High School Reflector Programs and Student Performers
The High School Reflector lists staff including Editor Loretta Alexander and Assistant Editor Mary Alice Harrison. It details a school program with grades presenting songs such as America and Old Folks at Home, a Little Black Sambo play by Nelda Jean Benson, solos by Dorothy Ford, a Tom Thumb Wedding with bride Myla Joyce Hansard and Tom Thumb played by Joe Morris Wallace, plus numerous staff and visitors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Kitty Mine
Dolly
Betty and
Billy
Jackie Frost
Nelda Jean Benson
Dorothy Ford
Don Newman
Mr. Key
Mr. Russ
Miss Williams
Coach Montgomery
Roddy
P. A. Short
Tom Cunningham
Sears
Lackey
Mr. Morris
Myla Joyce Hansard
Tom Thumb
Joe Morris Wallace
V. H
Physics Class Studies Electricity
A school report notes the physics class explored magnetism current and static electricity. Students learned laws of magnets charging methods by conduction and induction and condenser construction and use. The unit covered electric cells their properties and operating characteristics.
Seniors Serve Rotary Club Meal For Fundraiser
The senior class funded and served a Feb 28 meal, with cooking by Ruby Anderson Anna Estelle Lewis Loretta Alexander LaVerne Kilgree and Marjorie Burchfield. Helpers included Wilton McFarland Lynal J Moore and J W Chaney. Proceeds go to the senior fund for a spring trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Ruby Anderson
Anna Estelle Lewis
Loretta Alexander
LaVerne Kilgree
Marjorie Burchfield
Wilton McFarland
Lynal J. Moore
J. W. Chaney
Tom Cunningham
Perry Darwin
Roscoe Gillett
Senior Class Chooses Caps and Gowns for Services
The February 26 meeting led by president LaVerne Kilgree reconsidered prior dress plans. Seniors voted to wear caps and gowns to both commencement and baccalaureate, replacing the former cotton dresses and white trousers with new attire. Loretta Alexander was elected treasurer, replacing Mary Alice Andrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Kilgree
Lynal J. Moore
Grammar School Assembly Opens With Student Program
At 10 o'clock Friday morning about seventy five students from the Grammar School presented an assembly program. Pat Gray was the master of ceremonies. The first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Pat Gray
Orangeville couple? Popular senior and sophomore duo named
A playful school profile highlights Wilton McFarland, five nine and a half, 152 pounds, gray eyes, dark brown hair, Future Farmers watchdog, and Orangeville ties. and Ann LaRoe, five three and a half, blue eyes, blonde hair, Eng lish program chair, noted as a standout sophomore with pecan pie flavor and movie favorites Clark Gable and Judy Garland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cunningham
Mickey Rooney
Virginia Bruce
Orangeville
Wilton McFarland
Clark Gable
Judy Garland
Roddy
Ann LaRoe
V. H
Dance hosts and guests gather at Davis Parrish home
Davis Parrish hosted a Friday night dance for friends with co hosts Philip Earnheart C B Bryant III and Robert Emerson Sears. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thomas Sears and a long list of attendees who enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Parrish
Philip Earnheart
C. B. Bryant III
Robert Emerson Sears
Thomas Sears
Carol Ray Ireland
Brother Gillett
Ann LaRoe
Emerson Sears
Dortha Jean Crowell
Mary Dale King
Dorotha Darwin
Sonny Gosnell
Evelyn Hill
Marie Badgett
Modene Vineyard
Wallace Wilson
Otto Russell
Albert Thornton
Elaine Connelly
Max Holmes
Trenton
Jimmie Golden
Family and Community Life Studied
The economics class studied family and community life and completed a six weeks test on the first four chapters. Most students think they passed the test.
Committee Chooses Blue Gowns For Commencement
Senior committee votes to discard evening dresses and adopt blue caps and gowns for the graduation ceremony. A cap and gown committee approved the new gown color selection for the commencement.
Royal blue wool gown with pleated front and white collar
Description of a royal blue light weight wool gown for boys and attendants. Features include a pleated front with zipper, fluted shoulders and back, a white reversible collar, and a white tassel cap. Wear white shirts and dark trousers. gowns hang seven inches from the floor.
