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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1939

Page

7

Reflector editors and reporters list at meeting

W H J Reflector editor Floyd Everheart and assistant Sara Atterberry with a large staff of reporters presented a program led by chairman Madene Vineyard. Activities included trips to Austin and Oregon, inauguration of O Daniel, and a class game called Story. Drunette Farley delivered a report before adjournment.

Ceed Frances Riddle Madene Vineyard Austin Dorothy Booker O’daniel Drunette Farley Oregon Ruby Pierson M. G

Tigers Defeat Bulldogs in Grayson County League Showdown

Whitewright Tigers beat Howe Bulldogs 23 to 15 in Whitewright gym to maintain their Class A lead. Billy Conner led Whitewright with five field goals. Francis of Howe added eight points.

Whitewright Tigers Howe Bulldogs Whitewright Gym Grayson County Bulldogs Tigers Whitewright Howe Billy Conner Tiger Guard Francis F. E. Jr

Salmagundi Chapel Program mixtures and readings

The Salmagundi Club held an assembly Thursday January 26 with Floyd Everheart explaining Salmagundi as a mix of ingredients and the program mirroring that blend. Mary Phillips presented numbers including Easy Divorces, The Great Dam, Schoolmaster and Private Lives among others by listed authors.

Salmagundi Club Floyd Everheart Mary Phillips Wilma Alexander Billy Glen Earnheart Henry Ford Helen Clabhorn Austin Sara K. Atterberry Charles Harrison Walter Winchell Charles Howard Murry White R. F

Honor Roll Club names at W. H. S. six weeks parade

W H S announces twenty two students on the six week honor roll. Freshmen include Mary Ellen Brown Grace Connally C B Bryant III Cecil Owens and Robert Emerson Sears. Sophomores include Brother Gillett Billie Jack Harper Lynal J Moore Betty Atkinson Dorotha Darwin Mary Alice Harrison Velma Holland and Mary Dale King. Juniors list Claire Doss Imogene Head Emma Joyce Hinton Rudolph Russell owner of four A pluses and Earleen Benson with five As. Seniors are Sara Kathryn Atterberry Billie Glen Earnheart Charles Harrison and Floyd Everheart.

Mary Ellen Brown Grace Connally C. B. Bryant III Cecil Owens Robert Emerson Sears Brother Gillett Billie Jack Harper Lynal J. Moore Betty Atkinson Dorotha Darwin Mary Alice Harrison Velma Holland Mary Dale King Claire Doss Imogene Head Emma Joyce Hinton Rudolph Russell Earleen Benson Sara Kathryn Atterberry Billie Glen Earnheart Charles Harrison Floyd Everheart W. A

Salmagundi Club Meeting Highlights and Speakers

The Salmagundi Club met Tuesday during the regular English hour. Chairman Doss Davis introduced the program featuring My Trip to Austin Sara Kathryn Arterberry Iron Horse Runs West Murry White. Sara K. Arterberry served as critic and delivered her report before adjournment.

Salmagundi Club Doss Davis Austin Sara Kathryn Arterberry Iron Horse Runs Murry White Sara K. Arterberry

Book Worms Elect New Treasurer After Meeting

The Book Worms club met Friday January 27 and elected Modene Vineyard as treasurer. The group discussed dues and planned upcoming reading sessions and events.

Modene Vineyard

Citizenship Club Elects New Officers for Year

The Citizenship Club met Friday January 27 electing officers led by President Bussy Thornhill and Vice President Oleta Norris. Other roles include Marilyn Smith secretary Alma Jo Sanderson assistant secretary Joe Hicks treasurer Birt Russell parliamentarian Marie Ward reporter Estelle Lewis program chairman Nina Marie Pierce critic. All members to wear flags on every club day. Next meeting set for February 10.

Citizenship Club Bussy Thornhill Oleta Norris Marilyn Smith Alma Jo Sanderson Joe Hicks Birt Russell Marie Ward Estelle Lewis Nina Marie Pierce

Home Ec II class learns etiquette rules for social settings

Miss Williams guides Home Ec II boys through etiquette for banquets dates home church and dances. The outlines cover seating opening doors and proper dating conduct with the class to continue a week or two before returning to agriculture and home ec.

Williams F. E

Trenton Ex-Students and Letters Reported

A social science class led by Mr Jernigan invoicing the school is cited amid chatter. J W and F R were with boys from Trenton Sunday night, I L H writes to Ector, H C with a Whitewright ex student Friday night, and W A with B P seen together again.

Mr. Jernigan J. W F. R Trenton Ector H. C Whitewright W. A B. P D. N

Unscrambled Courtship Pairs Mentioned in Mystery Notes

The clipped text hints at arranged or imagined pairings such as J W with M I A instead of B A V G H, E B J R B with L A replacing OLN, and R A stood up by a No bility boy. M A H shows happiness with R H absent, while L A is paired with J B T and V L N as a girl.

J. W L. A OLN R. A R. H

Chemistry Class Visits Places of Interest at Sherman

Mr Key and his chemistry class traveled by school bus to Sherman on Thursday morning to visit the Southern Ice plant. Manager Mr Lucas led a tour explaining refrigeration and ice production, with students seeing the factory, storage rooms, and office.

Mr. Key Sherman Lucas

Students Tour CCC Camp Experience in Sherman Visit

A student group toured a Civilian Conservation Corps camp led by First Lieutenant Evans. They visited the supply room infirmary and library and learned about daily schedules meals and schooling requirements for the boys. The visit included a recreation hall and officers quarters before returning to school at 1 30 p m.

