W H S Reflector recounts basketball game and bonfire night
The W H S Tigers lost 10 to 5 at Kentuckytown after a sluggish start but rallied in the final quarter. Scorers were Ross Wilson Franklin Dixon Grady Stillwell and Ross Brown. Also described are a student bonfire gathering with Miss Ray and Dorothy Tate and a display on whales with notes on Jonah and whale biology.
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W. H. S. “Tigers
Kentuckytown
Tigers
Ross Wilson
Franklin Dixon
Grady Stillwell
Ross Brown
J. M. Dixon
Jim Chumbley
Marl Ryan
Frank Clark
Sherman
Jonah
Sportsmanship in Inter Class Contests at All Hallows Eve
The staff laments a few dominant students nicknamed Bulls of the Woods who spoil friendly rivalry in Inter-Class Contests. They urge juniors and seniors to reject this edge and promote fair play. A Queen of All Hallows Eve dispute earlier sparked enmity but was resolved by the principal.
Masqueraders Enjoy Hallowe'en Frolic At Tateville
The Masqueraders' Club traveled to Tateville last Friday for a steak fry and a Halloween event attended by twenty six members and several ex members including Fitz Bryant Jr Clyde Johnson Guy Hamilton Jr Princess Compton Eugene Hall and Mae Myrick. A treasure hunt yielded a red sweater won by Edith Mae Sears and Marl Ryan. Afterward the group visited a grave yard and read epitaphs on monuments. Refreshments served cafeteria style included steak buns doughnuts pickles and hot chocolate. Fortunes were told and dreams interpreted by a bonfire with a hobGoblin observing merry maidens and youths.
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Tateville
Fitz Bryant Jr
Wichita Falls
Clyde Johnson
Fort Worth
Guy Hamilton Jr
Princess Compton
Eugene Hall
Mae Myrick
Edith Mae Sears
Marl Ryan
Painter P. A. Battles Paint War in Library
A narrator praises P. A. the painter as he battles cans and brushes in a library repaint. The piece humorously notes his armor like a white oilcloth apron stained with paint and ends with an invitation to ask him about the finished work.
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P. A
Victor
R. J
Whale sighting at Sherman described as Jonah-scale giant
A reader recounts seeing a 55 foot long 68 ton whale dubbed the Whale near Sherman. It details massive dimensions from a 600 pound tongue to a 1200 pound heart and a 15 foot mouth, noting continuous feeding and unique stomachs.
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Sherman
Jonah
Second Hike of the Hiking Club
The Hiking Club took its second hike on Tuesday. They gathered at the high school and hiked to Doss' pasture. Miss Boone, an experienced Campfire girl, built the fire. They served hot tamales, chili sauce, pickles, and hot chocolate. Everyone enjoyed it.
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Doss’ Pasture
A Way of Making a Happy Nation Happier
A reflective piece urging more fun democracy and traditional tales over modern trends. It cites Walt Disney as a popular creator of Mickey Mouse comedies and Silly Symphonies while contrasting American desires with Soviet attitudes toward such entertainment.
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Walt Disney
Micky Mouse
Soviet Russia
L. A
Love Letters and Jealousies Among Local Women
Wilma Janway receives two letters weekly from a cheerful sender described as a joy bringing boy. Dorothy Tate shows jealousy while Mable King recalls Trenton fondly. Betty Phillips contemplates giving half her fortune if she were a brunette. Tody Haliburton leans toward blondes in rumors and gossip.
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Wilma Janway
Dorothy Tate
Mable King
Trenton
Betty Phillips
Tody
Haliburton
Halloween origins and global name variations explained
The article describes Halloween on October 31 and its association with ghosts and witches. It notes the festival’s pagan roots and mentions different celebrations in various countries and the alternative name Nutcrack Night.
Hallowe'en Carnival Crowns Edith Mae Sears Queen
The Queen of All Hallow's Eve was Edith Mae Sears a junior candidate chosen by teachers and students. The election raised 41.94 for interscholastic funds. The carnival on Tuesday featured a bonfire a costume parade and side shows with prizes for best costumes.
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Edith Mae Sears
J. Y. Russell
Dorothy Ryan
Thomas Sears
Dorothy LaRoe
Othal Ray Adams
Betty Jo Morrow
Jack Meador
Sun
M. R
Edith Mae Sears Crowned Queen of Halloween Day
Edith Mae Sears was elected Queen of Halloween after ballots counted. She received 1,753 votes as the junior candidate.
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Hallowe’en
Edith Mae Sears
Edith Mae
Queen of All Hallow's Eve Wishes
Edith Mae shines as a popular junior girl and a note of luck from M L R proclaims her as the Queen of All Hallow's Eve with eager support.
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Edith Mae
Freshman English Receives Treasure Island Books
New books issued to the freshman English class last Monday include Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. The fiction work centers on an island and students anticipate six weeks of study and assignments.
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Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
May carnival audit shows library fund balance and expenses
An audit records deposits of 74.93 to the library fund from a combined school carnival and grade school events and lists May and October disbursements for carnival costs, school program fees, contest entries, art supplies, theater set items, and related expenses totaling 56.13 with 18.64 remaining in the bank.
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Practical Drawing Company
Titche-Goettinger
Olde Sporte of Wood Cutting at High School
Students clear cedar trees on campus with axes and cross cut saws during a Halloween Frolic. Shirts off, bodies sweating, blisters and scratches mark the hard day as dead trees are cut and burned at night.
Epidemic Prompted Impetigo Exam At School
Last week was six weeks examination period plus an impetigo exam given by Mr Key and Mr Smith Thursday. Most students passed but a few failed and were sent to the doctor for further exam. Some returned normal while others stayed home a few days. Most are back this week and with proper care W H S expects no further trouble.
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M. F
Pen Portraits of H W Key and a Senior Girl
A friendly sketch highlights H W Key Esq of Ida Texas, popular for his athletic and educational stance, coaching all sports and prioritizing grades. It also mentions a tall blond student fond of singing, hair care, and dodging class, paired with an attractive senior girl.
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H. W. Key
Ida
Texas
Key
Mr. Key
Class Beauty Stuns With Twinkling Eyes and Smile
A popular blond with curly hair and brown eyes wins praise as one of the class beauties. She is loved by both girls and boys and is celebrated for her constant smile. Here’s to her continued success.
October campus ghosts and bonfire at the town bonfire
On Halloween night the campus hosted ghosts and witches around a bonfire. The queen of witches appeared with her group dressed in black orange and white. They rode through town on black horses while children hid. The ghosts were the school’s students and the tale ends with a claimed conversion of belief.
W H S Candy Sale Promises Rewards for Purchases
Last Thursday boys from W H S were invited to sell fourteen dollars worth of candy for prizes from a candy firm representative. The offer included a new official basketball a fountain pen and an indoor baseball bat for meeting the sales goal. Sales began slowly then rose as details spread.
Candy Shortage Prompts Hopeful Fresh Edition Message
Stores bought some of the candy, leaving little left. The writer hopes by this edition's arrival the candy will be gone and thanks the stores. The note ends with a hopeful sign off by J. M. D.
Masqueraders Party Sparks Curiosity At School Socials
Students chatter about Friday night fun at the Masqueraders party. Elizabeth Ireland sprained ankle and Ruth Jopling is witty late. Dororthy Tate and Lula Vestal are seen in town with others while friends comment on fashion, seating, and school pride.
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J. B. Cates
Elizabeth Ireland
Winnie Farmer
Lorena Ashenhurst
Princess Compton
Mr. Smith
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