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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1943
Page
7
The page lists staff roles including Edith Harper as Editor and Charles Skaggs as Sponsor. It presents long reader bios for numerous students with details on birth dates May 14 1927 and November 11 1926, hobbies such as making friends and hunting, sports like basketball, favorites in film, food, and subjects, and ambitions including secretary and merchant.
The article notes the departure of Coach Harold Murphy who reported for Army duty last Wednesday. Murphy taught English to third and fourth year students, coached boys athletics, and supervised the senior class, earning admiration and respect from students despite his single year at the school.
The English IV class studied pronouns verbs adjectives and adverbs in the Grammatical Usage unit. They learned to classify verbs as regular or irregular and will begin the Clear, Correct, Efficient Sentences unit focusing on constructing better sentences.
The paper notes missing names from last week’s honor roll including Joan Brown Marjorie Young Betty Henderson Edith Neal Norma Lou Smith. Editors acknowledge the error and present the corrected list.
Three student records list names Joan Brown Billy Grammar and Alice Cato with ages 18 16 and 15. They provide dates of birth April 20 1924 September 29 1926 and an incomplete third entry. Hobbies include sleeping hunting and fishing and sports include basketball and football. Favorite movie stars include Betty Grable Spencer Tracy Lana Turner and Victor Mature. Favorite foods range from hamburgers to ice cream. Subjects teachers and ambitions include English IV chemistry and nursing or engineering.
The shorthand class completes a two day unit with supplementary transcription work. Notes and typing show well balanced letters though spelling needs improvement. Emphasis remains on punctuation and spelling as vital to a polished letter.
Young couple from Pilot Grove, Theda Lewis born September 1 1926 and Lindy Ashinhurst born May 4 1927, member of junior class activities. Theda’s interests include Homemaking Club and meat loaf. Lindy captains the junior Bugganeers Club with football as his sport and blue eyed brown hair.
Army and Navy officials urge increased math in high schools. Whitewright High School cooperates by requiring more students to take plane geometry and algebra II, replacing general math and algebra I. Next year all capable students will study math. Current algebra II students engage in additional units to prepare for technical work.
A cryptic note reads their knowledge of mathematics will be varied by R. R. S. The phrase suggests differing levels of mathematical understanding attributed to the author or subject.
The column records students and staff reacting to W J B entering the Army and bids farewell to Coach Murphy. It mentions B G and D N in a recent incident, A L and J T J facing separations, and general updates on relationships and school life at W H 5S with humor from Snooper.
Mary Nell Talley collects movie star pictures totaling over two thousand. Azilee Smith has about 125 post cards. Fou cheaux Vestal and Russell Summers collect match folders, around 350 and 1,500 respectively. Lloyd Mitchell Winnell Stapleton and Helen Maddux enjoy snapshots. Marcella Huseman keeps two scrapbooks and starts a third. Many other students have hobbies too numerous to mention.
The passage identifies three individuals by description: a tall woman born July 21 1900 with brown eyes and black hair who favors music and green beans, Mrs Kilgree. a man Rex B Cruse born April 11 1914, V A teacher who loves basketball and strawberry shortcake. and a woman Mrs Roddy born January 3 with a penchant for collecting clippings and tennis, who enjoys shows starring Spencer Tracy and Betty Davis.
Wartime ration notes cover registration for War Ration Book One, fuel and staple quotas, and new allowances. Gasoline Book No 4 expires March 21. Sugar Stamp No 12 for five pounds starts March 16. OPA outlines canning increases, tires, recapping rules, V mail losses, and outerwear pricing controls. Farmers gain six months gasoline for nonhighway use. March tire quotas adjust with doubles for Grade 1 car tires and increased truck tire recapping.
The State Department of Public Welfare said March checks will go to 183,367 old age assistance recipients. A $3 cut lowers the average grant from 21.92 to 18.92 while blind payments average 23.50 and aid to dependent children average 21.39.
A traveling man notes improved order in the town. The postmaster confirms better law and order since the sheriff left for Navy service and his wife filled the role.
The article argues that war changes values as items once seen as nonessential such as milk butter eggs and even candy become indispensable for soldiers and allies. It notes civilian shortages during Christmas packing and cites Army nutrition research linking candy to better soldier performance.
A witty popular girl confides with a friend about two lovers. Jack pledges sobriety if she marries him, while Tom threatens to begin drinking if she refuses. The scene highlights rival suitors and social pressure.
A concise wartime advice note urges readers to manage agriculture as a strategic asset. It stresses efficient farming, timely planting, and resource conservation to support national efforts and sustain troops.
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