but many are experimental and claims may be exaggerated.
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Miss Bryant
Censorship Rules Explained by Texas Official
J. M. North Jr of Fort Worth, censorship representative for Texas, explains why censorship is needed. He warns that Axis agents read newspapers to piece together partial items into a full picture and to track regiments and ship losses. Texas ranks sixth in lumber production.
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J. M. North Jr
Fort Worth
Texas
Pvt
John Smith
Bureau of Censorship
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