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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1941

Page

7

Boxing program at high school features winners and knockouts

The High School Reflector reports a boxing event with judges Morris Russ and Coach Montgomery. Gillett refereed. Montgomery timed. Winners include Joe Howard Cook over Russell Ray Summers and Jarvis Maddux over Jackie Thompson. Two fighters were KO’d with no winner. undecided bout between Ed Kent and Billy Lanius Kincaid.

Gram Mr. Morris Russ Coach Montgomery Brother Gillett Montgomery Russell Ray Summers Joe Howard Cook Joe Howard Jackie Thompson Jarvis Maddux Jarvis Davis Parrish Billy Jack Harper Ed Kent Billy Lanius Kincaid Morris Sherman V. H

Who's Who in W. H. S

A school feature highlights Pattie Everheart a sophomore with brown eyes brown hair and a fair complexion She is English Club secretary Campfire Girl aims to be a speech teacher She entered the declamation contest from Whitewright March 29 The piece also profiles a junior boy Philip Earnheart a tennis entrant in the Interscholastic League contest Also noted are his blue eyes brown hair and roles as secretary of the Future Farmers and treasurer of the junior class Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney are mentioned as his movie interests The warm weather fuels an ice cream craving in the student body and the narrative notes his undeclared favorite subject or perhaps all subjects

Whitewright Sherman Pattie Everheart Judy Garland Mickey Rooney Future Farmers Philip Earnheart V. H

Dr Webb Addresses Students On Determination

Dr B W Webb spoke at an assembly urging students that with enough determination they could become what they want in life. Mr Russ led the pupil body in two songs while teachers and students enjoyed the talk.

B. Wrenn Webb Russ

Biographical List of 1924–25 Youths with Hobbies and Ambitions

A compilation of youths including Jarvis D Maddux Marie Badgett Billy Jack Harper Dortha Crowell Lynal Moore Velma Holland W J Billner Oleta Norris Otto Russell Ruby Anderson Jackie Braden Mary Dale King with details on birth dates ambitions and hobbies. Names appear alongside chums and social circles.

Jarvis D. Maddux Hobby Marie Badgett Billy Jack Harper Dortha Jean Crowell Chum Jarvis Maddux Oleta Norris Nina Marie Pierce Otto Russell Chums Name Ruby Anderson Loretta Alexander Jackie Braden Mary Dale King M. W

Birthday Dinner Honors Billie Hatfield Seventeen

Mrs. W. L. Hatfield hosted a birthday dinner Friday in honor of her daughter Billie at home. Guests included Juana Ruth Andrew Grace Connelly Ernestine Tomlinson Edna Earl Elk Betty Lou Tomlinson and Azilee Smith.

Billie W. L. Hatfield Juana Ruth Andrew Grace Connelly Ernestine Tomlinson Edna Earl Elk Betty Lou Tomlinson Azilee Smith E. T

Whitewright Participates in County Track Meet

Last week the county meet was held in Sherman with Whitewright senders in both junior and senior events. Dick Thornton earned junior second in broad jump and fourth in the 100 yard dash. C B Bryant took senior second in the low hurdles as Whitewright placed in two junior events and one senior event.

Sherman Whitewright Dick Thornton C. B. Bryant

Track Meet Entrants List for Senior Events

The list includes Leo Howell Les ter Simpson Bobby D Montgomery Joe Cook Leroy Martin Clarence Wootten Glenn Hicks and Burford Garland as track entrants. Senior entries include W A Gladden James Talley Gene Hargett Otto Russell W J Bilner Joe Hicks Birt Russell Jim Hicks C B Bryant and Brother Gillett.

Leo Howell Lester Simpson Bobby D.montgomery Joe Cook Leroy Martin Clarence Wootten Glenn Hicks Burford Garland W. A. Gladden James Talley Gene Hargett Otto Russell W. J. Bilmner Joe Hicks Birt Russell Jim Hicks C. B. Bryant Brother Gillett B. G

Local social notes from Sherman Bonham and surrounding towns

Ardell Penny, Mary Frances Claborn, Gene Anderson, Marie Badgett, Dorotha Darwin, Pattie Everheart, Ann LaRoe, Lucille Starr, Marjorie Burchfield, C B Burchfield, Lucian Vestal, Sarah Hicks, Velma Holland, Anna Ruth Johnson, Billie Hatfield, Sarah Simmons, Betty Harper, Dorothy Sue Douglas, Helen Maddux, Malachia Wright, Juanita England and others are listed as visiting or seen in Sherman, Bonham, Trenton, Denison, Dallas, Bells and Whitewright during Friday through Sunday with various local-town sightings and tennis representations.

