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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1943
Page
7
The English IV class studies parts of speech with predicate adjectives predicate nominatives direct objects and noun clauses. Mr Murphy the teacher urges students to try their best while acknowledging difficulty.
The senior class held a Friday meeting to elect a new Reflector editor and assistant editor. Edith Harper was chosen editor to replace Jack Seays, who resigned. Charles Skaggs was elected assistant editor and later became president, succeeding Jack Sears, with Ben Robert Jones elected vice president.
The junior-senior book is on its way to the press and students await copies. Delivery is expected around mid April, with the final deposit due. those who have not paid should do so promptly.
The article lists a stream of dating chatter among W. H. S. seniors detailing new pupil M S R joining with D. T. H. and various classmates like Nell, Margaret, Ann, and J. S. It notes occasional absences and social pairings while wishing J. S. good luck as class president and hinting at ongoing crushes and reforms in student life.
After exams the civics class examines conserving resources aiding the underprivileged and how government helps the average worker. It notes defense work as vital and encourages students to engage with present national activities and government.
The Steno Club met February 3 with president James Stateville calling the meeting to order. Azilee Smith was elected secretary, succeeding Lloyd Mitchell. Edith Harper presented an evening program including poems by Alice Cato and Una Faye Blackerby, lectures on civil service tests and shorthand, a duet, a reading, a quiz, and a closing note. The group adjourned to meet March 3.
Twenty one farm and city boys under Mr Cruse and Mr Johnson study wood and metal trades at the farm shop. They fabricate self feeders lathe water cups and funnels while welding soldering rivets and patching. Farmers may bring items for repair at no charge and may work solo or with help as needed.
The shorthand class completed Functional Method I before mid term and began Functional Method II. It emphasizes speed gained by phrasing and spends two hours daily on dictation preparation. Familiar dictation at varied speeds is used to improve pace. The class shows splendid progress with most students averaging 50 words per minute.
The Whitewright Homemaking Club met Feb. 2 with Willa Jean presiding and members discussing upcoming home-related projects and community activities.
Hunter presiding after roll call the old and new business discussed then Janis Jayne Horton presented numbers including songs club reading quiz talks piano solo and names Betty Lee Jones Billie Harper Mary Frances Stephens Henrietta Jackson Betty Marie Allen.
The class has studied indented and block forms in business letters. Block form is common while indented form is favored by some. A mixed format is wrong. They learned correct salutation, close, punctuation, folding, and placing in the envelope.
The document notes that the present term is half over and War Bond and Stamp sales exceeded $3,000 at the last Victory program. It states four Saturdays will host classes in the second semester and mentions the absence of Mrs Roddy, former English teacher at W H S, who recently resigned. It adds that the senior play has been selected and rehearsals will start soon.
The Junior Bugganeers held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday. Members heard talks on recent scientific discoveries by Jim Morgan Clarence Wootten Melba Jean Neathery and Bobby D Montgomery. New officers were elected: President Lindy Ashinhurst, Vice President Merle Scoggins, Secretary Melba Jean Neathery, Reporter Joan Brown. Etha Brown named program chairman for next month.
First year homemaking girls study Managing Our Time and Money Wisely and chart five days to free time for activities while budgeting for clothes. Second year girls study Making the Kitchen and Meal Service Unit More Attractive and Convenient and design kitchen floor plans to improve convenience.
The third year girls served their last meal for the year with guests Mr. and Mrs. Butler Mrs. Childress and Mr. Gentry. Theda Lewis hosted with Betty Marie Allen assisting. Waitresses were Mary Nell Talley Willa Jean Hunter and Marceline Bennett. Menu included roast with gravy sweet potatoes green beans Spanish salad hot rolls banana pudding and coffee.
The House passed 1.5 million for Old Age Assistance and supported removing a 1.75 million ceiling for monthly welfare payments. A poll tax extension to April 1 is proposed to boost collections. A 70 thousand appropriation to aid the blind awaits Senate action. The Aikin Jones rural aid bill favors salary equalization and state administration to reduce duplication.
Shortage of drinking glasses in the Middle East leads to a small factory producing over 2,000 salvaged glasses daily from beer bottles. Tops are cement filled with pegs for insulators. broken bottles are cut near the base and used as ash trays.
A freshman at an Eastern college describes her first snow storm. She notes the mess underfoot and that snow on her eyelashes has a peculiar effect on her, as quoted by The New Yorker.
Court issues citation to Elias Douros in Grayson County for divorce from Myrtle Douros filed Jan 20 1943. Case No 49464 requests appearance by March 8 1943 before District Court in Sherman. Plaintiff Myrtle Douros formerly Myrtle Knight seeks divorce and name change. no property or children involved. defendant unknown residence.
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