May Day Roots And Homework Rules In School Pages
The Reflector notes May day customs and Mothers Day origins, crediting Anna Jarvis and traditions of flowers and Maypole. It also discusses homework as a constant of school life with three attitude options and a reminder of May birthdays for Aurelia Penny Glendon Magers Zoe Vestal and others.
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England
Mothers of America
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Aurelia Penny
Glendon Magers
Zoe Vestal
F. B
School and Homework as Daily Staples in Life
A concise reflection on how education and tasks shape daily routines, likening study to bread and butter. Mentions familiar pairs to emphasize everyday partnership between learning and family guidance.
May Birthdays at W H S Highlight Student Celebrations
The May list features W H S students with birthdays including Marcia Lane Blanks May 2, Geraldine Bush May 6, Margaret Louise Greer May 7, Robert Davis May 8, Martha D Williams May 10. Sophomores Sibina Reynolds May 17 and Ella Sanders May 23 also celebrate.
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Marcia Lane Blanks
Geraldine Bush
Margaret Louise Greer
Robert Davis
Martha D. Williams
Sibina Reynolds
Ella Sanders
Fifth six weeks report cards announced in assembly
The report cards show several department grades dropped affecting honor roll eligibility. Students may regain yearly honor roll if their department improves next six weeks. Names listed include seniors Katie Kincaid Polly Ann Brown Henrietta Jackson Billie Ruth Holcomb Betty Ruth Brooks Jean Neal.
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Caraway
Katie Kincaid
Polly Ann Brown
Henrietta Jackson
Billie Ruth Holcomb
Betty Ruth Brooks
I Would Rather Go Down Fighting Than Not Try
A note from Miss Neathery to her English class urges struggling students to push to pass, urging conversation with teachers and best efforts for the remainder of the term, so they can truthfully say they tried.
Seniors Learn Poetry and Host Banquet at W H S
Seniors showcase poetry recitations and long English themes while classes cover Mexican foods and civics. The junior senior banquet occurred at the Grayson Hotel in Sherman and the play Good Night Ladies drew community support. profits after taxes and expenses are noted.
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Beazley
San Francisco
Grayson Hotel
Sherman
Divorce Petition Filed in Grayson County Texas
The State of Texas citation commands Edward Gilbert to appear by 10 a m on Monday May 21 1945 before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman for Emma Gilbert's divorce petition filed March 9 1945. Case No 53416 states abandonment grounds after three years. Issued April 7 1945 by Clerk S V Earnest.
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State OF Texas
Edward Gilbert
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Emma Gilbert
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
W. R. Dollar
Annie Mae Dollar
State OF
Gilvester Douglas
Arssie Douglas
Paycheck After Tax Deductions Noted by Reader
A reader comments that take home pay resembles pay after income tax deductions, noting the impact of withholdings. The remark reflects common sentiment about net wages and payroll deductions.
Malapropism Advice on Vocabulary and Precision
A speaker urges building a practical vocabulary to avoid malapropisms. Emphasizes using certain words over big ones to clearly convey meaning and prevent misunderstandings in daily life. The message cautions against disguising simple thoughts with elaborate terms.
English II students analyze verb tenses and pronouns
A report notes English II students study verb tenses pronoun agreement and verb forms, with tests after each unit. Sophomores object to graded tests based on right minus wrong. Algebra I studies graphs and simultaneous equations finish with a test. Choral class writes themes on songs like Dixie and The Star Spangled Banner.
New Class Member Joins Students in 1945 Year
Fragmentary notice shows a classroom scene from 1945 with a new member welcomed by girls and page continuation noted. Event appears in Folks at Home and songs list mentioned like Battle Hymn of the Republic and America the Beautiful. Further details continue on page 7.
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America the Beautiful
Columbia
America
Divorce Citations From Grayson County Texas 1945
Multiple divorce citations issued by the Grayson County District Court list the plaintiffs and defendants including Annie Mae Dollar versus W R Dollar and Arssie Douglas versus Gilvester Douglas. Each citation specifies the dates and requirements for appearance and service in 1945 and names clerk S V Earnest and deputy Nancy Drake.
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S. V. Earnest
Grayson County
Texas
Nancy Drake
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Joanne Grammer
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Lillian Neathery
Amos
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Stephens & Bryant Insurance
Kingston Drug Store
Denison
Rexall
K. K
SOPH
A. Y. Creager Company
M. & P. Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
Palace Theatre
Birdie and Beast
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de Wave Not
Warner
Walter Brennan
Lauren Bacall
Dolores Moran
Hoagy Carmichael
Pathe News
Cary Cooper
Teres Wright
Casanova Town
Sam Wood
Nunnally Johnson
Frank Morgan
Anita Louise Patricia Collinge
Edmond Breen
Jill Esmond
Reo
Sharyn Moffett
Jillesmond
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George Cleveland
Charles Arnt
Claire Carleton
Wells Fargo
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