Christmas Reflections and Student News Update
The High School Reflector column features editor Mary Frances Stephens and assistant Clarence Wootten, plus sponsor Miss Neathery. It blends holiday thoughts, gossip on friendships, and a Christmas gift poll from students and faculty, listing seniors and underclassmen with high averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Stephens
Clarence Wootten
Miss Neathery
Caraway
Hazel Neal
Irene Kent
Alice Davis
Billy Mack Williams
Joanne Grammer
Mary E. Judd
Marjorie Young
Edith Neal
Fred Murphy
Billy W. Evans
Polly Ann Brown
Janis Horton
Alton Neal
Katie Kincaid
Henrietta Jackson
Billie Ruth Holcomb
Merle Scoggins
Jean Caraway
Edward Montgomery
Betty Allen
Rumors of a New Romance and Friendly Feuds on Friday
Readers hint at a budding romance between Rip C and J C as Friday night unfolds. Jean receives praise for the night. Marjorie remains J V’s favorite song, while W J H wears a bracelet with a Navy insignia. The text speculates on a budding pairing of M L and M L B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C
Jean
Marjorie
J. V
C. R
M. L
Whitewright basketball team lists upcoming games
The basketball boys under Coach Gentry practice daily from 2:30 to 4:30. They announce a tough schedule with games on January 7 Royse City at Whitewright. January 14 Van Alstyne at Van Alstyne. January 21 Plano at Whitewright. January 28 Royse City at Royse City. February 4 Plano at Plano. February 11 Van Alstyne at Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
Royse City
Whitewright
van Alstyne
Plano
W. H. S. Students Celebrate Christmas Holidays
The students of W. H. S. are happy over Christmas holidays. School was dismissed on Dec. 22 and will resume on Jan. 3.
Miss Eva Williams Resigns From W. H. S. Faculty
Miss Eva Williams resigns from the W. H. S. faculty after arriving in 1939. Born in Bells, Texas, she earned a Bachelor of Science from N T S T C and was a member of the Ellen H. Richards Club and Kappa Delta Phi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Williams
Miss Williams
Bells
Texas
Ellen H. Richards
Kappa Delta Phi
New 4-H Agent Named for Navarro County Corsicana
Miss Williams leaves the Whitewright faculty to become assistant home demonstration agent for Navarro County. She will oversee girls 4-H Clubs from the courthouse office in Corsicana. Students laud her service and invite her to visit Whitewright high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Frank Sinatra
Marjorie Young
James Massey
Alma
Recreation Period Cancelled for Exams
The girls have no recreation this week as test papers are corrected. Some students appear to have skipped multiple periods, while others still report one weekly recreation. The writer urges a holiday resolution for more real study and less recreation.
Casualty Total Now 131,098
The United States armed forces casualty total stands at 131,098. Army figures through November 30 show 98,594 in all theatres with 15,334 killed 35,049 wounded 23,725 missing and 24,486 prisoners of war. Navy totals to December 16 report 32,504 with 13,983 killed 5,868 wounded 8,406 missing and 4,247 prisoners. The 5th Army in Italy totals 13,419 with 2,010 killed 8,583 wounded and 2,826 missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Stimson
Navy
5Th Army
Italy
Citation in Grayson County suit for title and possession
The State of Texas issues a citation to George M. Jarvis and wife Lillis M. Jarvis and heirs to answer by 10 A M on Monday after 42 days from issuance. Plaintiff Charles H. Bryant seeks title and possession to Lot 3 and 4 in Block 54, Miller's Second Edition Denison, with damages and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
George M. Jarvis
Lillis M. Jarvis
District Court
Grayson County
Sher
Man
Charles H. Bryant
Grayson
W. R. Caruthers
Miller
Denison
Sherman
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Christmas Greetings From Management and Staff
The message expresses warm Christmas wishes and a prayer for safety and speedy return for those fighting for peace and happiness. It emphasizes friendship, goodwill, and a spirit of holiday blessing from management and staff.
Donald Duck Cartoon and 3 Stooge Comedy
Cartoon features Donald Duck with light action and family humor while the Three Stooges deliver slapstick antics. Chapter 4 of Secret Service continues a wartime spy thriller with intrigue and suspense.
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Donald Duck
Secret Service
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E. M
Nell
Ruth Reeves
Bobby Witt
Bobby
Etha Brown
Betty Marie
Kirk May
Margaret Hanna
Willa Jean
Sue Garner
Willa Jean Rice
Dempsey Cafe
Mr. and
Mrs
Jack Dempsey
Merry Christmas
T. W. Ayres & Son
Kirk
W. R
Palace Theatre
Tim
Cliff
Edwards
Barbara Moffett
SAT. Prevue, Sun. & Mon
Apore
TUE, & Wed
Ates
Warner
Charles Goburn
Brenda Marshall
Dame May Whitty
Pathe News
Battle of
Tarawa
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