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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1942

Page

7

High School Reflector Editor Sir Jack Sears

Edith Harper sponsors and Harold Murphy reports for the High School Reflector. The staff lists dozens of reporters led by J. S. The club will meet on the first Wednesday of each month with a program committee including Bobby Jim Morgan Lester Simpson and Joe Vestal in charge of monthly programs.

Jack Sears Edith Harper Sponsor Harold Murphy Melba Jean Neathery Bobby D. Montgomery Joe Howard Cook Bobby Jim Morgan Lester Simpson Joe Vestal J. S

Butler Group Travels to Austin Over School Transport

The State Board of Education refused transportation to eleven multi district districts. Mr Butler joined by Sherman Superintendent Speer Tom Bean Superintendent Jennings and Whitewright Clay Horton visited Austin to resolve the issue. They left Whitewright Sunday noon and returned Tuesday morning with transportation in most districts except two still to be investigated.

State Board of Education Butler Speer Sherman Jennings Tom Bean Clay Horton Whitewright Austin Vu. F. B

First Year Typing Class Averages Thirty WPM

Under Mr. Kerby guidance first year typing students average thirty words per minute on a one minute speed test. They plan to raise speed over six weeks while also working on budgets.

Kerby

Science Club Organizes With Felker Sponsorship

The Science Club formed on Wednesday during fifth period with sponsor Mr. Felker. Officers elected include President Clarence Wootten and the Vice President position noted as filled.

Felker Clarence Wootten

Freshman Representative Elected at Class Meeting

The freshmen held a class meeting to elect a Student Council representative. With President Billy Ward Evans already serving, Marjorie Young was chosen as the second representative.

Billy Ward Evans Marjorie Young M. Pr

Boys Split For Soccer Ball Game In PE

In the physical education class the boys divide into two groups to play a soccer ball game. Each side aims to kick the ball toward its own goal, promising sore legs but much enjoyment from the activity.

Farm shop grows with new additions under Cruse and Johnson

The farm shop led by Mr. Cruse and Joe Johnson moves from Grammar School to the dog house, adding a 22 by 30 foot north extension. It houses an acetylene welder, electric welder, electric forge, band saw, table saw, wood lathe, press drill, and more for farm equipment repairs. No charge is listed for work or use.

Mr. Cruse Joe Johnson F. V

World History Class Items Include Civil War Veteran Badge

Pauline Owens brought an 1812 life of Rev. John W. de la Flechere and an 1884 land deed with a land note, plus a Grand Army badge from her Civil War veteran grandfather. Bonnie Hicks shared Great Pyramid pictures and a photo of the Egyptian well.

Pauline Owens John W. de la Flechere Bonnie Hicks E. H

The Absent-Minded Student

A humorous notice recounts Mary Frances Stephens during a typing I exam forgetting to insert paper in the typewriter. She had typed almost the entire paragraph without error before realizing the missing sheet.

Mary Frances Stephens E. H

Choral Club Plans November Patriotic Song Program

The Choral Club studies patriotic songs and will present a program on November 19 featuring the Army Air Corps Song the Marine Hymn Anchors Aweigh and A Song of Peace. They expect new music soon and will begin work on it when it arrives.

Army Air Corps

Mystery Senior Girl Revealed by Hints and Roles

The senior class treasurer and Stene Club member hails from the senior class. Her favored civics studies, straw berry ice cream, John Payne as favorite actor, and hobby of collecting novelty pins hint she aims to be a homemaking teacher.

John Payne Stene Club

Guess Who Clue From School Notes

A playful mock character riddle asks to identify a tall boy with blue eyes and blond hair who leads clubs and is connected to a brunette girl named Anna Johnson. The prompt pairs clues about subjects, food, and a movie star to reveal his identity as James Stuteville or B. R. J.

Anna Johnson Betty Grable Stono Club James Stuteville

Junior class elects two Student Council reps

The junior class met last Friday to elect representatives for the Student Council. With president Bobby D. Montgomery already serving on the council, Lester Simpson was elected as the second representative.

Bobby D. Montgomery Lester Simpson

Be Careful Its My Heart to Don Newman Note

A collection of vintage dedication lines shows individuals pairing names with song titles and affectionate messages. Expressions range from love songs to personal notes such as You Are Always in My Heart to Lloyd Mitchell and I Cried for You to James Morris. The list includes several nontitled promissory lines and class dedications toward students and staff.

Margaret Hanna Russell Summers Ann la Rue Joe Tate Jones Marcella Huseman Lloyd Mitchell Gladys Reeves Don Newman Charles Skaggs Martha Vestal John Biggerstaff Trenton Dick Thornton Bettye Nell Yeager Etna Brown Billy Grammer Mary Dale Fields Gomer White Paul Jarvis Aurelia Penny Scatterbrain Laura St. John Ben Robert Jones Joe Vestal Marjorie Beth Young Una Faye Blackerby Douglas Anderson Mary Edna Winkle James Morris Alma Ruth Reeves James Massey H. M

Whitewright Future Farmers Chapter Meeting Reports Plans

The Whitewright Future Farmers met November fifth. They voted to fund Greenhand initiation and reminded members of Friday as the dues deadline. Plans discussed include buying an animal for the spring F F A barbecue and accepting three hogs from the Rotary Club. A committee was named to organize a community scrap drive to recover missed material.