Ardell Penny Sherman Mary Frances Claborn McAlester Okla Gene Anderson Marie Badgett Leonard and Denison Dorotha Darwin Dallas Pattie Everheart Ann LaRoe Trenton Lucille Starr Marjorie Burchfield Bonham C. B. Bu

Whitewright High wins multiple tennis cups in Sherman

Whitewright High School tennis teams excelled in the county playoff at Sherman winning several titles. Billy Grammer captured junior boys singles, Dorothy Sue Douglas won junior girls singles and class A, Marvin Smith and Ardell Penny took senior boys doubles with strong victories. Other Whitewright players reached finals or lost tight matches.

Whitewright High School Sherman Billy Grammer Phillips van Alstyne Whitewright Charles Skaggs Leroy Martin Overby Barnett Dorothy Sue Douglas Franklin Tom Bean Douglas Cannon Pattie Everheart Mary Helen Maddux Gregory Crook Marvin Smith Ardell Penny Calvin Pennell Jim Galey Whitesboro Hynds Philip Earnheart Woods Earnheart Juanita England Austin College Tioga A. P

Whispers and Questions at Friday Night Party

Letters from readers ask about local couples and romances. Names include D C J H G M D K B G E E T M B M L W Trenton Dorotha Jean Pee Wee and others amid partygoers B D E L B M L H B J M J H C M F S M B.

Spring Fever Sparks Plans For Vacation Activities

The piece muses on spring fever as students grow eager for summer break. It notes the urge to wander from lessons, and the many school activities that fill the season while assignments often get forgotten.

Spring Fever and School Year End Message

A student note urges cooperation with teachers to finish the school year well before three summer months. The message expresses how spring signals the approaching end of classes and encourages maintaining work to ensure proper completion.

Plays in English III Class Directed by Students

English III under Mrs Lackey stage plays with student directors. C B Bryant directs Origin of Great Salt Lakes J Frank Wilson Brink of Silence Lucille Starr I Was Talking Across the Fence This Morning J J Sloan Patch Work Quilt Billie Burke Vineyard Alls Fair Cecil Owen Riders to the Sea Davis Parrish Spreading the News Billie Hatfield Where the Cross Is Made.

Lackey C. B. Bryant Great Salt Lakes J. Frank Wilson Lucille Starr J. J Sloan Billie Burke Vineyard Cecil Owen

High School Activities Highlight Busy Week

Senior favorites posed for yearbook pictures Wednesday while Miss Williams recovered from measles. The string band entertained the American Legion party Tuesday and the W. H. S. girls defeated Tom Bean in softball and volleyball Tuesday afternoon. Field Day is planned for April first if weather permits.

Miss Williams American Legion Billie Hatfield James Birt Phillips Mr. Morris Billy Grammer Sherman

Whitewright Faces Tom Bean In Volleyball Thriller

Whitewright High girls opened slow before Tom Bean won 12 to 15. Whitewright then took game two 15 to 7 and game three 15 to 12. Coach Sears led a rebuilding squad with Kilgree Norris Anderson Pierce Ashinhurst Burchfield. Substitutes Hicks and Burchfield. Tournament set for April.

Whitewright High School Tom Bean Whitewright W. H. Ss Sears LaVerne Kilgree Oleta Norris Ruby Anderson Nina Marie Pierce Mattie Zerue Ashinhurst Marjorie Burchfield Genette Hicks Bertha Burchfield M. B

Thought of the Day Note on a Day Ending Sun

A short reflective line by B. G. urges counting the day by worthy action, noting the lowering sun as a prompt to deeds and purpose before night.

B. G

Students Welcome New Window Shades at W H S

When the students of W H S entered the auditorium last Monday they found new window shades installed over the weekend. The shades are needed and the students appreciate them. They can regulate the sunshine now instead of sitting in a glaring window.

B. G

Local beauty pageant favorites named for photo session

On Wednesday March 19, a group of pageant favorites including Ernestine Tomlinson and Mary Alice Andrew prepared for individual photos. The gathering, led by Al Thornton and Sonny Gosnell, departed in two cars around 1 p.m. for the shoot. names were announced on KRRV Sherman Thursday morning.

