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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
7
L. A. reveals the identity of a student from W. H. S. Carl Douglas Dixon is described as five feet ten inches tall and 128 pounds with a fondness for Loretta Young and Robert Taylor, as part of a school feature in the High School Reflector.
Coach S. T. Montgomery reports White Wright cagers in morning practice and in good shape. The starting lineup includes Albert Thornton Gene Hargett Lloyd Cato C. B. Burch and Red Conner as center. They prepare for Friday night’s conference game against Collinsville.
After weeks of work the homemaking girls completed their special occasion dresses last Friday. Most are finished though a few need about two more days due to absences. One sixth of six weeks grades will be dropped for lateness. Accessories were discussed with a paper on materials and accessory pictures. The style show is set for Thursday December 19.
The senior class held a morning meeting on Tuesday December 10 and organized a New Year’s Eve social run by Velma Holland with a 9 15 p m start. Members were asked to bring items, a program and games are planned, and all seniors are urged to attend.
After finishing the novel the English II class begins a grammar unit under Mrs Lackey with focus on subjects and predicates as main goals.
In the old William H. Smith School scene a five foot three inch tall girl of light brunette hair and green eyes, 115 pounds, is fond of chocolate foods and is seen with twins. She enjoys Judy Garland and Wallace Beery in film and is popular with peers. A teased name matches Mattie Zerue Ashinhurst. A senior boy with coal black hair and dark eyes favors Thanksgiving and his preferred food remains unnamed.
Santa donated twenty four folding chairs to the High School library replacing old ones. The chairs feature tubular steel with curved seats and movable backs for posture. Student Council met December 16 with thirteen present and added Billie Jo Phillips from English II Club as a new member.
The Ever Ready English II Club met on December 12 with Dorothy Sue Douglas presiding. Billie Jo Phillips was elected representative to the Student Council. Program items included quiz by Wallace Reeves and Billy Grammar, pantomime, book report by Gomer White, jokes by Jimmie Stuteville, and poems by Ann LaRoe and Patty Everheart. The group adjourned to meet January 2.
Christmas plans discussed as the club seeks help from the High School to reach its aim. After the business session members played the faculty men in volleyball and the meeting adjourned with its regular creed.
Whitewright Future Farmer boys collaborated with Grayson County agents to distribute 100 pounds of rat poison across Whitewright and neighboring communities. The effort, aimed at eradicating rats, organized groups in each town section and scheduled distribution for December 12.
A fragmentary schoolroom gossip column mentions students such as Leroy N M P and P C arriving early, J B winking at P J B in math class, and G H being called Little Bobby. Ex student T W has begun attending again and M GC is seen with B B in a Ford Friday night.
Dr Alan Harvey-Brooks spoke to W H S students on December 11 about treasure in life and work. He noted that treasure requires digging through effort and labor, whether farming mining or personal study. Afterward Mr Russ led songs and the assembly was dismissed by Mr L B Morris.
The homemaking II class completed all occasion dresses last Friday. Most outfits use spun rayon with simple patterns. This week will cover accessories, plus practice walking and selecting positions for the style show.
The D T Y A Club met December 13 with Ruth McSpedden presiding. A program followed featuring a Santa Claus debate with Azi Lee Smith and John Biggerstaff for the affirmative and Edith Harper and Charles Skaggs for the negative, plus Christmas customs in other lands, letters to Santa Claus, a Christmas story by Winnell Stapleton, letters read by Russell Ray Summers, and a song led by Leroy Martin.
The Hi Y Club, led by Otto Russell with program chair Billy Jack Harper, voted to attend Methodist Church services on Wednesday and then to go on an opossum hunt, canceled due to bad weather, and to collect food clothing and donations for the needy.
Whitewright High Tigers had two games postponed last week due to a date misunderstanding with Tom Bean and rain causing travel issues for Whitesboro players. Coach Montgomery announced new dates for both games on Monday morning December 16. The Tigers played Howe on Monday and will host Collinsville Friday night.
Students at W H S are warned to have all books covered. Uncovered books will be confiscated and turned in at the office. The rule aims to protect the state’s books. students should comply to keep books for the year.
English IV students study commas loose sentences choppy phrasing and unity of thought in preparation for improved writing. Papers are discussed and corrected in class with the study to continue through the Christmas holidays.