Whitewright Future Farmers Rotary Club R. O

Hi Y Club Initiates New Members and Officers

The Hi Y Club met for its second time this year to initiate new members Clarence Wootten Bob Montgomery Ben Robert Jones Ernest Sanders Carl Pierson John Charles Jones Roy Taylor Jr Edward Montgomery Billye Kaiser and G C Brown. New officers named are President Wallace Reeves Vice President James Stateville Secretary Treasurer Jack Sears and Sergeant at Arms Kirk May with guest speaker Jack Lewis Yeager introduced by Kirk May.

Clarence Wootten Bob Montgomery Ben Robert Jones Ernest Sanders Carl Pierson John Charles Jones Roy Taylor Jr Edward Montgomery Billye Kaiser G. C. Brown Wallace Reeves James Stateville Jack Sears Kirk May Jack Lewis Yeager

Homemakers Present Assembly in Texas Initiation Service

The Future Homemakers of Texas held their annual initiation and officer installation Thursday afternoon. New officers were welcomed with President Helen Maddux succeeding Willa Jean Hunter, first vice president Martha Vestal to Janis Jayne Horton, and second vice president Una to be announced.

Texas Helen Maddux Willa Jean Hunter Martha Vestal Janis Jayne Horton Una

New Members Pledge Recited in Ceremony

Lighted candles framed a pledge as new members repeated their vows during the ceremony. B. lists names including Faye Blackerby Margaret Hanna Henrietta Jackson Jean Caraway Betty Lou Tomlinson Betty Marie Allen Dale Marie Robbins Gladys Reeves Etha Brown and Bessie Jo Russell.

Faye Blackerby Margaret Hanna Henrietta Jackson Mary Frances Stephens Jean Caraway Betty Lou Tomlinson Bettye Nell Yeager Betty Marie Allen Polly Ann Brown Dale Marie Robbins Ruth Maddux Gladys Reeves Katie Kincaid Etha Brown Bessie Jo Russell

W. H. S Hallowe'en Carnival Brings Four Class Booths

Last Halloween night W H S students hosted a gym carnival with four class sections. Freshmen ran a fish pond and sold candy and drinks while sophomores offered a weight guessing booth. Juniors featured a doll rack and seniors sold drinks with a bingo stand.

Agriculture Department Henrietta Jackson Willa Jean Hunter Corthia Mitchell Theda Marie Lewis Jean Caraway Melba Jean Neathery Thelma Jo Wilson Merle Scoggins Lindy Ashinhurst Lloyd Mitchell Martha Vestal Gladys Reeves Helen Maddux Ann LaRoe Blue Room A. L. Cc

Tigerettes Roll Over Trenton in Local Gym

Whitewright Tigerettes defeated Trenton 26 to 4 in Friday night play at the local gym. Starters included Reeves Brown Robbins guards and Maddux Phillips forwards. Trenton mustered a single field goal and two free throws in the first quarter. the Tigerettes shut them out the last three periods. Helen Maddux led with five field goals and one free throw. Madgene Phillips added seven points.

Whitewright Tigerettes Trenton Tigerettes Gladys Reeves Etha Brown Dale Marie Robbins Joan Brown Madgene Phillips Helen Maddux Whitewright

Joan Brown Scores Late as Team Secures Win

A terse recap notes Joan Brown scoring three points to help the team clinch the victory. The short update credits M. H. and M. G. R. for contributing to the effort.

Steno Club Formed By Secretarial Training Group

Last Wednesday the secretarial training and typing class formed the Steno Club. Ann LaRoe proposed the name and officers were elected: President James Stateville Vice President Jones Ray Vestal secretary treasurer Lloyd Mitchell reporter Cecil Magers parliamentarian J D Hughes program chair Ann LaRoe. The club will meet first Wednesday monthly with aims to teach practical business skills not learned in class. Colors are blue and gold.

Steno Club Ann LaRoe James Stateville Jones Ray Vestal Lloyd Mitchell Cecil Magers J. D. Hughes Stone Club C, M

High School Fortunes Told and Weekend Delights

After two dates BE L R and B G moved to steady. R R S faced loneliness Saturday. Sherman questions linger about M L H and undecided girls at the High School. A L J G and H M noted, L M performed rope tricks delighting M H D. D T seemed unlucky but recovered later Saturday night.

BE. L. R B. G Sherman A. L J. G H. M L. M

Senior gossip and New Year resolve in Trenton letters

Reading notes reveal social chatter among students with names and pairings like M V and C S plus Patty Everheart. A line shows J S being quiet as a letter narrated and a Mark Twain quote about living within income by borrowing.

Trenton Jane W. S Winnell Doyce Bettye M. V. Ad C.S A. L J. S A. J Ila Mae G. W Patty Everheart G. R Mark Twain

Counter Blitz Jenks and Jinks Barbs At Crash Injuries

Comic exchange features Jenks mocking crutches after a playful quip by Jinks about being hit by a flying fort at a basement bargain sale. Both exchange light taunts in a sketches and gags routine.

Gums Product Ad From Kirkpatrick Pharmacy

Irregular ad promotes LETO'S gum treatment with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to satisfy. Mentions Druggists and Kirkpatrick Pharmacy targeting gum health concerns.

Kirkpatrick Pharmacy

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Glenn Anderson James Alexander Thomas Brown Kathryn Beard Lawrence Burden Bertha Burchfield Alice Cato Howard Goodnight Jim Hicks Leo Hicks Anna Ruth Johnson Carlis Neal Robert Owens Dale MR. Butler Southwestern Bell W. H Future Farmers Meet Hi-Y Club S.H. Montgomery Agency Hallowe'en M. H Snoop Glen Earnheart Whitewright, Texas Sherman Farms A. Y.creager Company M. & P. Bank Bldg Sherman, Texas I. E.S Community Public Service CO
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