Glee Club Chooses 40 for Longview Regional Contest
The contest choir representing the Glee Club at Longview on March 15 has 40 members selected from the club. They will perform Rain and the River, Today There Is Ringing, and Deep River and aim to win first place after last year’s cup victory. Girls wear white dresses. boys in dark suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Longview
J. Will Callahan
Oscar J. Fox
F. Melius Christiansen
Henry Burleigh
KNOW THE FACULTY AT W H S REVEALS NEW TEACHER
This first year instructor at W H S is Thomas Sears. A Whitewright High School and University of Texas alum, he leads the business department teaching typewriting bookkeeping shorthand and junior business training. He has blue eyes black hair and a height of five feet nine inches with a 155 pound frame. He values all foods and notes that all actors and actresses suit him. He has made many friends since arriving at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
University of Texas
North Texas State Teachers’ College
Thomas Sears
Student History Test Answers Eli Whitney Question
Mr Morris assigned a test covering chapters six through fifteen and conducted it from Thursday to Friday. The class discussed social changes politics and slavery during the session.
Names and Rumors Stirring in Local Circle
A series of initials are noted seen together or in close contact, prompting questions about relationships and whereabouts. Individuals mentioned include E S, A L, P E, M D K, B J H, C A of Trenton, and others such as W A G, G R, J D M, K F, and D A. The piece ponders who will catch D A and who is keeping company with D J C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S
A. L
P. E
C. A
Trenton
Betty Jane
B. R
G. R
Gladys
K. F
Whitewright
O. R
M. M
E. T
W. M
D. D
D. A
C. B. B. III
D. J.C
General Science to Study Steam and Steel Basics
The general science class guided by Mr. Russ studies blast furnaces and steel production. Pupils explore open hearth and Bessemer furnaces, then focus on steam origin, the modern steam engine, and the steam turbine. The turbine’s ease of use contrasts with the more complex engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Russ
Local visits listed for towns on weekend
A series of weekend visits are recorded with residents and their locations. Opal Bennett and Una Faye Blackerby were in Sherman. Virginia Hill in Sherman. Mary Edna Winkle in Bonham. Mildred Kent in Bonham. Velma Holland in Sherman. C B Burchfield in Bonham. J Frank Wilson in Howe. Oleta and Lorene Worsham in Bonham. Edith Layman in Dallas. Ruth McSpedden in Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Bennett
Tom Bean
Sherman
Virginia Hill
Mary Edna Winkle
Bonham
Una Faye Blackerby
Mildred Kent
Velma Holland
C. B. Burchfield
J. Frank Wilson
Howe
Oleta
Lorene Worsham
Edith Layman
Dallas
Measles Epidemic Continues At W H S
The measles outbreak persists at Western High School with mostly light cases. New cases reported March 3 include Marie Badgett Ardell Penny Jimmie Golden Melba Neathery J M Miller Gladys Cameron Billy Grammer Frank Miller D W Garland and Haleen Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Badgett
Ardell Penny
Jimmie Golden
Melba Jeanne Neathery
J. M. Miller
Gladys Cameron
Billy Grammer
Frank Miller
D. W. Garland
Haleen Benson
D. D
Famous Birthdays in March listed by date
A March birthday list highlights figures such as Alexander Graham Bell, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Michelangelo, Luther Burbank, Americus Vespucius, Andrew Jackson, James Madison, John C. Calhoun, Grover Cleveland, David Livingstone, William Jennings Bryan, Rosa Bonheur, and Raphael.
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United States
Alexander Graham Bell
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Michelangelo
Luther Burbank
Americus Vespucius
Andrew Jackson
James Madison
John C. Calhoun
Grover Cleveland
David Livingston
William Jennings Bryan
Rosa Bonheur
Raphael
D T Y A Club Holds Regular Meeting February
The D. T. Y. A. Club met on February 28 with Charles Skaggs as president and Jack Sears recording minutes. A varied program featured poems by Long Opal Bennett Ruth McSpedden songs by Skaggs Ireland and Sears jokes baton twirling and a reading by Summers. The next meeting is set for March 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Skaggs
Jack Sears
Long
Opal Bennett
Ruth McSpedden
Carol Ray Ireland
Betty Sue Thornhill
Wallace Reeves
Leroy Martin
Russell Ray Summers
Edith Harper
Mary Nell Talley
Junior Hicks
D. D
Student Council Called Meeting Details
The Feb 27 gathering, presided by President Gillett with Secretary Kilgree taking minutes, had ten members present. Plans were laid to entertain Pilot Point students and explain council roles to them in a meeting with Mr. Key, Mr. Morris, and Mrs. Lackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Gillett
LaVerne Kilgree
Pilot Point
W. H. S. Council
Key
Morris
Lackey
D. D
Ever Ready Club Debates Exams Policy
The Ever Ready Club met February 27 with Robert Owens presiding and Patty Everheart reading the minutes. Ann LaRoe led the program with poems songs jokes and a piano solo. a debate on six weeks exams was held and the affirmative won. The next meeting is March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ever Ready Club
Robert Owens
Patty Everheart
Ann LaRoe
Carlis Ray Neal
Dorothy Sue Douglas
Billie Jo Phillips
Lloyd Mitchell
Glenn Anderson
J. M. Miller
Robert Owen
James Alexander
English IV Studies Drama
English IV under Mrs Lackey continues drama study starting She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith after completing Macbeth by William Shakespeare A test on Macbeth was given February 27.
