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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1942
Page
7
The English I class under Mrs. Roddy studies short stories and prepares for a six weeks exam this week. They have read about ten stories and enjoy the new literature book Adventures in Appreciation by Miller Cook Logan.
The student council elected Jack Sears president after a runoff with Bobby D Montgomery following a Tuesday noon election. Sears announced that class representatives would be chosen Friday morning at special class meetings.
Mr. Kerby timed several students who average about a page a minute. The class plans to begin writing at the end of the first six weeks.
A homemaking meeting last week elected Jean Caraway to fill the treasurer vacancy. The club also set class meetings for the third Wednesday of each month and club meetings for the first Wednesday.
Several girls show interest in basketball and practice daily in the gym. They work hard and learn many new plays as they prepare to join teams or games.
Tuesday the English II class received new literature books and began studying the short story. The Tigerettes hope coach Mr. Gentry will be proud of them as the team plans to play conference games with nearby schools.
The class finished six short stories and two dramas after two weeks of grammar, and created a notebook linked to their study. They now have new literature books and show interest, according to M. N. T.
The Whitewright High seniors elected Wallace Reeves and Charles Skaggs to the Student Council. Jack Sears was named class president and formed committees for the carnival, with Mrs. Joe Johnson and Mrs. Skaggs chosen as class mothers. A scrap drive assembly reported $151.83 in proceeds with $27.50 hauling costs. ex-student Carlton Alexander in the Navy sent a letter and photo urging ongoing participation.
Last Thursday the seniors led an assembly with Jack Sears as master of ceremonies. The program featured skits and songs by Wallace Reeves, Russell Summers, James Stuteville, Anna Johnson, Jones Ray Vestal, Dale Marie Robbins, Ann LaRoe, Gladys Reeves, Helen Maddux, Martha Vestal, and Foucheaux Vestal. Gladys Reeves closed with a fortune act reading futures for local names. Audience applause signaled the success of the show.
The Tigers suffered a 18 to 0 defeat last Friday night against Plano. Cartwright starred for Plano while Montgomery and Simp contributed on defense and offense.
The White Wright report notes outstanding play from the son and good workouts last week but weak blocking and pass defense. For next Friday night the Tigers plan a major lineup change with Reeves Simpson Montgomery in the backfield and Brown and Newman rotating.
A school event prompts chatter about a misplaced class ring found later, alleged false marriage, dating inquiries, possible marriage, and study hall seat changes. Several seniors are named as witnesses or participants in the rumors and social questions.
A list of personal song dedication lines shows students and townspeople pairing love songs with their beloveds. Dedicators include Billy Grammer Dick Thornton Isla Mae Young Marcella Huseman Ann LaRoe Helen Maddux and others to partners, Army boyfriends, and seniors in a community setting.
A Bournemouth minister laments Western priorites and urges repentance as modern comforts and pleasures give way to war measures. The letter warns that neglect of worship and peace leads to invasion, conscription, higher taxes, and shortages, citing Germany as a warning.
A frame garden five by twenty feet, with a cover to protect cold air, can yield home grown vitamins. J F Rosborough of A and M College Extension Service recommends low growing vegetables like lettuce mustard beets carrots and onions. Plant now with four rows of leaf lettuce Black Seeded Simpson and follow with mustard radishes and Chantenay carrots for a continuous harvest.
War time changes affect home canning as zinc lids are banned for glass jars. The WPB prohibition means mason jars will receive new caps while the USDA Bureau of Home Economics develops a zinc-free lid. Winifred Jones of the A and M College Extension notes the transition.
Miss Jones a food preservation specialist notes new WPB rules may limit jar types for home canning while promoting porcelain closures with steel rims as zinc jar tops substitute. She stresses proper containers aid quality canned foods with glass for pickles and fruits and tin for meats and most vegetables.
Washington report shows the US armed forces overseas total 800000, disclosed in an exchange between General George C Marshall and Admiral Ernest J King. Marshall praised the sailors for escorting 800000 soldiers safely across Atlantic and Pacific submarine lanes.
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