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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
7
The High School Reflector profiles seniors Billy Jack Harper and Lynal J Moore. Harper is praised as most studious, excels in plane geometry and chemistry, enjoys ham burgers, and weighs 135 pounds at five feet eleven. Moore is identified as a black haired F F A leader and Student Council member from Ector.
Editor greets readers at the first Reflector issue of 1941. He reflects on 1940 efforts and vows to improve the newspaper, noting resolutions may falter but the staff aims to publish the best Reflector yet.
Coach S. T. Montgomery's Tigers beat Gordon Swift's Kildare Eagles 25 to 18 Friday. Tigers led 9 4 after first quarter and 24 16 at end of third. Al Thornton scored 15 with seven field goals and one foul shot. Conner 5. Hargett and Russell 2 each. Haggard led Kildare with 8.
A new student, Gladys Reeves from Edhube, enrolls as a sophomore at Whitewright High. The district welcomes her and hopes she makes friends and enjoys school. The Smoothies quartet, featuring Brazwell Alexander, Bussy Thornhill, James Birt Phillips, Leroy Martin with LaVerne Kilgroe as accompanist, performed in Sherman for KRRV and at the Rotary Club with selections including In the Mood and Blueberry Hill.
A tall five foot three inch, 118 pound black haired boy with dark brown eyes and a very dark complexion is described as very noisy and always heard. His favorite food is pecan pie and he can really eat it. Spencer Tracy and Betty Grable are noted names in relation to the feature.
The article notes Collinsville edged the girls by one point while Trenton boys caused a stir among WHS players. It mentions seniors celebrating New Year’s Eve, Pattie Everheart flashing a Trenton ring, and a planned annual Student Council event. It references a basketball match with Gunter and reports strong year for the boys’ team.
A collection of maxims on effort, reputation, parenting, learning, career choice, and beginnings. The author signs as M. D. K. and presents guidance on judgment, diligence, and personal growth.
A reflective quote from M. D. K. urges daily happiness through seeing and hearing beauty, speaking kind words, and doing beautiful acts. The message emphasizes intentional positivity and mindful living as a daily practice.
Several high school students visited Sherman and Denison in the first week. Names include Ardell Penny Malachia Wright Jonnie B Robbins Bonnie Reynolds Margaret Reynolds Mary Edna Cox and Louise Wilson. Velma Holland spent Sunday in Royse City. Mary Dale King was in Derton on Friday.
Mrs Roddy's class studies pantomime and stage presence focusing on action posture and gestures. They rehearse to make body control in speaking a habit with the motto practice makes perfect.
The Student Council held a regular meeting on December 30 with Dorotha Darwin presiding as vice-president. Secretary LaVerne Kilgree called the roll and read the minutes, announcing the group’s annual staff selection.
The contract for the high school annual was sent to the publishing company and a 35 cent deposit per student was set with a payment deadline of January 10. The staff elected includes Editor LaVerne Kilgree and Assistant Editor Albert Thornton, with C B Bryant III as Business Manager and Marie Badgett as Publicity Manager. Brother Gillett will handle photographs. Fifteen members attended the meeting. Mrs Roddy Mrs Lackey Mr Sears and Mr Morris met with the council. The next regular meeting is January 6.
Mr. Russ assigns a student to check a Glee Club section. Dorotha Darwin leads first soprano, Mary Dale King second soprano, Velma Holland alto, while Fred Cook checks the boys. The coach then collects the names from the students.
A fifth grade note states the fourth period world history class studies the birth of civilization and the origin of religion and the first people on earth.
Santa Claus visited Whitewright High School, delivering gifts to students. Dorotha Darwin received a fitted bag. Jonnie Robbins a gold bracelet and dress. Malachia Wright an ivory radio. Ruby Anderson, Mary Frances Claborn, and Opal Bennett watches. Jackie Braden and Billy Jack Harper got new coats. Marjorie Burchfield a ring. Billie Rachel Dixon a locket. Dorothea Auten and Ernestine Tomlinson coats. Mary Dale King a week end bag.
The sixth period civics class finished a chapter on Making Our Democracy More Democratic and discussed long and short ballot voting methods. They will begin unit four titled Governmental Policies.
The second year homemaking girls study selecting children’s garments and patterns. Many students sew for 2 to 5 year olds while some make outfits for a very small girl. They begin by learning suitable fabrics and patterns.
C B Bryant III and Doyle Keith Wilcox hosted a Christmas dance at Sherman Municipal Auditorium on December 27. The decorated ballroom featured a large Christmas tree and about 200 guests attended including Whitewright visitors Davis Parrish Madene Vineyard Brother Gillett Dorotha Darwin Philip Earnheart Mary Dale King Evelyn HI Sears Emerson Sears and several Whitewright college students.
Mrs Lackey’s familiar car Janie was absent from W H S marking a switch to a 1936 Ford. The longtime faithful servant had to keep up with the day’s fashions, leaving students surprised by the change.
Miss Sara Kathryn Atterberry entertained guests at her home on December 26 with an informal dance. The party followed a Christmas theme with decorations. Attending were Miss Modene Vineyard Miss Evelyn Hill Miss Mary Dale King Miss Dorotha Darwin Miss Elaine Connelly of Trenton Davis Parrish and C B
This note says a weak run down condition can cause functional dysmenorrhea with headaches and cramps. CARDUS supposedly sharpens appetite boosts gastric juice flow and digestion and builds resistance. Taken before and during the time it helps periodic distress. Used 50 years.
In a terse note several individuals from Trenton are named including Bryant III Emerson Sears Philip Earnheart Billie Glen Earnheart and Ray Richardson plus James W Donahue Tommy Hughes and Max Holmes. The report notes punch was served at various intervals by Henrietta Jackson.
Students and teachers at W. H. S. celebrated Christmas with group discussions of meals and gifts. Weather kept some home while many cars were seen with high schoolers celebrating, and several staff spent holidays in various towns including Whitewright Edhube Caddo and Dallas.
Whitewright High School students start the new year by attending classes on New Year’s Day, breaking a long-standing record for present students. Many were sad about the holiday return, while others were glad to come back after a long break.
After finishing the Christmas program the Glee Club begins rehearsals for new spring songs. Mr. Russ faces challenges warming up students post holidays and flu outbreak.
A comic exchange features Miss Coy and a suitor where he asks for an allowance a household role and time off. she counters with questions about duties and attitudes, framing the suitor’s platform as domestic terms. The dialogue parodies political campaigns by translating platform questions into everyday household governance.
History’s costliest war pushes Britain to an all time high income tax rate. Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa lift rates. Britain’s basic rate hits $1.89 per pound with higher brackets. Australia raises about 50 percent. New Zealand and South Africa also boost taxes.
The house master chides Sarah for dust and cobwebs, noting repeated reminders about cleaning. He mentions sweeping another web and emphasizes ongoing housekeeping duties.
A maid exclaims in shock as a man threatens the bed-rail fire, revealing the wardrobe distress over the missus' fancy dress for an upcoming dance. The exchange hints at domestic tension and social events surrounding a planned evening fête.
A study of performances reveals homing pigeons can cover about 600 miles in a day, highlighting their remarkable endurance and navigational accuracy for long-distance flights.
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