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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
6
The High School Reflector lists staff and humor columns from the 1946 edition. It dedicates the issue to juniors, seniors of tomorrow, and wishes the class of ’47 luck and success. The piece mocks algebra woes, praises teachers, and notes the algebra class and its teachers Gentry Caraway Montgomery Lackey. The editor credits Mrs. Roddy’s return and playfully lists personal comparisons.
Sophomore class party on Wednesday April 30 ended with high spirits on the ride home. The guest list includes Sonny Smith Betty Ingram Coy Vandergriff Byron Neathery Laura Wilson Louise Selman Lela Simpson Anna Bess Neathery Pinkkey Raley Jackie Nossaman Melva Allen Don Reynolds Irene Kent Nora Hughes Betty Rich Elda Cambron Dean Alexander Zoe Vestal Whacker Thornhill Doris Hunter Pat Gray Conway Craig Lou Rue Holcomb Ralph Judd Dorothy Dool ey Bill Blackerby Victor Burchfield Terry Miller Betty Darwin Sprout Johnson Dorothy Wallace Mr and Mrs Earl Blanton Martha Williams Joe Parnell and Martha Wallace. Future Farmers and Future Homemakers remind of May 8 State Park trip. Seniors congratulations on a swell play.
A brief note expresses warm greetings as a welcome home sentiment. The message centers on returning individuals or groups, inviting familiarity and comfort. No specific names or dates are provided in the readable text.
The homemaking II class has been studying luncheons and bread. We will prepare vegetables according to rules learned and later study desserts to prepare a luncheon.
The note explains that biology, though misunderstood by some, is the study of our friends, foes, and ourselves to enhance living standards. It states beliefs handed down may be worthless or harmful, and that the course now studies heredity and key life processes to guide better future outcomes.
The term covered fundamentals of music structure signs and meanings and two and three part writing. It studied Beethoven Offenbach Rubinstein and Dvorak and their styles and forms. Sacred choral music and its development were explored with several anthems learned.
The author notes preparing lighter music by modern composers including Victor Herbert McDowell Wilson Carrie Jacobs Bond and Cole Porter for graduation exercises, both baccalaureate and commencement.
A student lament of English being hard to learn with many tests. The writer jokes that English is the only subject Americans speak, noting the struggle with clauses and phrases. The tone is humorous and self deprecating about language study.
Authorities issue lookout for Two Sun Pat who escaped Sing Sing. They describe him as a dangerous man killer and warn the public to stay vigilant and report sightings immediately.
Charles Caldwell has taken the role of executioner at Alca traz. The town also invites readers to attend the opening of the new road house owned by Two Dice Anna.
Sophomores praise Mrs. Lackey with cheers and schoolwide applause, as the High School community shows appreciation for her work and dedication.
The passage praises Mrs Lackey for steady leadership during a tense adjustment period after Mrs Roddy's loss. It notes her blend of book knowledge and practical sense, and credits her with calming the pupils and removing jittery behavior from the sophomores.
A local theaters schedule features It's a Wonderful Life with Jackie Y. B. and Curtis Alexander in a triangle saga. Also showing So Goes Our Love starring Sprout Johnson and Dorothy Wallace, plus The Best Years of Our Life with Betty Darwin, highlighting enduring romance.
Terry Miller, Glen Miller’s cousin, hints at bright future. Laura Wilson and Don Jernigan are new stars hitting the jackpot in film. Betty Reeves to star in The Men in My Life when production starts. Pete Howell to star in Cuban Pete as he rises to top status amongst Hollywood’s eligible bachelors.
Young players in helmets and football attire run drills during spring training as coaches observe blocking and running skills. The scene focuses on attempts to win positions on the team with ongoing practice noted as the article continues on the next page.
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