Local Gossip Hints and Zodiac Notes in The Reflector
The Reflector shares campus gossip about Ella Sanders, Arthur Stephens, and couples from Trenton and Van. It includes teen flirtations, rumored pairings, and a light horoscope for those born Jan 20 to Feb 19 noting genius potential, caution with strangers, a December luck month, and a Saturday lucky day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Sanders
Arthur Stephens
Helen
Christine
Trenton
Betty Lou
Paul Jarvis
Flash
Sprout
Patsy
Joanne
Whitewright
Van
Mozart
J. B
Local students, service members and messages at home
Corporal Jarvis Maddux and Private Cecil Owens, both graduates of 1941, are at home visiting or recently arrived in England. Navy enlistee Fred Ray Garner, Texas Tech student Kirk May, and several TSCW Denton and ESTSC Commerce students are noted. Local gossip references faculty, dates, couples at games, and Secret Sally signoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Maddux
R. D. Maddux
Jarvis
Air Corps
Cecil Owens
England
Cecil
Signal Corps
Fred Ray Garner
Navy
Kirk May
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Jean Caraway
Patty Everheart
Ann LaRoe
TSCW
Denton
Helen Maddux
ESTSC
Commerce
Lloyd Roddy
D. M. Roddy
Gossip Over Sunday Evening Dates At Bethel
The note hints Norma enjoying a Sunday night outing with a new love while Joan, Patsy, Curtis, Betty Lou and Paul are mentioned in various social entanglements. Inside information suggests Curtis may be involved with Jackie as G C is away, hinting at further personal arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma
Joan
Joe
Patsy
Curtis
Betty Lou
Bethel
Paul
Jackie
G. C
School notes and student gossip from a rural academy
The weekly column blends class topics from math cones and Emily Post etiquette to science experiments and agriculture tree budding. It also follows social rumors about crushes and pairs among freshmen and sophomores, mentioning names like Jackie Curtis Dan Lou Rae Pat Betty Mears Coy Joe Vandergriff Betty Bryant and Ellen Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Post
Jackie
Curtis
Dan
Lou Rae
Pat
Betty Mears
Whitewright
Tom Bean
Joe Vandergriff
Joe
Betty Bryant
Denis
N. H
Ellen Marie
Trenton Girl Headlines and Local Social Buzz
The note hints Ellen and Frankie Lou as possible names. George Henry Hansard is seen with Lonnie Rae, while rumors claim Happy Jack spends time with Lonnie Rae. A Dallas lad attracts Martha Dee’s attention away from White Wright. After six months at W. H. S. many have learned to swim socially and academically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
O. G. Bow
Trenton
Frankie Lou
George Henry Hansard
Lonnie Rae
Happy Jack
Dallas
Martha Dee
Whitewright
Tigers boom in league opener with 22 11 win over Van Alstyne
The Tigers defeated Van Alstyne Panthers 22 to 11 at the High School gym on Jan. 19. L. V. Conner scored 11 and Don Newman 6 as the Tigers led most of the game. Starters were Bill Kaiser, Don Newman, Gaines Hargett, L. V. Conner, and Y. B. Kaiser, with substitutes Douglas Judd, Joe Vestal, and Pat Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
van Alstyne Panthers
High School
L. V. Conner
Don Newman
Bill Kaiser
Gaines Hargett
Y. B. Kaiser
Douglas Judd
Joe Vestal
Pat Gray
History class grills peers on Texas annexation period
Under Mrs Kent the American history class studied Texas annexation. Each student acted as teacher and asked at least five questions. The teacher notes the class is really "cooking on the front burner" in this engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Texas
United States
W. H. S. Pupils Begin Mid Term Examinations
Last Tuesday morning January 23 pupils at W. H. S. marched to classes and began mid term examinations after a week of review across subjects.
Reading a Rainy Day Reminiscence in White Banners
A rainy day prompts the narrator to read White Banners and recall senior year memories of selling Christmas cards for the annual fund. The speaker reflects on classmates and teachers glimpsed in the book’s black leather cover and gold lettering.
Divorce Petition in Grayson County Citation No 53132
Mae Davis is commanded to appear before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman Texas by 10 a m on Monday February 5 1945 to answer W G Davis petition for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment filed October 31 1944. The clerk is S V Earnest with deputy Nancy Drake.
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State OF Texas
Mae Davis
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
W. G. Davis
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
J. C. Buchanan
City of
Iva Medlin
W. O. Metcalf
Jean Metcalf
Idiven
Defense of a Rainy Day by N B H
A reflective diary line notes the shift from rain patter to silence at a window. The narrator, identified only by initials N B H, links the pause to a moment of guarded retreat from the weather.
The Proper Egg Breaking Technique
A guide describing a single correct method to separate an egg from its shell. It warns against striking the egg and breaking the shell, then details a precise technique using fingers and thumbs to lift and press, ensuring the yolk remains intact and avoiding scrambling.
An Adventurous Day in the Movie
A reader recounts a comic moviegoing misadventure. The narrator sits on a child, endures a seat with ostrich feather decor, and dodges an awkward exit by an overweight patron. The tale ends with unresolved questions about the film’s final scenes.
Notice to heirs in Hanson estate final report hearing
A legal citation from Grayson County directs the sheriff to publish in a Grayson County newspaper and summon all interested in Mary D. F. Hanson, deceased. Administrator S. C. Griswold has filed a final report for hearing on Monday after ten days service, February 1, 1945, in Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Grayson County
Grayson
Mary D. F. Hanson
S. C. Griswold
City of
Sherman
It Is Not Always Best to Say What You Think
A concise reflection on thinking clearly before speaking suggesting restraint and careful consideration in speech to avoid needless harm or misunderstanding. The saying underscores prudence in communication.
Divorce Notice in Grayson County Texas Suit No 53259
Citation issued to W O Metcalf summonsed before the District Court of Grayson County Sherman Texas by 10 a m January 3 1945 regarding divorce from Jean Metcalf the case filed January 1945 and issued January 10 1945 by Deputy Drake.
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Savoy
Billy Wrenn
Betty Margaret
Maurice
Betty
Billy John
Dorothy Wallace
Lou Rue Hocomb
Pat Murphy
Zoe
O. G
Y. B
George Hansard
Lonnie Rae England
Betty Ann
Henrietta
Janis
Sally
David
Bessie Jo
Billy Joe
Ruth
Secret Sally
Gomer May
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