Civics students write a two page chapter summary then hold a round table discussion each period. Mr Morris serves as center of interest and principal speaker. Students ask questions and discuss the chapter as a continuing study method.
Willard and Twyman White found a small green balloon tangled in a bush while bear hunting. The note on the balloon stated it was released at Frisco, Texas, on November 2, 1940, and Twyman wrote to the attached address. The reply came from a chemistry teacher at Denton Teachers College.
A helium balloon carried by a small gas charge drifted from Denton into Collin Grayson and Fannin Counties before coming to rest. No injuries reported and authorities traced the harmless display to a local event.
The girls basketball team held a called meeting last Friday to elect a manager for all games. Marie Badgett, a senior, was elected by acclamation. The manager will accompany the team, sit with them, guard their property, provide a wrap for players leaving the court, and keep the squad cheered and in high spirits.
Mr. Russ, a general science teacher, guides students through water fundamentals. They explore water forms, sources, properties, and the water cycle, plus dependence on water, hard versus soft water, and heating water at home, with lab and lecture demonstrations.
Debate coached by Mr Key hasn t been stumped yet and class will meet in fifth period. This year s subject is Resolved That Texas Should Adopt a Natural Resource Tax. Four old debaters return including Emer son Sears C B Bryant and Dorotha Darwin LaVerne Kilgree with boys and girls teams winning county honors last year. Debate offers self control poise and organized argument practice to students. Come on Let s debate.
The text notes a weekly assignment where students must write a three hundred word theme. It specifies illustrating at least five qualities of good speech and mentions an instructor or editor M. W. as the source of the guidance. The snippet reflects a classroom or instructional context.
The bookkeeping class has had a test over the initial balance sheet cash book and final balance sheet which the students have been studying for several days. This is their six weeks test and many students dread their grade.
Mr. Morris assigns a weeklong civics project with a two page theme each day on What Government Is Representative Democracy Constitutional Government Our Federal System and States and Local Self Government. The assignment ends Monday.
W. H. S. adds speech to its curriculum under Mrs. Roddy. A verse choir of ten members works on The Birth of Christ for the Christmas program. Members include Clarence Wootten Merle Scoggins Kirk May Jack Sears Wallace Reeves Betty Jane Harper Mary Frances Stephens Margaret Hanna Etna Louise Brown Bonnie Mae Scott.
The Glee Club works on a Christmas program featuring songs like Oh Little Town of Bethlehem Hark the Herald Angels Sing Silent Night and O Come All Ye Faithful. The event is set for Friday at 2 o clock and will compare college choirs with the town group.
For two weeks the VA boys learn to keep receipts and expense records on crops. Each boy must have three projects: one livestock and two field crops. They track profits to see if the ventures are profitable.
The V A II class completed a unit on balanced rations studying how to prepare rations for dairy cows beef cattle hogs work horses idle horses sheep and chickens. A balanced ration includes proteins carbohydrates and fats in proper proportions.
The sixth period typing class under Mr Thomas Sears practices typing business letters from the textbook. A speed test was conducted Wednesday afternoon, with some students hindered by the first bus running before period end. The class will continue the business letters unit until completion.
The high school holds a Christmas pageant on December 20 open to the public. Most students look forward to the festivities, while weather last week kept many absent. Seniors mostly have their class rings and school dismisses on the 20th returning December 30.
The shorthand class continues dictation until letters are written without mistakes. They attempted to take down Dr. Harvey Brooks sermon in chapel last Wednesday. Mr. Thomas Sears, replacing Mrs. Jewel Kennemer, will continue the same work.
Mrs Roddy's speech class has studied the importance of action in public speaking. The lesson focuses on delivery and audience impact as key elements in effective oral communication.
The class has studied the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution. Mr. Morris led the discussion this past week with no chapter outlines required for several days.
The homemaking class has made school wear dresses due this week and will study accessories for them. The next unit will focus on being friends with children with emphasis on toys and play. Students will also create a scrapbook a toy or dress a doll for the next study.
The homemaking II class has created general wear dresses due this week. Students will study accessories needed for their outfits and plan the next unit on clothing for preschool children, with each girl making a garment for a preschool child.
CARDUS promotes appetite and gastric juice flow to ease menstrual discomfort and improve digestion. It may boost physical resistance and reduce periodic distress by taking a few days before and during the menstrual period. Used for 50 years.
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