High School Reflector Editors Work Students and Projects
The High School Reflector notes Mary Frances Stephens and Clarence Wootten as editors with staff reporters including Lindy Ashinhurst G C Brown Joe Cook Weldon Ingram John C Jones Kirk May Bob Montgomery Edward Montgomery Bobby Morgan Clifton Ross Muriel Scoggins Lester Simpson London Slaughter Betty M Allen Etha Brown Jean Caraway Mary J Cobb Opal Goodnight Margaret Hanna Willa J Hunter Theda Lewis Dorthia Mitchell Alma Reeves Willadean Rice Thelma Jo Wilson and others forming forms with prior assignments Mrs Beazley tests ten new forms daily The class prefers shorthand to articles and will study dictation speed next semester The third year agriculture boys are cleaning and whitewashing the agriculture room in the gym supervised by Mr Cruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindy Ashinhurst
G. C. Brown
Joe Cook
Weldon Ingram
John C. Jones
Kirk May
Bob Montgomery
Edward Montgomery
Bobby Morgan
Clifton Ross
Muriel Scoggins
Lester Simpson
London Slaughter
Betty M. Allen
Etha Brown
Jean Caraway
Mary J. Cobb
Opal Goodnight
Margaret Hanna
Willa J. Hunter
Theda Lewis
Dorthia Mitchell
Alma R. Reeves
Willadean Rice
Thelma Jo Wilson
Beazley
Take Inventory of Yourself for Mid-Terms
The editor urges students to assess progress before mid-term exams. Seniors should verify credits and grades, and those with career plans should choose subjects that aid future goals. Avoid snap courses and select subjects that truly engage and strengthen thinking.
Fourth Year English Class Outlines Short Stories
The fourth year English class outlines short stories to aid understanding. Students study vocabulary daily under Miss Neathery, learning definitions and correct spellings. Recently they reviewed poetry terms such as lyrics ballads sonnets and limericks for next week mid term exams.
Victory Bonds and Community Help in War Time
A wartime appeal urges every citizen to support the war effort through scrap drives clothing donations and blood donation. It highlights age and weight requirements for blood giving and calls on citizens to take skilled roles at home to free trained workers for combat support.
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Red Cross Center
W. R
Secretarial Training Nears New Book Start
Shorthand pupils have nearly finished their first book and will begin a new manual by mid term. Daily practice includes new briefs and exercises to build speed and accuracy.
Students Track Typing Speeds on Progress Charts
Typing class students post their words per minute on progress charts to be displayed on the bulletin board. Both classes emphasize accuracy over speed, with the aim that rapid typing without correctness counts as little.
Freshmen review Parts of Speech and love life hints amid school drama
A school sheet notes freshmen finish a parts of speech review and anticipate exams. It weaves light gossip about students Don Newman Jimmy Hayes Margaret Hanna Ruth Maddox Terry Miller Nina Hood and others, hinting at romances and social tensions around Trenton.
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Don Newman
Trenton
Jimmy Lee Hayes
Margaret Hanna
Ruth Maddux
Jimmy
Terry Miller
Terry
Mary Jo
Tommy
Nina Bell Hood
D. N
J. C
Jean
Leap year romance and algebra class notes
The article notes leap year dating roles, warning both sexes to consider proposals carefully and keep the bacon joke in mind. It also reports algebra class progress with problems on consecutive even and odd integers and sight work, moving to a chapter on Special Products and Factors.
Civilians look to have favor with M L H says Reeves
The communication hints that M L H favors civilians as Reeves becomes the focus of attention while Kirk could be losing his title. The remarks suggest shifting influence and a notable change in status within the group.
Love Song Exchanges Across Couples in Notes
A string of dated, intimate dedications appears with names like Ruth Maddux and Y B Kaiser and pairs such as Terry Max Miller and Betty Ann Darwin. Other entries include Margaret Hanna to Chicken Reeves and Janis Horton to Clarence Wootten, plus Norma Smith to Joe Cook and Kirk May to Flora Davis in brief exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Maddux
Y. B. Kaiser
Terry Max Miller
Betty Ann Darwin
Margaret Hanna
Chicken
Reeves
Jean Caraway
Edward Montgomery
Janis Horton
Clarence Wootten
Marjorie Young
Norma Smith
Joe Cook
Clifton Ross
Willa Jean Hunter
Kirk May
Flora Davis
Birdie
Ship Named for Carole Lombard in Los Angeles Launch
A Liberty ship was launched in Los Angeles and dedicated to the cause Carole Lombard championed before her death in a Nevada air crash nearly two years ago. Movie figures attended, but the event was a tribute to Lombard, not a film display.
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Hollywood
Los Angeles
Carole Lombard
Nevada
Miss Lombard
Actress Sacrifices for Country Cited by Treasury Official
A young actress dies while performing a duty she believed necessary for national safety. A Treasury official stated she “gave her life for the safety of the United States just as truly as a soldier,” underscoring her patriotic sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
United States
Water Hole Blasted By Shell Near Munda
Pvt. Benjamin N. Covington recounts how an artillery shell struck a water hole beneath a group of about 100 American soldiers near Munda. The blast created a gush of water as men prayed for relief and read Psalm 107. Covington, home for a visit after a year in the South Pacific.
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Atlanta
Pfe
Benjamin N. Covington
Munda
Covington
South Pacific
New B 29 Bomber Receives Official Name Super Fortress
The United States has named its premier bomber the B 29 the Super Fortress. The Joint Aircraft Committee comprising American and British military and naval services issued the statement on Sunday detailing the designation and its significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Joint Aircraft Committee
Long range aircrew policy agreed upon
A policy setting long range manning for warplanes has been agreed. The accord outlines staffing levels and deployment considerations for extended missions. Officials hope it improves readiness and efficiency across the air arm.
Leftover Produce Frozen for Later Use
Leftover fruits and vegetables are frozen with their juices in ice cube trays for later use in soups beverages gravies desserts and salads.
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Mary Frances Stephens
Ecole
Miss Neathery
Cruse
L. S
Earl Blanton
Eva Williams
East Texas State Teachers College
Judson Grove
Longview
Blanton
Fish
Algebra
Duce
Kingston Drug Store
Denison
Rexall
Texas
TEXO
Burris Mill & Elevator Company
Pascal Farley
W.H. S
Kirk
Memory Lane
Barbee & Bassett
Insurance Agency
Palace Theatre
Mat Bey Anne Gynne Kalen, He
OM Chane
Andy Clyde
Secret Service
Aprica
Sat. Prevue
Sun
Mon
America
Mee
Ales Oberon
Brian A
Robert Paig
Louise Allbritia
Diana Barrymore
Walter Abel
Walter Catlett
Ernest Truex
BATRA
Henry Busse
Ray Eberle
the Taylor Maids
Janelle Johnson
Sahara
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