Whitewright High to crown Rudalph Russell saluting Claire Doss
Rudalph Russell will be valedictorian and Claire Doss salutatorian of Whitewright High School with averages of 97 and 96. Runners up include Emma Joyce Hinton 95 Earleen Benson 94 and Merlyn Brown Imogene Head 93. Baccalaureate May 19 at 8 pm at the Methodist Church. commencement May 24 in the gymnasium with Rev J E Montgomery delivering the address.
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Rudalph Russell
Claire Doss
Whitewright High School
Supt
H. W. Key
Rudalph
Claire
Emma Joyce Hinton
Earleen Benson
Merlyn Brown
Imogene Head
Methodist Church
Leonard Mullens
Church of Christ
Ben Bell
N. L. Manning
B. Wrenn Webb
Leroy Anderson
E. P. Wootten
Jesus
Mary Dale King
Laverne Kilgree
Leroy Martin
Lewis Vestal
Hyinn
Alexander
Doyle D
Whitewright Grammar School to Hold May 23 Graduation
The Whitewright Grammar School will hold graduation exercises on Thursday May 23 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Seven honor students are named Etha Louise Brown Margaret Lucyle Hanna Jo Anna Harrison Robert D Montgomery Edward Montgomery Billy Rhem Pennington Mary Frances Stephens. Triplets Charles Coolidge and John Davis Hall share the distinction as part of the seventh grade class of era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Grammar School
Etha Louise Brown
Margaret Lucyle Hanna
Jo Anna Harrison
Robert D. Montgomery
Edward Montgomery
Billy Rhom Pennington
Mary Frances Stephens
American
Ernest Harrison
Gomer May
Room Pennington
Brown
Etha Louise
G. C. Bush
Charles Eudell
Call
Mary Frances
Cambron
Gladys Rae
Carraway
Ruby
Coffman
Montie Fae
Cook
Joe Howard
English
Gay
Pierson
Ulysses Carl
Rice
Willa Dean
Riddle
Ola Agnes
Simmons
Mary Jean
Simpson
Rouse Lester
Stapleton
Glenn Eugene
Stephens
Ivy Joe
Taylor
John R. Ward
Jack. Watson
C. J. Wootten
Clarence Edward
Whitewright
Charles, Coolidge
John Davis Hall
R. D. Hall
Red Cross Seeks Ten Million Dollar European War Relief
In St Louis the Red Cross and 3,700 chapters push a ten million dollar European war relief drive. William M Baxter Jr says early returns look strong with initial 200000 sent to Belgium and the Netherlands for emergency aid. The campaign follows prior spending of 1.5 million since last September.
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Baxter
Low Countries
American Red Cross
Europe
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Roosevelt
Eagle on the Dollar Symbolism Explained
A father explains to his son why U S dollars bear an eagle symbolizing swift flight and national power, noting the emblem’s historical and patriotic resonance.
Pershing Urges Immediate War Preparations Across Nation
Gen. John J. Pershing urged all energy in the United States be devoted to preparedness for possible war. Returning to Washington from a winter vacation, he warned against delay and said the Allies blocked the U.S. during the last war while today the nation must be ready for instant action. He emphasized internal readiness for security and immediate action. A separate note mentions Jamaica tree oysters growing on roots and English grouse hunting rights costing about ten million dollars in normal years.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Europe
Pershing
United States
Engineers Revise Denison Dam Figures In Latest Update
Army engineers release revised Denison dam data with height 165 feet and length 15 200 feet. Platter Dyke shortened to 5800 feet, dam top width 40 feet, base widened by five feet to 1150 feet. Spillway crest at 640 inundates 146 00 acres, up from 127 600, with 20 miles highway and 20 miles communications relocated. Five power units planned for 175 000 kilowatts, initial two units. total project cost 50 800 290 dollars with 45 percent for labor.
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Denison
Texas
Oklahoma
C. F. Lytle
Italy faces rising anti allied protests and flag burning
In Rome and other cities Italian demonstrations escalate with flag burning before embassies, while Mussolini smiles on as students shout for Hitler. The Conte Di Savoia sails from Naples to Genoa en route to New York amid a 2 billion lire budget boost for five ministries to handle the international crisis. Some observers see the voyage as a sign Italy may delay entry into war.
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Rome
Italy
Conte di Savoia
Bremen
Hitler
Mussolini
Palazzo Venezia
Germans Plan To Make Britishers Uncomfortable
Berlin reports say a major war offensive against England will begin when Germany is fully ready and it is most uncomfortable for England. Dutch surrender gives Germany airports within reach with 125 miles from Hook of Holland to Harwich and 156 miles from Vlissingen to Harwich, observers note.
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Berlin
England
Hamburger Fremdenblatt
Hook of Holland
Harwich
Vlissingen
Flushing
Ector Girl Bitten by Black Widow Spider
Nina Merle Redman daughter of Mrs Lonnie Redman was bitten by a black widow spider Tuesday morning. She was taken to a Bells doctor then Bonham hospital where she is receiving treatment. She is reported to be resting well.
