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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
6
The Snooper reports on a humorous aside from staff members at W H S Reflector with quotes from Grace Harris James Alexander and others, highlighting a light communal tone and mock newsroom chatter. This column reflects campus culture and student life.
During their class period last Friday the homemaking III girls held a Christmas party. The program included reading by Una Fay Blackerby, a song by Betty Lou Tomlinson, a story titled Story of Christmas in Other Lands by Alice Cato, and games directed by Gladys Reeves. Hot chocolate and cookies were served by Una Fay Blackerby Bonnie Mae Scott and Mildred Kent. Each girl drew a number and exchanged gifts. The remainder of the period was spent playing games.
The freshman and sophomore classes will hold a party in the gymnasium on New Year’s Eve. Organizers include Mrs. Roddy and Mr. Cruse for the freshmen and Miss Proctor and Mr. Payne for the sophomores.
The Snooper lists student malapropisms from last week on campus. J J e Sloan said Banquo, he. Lucille Starr said Ive done heard. James Talley said you should have went. Cecil Owens’ punishment doubles for two errors.
Students of W H S staged A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Friday afternoon in a colorful assembly. Anne LaRoe introduced Ruth Mears who introduced the senior class. Virginia Hill led the student body in Silent Night before Mr McKinney dismissed the group for Christmas holidays.
A list shows Grace Connelly Alice Cato Ima Sue Garner Aurelia Penney Jimmie Lou McCorstin and Mary Frances Clabhorn visiting Sherman. James Talley Mary Nell Talley go to Royse City. Ruth Marie Chesser visits Bonham Savoy and Dodd City. Mary Frances Call visits Bonham Savoy. J J Sloan plans to visit Southmayor. Alma Ruth Reeves visits Leonard Nobility. Mary Frances Decker spends Christmas in Dallas. Lotta Faye Brown heads to Wichita Falls Vernon. Billie Geneva Gladen visits Arkansas.
The Van Alstyne Panthers edged the Whitewright Tigers 19 17 after a 17 17 tie. After a three minute OT, a sudden death rule favored the Panthers when they scored the decisive field goal. Tigers captain C B Burchfield left the game late.
The Whitewright Tigers and Van Alstyne Panthers split scoring with Burchfield and Williams each at seven, Thornton adding six. Four personal fouls sidelined a key player, but Thornton, Miller, Wilson, Brown, and Miller kept the contest alive.
Bells Pantherettes defeated Whitewright Tigerettes 20 to 14 Tuesday afternoon. Haggard led Bells with 10 points, Conner added 9 for Whitewright, while Barber and England contributed for their teams. Starting lineups and substitutes listed for both sides.
Last Thursday night the Grammar School staged a playlet Taking the place of Santa with Billy Ward Evans as Santa. The High School presented a Nativity pageant with choirs, Herald Angel Patty Everheart, and scenes of Joseph and Mary, the manger, shepherds, and the wise men. The finale featured all performers singing Arise Glory Be to God in the Highest.
Last Thursday the Student Council led by President Lucille Starr reviewed minutes read by Secretary Janis Jayne Horton. The stamp buying contest, ending January 2, will reward the two classes with the lowest participation by hosting a party the following week. Each student must have three stamps to be eligible. After Christmas new song books will be ordered for W. H. S. The council will meet December 30 to plan the next semester.
Last week high school boys practiced marching in military style during activity period. Clay Horton conducted the session and the boys found the drill especially appealing.
The F. H. T. Club met Tuesday December 16 with Helen Maddux presiding. Margaret Hanna led roll call with each member answering a Bible name. Martha Vestal read Proverbs 10 31 and Janis Jayne Horton presented the program titled A.
SYRUP OF BLACK-DRAUGHT is a tasty liquid that most children will welcome whenever they need a laxative. It has the same main ingredient as BLACK-DRAUGHT, its older companion, and it gives refreshing relief from symptoms indicating a laxative is needed. Comes in two sizes: 25c and 50c.
The club named Jingle Bells and Silent Night as part of its Christmas program and decided to have a Christmas tree and exchange presents. R. M. C.
Santa's Helper notes social pairings among Juana Ruth Andrew, John Robert Bow, Lotta Faye Brown, J Frank Wilson, Gladys Reeves, Haleen Benson, Lucian Vestal, Margaret Hanna, and others. Mentions arm admiration, ex-student romance, and Christmas gifts as the festive gossip closes with holiday caution.
The Tigerettes and Van Alstyne girls met last Thursday with a tight game. Conner scored three points and England five to pace Whitewright. Whitewright starting forwards were Conner England Phillips with guards Robbins Gladden Holcomb. subs Kent E Brown L Brown. Van Alstyne forwards Neil Smith Crook with guards Allen Simpson Hill.
Mrs. Roddy's class has practiced two plays over the past week. Each Tuesday a student presents an interesting talk on actors, speech issues, and other topics. After Christmas, two programs are hoped to be presented with full cooperation from the class.
A humorous exchange asks if a son's college education mattered. Bjorn replies with a quip that it made his mother stop bragging, delivering light regional wit about education and parental pride.
A compact survey links popular giving slogans to scripture. The verses shown include Luke 6 38 Acts 20 35 II Corinthians 9 7 Proverbs 17 8 Proverbs 28 27 Luke 11 41 I Corinthians 13 13 Tobit 4 8 Deuteronomy 16 17 I Corinthians 12 4 Matthew 10 8, underscoring cheerful, charitable giving as a biblical ideal.
A historical note quotes an instructor advising writing on one side of the page and a pupil’s reply asking which side to use. The exchange reflects early journalism education practices in correspondence schools.
A brief quotation attributed to Thomas C. Haliburton lampoons those with a perfect talent for idleness. It humorously frames idleness as a deliberate, meticulous act.
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