Sherman Ernestine Tomlinson Marjorie Burchfield Mary Alice Andrew Marie Badgett Dorotha Darwin Lynal J. Moore Jarvis Maddux al "Thornton Sonny Gosnell Rudolph Phillips al Thornton KRRV V. H

W H S Volleyball Team Names Mascot and Captain

The W H S girls volleyball team held a noon meeting on Wednesday March 19 to elect a captain and a mascot. Lorretta Alexander was chosen as mascot to attend every game and care for jewelry while Marjorie Burchfield was elected captain to lead the starting lineup. About eighteen girls attended and after the meeting were approved to practice daily during the fourth period by Mr. Morris and Mr. Key. coach is AFE, L Sears is business administrator.

Loretta Alexander Marjorie Burchfield Morris Key Sears A. Fe, L

English IV Studies Speech Highlights Grammar Lessons

The English IV class has studied the parts of speech and grammar from their work books. After this study finishes the class will study poems. B. M. R.

Pictures Made For Annual At Local School

Last week the annual pictures were taken by Brother Gillett who heads the picture making committee. On Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday the home economics girls Pep Squad football boys volleyball girls girls basketball teams speech class Glee Club Reflecto staff Student Council annual staff agriculture boys and tennis players were photographed. Pep Squad members wore uniforms and Glee Club girls wore robes while the boys wore dark suits.

Brother Gillett Reflecto Glee Club V. H

Homemaking I Produces Breakfast Breads and Muffins

The homemaking I class studied breakfast bread preparation. Students baked plain muffins then split into two groups to make chocolate and whole wheat muffins along with biscuits. With Miss Williams absent, they made score cards to grade their cooking.

Homemaking II Class Shares Luncheon Lessons

The homemaking II class prepared a simple luncheon for various members on Tuesday. The week focused on bread discussions with Friday featuring refrigerator rolls. Miss Williams was absent with measles, so Mrs. Russ led the class.

Short Hand Takes Dictation Exercise

The short hand class directed by Mr. Sears tested Friday with dictation not in the book. Students transcribed on the typewriter, finding this dictation harder to transcribe but useful practice for the Interscholastic League contest at Sherman on March 29.

Sears

Glee Club Prepares New Numbers For April Concert

The Longview Glee Club continues rehearsals after a recent singing contest. Members work on The Night Has a Thousand Eyes and other songs while the band readies three numbers. The concert, postponed from March 20 to April 3, will feature both groups performing a varied program.

Longview Glee Club

Motors Studied in Physics Class

The physics group studied telephone induction coils ignition systems and dynamos over the past week with Mr Key leading. When absent on Tuesday and Wednesday the class went to the lab to set up small motors with Brother Gillett Wandell Riddle Jackie Braden Jarvis Maddux and J W Chaney.

Dynamos Diagram Lesson Led By Mr Russ

On Thursday Mr Russ conducted the class and discussed kinds of dynamos. He instructed the pupils to draw diagrams of a series wound dynamo a shunt wound dynamo and a commutator for Friday.

Russ

English I Students Write Original Poems

Mrs Roddy's English I class studied poems and created notebooks with stories about poems. Students also compose original poems as part of the unit.

Roddy

Typing Classes Study Introduction at Schenley High

The typing classes at Schenley High School Pittsburgh led by Mr Sears completed analysis budget fifteen on errors in first to third semester typwriting. They now work on budget seventeen about typing business letters with most classes reporting progress on fifteen minute speed tests.

Sears Schenley High School Pittsburgh

Homemaking III Studies Bread Under Miss Williams

The homemaking III class, led by Miss Williams, studies bread with a focus on basic principles. Last week they made rolls and cinnamon rolls while Mrs. Russ taught due to Miss Williams’ measles.

Miss Williams

General Science Studies Travel Note

The general science class directed by Mr. Russ studies travel across land water and air. Topics cover gas engines trolleys electric locomotives road and bridge construction buoyancy density ship stability submarines navigation aviation dirigibles airplanes and flight concepts.

Mr. Russ

Also Mentioned on This Page

Doretha Darwin Mary Alice Harrison Jack Lackey Dorothea Auten Billy Ray Conner Mary Edna Cox J. W. Chaney Bertha Ford Morris Gillett Lelia Gough Estelle Lewis Jarvis Maddox Lynd J. Moore Jonnie B. Robbins Sarah DR. Webb Betty Nell Yeager Alice Blue Betty Nell St. Louis Brazwell Alexander Carlton Alexander S. H. Montgomery Agency Chatterbox P. E C. B. E. III Dorotha Jean D. C C. Mot Brother Marie E. E G. R D. P J. G Pee Wee B. D The First National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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