Tors CCC Mr. Evans Camp Hospital Recreation Hall Evans

Who's Who Dwarf of the Sophomore Class

The dwarf of the sophomore class is a mischievous and comical young fellow with two blue eyes, a medium nose, unruly blond hair, and a smile that lifts corners to his ears. He is a "baby bear" beside his father, swagging along with small farm places and always pestering others with funny jokes and a cheerful outlook.

Home Ec II Studies Landscaping

Home ec II girls have studied landscaping this week learning names of various shrubs by visiting homes with different varieties. The project will continue until Feb 3 when the class will resume home economics.

N. P

Another Slipper Jokes About Ice Plant Mix Up

Wilma Alexander caused a laugh with a swift reply during a Sherman chemistry class visit to the ice plant last Thursday. When asked where the ice was kept until delivery, she quipped that it is kept on ice, of course.

Wilma Alexander Sherman Wilma

Gossip and rumors of romance in the town

A letter-writer notes local romances among B. P. and W. A. are back together, J. B. R. is fond of H. W. H. R. H. and M. F. C. remain a pair, and V. L. N. with J. B. H. were seen together on Sunday, reflecting ongoing gossip in the social scene.

B. P W. A H. W

Home Ec and Agriculture Classes Mixed at School

Home Economics girls push for etiquette lessons for boys taught by Miss Williams. Meanwhile the boys receive instruction in cooking and manners. The girls will study agriculture and landscaping.

Home Ec Miss Williams

Hi Y Club Meeting at Whitewright High School

The Hi Y Club of Whitewright High School met in the high gym on January 23 under the direction of Mr Jernigan. The minutes of the last meeting were read and roll was called.

Hi “Y Whitewright High School Jernigan

Silent Hill High School Club Presides Over Busy Meeting

Wil lie B. Smith called the meeting with 33 members present. Committee chairs reported, a Sherman Wright joint meeting was planned, a social discussed, and plans set. C B Bryant III reviewed Gentlemen Are Not Snobs, teams organized, captains named, and basketball played. Creed led by President Floyd Everheart.

Willie B. Smith Sherman Wiiewright C. B. Bryant III Floyd Everheart

Assembly Callled at Howe Amateur Contest Preview

Assembly convened at sixth period with remarks from Mr Jernigan announcing the Howe Amateur Contest on February 7. Songs were led by Jernigan. Mr Montgomery spoke on a basketball game against Van Alstyne. Mr Key delivered a pep talk as yell leaders urged student yells.

Key Jernigan Howe Mr. Jernigan Montgomery van Alstyne G. G

Glee Club Elects Officers At Local High School

The high school Glee Club elected J. B. Thornhill president Bill Janway librarian and Marie Badgett and Billie Glen Earnheart group captains on last Tuesday morning W. J.

J. B. Thornhill Bill Janway Marie Badgett Billie Glen Earnheart W. J

I Give You Texas By Boyce House Ben Woodall Note

A column recounts Ben Woodall earlier as a newspaper correspondent and his fire drill telegrams. It comments on state railroad commissions and nicknames for Ernest Thompson and Jerry Sadler. The piece critiques taxes on ads, labor commissioner nominees, and a joke contest about heaven and hell. It marks the year of I Give You Texas and thanks editors and readers.

Ben Woodall Harrison County Woodall Marshall Shops State Railroad Commission Ernest O. Thompson Jerry Sadler Thompson Red Texas Nwspapers

First U S Silk Mill Erected in Mansfield Conn 1810

The first silk mill in the United States was built in Mansfield, Connecticut in 1810 by Rodney and Horatio Hanks.

United States Mansfield Conn Rodney and Horatio Hanks

Dogs And Their Upkeep Now Big Business

American dogs are described as a large business by Chicago columnist Bob Becker. He cites estimates of 12 to 16 million dogs, with kennel buildings and dogs valued around 250 million dollars and taxes totaling 25 million. Over 200 firms make dog foods and another 200 medicines and toiletries, while canned and dry foods total 50 million yearly.

America Bob Becker Chicago Sunday Tribune Becker

Dog show attendance tops one million in exchange year

Officials report more than 1,000,000 attendees at dog shows last year amid growing fan interest and events nationwide. The figure reflects expansion of venues and schedules, with breeders and exhibitors noting strong public turnout and media coverage.

GE 100 Volt X Ray System And Other Lab Wonders

GE unveils a million volt X ray device using low frequency current that is lighter cooler and delivers higher amperage up to 100. It rivals 90 million dollars worth of radium in cancer treatment potential. Bell Telephone demos a Pedro voice machine at fairs, built by Bell Labs and named after Dom Pedro. An illuminated map controls equipment on the Terrence Avenue bridge over the Calumet River in Chicago.

General Electric San Francisco New York Bell Telephone Bell Laboratory Pedro Dom Pedro Brazil Terrence Avenue Calumet River Chicago

New Steel Developed to Make Metal Radio Tubes

A new steel composition was engineered to enable the production of metal radio tubes. The development aimed to improve performance and durability for early electronic devices and related manufacturing processes.

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W. H. J. Reflector Thelma Autrey John Robert Bow Clifton Burchfield Cleddie Brown Helen Claborn Houston Darwin Roberta Ford Geraldine Garner Marcel Gosnell Chas Harrison Chas. Howard William Janway Doris Nicholson Velma Lee Norris Naomi Penny Billy Pritchett Velma Jo Reeves Dorothy Smith Salmagundi Legal Reserve S.H. Montgomery Agency Insurance Vom Insurance HI “Y” Club Assembly Glee Club Boyce House Highway Commission Dallas James V. Allred Oklahoma Farm News the Sun Whitewright, Texas Whitewright Sun Dallas Morning News
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