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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1939

Page

3

High School Reflector Reports Debating Trip on Socialized Medicine

The high school debating team, led by sponsor Mrs Jack Lackey and accompanied by Mr Key, traveled to Denison to hear a Rialto theatre debate on socialized medicine. University of Kansas proponents Rhodes and McKay argued affirmative, Texas UT pair Witt and Tom Moore the negative, with the negative winning. The group had earlier attended a Dallas broadcast from Scott Hall on Sunday December 10 and enjoyed the trips.

Mr. Key Jonnie B. Robbins Dorotha Darwin Laverne Kilgree Velma Holland Marjorie Donaghey Brother Gillett Bob Sears Lynal J. Moore Denison Rialto Theatre Rhodes McKay University of Kansas Tom

V A I Identifies Shrubs In Student Classroom Activity

V A I III class students learned shrub names and practiced identifying them. An identification test last Friday showed the class needs more study before Christmas. After break the course will cover landscaping and plan a campus beautification effort.

R. R

Whitewright Tigers defeat Leonard in midweek game

Whitewright Tigers under coach S. T. Montgomery earned a well deserved victory over Leonard on Wednesday night in Leonard. After Leonard opened with a hoop, Whitewright connected for several scores and held a 3 to 2 edge at the end of the first quarter as Leonard briefly moved ahead again.

S. T. Montgomery Whitewright Tigers Leonard Tigers

White Wright Edges In Front In Second Half

In the second quarter White Wright pulled ahead as LesLie Andrew and Albert Thornton combined on fast breaks and quick passes. The half ended 8 to 6 and the game finished 21 to 15 in favor of White Wright.

Whitewright Leslie Andrew Albert Thornton D. T

Students Debate School Dancing Policy at Council Meetings

The Student Council, Miss Williams, Mr. Manning, and Mr. Key held several sessions to resolve whether dancing should be allowed at school events. A final questionnaire covered attitudes toward dancing and religion to gauge student opinion. The issue dominates discussion while other matters wait.

Miss Williams Manning Key C. D

Science Class Studying Magnetism and Electricity

The general science class under Mr. Russ studied magnetism and electricity. They learned how objects become magnets and how a magnet works, and explored different kinds of electricity. On Monday December 18 the class examined the relation between electricity and chemical energy.

Russ

Typing Class Progress Notes From School Lab

A fourth period typing lab fills with steady keyboard clicks as students race through speed tests typing letters magazine articles and advertisements. The ads proved tricky, yet the class persists with effort and practice under instructor guidance.

J. W

Study of Adjustment Letters in Business Class

The business English class under Mrs. Kennemer studied four kinds of adjustment letters. They wrote and typed examples for their notebooks after reviewing the plans. They also collected external business letters and categorized them by type.

Kennemer I. H

English II Club Meets for Weekly Program

The English II Club under Mrs Roddy met Friday during the regular class period for its weekly program. Program chairman Helen Childress led with Grace Con.

Christmas program lists acts and decorations

The class staged a holiday program with acts by J C Hastings Louise Wilson J Frank Wilson and others. It featured poems jokes games and a gossip segment led by Ruby Holcomb as director. Red cellophane bows silver stars red lights and a colored tree created the festive theme with sled place cards and bells.

George Hansard Murder Trial By Civics Class

Civics students under Mr Manning staged a trial on Monday December 11 titled the George Hansard Murder Case. Mildred Fleming and Cecil Owen wrote it with Fleming portraying the defendant accused of killing Mr Hansard with a butcher knife. Prosecutors Birt Russell and Rudolph Russell led witness examinations while a six member jury returned a verdict of life imprisonment. the class enjoyed the exercise.

Civics Mr. Manning George Hansard Mildred Fleming Cecil Owen Hansard Birt Russell Rudolph Russell Marilyn Smith Irene Mitchell Louise McSpedden Modene Vineyard Martha Jo Darwin Frances Riddle Manning M. S

Home Making III Class Plans Dinners Under Miss Williams

The Home Making III class under Miss Williams plans, cooks, and serves dinners with success. This week the students study calories and prepare a one day menu showing the required calorie intake for each student.

Miss Williams

Christmas Program Presented By English Club With Readings

The English III S. O. S. Club met on Friday December 15 and presented a program led by president Jonnie B Robbins and program chair Marie Badgett. Readings included Origin of Christmas by Pascal Connally Christmas in Other Lands by Mozelle Marley My Christmas in Monterrey Mexico by Mrs Lackey and jokes by Estelle Lewis Brother Gillett and games led by Jarvis D Maddox and Billie Jack Harper.

Jonnie B. Robbins Marie Badgett Pascal Connally Story Estelle Lewis Mozelle Marley Brother Gillett Jarvis D. Maddox Billie Jack Harper Monterrey Mexico Mrs. Lackey E. B

Football Banquet Arouses Christmas Spirit

Coach S. T. Montgomery spoke at the annual football banquet held Saturday night in the high school auditorium. The Pep Squad hosted the event, with the P. T. A. serving. Decorations featured red, white, and silver to express holiday cheer. The tables resembled large white packages wrapped in festive display.

S. T. Montgomery P.T. A

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Merry Christmas L. LaRoe & Company Lee George Hansard Ass’t Jack Lackey Brazwell Alexander Earleen Benson Robert Benson Cathleen Blackerby Dorothy Booker Merlyn Brown Claire Doss Drunette Farley Marjorie Henderson Imogene Head Evelyn Hill Emma Joyce Hinton Eula Mae Lambden Joe Magers Eula Mae McSpedden Fredna Owen Ruby Pierson Willie B. Smith David Taylor Jack Wallace Howard Wallace Joy Wilson Planters Gin Company Whitewright Lumber Co. “Neighborly Service P. A. Short Mary Alice Harrison Brazwell Alex W. O. Houston General Merchandise C. H. Stuteville J. R. Oliver Jersey
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