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Lackey
Oliver Goldsmith
N. G. U. Club Meeting Held February Twenty Years From Now Readings
The N. G. U. Club met February 28 with president Lindy Ashinhurst presiding. Secretary Bobby D. Montgomery read the minutes. Attendees presented readings including Betty Marie Allen’s Twenty Years From Now and selections by Thelma Jo Wilson and Jean Caraway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindy Ashinhurst
Bobby D. Montgomery
Betty Marie Allen
Thelma Jo Wilson
Jean Caraway
Willa Jean Hunter Speech Leads Games Directed by Lavelle Mc Spedden
Clarence Wootten and Willa Jean Hunter presented a speech as Bobby Jim Morgan and Edward Montgomery won the games directed by Lavelle Mc Spedden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Jean Hunter
Clarence Wootten
Lavelle McSpedden
Bobby Jim Morgan
Edward Montgomery
D. D
High School Activities Weekend Roundup
Senior class served the Rotary Club Friday. Glee Club heads to Longview on March 15. Measles cases reported in the high school. Homemaking girls travel to Denton Saturday while agriculture boys attend the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. Ruby Holcomb received a letter from an Army boy last week. Juanita England received a diamond ring as a birthday present from J B Smith.
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Rotary Club
Glee Club
Longview
Denton
Fort Worth
Ruby Holcomb
Juanita England
J. B. Smith
D. A
Students Present Biographies in Oral Reviews and Notebooks
English III students give oral reviews of biographies. They submit notebooks on Heroes and Heroines. Some students create attractive books and write themes on character sketches and ideals.
Homemaking class to study and serve dinners
The homemaking III class begins a unit on dinners. Students will learn meal service and table setting and plan to serve dinners as they complete the unit.
F F A Members Plan Fort Worth Trip and Encampment
The Future Farmers met February 27 to discuss the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show trip on March 8 and decided to take F F A Sweethearts. A school bus will transport the boys. They planned the Woodlake encampment and voted to order boxing gloves for pre tournament practice.
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Fort Worth
Woodlake
Use of Cotton in Bomb Raids
E C Wallace a New York engineer proposed stuffing cotton for air raid shelters as a seven foot thick barrier against a 6000 pound bomb from 30000 feet and said cotton fireproofed would withstand incendiaries. Congress members from cotton states showed interest with Rep Frank Boykin pushing for a joint Army Navy Air Force demonstration to test the idea and absorb surplus cotton.
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Washington
E. C. Wallace
New York
Congress
Wallace
Frank A. Boykin
Dem
Alabama
Army
Navy
Air Corps
Boykin
Czech troops in exile carry U S colors for Britain
In Chicago Dr Jan Papanek says the First Artillery Regiment of the Czecho Slovak army in England will use the American colors to defend Britain While official US representation is not planned the Czech unit will display 13 red and white stripes and 48 stars on a blue field
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Chicago
Britain
England
Jan Papanek
Eduard Benes
Battle Standard Presented by Sokols to First Artillery Regiment
The regimental battle standard, accepted by the First Artillery Regiment, was presented by the American Sokols Union with Sokols from Chicago. Benes and Dr. Jan Massaryk handed it over, bearing the Czech white lion on one side and the Stars and Stripes on the other.
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Sokols Union
Sokols
Chicago
Benes
Jan Massaryk
Whitewright to elect two city commissioners in April 1941
Grayson County Texas notice states the City of Whitewright will hold an election on the first Tuesday in April 1941 at the city hall election room. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Officials appointed include presiding judge O L Jones and assistant judge J W Hollingsworth with clerks C M Dillon and Mrs Allan T Short.
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State OF Texas
Grayson
Whitewright
Texas
City of
O. L. Jones
J. W. Hollingsworth
C. M. Dillon
Allen T. Short
F. M. Echols
Jesse Wallace
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Doretha
Jonnie B. Robbins
Sarah Simmons
Othel Stapleton
Ernestine Tomlinson
Lewis Vestal
Malachia Wright
Dortha Jeanne Crowell
J. H. Gosnell
Bert Russell
Alma Jo Sanderson
Jackie Lee Thompson
Marie Ward
Floy Whitworth
Rotary
Carreid
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Chatterbox
D. T. Y. A. Club
U. S
Sun Office
Mobilu
G.C. Stateville
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
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