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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

6

High School Reflector Gossip About Students

Reflector staff notes editor Barbara Williams and assistant Charles Caldwell as well as several students. They mention possible relationships involving Doris Frieda Nora Hughes and several boys including Don Reynolds Robert from Ector and Byron from Whitewright.

Reflector Barbara Williams Charles Caldwell Pete Dean R. C Doris Frieda Nora Hughes Don Reynolds Robert Ector Byron Whitewright

Personality Remains Key To Social Standing

Advice on improving behavior highlights politeness temper and grooming. Encourages looking on the bright side, avoiding anger, and taking care with appearance to gain popularity. Mentions social checks and notes local names in a conversational column style.

Gossip and Rumors Ripple Through Town Circles

This week’s gossip covers Lou Holcomb and Conway roaming between towns, Corinne and Terry as rumors suggest, Ralph's hospital stay with Betty Mears visiting, Douglas Neal eyeing Tom Bean and Imogene Aycock, and Jackie and a recent graduate. Zoe Vestal sang a church solo and drew compliments while a local girl pursues Johnny. Cora Lee loses interest in a yellow clad boy.

Lou Holcomb Conway Corinne Terry Betty Mears Ralph Douglas Neal Tom Bean Imogene Aycock Doyle Jackie Choicy Zoe Vestal Perry Johnny Cora Lee Joanne Scott Johnny Vestal Danny Wilson Nora Hughes Ector Joanne Nova Anna Bess Danny Dorothy Dooley R. C Billy Jack Sherman Betty Wolf” Mears Doug Denison Goober Judd Sam Sally

Dorothy Birdwell Seen Out Tuesday Night Mystery Companion

Inquiries arise over Dorothy Birdwell’s Tuesday night outing with an unnamed companion. Rumors suggest Don Reynolds, while Prilla Ann notes Jessie was seen in town.

Dorothy Birdwell Don Reynolds Prilla Ann Jessie

Seniors Thank Seniors for Donation of Props Used in Play

The seniors of the speech class express appreciation to the seniors for donating ash trays extension cord and spotlight from their most successful play. They believe using these props will help their upcoming production succeed.

Boxing Tournament Planned for Whitewright in March

Tentative plans announce a boxing tournament to be held in Whitewright during March with further announcements to follow.

Whitewright

National FFA Week Observed By V A Class

Vocational agriculture classes led by O V Barker observe National FFA Week from Feb 21 to Feb 28 with radio segments featuring FFA members. List includes Wilbur Dunk, R L Barron, Arlington FFA Chapter, Stephenville FFA Chapter, and WBAP WFAA broadcasts plus a Sunday singing party from Whitewright to Denison with Dixie Watkins and others.

O. V. Barker Wilbur Dunk R. L. Barron Arlington Ffa WBAP Stephenville FFA

Freshman Class Plans Skating Party Budget Decision

President Gwendolyn Kent calls a meeting in the high school auditorium to decide how to spend the class wealth. Class mothers Mrs. Gene Hughes and Mrs. Roy Blanton attend. secretary treasurer Gladine Harper warns of planned activities. The plan includes a skating party at Denison with a picnic lunch on February 26 at 4 30 pm, sandwiches and drinks, mothers donating sweets, and a school bus rental discussed.

Gwendolyn Kent Gene Hughes Roy Blanton Kent Gladine Harper Denison Caraway

Freshmen Plan Social at High School Campus

Mr. Gentry pledges transportation while smiles abound as freshmen invite all teachers for a post cooperation event. The gathering may include some from another class and is set for Thursday February 26 at 4 30 p m on the high school campus, promising a bright moment.

Gentry

W H S Seniors' Day Tour Highlights Classes and Gossip

A school day tour details Miss Darwin's bookkeeping class on depreciation and bad debts, seniors Charles Caldwell Lou Rae Holcomb and Betty Mears in study halls, and Charles Caldwell with Barbara Williams rushing to algebra II. It notes civics discussions voting and government, English IV debates, and homemaking projects. Gossip threads through about relationships and teachers.

Miss Darwin Mr. Montgomery Charles Caldwell Lou Rae Holcomb Betty Mears Miss Neathery Barbara Williams Mr. Caraway Byron Neathery

Sallys And Sams Listening Post

After basketball games students share what they do. Pete Selman names varied groups including Skipper Holcomb and Cupid Craig having fun. Charles Caldwell missing prompts others to improvise with Ophelia. Corinne Hardcastle nearly swoons while Terry Miller rumored to have sent a Valentine. Robert Davis buys a boss and contemplates a ride with Billye Faye to the county.

Pete Selman Skipper Holcomb Cupid Craig Snafu Smith Cora Belle Head Stub Stubblefield Goob Judd Whizzer Wilson Charles Caldwell Charles Ophelia Corinne Hardcastle Terry Miller Valentine Hearts Robert Davis Billye Faye

Figure Fashions Based on Your Type

Your type should determine what you wear and not all dress the same. A slender girl can wear prince lines and a perpendicular break at the neckline to look attractive. A small hat off the face suits her type better than a tall turban.

Turbin

Style guidance for three female body types and a quote

The text offers fashion advice for three body types: tall heavy, short plump, and tall slender. It describes skirt lengths, waist placement, hat height, dress lines, colors, and accessories. A closing quote about conceit and a note on detecting life on planets with larger telescopes follows.

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