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ECTOR
Nina Merle Redman
Lonnie Redman
Bells
Bonham Hospital
President asks Congress for defense fund expansion
President Roosevelt urged Congress to immediately appropriate 896 million dollars and authorize more funds to speed up military defense. He spoke in person to a joint session, warning that the nation might face Germany if the European conflict worsens and calling for expanded war production capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Germany
Final PTA Meeting Closes School Year
The Parent-Teacher Association held its final meeting of the school year in the auditorium. Mrs. C. J. Meador presided and new officers were installed led by Mrs. Cara Ferguson of Leonard. The sixth grade won the room count and a tomato plant donation request was noted for the school garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Grammar School
G. E. Carpenter
Leonard
Cara Ferguson
Bob Sears
Floyd Everheart
J. B. King
Colorado Republicans Push Skipping 1940 Election
ALAMOSA Colo. Two GOP leaders urged delaying the 1940 presidential vote to unite behind President Roosevelt for national defense. Mayor Everett Cole and Deputy State Treasurer Charles T Haines said politics should yield to saving America and that Roosevelt embodies Americanism. They sought wider GOP reactions on passing the election.
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Alamost
Colo
Colorado
Roosevelt
America
Everett Cole
Alamosa
Charles T. Haines
Cole
United States
Haines
Whitewright WPA plans open house and week long program
The Whitewright WPA Recreation Project led by George W New and Miss Pauline Magers will host an open house at the High School playground next week from 1 to 6 pm as part of This Work Pays Your Community Week. The schedule includes games races and performances Monday through Friday with a Kick Off Party Monday night and a Welcome program at 7:30 pm in the gymnasium hosted with Trenton officials.
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Whitewright
WPA
George W. New
Pauline Magers
New
Magers
Trenton
Supt. H. W. Key
Roy Clendinning
Old Hills
Lewis Vestal
Wilma Jane Wilson
Flora Davis
Etha Louise Brown
Jo Anna Harrison
Margaret Hanna
Jean Jones
Flora Stafford
Norma Lou Smith
Johnnie Vankirk
Laverne Kilgree
Reading
Henrietta Jackson
Trenton Glee Lub
Glenna Jo Wallace
Zora Swanger
Bettye Nell Yaeger
Washington
Col. F. C. Harrington
Florence Kerr
Franklin D. Roosevelt
McKinney
Battle of Belgium to Be Won in Seven Days
Berlin authorities claim the Battle of Belgium will conclude in seven days with a German victory. They say success will open bases for bombing England, trigger Allied retreat, and push Italy to join the war. The thrust began May 14 near Namur as German forces breach the Maginot Line near Sedan.
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Belgium
Berlin
Germany
England
France
Paris
Italy
Brussels
North
Africa
Namur
Antwerp
Sedan
High Command
Maginot Line
Meuse River
Salt and Peanuts At Palace Friday
The radio team Salt and Peanuts will appear live at the Palace Theatre Friday night. The show promotes KRLD Dallas broadcasts. Admission Friday increases to 10 and 25 cents. The entertainment also includes Swanee River with Don Ameche Andrea Leeds and Al Jolson.
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Palace Theatre
KRLD
Dallas
Swanee River
Don Ameche
Andrea Leeds
al Jolson
Prohibition Party Nominates Babson Moorman for President VP
The National Prohibition Party named Roger W. Babson of Massachusetts for president and Edgar V. Moorman of Quincy Illinois for vice president at its national convention. Both are first time political candidates and both are businessmen. The ticket adds a revitalized platform focusing on prohibition beyond the liquor issue.
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Chicago
National Prohibition Party
Roger W. Babson
Massachusetts
Edgar V. Moorman
Quincy
Dry Goods Men Denounce Transactions Tax Plan
The Texas Retail Dry Goods Association opened a two day meeting in Dallas with president D. Eliassof of Tyler denouncing Governor O Daniel and opposing the transactions tax. He called the tax a repeated sales levy in pyramided form and said the association is against it while noting the governor supports it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
O’daniel
Texas Retail Dry Goods Association
D. Eliassof
Tyler
Dutch Army Loses One Fourth in Five Days
Netherlands Foreign Minister Eelco Van Kleffens announced that about 100000 Dutch troops were killed or missing, constituting one fourth of the 400000 strength, as the Netherlands capitulated in five days. He confirmed the fleet remained largely intact and that Dutch forces in Zeeland resisted while scattered units would join Allied forces. The Dutch empire would still support the Allies as volunteers worldwide.
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Paris
Netherlands
Eelco N. van Kleffens
van Kleffens
Holland
Zeeland
Belgium
London
Dutch
Louisiana bill to repeal sales tax offered in House
Baton Rouge LA. A bill to repeal the sales tax was introduced in the Louisiana House of Representatives on Wednesday with Administration support, aligning with Governor Sam H. Jones' campaign pledge.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Sam H. Jones
House of Representatives
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